birding

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers a symphony of birdsong each morning. But amidst the chorus, there’s a flash of blue that catches the eye – the Barn Swallow. While you might expect this common bird to favor … Read More

High above our mountain retreat, a flash of brown darts through the air. It’s the Bank Swallow, a tiny acrobat with a big personality! While you won’t find them nesting in our mountains, these fascinating feathered friends grace Costa Rica’s … Read More

Deep within the verdant rainforests of Costa Rica, a creature of wonder glides through the undergrowth. The Sunbittern, with its captivating blend of heron-like grace and otherworldly beauty, is a true marvel of the avian world. Here at our mountain … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, we strive to offer our guests an unparalleled connection with nature. From the vibrant symphony of toucans to the silent ballet of morpho butterflies, our … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But while our haven boasts a vibrant resident avian community, there are also occasional visitors that grace us with … Read More

High atop the rainforest canopy, a majestic creature circles on lazy thermals. Its black and white plumage flashes against the emerald canvas, its long, down-curved bill searching the wetlands below. This, my friends, is the Wood Stork, a magnificent visitor … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers stunning vistas and lush rainforests, it might surprise you to learn that we also get occasional visitors from wetland habitats. One such visitor is the Black-necked Stilt, a graceful shorebird with a touch of pink … Read More

While the mountains of our Costa Rican retreat offer a haven for an incredible diversity of birds, our birding adventures extend far beyond the cloud forests. Today, we set our sights on a stunning visitor gracing our country’s coastlines – … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we know all about the dazzling diversity of birds that call this vibrant country home. But while our lush rainforests and hidden valleys are a haven for colorful toucans and melodic wrens, there’s … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views and an abundance of rainforest birds, Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond the jungle canopy. Today, we set our sights on a creature of the open seas, the aptly named White-faced Storm-Petrel. … Read More