birding

While most of our birding adventures at the retreat focus on the vibrant residents of the Costa Rican rainforests and mountains, today we set our sights on a true globetrotter – the Sooty Shearwater. Though not a permanent resident, these … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, a different kind of avian wonder exists out at sea. Today, we set our sights on the Short-tailed Shearwater, a migratory marvel that graces the Pacific waters surrounding … Read More

Costa Rica’s skies are a vibrant tapestry of feathered wonders. From the emerald toucans of the rainforest to the scarlet macaws bursting through the canopy, birdwatchers flock here for a chance encounter with avian brilliance. But our avian cast of … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of the Costa Rican highlands, a whole other world exists just beyond the horizon – the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Today, we set our sights on a creature that calls this … Read More

While our mountain retreat boasts a dazzling variety of avian residents, today, we set our sights on a denizen of the deep blue yonder – the Spectacled Petrel (Procellaria conspicillata). This magnificent seabird is a true wanderer, gracing the vastness … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we pride ourselves on being a haven for all creatures, great and small. But our avian visitors hold a special place in our hearts. Today, we … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. But while our haven boasts a stunning variety of feathered residents, there’s a chance you might encounter a visitor … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of the Costa Rican highlands, a whole other world exists just beyond the horizon – the vast expanse of the ocean. Today, we take a detour from the vibrant rainforest creatures and set … Read More

High above the turquoise embrace of the Pacific Ocean, a dark silhouette dances on the wind currents. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Christmas shearwater, a captivating creature that graces the skies of Costa Rica – but not necessarily … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we celebrate the incredible diversity of birds that call this country home. But Costa Rica isn’t just rainforests and volcanoes! Today, we take a detour from … Read More