birding

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 magnificent creature that calls … Read More

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