While the mountains of Costa Rica are a haven for resident tropical birds, our privileged location also welcomes fascinating visitors on their epic journeys. One such visitor is the American Golden-Plover, a dazzling shorebird that graces our skies during its … Read More
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A Delicate Dancer on the Shore: The Piping Plover in Costa Rica
While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and the soundtrack of the rainforest, Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond our lush greenery. Today, we set our sights on the beach, focusing on a tiny denizen of the coast – … Read More
A Golden Visitor: The Pacific Golden-Plover Graces Our Skies
While the rainforests of Costa Rica teem with resident birds, we also have the privilege of witnessing incredible feathered travelers. One such visitor is the Pacific Golden-Plover, a dazzling shorebird that graces our skies during its epic migrations. Want a … Read More
A Sandy Escape: Encountering the Wilson’s Plover on Costa Rica’s Coasts
While our mountain retreat offers stunning emerald vistas and the symphony of the rainforest, Costa Rica boasts diverse ecosystems waiting to be explored. Today, we set our sights on the sandy shores, venturing beyond the mountains to meet a fascinating … Read More
A Sandy Gem: The Snowy Plover on Costa Rica’s Hidden Coasts
While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and abundant rainforest wildlife, Costa Rica’s beauty extends far beyond the emerald embrace of the highlands. Today, we set our sights on the sun-drenched shores and introduce a tiny treasure – the Snowy … Read More
A Little Gem on the Shore: The Collared Plover
Our mountain retreat offers the tranquility of the highlands, but Costa Rica’s beauty extends far beyond the lush greenery. Today, we set our sights a little lower in altitude, on the stunning coastlines, to meet a fascinating resident – the … Read More
The Southern Lapwing: A Surprisingly Recent Costa Rican Resident
High in the mountains of Costa Rica, our retreat offers a haven for peace and tranquility. But beyond the serenity, there’s a vibrant world waiting to be explored. Today, we turn our gaze to a fascinating resident, the Southern Lapwing. … Read More
A Touch of the North in Our Midst: The Killdeer
Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. From the flamboyant toucans to the industrious macaws, our haven boasts an incredible diversity of avian life. But nestled … Read More
A Shy Jewel in the Rainforest: The Violaceous Quail-Dove
High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns supreme, dwells a little bird of captivating beauty – the Violaceous Quail-Dove. For those seeking a glimpse of this shy resident, patience and a keen … Read More
The Elegant Symphony of the Scaled Pigeon: A Rainforest Resident Takes Flight
High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a symphony of cooing calls fills the air. It’s the unmistakable melody of the Scaled Pigeon, a majestic resident gracing our mountain forests with its presence. This blog post dives … Read More