birding

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might just spot a little gem – the Plain-breasted Ground Dove. Don’t let the unassuming name fool you, this tiny bird is a … Read More

As the first rays of dawn paint the Costa Rican mountains with soft hues of pink and orange, a gentle symphony comes alive. Among the chorus of toucans and the melodic calls of parrots, a quieter song emerges from the … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the whispering pines and emerald valleys, flit a rare and elusive gem – the Maroon-chested Ground Dove (Claravis mondetoura). This little dove, unlike its more common cousins, prefers the solitude of the cloud … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air hums with the whispers of the forest and emerald valleys unfold beneath a canopy of leaves, resides a rather unassuming resident: the Gray-headed Dove (Leptotila plumbeiceps). While not the flashiest avian … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might find yourself sharing your retreat with a feathered friend – the Common Ground Dove. This little resident, while unassuming, adds a delightful … Read More

As you wander the forest paths of our mountain retreat, a flash of electric blue might catch your eye. This isn’t a hallucination brought on by the fresh mountain air; it’s the dazzling beauty of the Blue Ground Dove, a … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we revel in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But amidst the chorus of familiar tropical melodies, you might occasionally hear a … Read More

The cloud forests of Costa Rica are a symphony of sights and sounds. Among the vibrant flora and the calls of exotic monkeys, you might spot a flash of white – the unmistakable crown of the White-crowned Pigeon (Patagioenas leucocephala). … Read More

As you rise with the sun here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a gentle cooing might greet you from the blossoming trees outside your window. This melodic call belongs to the Eared Dove (Zenaida auriculata), a common and delightful … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns supreme, dwells a little bird of mystery – the Purplish-backed Quail-Dove (Zentrygon lawrencii). Unlike its vibrantly colored cousins, the Purplish-backed Quail-Dove boasts a more … Read More