birding

High in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, a flash of emerald green darts through the trees. This vibrant resident is the Northern Emerald Toucanet, a captivating bird that embodies the beauty and intrigue of our rainforest retreat. … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another adventure in the incredible avian world of Costa Rica! Today, we’re setting our sights on a true rainforest icon, a bird whose presence is as unmistakable as its flamboyant beak – the Keel-billed Toucan … Read More

Welcome back to our Costa Rican avian adventure! Today, we delve into the cloud forests, high up in the mountains, to meet a truly unique resident: the Prong-billed Barbet. This quirky critter, with its comical bill and surprising song, is … Read More

High up in the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s rainforests, flitting amongst the leaves, resides a bird with a rather melancholic name – the Speckled Mourner (Laniocera rufescens). While its moniker might conjure images of a sorrowful creature, this little … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of birds. Today, we turn our gaze to a resident with a touch of elegance – the Rose-throated … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican rainforest canopy, a flash of white catches your eye. It darts between the leaves, a blur of black and white feathers. This is the white-winged becard, a fascinating resident of the mountain forests you … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we dedicate ourselves not only to your tranquility but also to unveiling the wonders of our vibrant ecosystem. Today, we turn our gaze to a creature … Read More

High up in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of black and white catches your eye. It’s the Masked Tityra, a charismatic resident gracing the mountain retreat with its striking presence. This blog post dives into … Read More

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only stunning vistas and tranquil escapes, but also the opportunity to encounter a dazzling array of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a delightful resident, the aptly named Cinnamon Becard. … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our gaze to a bird of striking appearance and curious habits – the Black-crowned Tityra (Tityra inquisitor). Want a deeper dive? Start here: … Read More