birding

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, lives a secretive gem – the Slaty Finch. Unlike its vibrantly colored tanager cousins, the Slaty Finch boasts a subtle elegance, cloaked in a … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we celebrate the vibrant tapestry of life that surrounds us. Today, we turn our gaze to a bird that embodies elegance and subtlety – the Slate-colored … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, you might catch a flash of red flitting through the tall grasses. This little ball of energy is the Ruddy-breasted Seedeater, a common sight … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we find ourselves serenaded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our ears to a quieter melody, that of the olive-grey saltator. Make the most … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the verdant tapestry of the cloud forest, resides a fascinating little resident – the Nicaraguan Seed-Finch. While its range extends into neighboring countries, spotting this unique bird adds a touch of the exotic … Read More

High in the lush canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of vibrant yellow catches your eye. It darts between leaves, a tiny ball of sunshine with a surprisingly sophisticated hat. This is the Gray-headed Tanager, a resident of the … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican canopy, a flash of blue-gray catches your eye. It’s not a butterfly, nor a trick of the light. It’s the Blue-gray Saltator (Saltator coerulescens), a resident songbird with a talent for staying hidden in … Read More

High up in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, our retreat offers a sanctuary for nature lovers. But beyond the lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls lies a wider world waiting to be explored. Today, we set our sights on a … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forest, a vibrant splash of color flits between the trees. This avian acrobat is the Swallow Tanager, a captivating resident gracing … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and emerald valleys unfurl below, resides a tiny bird with a big personality – the Lined Seedeater. This dazzling songbird, a common sight in our mountain retreat, isn’t just about … Read More