birding

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of life that surrounds us. From the emerald valleys below to the mist-kissed peaks above, a vibrant tapestry of birds flits and calls. Today, we turn our … Read More

Soar alongside us today as we delve into the fascinating world of the Costa Rican Swift (Chaetura fumosa). While their name might imply a connection to chimneys, these agile birds are a far cry from their North American cousins. In … Read More

Soaring high above our mountain retreat, a sleek silhouette dances on the wind. This, my friends, is the Black Swift, a true aerial acrobat and resident of Costa Rica’s loftiest peaks. Often mistaken for a crow at first glance, a … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, a magnificent aerial ballet unfolds. Here, at our secluded retreat, you have a chance to witness the wonders of the White-collared Swift, a resident … Read More

High above the lush rainforest canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a blur of feathered activity might catch your eye. This isn’t your average bird flitting from branch to branch. It’s the White-chinned Swift, a master of aerial acrobatics that … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, a fascinating aerial acrobat graces our skies – the Vaux’s swift. Though not as common a resident as some of our other feathered friends, … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows thin and the emerald forests meet the sapphire sky, a tiny acrobat takes center stage. The Spot-fronted Swift, a marvel of aerial agility, darts and dives with an … Read More

High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black streaks through the emerald sky. It’s the Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift, a dazzling aerial acrobat gracing the mountain winds. Don’t be fooled by its “lesser” title – … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flash of black streaks through the azure sky. It’s the Gray-rumped Swift, a captivating aerial artist that calls the mountain winds its home. While these elusive birds might not … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the air grows crisp and the views extend for miles, there exists a master of the skies – the Chestnut-collared Swift. This incredible bird, with its acrobatic flight and electrifying chatter, is … Read More