birding

High in the misty canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain retreats, a flash of brown darts between the emerald leaves. It’s the Brown-billed Scythebill (Campylorhamphus pusillus), a fascinating little bird with a talent for navigating the vertical world. Want a deeper … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate songs of wrens, birdsong fills the air. Today, we turn … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforests, a different kind of avian wonder patrols the distant Pacific shores – the Wedge-rumped Storm-Petrel. Unlike the vibrantly colored residents of our lush haven, this seabird thrives in the … Read More

High in the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican mountains, a flash of brown and buff darts up a towering tree trunk. It’s the Black-banded Woodcreeper, a fascinating resident of our rainforest canopy, and a true marvel for birdwatchers staying … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we often focus on the dazzling birdsong that fills the rainforest canopy. But Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond the jungle’s heart, reaching the windswept … Read More

Costa Rica is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 890 species flitting through our rainforests, soaring over volcanoes, and gracing our coasts. But today, we set our sights on a little wonder of the ocean, a bird so small it … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking views and an abundance of rainforest wonders, Costa Rica’s avian diversity extends far beyond the jungle canopy. Today, we set our sights on the ocean, exploring the fascinating Black Storm Petrel, a master of … Read More

High in the canopy, a silhouette soars against the backdrop of the majestic Costa Rican mountains. With a piercing cry, it dives with incredible precision, disappearing momentarily into the glistening embrace of a nearby lake. This, my friends, is the … Read More

High in the mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, you might expect to encounter an abundance of toucans, jays, and hummingbirds. But venture beyond the cloud forests and towards the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, and you might glimpse a … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the cloud forest meets the crisp kiss of evening, resides a master of disguise – the Dusky Nightjar. This nocturnal wonder, with its intricate camouflage and haunting calls, adds … Read More