birding

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and cloud forests cling to the slopes, lives a little emerald jewel – the Barred Parakeet. Unlike its long-tailed cousins that grace the lowlands, this petite parrot is a creature … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns supreme, a flash of turquoise might catch your eye. This isn’t a mystical sprite, but the stunning Keel-billed Motmot, a resident of these verdant heights. Here … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we turn our binoculars to a vibrant resident of the dryer lowlands and forest edges – the captivating Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa). Looking for the … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest unfolds, flit a captivating cast of avian characters. Among them, the Tody Motmot stands out, a speck of vibrant color and playful energy. This tiny bird … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another feathered friend from the heart of Costa Rica’s mountains! Today, we turn our gaze to a vibrantly colored inhabitant of the lower and mid-levels of our rainforests, the aptly named Lesson’s motmot (Momotus lessonii). … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another exciting encounter with the incredible avian residents of Costa Rica! Today, we venture into the heart of the rainforest to meet a dazzling denizen of the understory, the Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum). Looking for … Read More

Even amidst the symphony of exotic birdsong that fills the Costa Rican air, the Northern Mockingbird stands out. This talented vocalist isn’t a native Costa Rican, but a frequent visitor gracing our mountain retreat with its remarkable performances. Want a … Read More

As you wander the lush trails of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, you might be charmed by a familiar yet unexpected melody. Perched on a high branch, a talented mocker serenades you with a captivating song – the Tropical Mockingbird! … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our ears to a visitor you might not expect: the Gray Catbird. Despite its name, this … Read More

Here at the 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 who might not steal the show with a … Read More