birding

High in the lush Costa Rican mountains, where emerald rivers snake through the rainforest, you might catch a glimpse of a dazzling avian jewel – the Green-and-rufous Kingfisher. This shy but stunning bird is a resident of the American tropics, … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a dazzling little resident, the American Pygmy Kingfisher. Make the most of your … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air hums with life and emerald valleys unfurl below, resides a captivating resident – the Green Kingfisher. This dazzling bird, a frequent visitor to the Cloud Forest Retreat, is a vibrant … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the streams tumble down verdant slopes, you might catch a glimpse of a flash of electric blue. This vibrant visitor is the Belted Kingfisher, a charismatic bird with … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another feathered friend gracing our Costa Rican mountain retreat! Today, we delve into the world of the Amazon Kingfisher, a vibrant hunter gracing the waterways of our Central American paradise. Looking for the best next … Read More

High up in the lush canopy, a flash of blue catches your eye. It’s the Ringed Kingfisher, a magnificent bird with a raucous call that echoes through the Costa Rican mountains. This kingfisher, the largest in the Americas, is a … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican birding blog! Today, we venture into the verdant world of wetlands and floating vegetation to meet a captivating creature – the Wattled Jacana. Want a deeper dive? Start here: Hiking Trails Costa … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our Costa Rican retreat blog! Today, we embark on a journey to the wetland havens where a bird defies gravity, or so it seems. Prepare to be charmed by the Northern Jacana, a resident gracing … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of emerald green catches your eye. It’s the Great Jacamar, a dazzling bird with a secretive nature. As a guest at our mountain retreat, you have the chance to spot … Read More

High up in the canopy of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of emerald green catches your eye. It’s the Rufous-tailed Jacamar, a dazzling near-passerine bird with a surprisingly long, black bill that gives it an air of regality. This … Read More