birding

Even among the vibrant tapestry of birds Costa Rica boasts, the Mexican Violetear (Colibri thalassinus) stands out as a dazzling jewel. This medium-sized hummingbird isn’t just about its impressive wing speed and aerial acrobatics. Its plumage is a mesmerizing combination … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the symphony of nature that surrounds us. From the booming calls of the Resplendent Quetzal to the melodic whistles of the Collared Aracari, our haven is teeming with avian … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our gaze to a hummingbird that’s as energetic as it is elegant … Read More

As you venture deeper into the heart of Costa Rica’s mountains, the emerald embrace of the rainforest gives way to cooler, crisper air and a different kind of avian magic. Here, flitting amongst the flowers and chasing the nectar of … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the mountains, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by a symphony of nature. From the vibrant calls of toucans to the melodic whistles of wrens, our haven is a … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the rainforest, we’re surrounded by a breathtaking symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate flitting of butterflies, nature’s wonders unfold before us … Read More

High in the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where emerald peaks pierce the clouds, flits a tiny gem – the scintillant hummingbird. This dazzling denizen of the highlands is a Costa Rican treasure, adding a touch of magic to the … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to our exploration of the incredible avian wonders that call Costa Rica home! Today, we set our sights on a dazzling denizen of the mountain forests, the aptly named Magenta-throated Woodstar. Looking for the best next … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forests, flits a dazzling jewel – the Garden Emerald. This tiny hummingbird, a resident breeder in Costa Rica and western Panama, … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we have the privilege of witnessing a dazzling array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our binoculars to a hummingbird that lives up to its name – the Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis). Want … Read More