birding

High up in the canopy, a flash of rufous feathers cuts through the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest. It’s the Black-collared Hawk, a bird of prey as adept at soaring as it is at snatching unsuspecting fish from … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of black and white cuts through the emerald foliage. This is the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus), a magnificent raptor gracing the skies above our Costa Rican retreat. If this … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our mountain retreat, a majestic dance unfolds. The Zone-tailed Hawk, a resident aerial acrobat, slices through the clear blue sky with effortless grace. For those seeking a glimpse of wonder on their Costa Rican … Read More

As you emerge from your rustic cabin here at the mountain retreat, enveloped by the crisp morning mist, you might spot a magnificent avian sentinel gliding effortlessly above. This graceful predator, the White-tailed Kite, is a common sight in Costa … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of white catches your eye. It circles effortlessly, its broad wings catching the thermals rising from the jungle floor. This magnificent creature is the White Hawk, a resident of the lush rainforests surrounding … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a magnificent aerial acrobat graces the sky. The Swallow-tailed Kite, with its deeply forked tail and mesmerizing black and white plumage, is a sight that will leave you breathless. … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of the Costa Rican mountains, a graceful predator slices through the azure expanse. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Swainson’s Hawk, a majestic visitor gracing our skies during the spring and summer months. If … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of grey catches your eye. It circles effortlessly, its broad wings seeming to barely flap as it glides. As it dips closer, a bright red beak and piercing yellow eyes come into focus. … Read More

High atop the misty mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers not only breathtaking vistas but also a chance encounter with some of the most magnificent avian residents. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a captivating predator, the … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of blue darts between the leaves. The Sharp-shinned Hawk, a master of surprise attacks and agile maneuvers, calls the Costa Rican mountains its winter home. This blog post dives into the world of … Read More