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…
High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the cloud forest, you might expect to find only the most exotic and elusive birds. But venture out onto a dusty…
Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only breathtaking vistas but also a stunning display of avian life. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a majestic predator – the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis costaricensis). Want a deeper…
High above the verdant canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a flash of black and white cuts through the cerulean sky. This magnificent aerial predator is the Ornate Hawk-Eagle, a resident of the tropical rainforests that grace our secluded retreat.…
High above the verdant tapestry of our mountain retreat, a silent hunter cruises the skies with a watchful gaze. This avian marvel is the Northern Harrier, a raptor that graces Costa Rica with its presence, adding another layer of wonder…
High above the vibrant tapestry of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of grey catches your eye. It glides effortlessly, its wings outstretched like a dancer’s arms. This is the Mississippi Kite, a summer visitor to our mountain retreat, gracing…
High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of grey streaks by. Look closer, and you might spot the magnificent Hook-billed Kite, a resident raptor with a taste for the extraordinary. This isn’t your average bird of…
Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another avian adventure in the heart of Costa Rica! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a creature of grace and power, the Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga). This magnificent raptor isn’t as commonly spotted…
High up in the lush Costa Rican rainforest canopy, a flash of black and white glides effortlessly through the leaves. This isn’t a ghost, but the Gray-headed Kite, a resident raptor with a distinctive appearance and a taste for the…
High up in the canopy, a flash of gray catches your eye. It could be the Costa Rican squirrel darting through the leaves, but a closer look reveals a sharp beak and piercing yellow eyes – the Gray Hawk, a…
