birding

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, flits a vibrant spark of life. The Slate-throated Redstart, a captivating songbird, graces our highland retreat with its presence, adding a touch of fire to the … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our retreat offers a haven for nature lovers. But amidst the lush greenery and vibrant flora, it’s the flitting jewels of the bird world that truly steal the show. Today, we turn our binoculars … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the verdant tapestry of the cloud forest, flits a tiny acrobat – the Palm Warbler. Don’t be fooled by its unassuming name, this little songbird is a captivating bundle of energy, easily … Read More

High in the lush canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a persistent chirp echoes through the leaves. It’s a familiar melody to those who frequent North American woodlands, but for our tropical guests, it might be a delightful new … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings erupt in a symphony of birdsong. But amidst the chorus, there’s a melody that stands out for its cheerfulness – the bright notes of the Olive-crowned Yellowthroat. This little songbird might be … Read More

Even with hundreds of dazzling resident birds, Costa Rica welcomes fascinating visitors during the migration seasons. One such transient treasure is the Northern Waterthrush, a ground-foraging warbler gracing our mountain streams with its presence from March to May. Keep your … Read More

High in the mountain canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a flurry of movement catches your eye. A flash of blue darts between branches, flitting and hopping with impressive agility. This is the Northern Parula, a tiny songbird gracing our … Read More

While the Nashville warbler might not be a Costa Rican native, this tiny songbird graces our mountain retreat with its presence during its migratory journey. Its bright yellow plumage and energetic spirit bring a touch of sunshine to our lush, … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air chills and the emerald cloak of the rainforest thins, a secretive songbird weaves through the dense undergrowth. This elusive fellow is the Mourning Warbler, a small but fascinating resident in our … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican rainforests, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a captivating visitor – the Magnolia warbler, a tiny burst of color flitting … Read More