birding

High in the canopy, a flash of yellow catches your eye. But wait, it isn’t a bananaquit or a toucan. As it dips back into the foliage, a hint of blue-gray peeks through. You’ve just encountered the elusive MacGillivray’s warbler, … Read More

While Costa Rica boasts a vibrant tapestry of resident birds, some feathered friends grace us only during their migratory journeys. One such visitor is the Louisiana Waterthrush, a spritely songbird gracing our mountain streams with its presence from March to … Read More

While not a permanent resident, Costa Rica plays a vital role in the fascinating life cycle of the Kentucky Warbler. This vibrant songbird graces our mountain forests with its presence during the winter months, offering a fleeting glimpse of sunshine … Read More

While toucans and scarlet macaws might steal the spotlight, the Costa Rican rainforest thrums with the life of smaller, more vibrant birds. One such wonder is the Hooded Warbler, a flitting flash of sunshine that frequents the mountain forests around … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns, you might catch a glimpse of a vibrant songster flitting through the brush. This little ray of sunshine is the Gray-crowned … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald expanse stretches as far as the eye can see, resides a tiny bird with a fiery secret – the Flame-throated Warbler. Here, at our mountain retreat … Read More

While not as commonly spotted in Costa Rica as some of its vibrant neighbors, the Golden-winged Warbler is a true gem for the patient birdwatcher. This little songbird isn’t a permanent resident, but rather a visitor gracing our mountain forests … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, nature unfolds in a symphony of sights and sounds. Today, we turn our gaze to a tiny maestro of the melody, the Golden-crowned Warbler (Basileuterus culicivorus). Though unassuming at first glance, this little … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a silent sentinel circles. This magnificent scavenger, the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus), also known as the Savannah Vulture, plays a vital role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. … Read More

High above the emerald canopy of our mountain retreat, a magnificent creature reigns supreme. The King Vulture, with its vibrant plumage and impressive wingspan, is a Costa Rican icon, gracing the skies with its regal presence. While some might find … Read More