birding

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, we take pride in the vibrant tapestry of birdlife that flits through our lush rainforests. But today, we turn our attention to a bird not as readily seen, a fleeting visitor with a … Read More

While our mountain retreat offers breathtaking vistas and a chorus of exotic birdsong, some of the most fascinating feathered friends might be the ones you least expect. Today, we turn our attention to a tiny ball of sunshine flitting through … Read More

Often seen circling high above, the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a vital scavenger gracing the skies of Costa Rica. These large, black birds play a crucial role in the ecosystem, earning them the title of nature’s cleanup crew. Want … Read More

High in the lush embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a flash of rusty red catches your eye. It’s the Chestnut-capped Warbler, a tiny ball of energy flitting through the dense understory. This little wonder, a recent addition to the … Read More

High atop Costa Rica’s volcanic peaks, amidst the windswept páramo grasslands, lives a bird unlike any other in the lowlands. The Volcano Junco (Junco vulcani) is a sparrow endemic to the Talamancan mountain range, a true specialist of the high … Read More

High in the cool Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forest, you might catch a glimpse of a vibrant flash of yellow flitting through the branches. This is the Cape May warbler, a small songbird that … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air hangs cool and the emerald embrace of the rainforest reigns supreme, you might catch a fleeting glimpse of a vibrant songbird – the Canada Warbler. But don’t be fooled by its … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we wake up not just to the symphony of the rainforest, but to a dazzling display of avian wonders. Today, we turn our spotlight to a … Read More

As you delve deeper into the verdant embrace of our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica, prepare to be enchanted by a chorus of birdsong unlike any other. One of the feathered residents you might encounter flitting amongst the undergrowth … Read More

Even for the most seasoned birders, the rainforest can be a cacophony of color and sound. Vibrant toucans flash overhead, squawking monkeys announce their presence, and the emerald canopy seems to hold a thousand unseen melodies. But amidst the visual … Read More