As the sun filters through the lush Costa Rican canopy, a rhythmic drumming echoes through the air. This isn’t your average percussion – it’s the signature call of the Smoky-brown Woodpecker, a fascinating resident gracing the mountains surrounding our retreat. … Read More
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A Flash of Bohemian Beauty: The Cedar Waxwing Visits Our Mountain Paradise
High in the Costa Rican mountains, our retreat offers a sanctuary not just for weary travelers, but for a dazzling array of avian visitors. Today, we turn our binoculars to a rather unexpected guest – the Cedar Waxwing. These bohemian … Read More
A splash of color in the mountains: The Tricolored Munia
While our mountain retreat offers stunning views and a chance to reconnect with nature, you might be surprised by the international cast of characters you’ll encounter flitting through the trees. Today, we turn our binoculars to a little visitor with … Read More
A Delicate Dance: The Unassuming American Pipit Visits Our Mountain Sanctuary
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the views are endless, a small, unassuming bird graces our retreat with its presence – the American Pipit. Often overlooked, this little wonder flitting about the open fields … Read More
The Busy Bee of the Thickets: A Look at the White-eyed Vireo
Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, mornings are a symphony of birdsong. If you listen closely, you might catch the energetic chirp of the White-eyed Vireo, a tiny songbird that flit through the dense foliage around the lodge. While … Read More
The Unassuming Songster: Unveiling the Warbling Vireo in Costa Rica’s Mountain Heart
High in the canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a delightful melody weaves through the leaves. It’s not the flamboyant call of a toucan nor the screech of a scarlet macaw, but a subtler, sweeter song – the serenade of … Read More
The Unassuming Songster: Unveiling the Scrub Greenlet
High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of cloud forests, resides an inconspicuous songster – the Scrub Greenlet. Often overlooked amidst the vibrant tapestry of tropical birds, this little wonder … Read More
The Intriguing Inconsistencies of the Mangrove Vireo: A Costa Rican Songster
Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we celebrate the symphony of birdsong that fills the air each morning. But the natural world extends far beyond our mountainous haven, and today, we venture … Read More
A Flash of Color in the Canopy: The Blue-headed Vireo
Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, nature puts on a daily spectacle. From the chattering monkeys to the iridescent hummingbirds, our haven is a haven for birdlife. Today, we turn our gaze to … Read More
A Shy Songster: The Black-whiskered Vireo in the Costa Rican Highlands
While the resplendent quetzal or the vibrant scarlet macaw may steal the show, the Costa Rican highlands hold a special place for a subtler beauty: the Black-whiskered Vireo. This little songbird, though lacking the flashy plumage of its rainforest cousins, … Read More