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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

A Flash of Sunshine in the Highlands: The Yellow-winged Vireo

High in the cloud-kissed mountains of Costa Rica, where the air thins and the emerald embrace of the rainforest gives way to a cooler, more open realm, lives a little songbird with a splash of sunshine in its wings. This … Read More

A Spectacled Songster: The Vibrant Yellow-throated Vireo

While Costa Rica boasts a dazzling array of exotic birds, a keen eye might spot a familiar friend amidst the vibrant plumage. The Yellow-throated Vireo, a common sight in the eastern regions of North America, also graces our mountain retreat … Read More

A Flash of Lime in the Rainforest: The Enigmatic Yellow-green Vireo

High in the canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a vibrant melody pierces the emerald stillness. It’s not the exuberant song of the toucan, nor the flamboyant calls of the scarlet macaw. This is a subtler serenade, a whispery … Read More