birding

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a vibrant flash of red catches your eye. It’s the Black-cheeked Woodpecker, a stunning resident gracing the mountain slopes and humid forests you can explore on your retreat here at [Retreat Name]. … Read More

High in the cool, misty embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a flash of black and red darts between the trees. This is the Acorn Woodpecker, a resident of the upper canopy and a true marvel of avian engineering. Looking … Read More

Perched proudly on a moss-covered branch, the Hairy Woodpecker is a common sight in the mountainous regions of Costa Rica. This medium-sized woodpecker, easily identified by its bold black and white plumage and impressive drumming, is a vital part of … Read More

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

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. Looking for … Read More

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

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

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

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

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