birding

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

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

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

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

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

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

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of olive green darts from branch to branch. This is the Tawny-crowned Greenlet, a tiny songbird with a vibrant personality. For those lucky enough to spot one, this little … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of yellow catches your eye. It darts between the leaves, a blur of movement. But wait, there it is again, perched on a branch. This isn’t your average songbird. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rican rainforests, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a frequent flyer in the lush canopy – the Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus). … Read More

While its name might conjure images of bustling cityscapes, the Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) is a welcome visitor to the tranquil mountain rainforests of our Costa Rican retreat. This small songbird, named after its discovery location in Philadelphia, is a … Read More