birding

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of black and white cuts through the emerald foliage. This is the Black-and-white Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus melanoleucus), a magnificent raptor gracing the skies above our Costa Rican retreat. Want a … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our mountain retreat, a majestic dance unfolds. The Zone-tailed Hawk, a resident aerial acrobat, slices through the clear blue sky with effortless grace. For those seeking a glimpse of wonder on their Costa Rican … Read More

As you emerge from your rustic cabin here at the mountain retreat, enveloped by the crisp morning mist, you might spot a magnificent avian sentinel gliding effortlessly above. This graceful predator, the White-tailed Kite, is a common sight in Costa … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of white catches your eye. It circles effortlessly, its broad wings catching the thermals rising from the jungle floor. This magnificent creature is the White Hawk, a resident of the lush rainforests surrounding … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a magnificent aerial acrobat graces the sky. The Swallow-tailed Kite, with its deeply forked tail and mesmerizing black and white plumage, is a sight that will leave you breathless. … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of the Costa Rican mountains, a graceful predator slices through the azure expanse. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Swainson’s Hawk, a majestic visitor gracing our skies during the spring and summer months. Want … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of grey catches your eye. It circles effortlessly, its broad wings seeming to barely flap as it glides. As it dips closer, a bright red beak and piercing yellow eyes come into focus. … Read More

High atop the misty mountains of Costa Rica, our secluded retreat offers not only breathtaking vistas but also a chance encounter with some of the most magnificent avian residents. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a captivating predator, the … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of blue darts between the leaves. The Sharp-shinned Hawk, a master of surprise attacks and agile maneuvers, calls the Costa Rican mountains its winter home. This blog post dives into the world of … Read More

High in the mountains of Costa Rica, where the emerald embrace of the rainforest meets the crisp kiss of the cloud forest, you might expect to find only the most exotic and elusive birds. But venture out onto a dusty … Read More