birding

Our mountain retreat here in Costa Rica offers not only breathtaking vistas but also a stunning display of avian life. Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a majestic predator – the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis costaricensis). Want a deeper … Read More

High above the verdant canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, a flash of black and white cuts through the cerulean sky. This magnificent aerial predator is the Ornate Hawk-Eagle, a resident of the tropical rainforests that grace our secluded retreat. … Read More

High above the verdant tapestry of our mountain retreat, a silent hunter cruises the skies with a watchful gaze. This avian marvel is the Northern Harrier, a raptor that graces Costa Rica with its presence, adding another layer of wonder … Read More

High above the vibrant tapestry of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flash of grey catches your eye. It glides effortlessly, its wings outstretched like a dancer’s arms. This is the Mississippi Kite, a summer visitor to our mountain retreat, gracing … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of grey streaks by. Look closer, and you might spot the magnificent Hook-billed Kite, a resident raptor with a taste for the extraordinary. This isn’t your average bird of … Read More

Welcome back, nature enthusiasts, to another avian adventure in the heart of Costa Rica! Today, we turn our gaze skyward to a creature of grace and power, the Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga). This magnificent raptor isn’t as commonly spotted … Read More

High up in the lush Costa Rican rainforest canopy, a flash of black and white glides effortlessly through the leaves. This isn’t a ghost, but the Gray-headed Kite, a resident raptor with a distinctive appearance and a taste for the … Read More

High up in the canopy, a flash of gray catches your eye. It could be the Costa Rican squirrel darting through the leaves, but a closer look reveals a sharp beak and piercing yellow eyes – the Gray Hawk, a … Read More

High in the Costa Rican canopy, a silent sentinel reigns. The Double-toothed Kite, with its graceful silhouette and piercing gaze, is a resident of the mountain forests that cradle our retreat. As you embark on your journey of rejuvenation here, … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush greenery and vibrant wildlife of Costa Rica, we’re constantly surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. From the flashy brilliance of toucans to the melodic calls of bellbirds, our avian neighbors are … Read More