birding

High above the lush canopy of our Costa Rican retreat, a piercing whistle cuts through the air. It’s the unmistakable call of the Broad-winged Hawk, a magnificent raptor gracing the skies with its agile presence. While sightings of these soaring … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican mountain retreat, the symphony of the rainforest is a constant companion. But amidst the chorus of exotic calls, there’s a piercing cry that sends shivers down your spine – the unmistakable shriek of the Black … Read More

Welcome back, birding enthusiasts, to another exciting encounter with the phenomenal feathered residents of Costa Rica! Today, we venture deep into the emerald embrace of our mountain rainforests to meet a secretive predator – the Bicolored Hawk (Accipiter bicolor). Want … Read More

High in the cloud-kissed mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, a silent predator glides effortlessly through the verdant canopy. This isn’t your everyday hawk; this is the Barred Hawk, a resident of the upper reaches of the forest, shrouded in … Read More

Here at our secluded Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we share our haven with a dazzling array of avian wonders. Today, we turn our gaze to a creature that might just surprise you with … Read More

High above the turquoise embrace of the Pacific Ocean, a celestial dance unfolds. Here, amidst the spray-kissed cliffs of Cocos Island, a jewel in Costa Rica’s crown, resides a creature as ethereal as its name – the White Tern. Unlike … Read More

Here at the Costa Rican Retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we revel in the symphony of birdsong that fills the air. But our feathered friends extend far beyond the vibrant toucans and melodic wrens that grace … Read More

High in the mountains of our Costa Rican retreat, the symphony of birdsong is a constant companion. But here, amongst the vibrant toucans and melodic wrens, you won’t find the sooty tern. This sleek, ocean-loving bird graces a different Costa … Read More

Costa Rica’s biodiversity extends far beyond the lush rainforests and towering volcanoes. Our coastlines, bathed in warm tropical waters, teem with life. Today, we set our sights on a graceful avian acrobat – the Sandwich Tern. If this topic speaks … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, our retreat offers a haven for peace and tranquility. But did you know, our beautiful country boasts incredible avian diversity, with some feathered friends gracing even the most unexpected locations? Today, we turn our … Read More