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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
