birding

Close your eyes and picture this: You’re nestled on the balcony of your private cabin here at our Costa Rican retreat, surrounded by a verdant tapestry of rainforest. As the first rays of dawn kiss the leaves, a chorus of … Read More

High in the canopy, a persistent melody rings out. Here, amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, flits the Brown-capped Vireo (Vireo leucophrys), a tiny songbird with a vibrant personality. While not as widely known as its flashy … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we are surrounded by a vibrant symphony of life. From the raucous calls of toucans to the delicate hum of hummingbirds, our haven is a haven … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, amidst the emerald embrace of the cloud forests, flit a tiny avian acrobat – the Black-capped Flycatcher. This little tyrant flycatcher, with its dapper black cap and a persistent quest for prey, is a … Read More

High in the canopy, a flash of olive green catches your eye. It darts and dips, flitting from branch to branch with surprising agility. This, my fellow nature enthusiasts, is the Yellow-olive Flycatcher, a resident acrobat of Costa Rica’s mountainous … Read More

High up in the emerald embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, a flit of movement catches your eye. A flash of yellow darts between the leaves, alighting briefly on a branch before disappearing once more. This could be the dazzling … Read More

High in the canopy, a flurry of feathers flits from branch to branch. Its sharp eyes scan the leaves, its tiny beak poised for action. This energetic resident of the Costa Rican mountains is the Yellow-crowned Tyrannulet, a captivating little … Read More

High in the lush embrace of the Costa Rican rainforest, a symphony of birdsong fills the air. But amidst the chorus, some performers are harder to spot than others. Today, we turn our gaze to a tiny titan of the … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we take pride in showcasing the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us. Today, we turn our gaze to a visitor from afar, a flash of North American … Read More

High up in the Costa Rican canopy, a tiny hunter sits perched, its gaze fixed. This is the Tropical Pewee, a bird as unassuming in appearance as it is impressive in its aerial acrobatics. Often overlooked due to its subtle … Read More