birding

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s highlands, we take pride in the symphony of life that surrounds us. From the flamboyant toucans to the industrious antbirds, each creature plays a vital role in … Read More

High in the lush canopy of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, a flash of vibrant color catches your eye. It’s the Spot-crowned Euphonia, a tiny songbird with a dazzling plumage that adds a touch of magic to the rainforest symphony. Want … Read More

High in the canopy, a burst of sunshine flits between the leaves. It’s not a stray sunbeam, but the dazzling Thick-billed Euphonia, a tiny songbird that graces the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat. While you might spot them … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald canopy filters the sunlight, lives a tiny songbird with a voice that belies its size. This is the Scrub Euphonia (Euphonia affinis), a vibrant finch that … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air grows crisp and the emerald embrace of the rainforest thickens, flits a dazzling gem of a songbird – the Golden-browed Chlorophonia (Chlorophonia callophrys). For those seeking tranquility amidst the vibrant symphony … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the emerald embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a vibrant resident, the Yellow-throated Euphonia (Euphonia hirundinacea). Make the most of your … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the air is crisp and the emerald greens stretch as far as the eye can see, you might catch a flit of bright yellow flitting through the trees. This vibrant burst of sunshine … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a vibrant melody rings out. It’s not the squawk of a scarlet macaw or the loud trill of a toucan, but the sweet, high-pitched song of the White-vented Euphonia, a tiny jewel … Read More

High in the canopy, a burst of sunshine flits between the leaves. It’s the Tawny-capped Euphonia, a dazzling little songbird gracing the mountain forests of our Costa Rican retreat. Don’t let their diminutive size fool you – these euphonias are … Read More

Even amidst the emerald embrace of our Costa Rican mountain retreat, a flash of vibrant melody can catch your eye, or rather, your ear. The olive-backed euphonia, a tiny songbird with a dazzling plumage, is a common sight (and sound) … Read More