birding

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

High in the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s rainforests, flitting amongst the leaves, resides a little gem – the Stub-tailed Spadebill. This petite tyrant flycatcher, measuring a mere 3.74 inches, might be easy to miss, but its charm is undeniable. … Read More

High up in the lush embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain rainforests, a flash of brown and white catches your eye. It’s the Streaked Flycatcher, a resident aerial acrobat known for its dynamic presence and impressive hunting skills. This blog post … Read More

Here at our Costa Rican retreat, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the mountains, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdsong. Today, we turn our binoculars to a familiar sight, a tiny acrobat with a big personality – the Southern … Read More

Deep within the verdant tapestry of Costa Rica’s mountain forests resides a tiny gem – the Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher. While not as vibrantly colored as some of its rainforest cousins, this little bird captivates with its subtle elegance and elusive nature. … Read More

High in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests, a flash of movement catches your eye. A small, seemingly unremarkable bird perches on a branch, its head cocked inquisitively. This is the Sepia-capped Flycatcher, a resident of the mountain forests you … Read More

High in the Costa Rican mountains, where the emerald green rainforest meets the sapphire blue sky, a flash of pink and black might catch your eye. It’s the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, a breathtaking bird known for its acrobatic aerial displays and, … Read More

Perched on a branch overlooking the emerald expanse of the rainforest, a flash of yellow catches your eye. It’s the Rusty-margined Flycatcher, a resident avian gem gracing the mountain slopes of our Costa Rican retreat. While not as ubiquitous as … Read More

High in the canopy, amongst the emerald embrace of Costa Rica’s mountain forests, flit elusive specks of green. One such resident is the Rough-legged Tyrannulet, a tiny songbird with a surprising knack for staying hidden. But for the patient observer, … Read More

Here at our mountain retreat, nestled amidst the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, we’re surrounded by a symphony of birdlife. Today, we turn our binoculars to a lively resident, the aptly named Panama Flycatcher (Myiarchus panamensis). Though its name suggests … Read More