311 Birds in 9 Days: A Costa Rica Birding Testimonial from E. Hoggard
Photography, Trip Reports
Earlier this year, visiting birder Ethan Hoggard spent nine days exploring several of Costa Rica’s most productive birding regions. By…
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Is Costa Rica Birding Good for Beginners? What to Really Expect on a Tour
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding BlogAre you worried you're not experienced enough for a Costa Rica birding tour? Our guides have worked with every skill…
Why slowing down makes you a better birder in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Birding BlogRushing through Costa Rica's rainforest means missing the birds. Learn why the slowest walkers see the most species, and how…
Costa Rica Birds and Beyond Trip Report | January 19–30, 2026
Trip ReportsScarlet Macaws, Great Potoo, hummingbirds, whales, and a surprise owl at dinner—see what made our 2026 Birds and Beyond tour…
Courtship displays and bird behavior in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Birding BlogBirding in Costa Rica isn’t just a numbers game—it’s an invitation to witness some of the most fascinating bird behavior…
King Vulture Venture 2026 Trip Report: 15 Days of Bird Photography in Costa Rica
Trip ReportsKing Vulture Venture was a 15-day bird photography tour across Costa Rica designed for photographers who want time, flexibility, and…
Why Costa Rica is Not a One-and-Done Birding Destination
Costa Rica Birding BlogIf you think Costa Rica is a one-and-done birding destination, you probably haven’t been back yet. This small country delivers…
Tracking the Trogons 2026 Trip Report: 11 Days, 6 Trogon Species, 310 Birds
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding Blog, Trip ReportsTracking the Trogons 2026 was an 11-day small group birding tour across Costa Rica that successfully located six trogon species…
Why January Is Excellent for Bird Photography in Costa Rica
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding Blog, PhotographyDiscover why January offers ideal light, weather, and species diversity for bird photography in Costa Rica — from Resplendent Quetzals…
New Year Birding Goals & Life Lists in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Birding BlogEvery January, I find myself doing the same quiet exercise. While other people are making resolutions, I'm usually thinking about…
Costa Rica Christmas Bird Count 2025
UncategorizedCosta Rica’s 2025–26 Christmas Bird Count marks the CBC’s 125th year, with early results from Coto Brus, Arenal, and past…
Capture Costa Rica 2025, Bird & Wildlife Photography Trip Report (Dec 3–13)
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding Blog, PhotographySee highlights from the Capture Costa Rica 2025 photography tour — near-200 species, classic hotspots like Cinchona, La Paz, Tárcoles…
Birding Station to Station Trip Report, Nov 2025
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding Blog, PhotographySee how our small group recorded 249 species on a Station to Station birding trip across Costa Rica’s lowlands, highlands,…
Trip Report: Search for the Elusive Birds – October 14–22, 2025
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding BlogOur October 2025 small group tour recorded 230 bird species including 6 owl species, rare antbirds, and stunning tropical highlights…
Elusive Birds Trip Report Oct 14-22, 2024
Bird Watching, Costa Rica Birding BlogLed by expert guide Minor Hidalgo of Costa Rica Focus, this 9-day “Search for the Elusive Birds” tour brought five…
Where to See Trogons in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Birding BlogIn this article, we’ll examine the best places in Costa Rica to spot and photograph Trogons and mention some of…
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