Birding at Drake Bay on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
Aguila de Osa is an intensely rewarding destination for bird watching enthusiasts
Costa Rica is home to an impressive 948 bird species, which includes resident, migratory, pelagic, and endemic species. This level of diversity is incredible considering Costa Rica covers a relatively small geographical area.
At only 35 miles by 20 miles, the Osa Peninsula is home to 2.5% world’s biodiversity. For twitchers or birders who want to see some of the lowland tropical rainforest birds, you’re in for a treat here. Some 367 species of tropical birds have been identified across the Osa and in and around the Corcovado National Park. Some of the most iconic are Tanagers, Flycatchers, Manakins, Hummingbirds, Toucans, Motmot’s, Trogons, and Scarlet Macaws… just to name a few.
Across 30+ years, the Aguila de Osa Rainforest and Marine Adventure Lodge has planted a very specific mix of native trees and nectar-rich, colorful flowering plants, plus bushes and fruit trees. Our purpose was to draw all types of birds, especially hummingbirds, plus butterflies, to the gardens and hillsides surrounding the property. So today, your birding experience can start right from your room’s balcony.
For birding tours around the hotel and Drake Bay, our professional bird guides know the birds’ habitats and the periods of highest activity. They’ll help you spot the many of the resident species as well as seasonal migratory birds down coming south from North and Central America and flying up from South America. On this low impact two-to-three-hour tour, guests typically spot 50+ species of colorful tropical birds.
This tour is flexible and can be modified to meet your specific needs or objectives. It’s best to consult our guides if you are interested in a particular bird species, as some can be observed more easily at specific times of day. Come join us for this spectacular birding experience as you discover so many of the magnificent birds around Drake Bay and the upper Osa Peninsula.
Included in this birding tour…
Price: $55 per person plus tax and (2 person minimum)
Duration: 2-3 hours
Time: early mornings starting at 5:30 am / Afternoon starting at 3:30 pm
Ages: 6+
Activity level: Easy, however terrain is not flat
We Recommend:
- We highly recommend good walking shoes, as well as sunblock, hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants to cover you from the UV of sun’s rays. Fill your reusable water bottle in the Great Room.
- Don’t forget binoculars. If you don’t have them, you’re welcome to rent a pair. Just ask at the reception.
“The Osa Peninsula is all about adventure and the magic of nature, and no one offers you more of both, than Aguila de Osa.”
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For reservations contact us:
Toll-Free: 1-866-924-8452
WhatsApp: +506 8744-2967
Costa Rica Direct Reservations: +506 4000-1686
Hotel Direct Number: 506-8840-2929 or 506-2775-4545
Available 7 days a week 8am - 8pm
Email: Info@aguiladeosa.com
