March has been a great month for us here at Cloudbridge, with many activities, including an enriching workshop with Fungi expert Nelson Chavez, a visit from Cloudbridge founder Jenny Giddy, a community water walk for World Water Day, environmental education Read More …
Cousin to the familiar raccoon, White Nosed Coatis (Nasua Narica) are a common type of mammal that’s found throughout all of Costa Rica, and it’s a fan favorite here at Cloudbridge Nature Reserve. Most often, these (fat) house-cat sized animals Read More …
Somewhere in the Talamanca mountains, this regal melanistic jaguar is living his best life. Though this wild animal will likely never interact directly with a human being, we are able to admire his image thanks to the ongoing collaborative efforts Read More …
How does one begin to study some of our more elusive animals in the reserve, like fantastically camouflaged frogs and snakes? For example, the diminutive juvenile side-striped palm pit viper (Bothriechis lateralis) in the photo above is only about Read More …
After a two-year hiatus, this month we were quite happy to receive two groups of the curious and motivated (and very smart!) students of the Gatton Academy. It was very much a pleasure to help guide these students through Read More …
It’s safe to say that deforestation has become a global issue, as forests play a pivotal role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems, as well as the health of all the animals and humans that inhabit them. Yet, forests Read More …
The dry season is a beautiful time of year to visit Cloudbridge, and we are happy to be receiving many guests who come to hike the reserve or stay in our rental cabins. Likewise we have been enjoying the participation Read More …
With at least 17 different hummingbird species found at Cloudbridge Nature Reserve, it’s important to understand their behavior and feeding habits so that we can best preserve their habitat. With that being said, how exactly does a hummingbird forage, and Read More …
True to its name, the emerald glass frog (Espadarana prosoblepon) is somewhat transparent. Photo credit: Alvaro Zamora. The end of the rainy season is in sight and we have certainly been keeping ourselves busy. Beginning with our participation in a Read More …
October is the height of the rainy season in our part of Costa Rica, and we certainly did receive quite a bit of rain! Towards the beginning of the month, various countries in Central America felt the effects of the Read More …