A humble butterfly, one of the most beautiful invertebrates that reside throughout all of Costa Rica. Some are more famous than others, like the blue morpho (Morpho menelaus), however each has their own beauty and role to play within an Leer más…
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Fascinating Fungi and other fun activities
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 Leer más…
Behavior Tendencies of White-Nosed Coati (Nasua narica) at Differing Elevations in Talamanca Cloud Forest
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 Leer más…
Dry Season in the Talamanca Mountains
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 Leer más…
Diversity of Herpetofauna across Primary and Secondary Cloudforest
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 Leer más…
Learning about the rainforest
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 Leer más…
Researching the Regeneration of the Forest from pastureland in a Talamancan Cloud Forest
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 Leer más…
December 2022
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 Leer más…
Hummingbird behavior in the Cloud Forest
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 Leer más…
November 2022
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 Leer más…