For casual birders and serious enthusiasts alike, the Greg Gund Conservation Center in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica offers some of the best birding on the Pacific coast of Central America. Our Osa Peninsula property is located in the southwest corner of Costa Rica, an area prized for its remote, intact wilderness. At the intersection of two important biological corridors, our conservation property includes diverse old growth rainforest, secondary forest, freshwater streams, and coastal habitat ideal for spotting a good range of Osa’s 460+ species.

We have designed two itineraries to make these habitats accessible to birders of all kinds and to maximize the chances of seeing some endemic species, limited in range to the Osa and western Panama, such as the Mangrove Hummingbird, Baird’s Trogon and the endangered Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager and Yellow-billed Cotinga (pictured below).  Itineraries also include excursions to other great birding sites in the area.

Yellow-billed Cotinga (in the hand) - Karen Leavelle

Our trips are led by our resident ornithologist along with trained naturalist guides who are intimately familiar with the tropical bird species of Osa, and their habitat throughout the surrounding rainforest. In addition to lots of birding, participants can attend nightly talks and presentations by our staff of biologists and conservation professionals.

Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager - Gianfranco Gomez

Visitors stay at the Greg Gund Conservation Center with breathtaking views toward Corcovado National Park and the Pacific Ocean. Our facilities provide the perfect setting for fantastic birding opportunities.  One may see a White-crested Coquette or Turquoise Cotinga right from their front door.

Guest House at Greg Gund Conservation Center - Kory Kramer