We spent sixteen nights in Costa Rica, travelling to several very different environments and ecosystems. It is a tiny country sandwiched between Nicaragua and Panama, and with coasts on both the Pacific and Caribbean. Elevations range from sea level to over 3800 metres, and around 25% of the land is classed as within protected areas, and as a result there is a huge variety of flora and fauna. We enjoyed seeing a large diversity of species, from leaf-cutter ants and spiders through frogs, lizards, crocodiles, snakes, many spectacular birds large and small including the magnificent Respendent Quetzal (including six males and one female near an avocado tree one morning!), coatimundis, tamanduas, sloths and primates.

Thanks to Wildlife Worldwide for organising the trip, and to Nick Garbutt who, as always, was a hugely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful leader.

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