Jenny Varley

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Costa Rica

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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Two male Magnificent Hummingbirds showing aggression towards each other
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Two male Magnificent Hummingbirds showing aggression towards each other

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  • A male Green-crowned Brilliant approaching a flower
  • A female Purple-throated Mountain-gem
  • A striking male Violet Sabrewing
  • Female Green-crowned Brilliants competing for a flower
  • A female Green-crowned Brilliant braving a rainstorm
  • A male Violet Sabrewing
  • White-necked Jacobins sharing a flower
  • White-necked Jacobins queueing up to feed
  • A female Green-breasted Mango guarding a flower
  • A male Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer showing its diagnostic pinkish-red feet
  • Male and female White-necked Jacobins
  • A Green Violetear, also known as a Lesser Violetear
  • Two male Magnificent Hummingbirds showing aggression towards each other
  • A male Magnificent Hummingbird showing off its violet forecrown and turqoise throat - a stunning bird
  • A Collared Aracari at Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
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