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Observations consist mainly of birds with a few spiders and butterflies also seen.

The area is a racing arena, made up of manicured lawns and trees, with plants planted for decorative purposes, not to act as a host or nectaring plans for butterflies.

Observations made at the University of Georgia, Costa Rica Campus. Mainly consist of insects (butterflies, moths, beetles, bugs), spiders, some birds, plants, mammals and a frog.

Moths were mainly observed outside the chalet we were staying in at night, attracted by the porch light or bathroom light. Some insects were also observed at the chalet, including a nice looking leaf mantis. A tarantula hawk was also observed and captured in the chalet toilet.

Butterflies and other insects were observed around the campus or during guided walks: one along a nature path and one during a night walk. Others were observed during a short entomology course where insects were captured and either released or kept as samples by the entomology department. A sphinx moth was among those captured and released during the course.

There were at least two resident Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds on the campus ground, both guarding their respective flowering bushes (nectar sources). Both were observed taking nectar from flowers or guarding them from other birds and butterflies by chasing them away.

Observations at the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. A first look some of the wonderful butterflies of Costa Rica.

The butterflies observed here are captured or cultivated. The other observations of the birds and spider were done on the grounds or in the forest outside the garden itself.

Observations during a day trip at the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. It was a rainy and overcast day, so no butterflies were observed. Instead, observations were made of mainly plants and fungi and some invertebrates.

Highlights of the trip include a Collared Redstart (Myioborus torquatus) who was willing to approach quite close to the path and a leaf mantis that was found on a small tree and helpfully pointed out by a staff.

Observations at Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. All butterflies, insects, invertebrates and the frog observed here are cultivated or captured.

The spiders in this observation were found at the Gardens but are probably residents at the Garden, not captured.

A night walk with members of the Nature Society (Singapore) at Tampines Eco-Green, featuring a number of children, excited to be on the walk.

Quite a number of frogs were spotted during the walk, as well as spider and other insects. Other highlights of the walk include bats (photos not taken), a sleeping bird and a snake, which was caught, handled carefully and then released.

A Nightjar was also spotted but flew away before photos could be taken.