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Exploring the Wonders of Costa Rica: JASON Argonaut Expedition

By July 12, 2023July 26th, 2023No Comments

Wild Science: Adventures in the Jungle with The Bug Chicks

June 22-29, 2023

A group of the JASON Argonauts along with The Bug Chicks had the incredible opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems of Costa Rica. From the beaches of Estacion Tortugas to the lush jungles and the Butterfly Farm, every moment of this expedition was filled with awe-inspiring experiences. The Argos, armed with their field journals and passion for learning, worked diligently to record their observations and contribute to scientific understanding.

This expedition was truly remarkable, and our Argos will cherish the memories and the valuable lessons learned amidst Costa Rica’s enchanting landscapes and remarkable wildlife. To learn more about the Argonauts, please visit https://jason.org/argonauts/

Holli & Rowan using a sewer camera to check out a crab hole
Rachel learning about banana production
Ava ready for the ever present rain storms
Kristi with an insect made from palm fronds
Aby & Adonis on the beach at EStacion Tortugas bird watching
Carly & Holli saying good by to EStacion Tortugas
Rowan getting ready to get a termite to eat. We decided they taste slightly “sprucy” or citrusy
Adonis, Carly, and Holli with a member of the EStacion Tortugas staff that the Argos adopted. He participated in many of our activities and guided us on the night turtle-watch hikes. Photobomb by Adrian, our guide
Monica is the main person at the station in charge of the turtle watch. Here she is ready to dig up some protected turtle eggs that have not hatched.
Rachel on the trail of a leaf cutter
Carolyn looking through a spotting scope at a sloth
Meredith holding a stick bug
Red-eyed tree frog spotted at the Butterfly Farm (photo by Jude)
Aby with monkey brain coconut (when coconut has sprouted it produces this light fluffy textured coconut inside the shell that is slightly sweet and fun to eat)
Group of Argos using a chart to determine if the critter is an arthropod
Rowan and Aby working on data from their research in their field journals
Adonis with Jessica, learning to handle arthropods
Passion fruit ready for tasting
One of the station staff opening unhatched turtle eggs and noting the stage of development that is being recorded by another station staff
Large bird on the bank of the channel spotted during a morning boat ride
Some of the Argos with the Bug Chicks getting their feet wet
Rachel under a very large vine at the butterfly farm
More fruit at a roadside fruit stand
Jenni working on her data