Leaving Caño Blanco, one of the embarkation points to Tortuguero National Park. From here it takes 2-3 hours by boat to reach the park

A fallen tree trunk provides a safe place for some seagulls

Birds found refuge on a tree in the water

And more birds on a tree in the wide canal

Great White Egret and a little stilt riding out the waves

Black necked stilts on the shore of the Toruguero canal, Cost Rica

Black necked stilts on the shore of the Tortuguero canal, Costa Rica

Approaching Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica

Welcome to Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica

Inside the little church of Tortuguero Village

Typical street scene in Turtuguero Village, Costa Rica

Little yellow-green finch blending perfectly into the surroundings

Chestnut-mandibled toucan high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not recommended for quality prints ]

Chestnut-mandibled toucan high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not recommended for quality prints ]

Chestnut-mandibled toucan high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not recommended for large prints ]

Chestnut-mandibled toucan high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not recommended for large prints ]

Chestnut-mandibled toucan high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not recommended for large prints ]

Several chestnut-mandibled toucans high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not suitable for large prints ]

Chestnut-mandibled toucan high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not suitable for large prints ]

2 chestnut-mandibled toucans high up in a tree, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not suitable for large prints ]

3 Chestnut-mandibled toucans, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [image not recommended for large prints]

2 Chestnut-mandibled toucans, Tortuguero Village, Costa Rica [ image not recommended for large prints ]