Hauken, James 1975 Journal Green Turtle Station, sea level, Tortuguero, Limón Province, Costa Rica 23 July hurry to reach the top. The frogs were noticeably less common during our descent, as they were found to be last week at a similar time (late afternoon). One Ameiva festiva and 20 small shink were taken at the base of the mountain. The latter lizard (#166) measured 2½ cm S-V, 4 cm Total length, and it had a dark brown dorsum, and a dark lateral stripe beginning behind the eye, broadening at the shoulder, and tapering to a point at the base of the tail. The venter was gale except for a slight reddish tinge in the groin. Today, while moving a small boat off the ground in the boat lodge two geckos (#167-8) were found under the boat on the ground. This is the first time I have seen this species at Tortuguero. Time was ~11AM. The weather continues to be unusually mild with bright sunny skies and warm temperatures, and essentially no rain for the last few days. This is to be compared with the great amount of rain and harsh weather of last year at this time. Turtle has been found ~ 2x as many turtles this year than last at this same time. However, there is much more turtle nesting on the