Pantanal Gecko 02
This is the second gecko species I found on the walls of Pousada Xaraés, and I'm certain there are several more species…
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus)
It's almost dark, and hard to see, and most of the birds are quiet now. This white-backed stilt (Himantopus melanurus)…
Pantanal (Pousada Xaraés)
The sun is setting behind the trees, and dusk is fast approaching. This vista is typical of this part of the Pantanal.…
Gray Brocket (Mazama gouazoubira)
Astonishingly this gray brocket (Mazama gouazoubira) was not startled by my approach (a 4x4), so I was able to take a…
Red-and-green Macaw (Ara chloropterus)
This is perhaps the best time of day as the air has cooled substantially and the light is mellow and soft. Many birds…
Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi)
Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi) is a common bird in Pantanal, and several resides close to the buildings of Pousada…
Pantanal plant 27 (Centrosema)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a…
Pantanal plant 27 (Centrosema)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a…
West Indian Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
This West Indian buckeye (Junonia evarete) is old and worn out, but still in good health as it was by no means sitting…
Six-Banded Armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus)
As I was focusing on the many small and low plants in the sandy open spaces around the buildings of Pousada Xaraés,…
Pantanal plant 26 (Indigofera)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a…
Pantanal plant 26 (Indigofera)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a…