11 Dec 2011
Equatorial Antpitta (Grallaria saturata)
Yanacocha has recently succeeded in domesticating the Rufous Antpitta, something my guide was unaware of the first time we went to this reserve in November.…
4 Dec 2011
Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The landing on Punta Espinoza is a wide open sandy beach amidst young lavarock, that looks like solidified manure. I saw many Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus…
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)
I'm used to wary and nervous doves, but as this is Galapagos, this Galápagos dove (Zenaida galapagoensis) barely made any change in behavior due to the human…
1 Dec 2011
Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana)
The lodge currently has two antpitta feeding stations, and this one is by far the darkest and most difficult, as the Peruvians are wary and small. This…
1 Dec 2011
White-bellied Antpitta (Grallaria hypoleuca)
This is from the feeding area closest to the lodge and the second species of Antpitta that is now domesticated enough to both accept worms from humans as well…
25 Nov 2011
Yellow-breasted Antpitta (Grallaria flavotincta)
According to Angel Paz we arrived a bit late (09:00 being the latest this Antpitta would respond to "hails", which was our time of arrival at this location).…
25 Nov 2011
Giant Antpitta (Grallaria gigantea)
Not far from Tandayapa - about 45 minutes by car - the Paz family changed their ways from tradition to bird and eco-tourism. Something that would not have been…
11 Sep 2011
Knoppsvane (Cygnus olor)
Knoppsvane (Cygnus olor) holder til i området, og har også hekket ved nydammen - det lille vannet nord for Gjersjøen.
9 Sep 2011
Svarthyll (Sambucus nigra)
Når frukten dannes forandres også fargen på fruktstanden til dyprød som her på bildet. Under hele blomstringen er denne grønn som resten av planten. Svarthyll…