23 Nov 2013
Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis)
Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) is one of many species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this:…
19 Nov 2013
Headlight Beetle (Pyrophorus nyctophanus)
The glowing larvas of the headlight beetle (Pyrophorus nyctophanus) is such a little known annual display in Oct/Nov in some of the forests bordering the…
19 Nov 2013
Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)
A boat on the Cristalilno river is an excellent way to see life in the reserve, and as in Pantanal there are muscovy ducks also here in the Cristalino……
18 Nov 2013
Cat’s-eye Sapphire (Lasaia arsis)
I've shot cat’s-eye sapphire (Lasaia arsis) times before, but I just can't help myself - and this shot I think really shows the splendor of this species!……
18 Nov 2013
Blackish Nightjar (Caprimulgus nigrescens)
Nightjars are naturally hard to see as they're nocturnal, but you definitely hear them and if you use their sound you can often locate them with a flashlight.…
15 Nov 2013
Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi)
Chopi Blackbird (Gnorimopsar chopi) is a common bird in Pantanal, and several resides close to the buildings of Pousada Xaraés. This is a pair with chicks that…
15 Nov 2013
Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)
The way the the strangler figs spread the constrictive "tentacles" around the palm's trunk is as artistic to the casual viewer as it's deadly to the host. This…
13 Nov 2013
Strangler Fig (ficus clusiifolia)
I found a great number of strangler figs on palm trees during my stay at Pousada Xaraés. The fig seemed specialized on palm trees - like a subspecies, but I'm…
12 Nov 2013
Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis)
I saw quite a few black-bellied whistling ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis) ducks on the riverbanks of Fazenda San Fransico's river. They were more nervous than…
11 Nov 2013
Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)
A large and common bird throughout the Pantanal. It's incredible how nature has come up with the red protrusions above the eyes - nature's henna paint! It…