24 Nov 2013
Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)
The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…
23 Nov 2013
Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis)
Chestnut-bellied euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis) is one of many species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype.
16 Nov 2013
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is such a tiny bird of prey, and when they sit still in the rain like this, they're easily missed, as no prey is making any…
15 Nov 2013
Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Native range of willowleaf…
15 Nov 2013
Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)
The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Native range of willowleaf…
15 Nov 2013
Scoparia montevidensis
Scoparia montevidensis sometimes grows into large, dense mats seen in part here.
Native range is Mexico to Honduras, Venezuela to Argentina.
14 Nov 2013
Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)
I was approaching by car, but the southern crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) didn't even flinch! Perhaps it was injured? Not at all! This is just the…
12 Nov 2013
Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)
A common bird, often seen walking on the ground more than in the air. It's opportunistic, and this is exactly what it's doing here - waiting for an opportunity…