Drosera montana

Drosera latifolia

In one relatively short stretch of the road on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park there’s a dense population of drosera latifolia. Unfortunately somebody…


Drosera latifolia

Drosera latifolia

In one relatively short stretch of the road on the plateau of Itatiaia National Park there's a dense population of drosera latifolia. Unfortunately somebody…


Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius)

Boat-billed heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) is a nocturnal bird for the most part, but that doesn't mean they are asleep during the day. Here I passed by…


Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)

Cocoi Heron (Ardea cocoi)

Usually a very wary bird, and very hard to get close to. In Pantanal many birds allow you to get quite close, but this particular bird is something out of the…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

The color of the swifts match that of the rocks they cling to, so unless you know what to look for you'll most likely pass by focused as you are on the…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

These swifts are impervious to the force of the water as well as being able to stay dry whatever the conditions.


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

These swifts seem to be untouched by the laws of physics. They move in and out of the raging falls as if it's air, and fly as close to the water as possible.…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Black vultures are large and seen all the time around the falls - either surfing the updrafts or simply lounging on treetops or outcrops. The swifts are the…