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…


Cristalino Jungle Lodge canopy tower

Cristalino Jungle Lodge canopy tower

Cristalino Jungle Lodge has invested in two excellent and tall towers, one east of the Cristalino river, and the other on the west side, where the lodge…


Pousada Xaraés, Pantanal

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. Lush green even at the end of the dry…


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.


Iguaçu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu)

Iguaçu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu)

Iguaçu Falls is impressive in daylight, but in a moonlit setting like this it's simply something you'll never forget! The Moon is high on the right, and Venus…


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…