White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus)

White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus)

It's almost dark, and hard to see, and most of the birds are quiet now. This white-backed stilt (Himantopus melanurus) was standing by itself in the middle of…


Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)

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…


Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)

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…


Scoparia montevidensis

Scoparia montevidensis

Scoparia montevidensis sometimes grows into large, dense mats seen in part here. Native range is Mexico to Honduras, Venezuela to Argentina.