9 Jun 2021
Vandrefalk (Falco peregrinus)
De hekkende fiske- og hettemåkene oppførte seg plutselig veldig uvanlig ved å samlet fly utpå sjøen og varsle intenst. Makrellternene forsvant helt. Men…
8 Nov 2018
Northern crested caracara (Caracara cheriway)
A clever, opportunistic omnivore often seen perched high as seen here, surveying the land for food. It will jump at any opportunity, even if it means stealing…
14 Feb 2015
Cocculus balfourii
On my way down from my 2 nights in the Haghier mountains I encountered many incredible plant species, many only found here. As it was my last day time was in…
14 Dec 2014
White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)
If you're on or by a river in the Amazon rain forest you will see the white-banded swallow (Atticora fasciata), sometimes a single one like here, or if you're…
11 Dec 2014
Yellow-headed Sideneck Turtle (Podocnemis unifilis)
On every fallen tree in the oxbow lake at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) there was one or more turtle sunbathing and it seems this rather…
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…
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…
14 Nov 2013
Brown-Chested Martin (Progne tapera)
Brown-Chested martin (Progne tapera) is a common swallow in Pantanal, and around Pousada Xaraés it has excellent nesting sites as the closest river has high…
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…
8 Nov 2013
Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)
One great way to see wildlife is to use rivers, and Iguaçu is no exception. This bat falcon (Falco rufigularis) I saw on my way to an island where large…