21 Nov 2018
Ornate Flycatcher (Myiotriccus ornatus)
Capturing birds in the wild is hard as they rarely get close enough, especially for the smaller of the species like this one. A brief encounter at the San…
15 Apr 2017
Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata)
I encountered the striated laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata) many times during my time in Bhutan, but rarely in clear view like this. In fact I thought I…
6 Apr 2017
Hoary-throated barwing (Actinodura nipalensis)
Experiencing the rhododendron forests in bloom is an amazing experience in many ways as they are a magnet to so many incredible bird species. Sometimes you may…
31 Mar 2017
Long-tailed sibia (Heterophasia picaoides)
To the human eye a tree with just these flaming inflorescences is a wonder to behold, but for pollinators and nectar hunters alike this is a welcome and very…
2 Dec 2014
Caetangil paraguariensis
Caetangil paraguariensis is one of many species in the fabaceae family growing around SouthWild Pantanal. This one I found by the trail along the river, in…
24 Nov 2013
Blue-billed Black Tyrant (Knipolegus cyanirostris)
A brief encounter with Blue-billed Black Tyrant (Knipolegus cyanirostris). On the way to the Itatiaia park entrance, towards Agulhas Negras, you'll find the…
24 Nov 2013
Shear-tailed Grey Tyrant (Muscipipra vetula)
A shear-tailed grey tyrant (Muscipipra vetula). on the way to the Itatiaia park entrance, towards Agulhas Negras, you'll find the only sturdy man-made…
23 Nov 2013
Short-crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox)
Short-crested flycatcher (Myiarchus ferox) resembles Swainson's flycatcher, but it has pinkish coloration on base of lower mandible (beak), this one is all…
22 Nov 2013
Yellow-lored Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum poliocephalum)
This tiny yellow-lored tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum poliocephalum) is easier to hear than see, but in the garden of Hotel do Ype chances are much better than…
19 Nov 2013
Yellow-browed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum)
The yellow-browed tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum chrysocrotaphum) is such a tiny bird - around 9 cm in length, so close encounters are required to get any decent…