9 Feb 2015
Socotra Crotalaria Moth (Utetheisa lotrix ssp. socotrensis)
At around 800 meter elevation and up the Euryops arabicus were in bloom and thus a lot of insects gathered to eat from the huge number of flowers. This was one…
12 Dec 2014
Green kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
The Oxbow lake at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center (ARCC) offers many excellent opportunities for those interested in photographing or observing…
6 Dec 2014
Qualea multiflora
Native range of qualea multiflora is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay. -15.2997,-55.8406
6 Dec 2014
Qualea multiflora
At first glance one might think this flower is missing petals, but not so! This is the design - why I wonder. Native range of qualea multiflora is Peru to…
4 Dec 2014
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
In this moment in time it really could look like it's touching its head with the wing like we humans would when we think D'OH after we have done something…
29 Nov 2014
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
As I was enjoying my lunch in the shade of some large trees by the river this ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) swooped in and sat down on this branch…
29 Nov 2014
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana) is a common species in Pantanal, but not so often confident enough around humans that you get a nice shot like this.…
11 Nov 2013
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
During the dry season the water level is low and thus all remaining pools of water and rivers are packed with fish and other life forms. The river flowing…