Cumulopuntia glomerata
The flowers of cumulopuntia glomerata are grand and beautiful, and are some of the plants as well. Some individuals…
Sarcocornia pulvinata
Sarcocornia pulvinata grows very close to hot springs and is thus salt and mineral tolerant. Seems like Sedum.
Altiplano plant 01 (Paper Daisies – Tribe Gnaphalieae)
Grows close to hot springs, and is thus salt and mineral tolerant. Altitude: 4402 metres.…
Frankenia triandra
Frankenia triandra grows close to hot springs, and is thus salt and mineral tolerant. Altitude: 4402 metres. Native…
Nevado Sajama
This is the north-west side of the peak - seen from the thermal springs close to the Chilean border. I think this side…
Andean Gull (Chroicocephalus serranus)
the Andean gull (Chroicocephalus serranus) is much larger than the very similar European Black-headed Gull…
Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
I saw several crested ducks (Lophonetta specularioides) here at Laguna Huana Khota - couples and singles. Altitude:…
Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis)
I saw several silvery grebes (Podiceps occipitalis) the short time I spent here at Laguna Huana Khota, and this couple…
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea)
From afar the the Laguna Huana Khota looks just like a mountain lake with little life above or below the surface. The…
Nevado Sajama
A closer look at the Sajama reveals glaciers and crevasses - a harsh environment and terrain for humans. Yet some…
Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta)
There are many small bird species here, and quite a number of them as well, so you'll constantly see and hear them.…
Laguna Huana Khota
The distances are vast, and when suffering from altitude sickness, getting around can be a very exhausting. I had 2…