30 Nov 2014
Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana)
This one I encountered as it was preening the feathers, and my entrance did not disturb this behavior, so I could watch as it was doing its business in the…
30 Nov 2014
Striated Heron (Butorides striata)
This is a very skittish species, perhaps one of the most nervous of all. When I drive up any river these are the birds that first take to the wings to escape.…
30 Nov 2014
Mendoncia puberula
This is a vine growing very close to the river and I noticed it as it was hanging down toward the water.
Native range is tropical South America.
30 Nov 2014
Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria)
The huge jabiru stork is a Pantanal icon, and I was in luck to encounter a few nests with chicks during my trips up and down the many rivers in Jaguarland.…
30 Nov 2014
Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata)
As I was waiting for the toucan parents to return with food to a nest I could also observe all the other species moving in and out of my area, and this one was…
30 Nov 2014
Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco)
It's a rare opportunity when you find toucan's nest, and even more so when you can follow their food delivery to the chicks. Here it's coming with a large…
29 Nov 2014
Veined treefrog (Trachycephalus venulosus)
This is one of a few frogs species I found when I stayed in Porto Jofre. When agitated the frog releases a milky substance from the skin which is very…
29 Nov 2014
Bolivian Salmon Pink Tarantula (Acanthoscurria chacoana)
A large tree Just a few metres from the Cuiaba river in Porto Jofre housed an extended family of this species. They ranged from adults like this one, to very…
29 Nov 2014
Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata)
As I was enjoying my lunch in the shade of some large trees by the river this kingfisher swooped in and sat down on this branch right above me. Normally they…
29 Nov 2014
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
A common species in Pantanal, but not so often confident enough around humans that you get a nice shot like this. I was eating lunch in the shade of some large…