25 Jun 2021
Sandlo – Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
Dette er første møte med denne arten på Fyrsteilene for meg. Jeg satt stille og rolig mens den kom nærmere og nærmere meg i sin søken etter mat i fjæra.…
28 Nov 2014
Pied Plover (Vanellus cayanus)
On some of the sandbanks I saw chicks, like this one. At first I only noticed the adults, but As I noticed they were not fleeing, but preferred to walk away…
27 Nov 2014
Pied Plover (Vanellus cayanus)
Many of the larger sand banks were housing one or more families rearing their chicks. The chicks need to be able to fly soon, as even the highest sand banks…
12 Nov 2013
Bare-faced Ibis (Phimosus infuscatus)
Fazenda San Fransico’s rice fields are irresitible to a number of bird species, and this is where I first saw the third species of ibis at the farm. It sounds…
12 Nov 2013
Plumbeous Ibis (Theristicus caerulescens)
Fazenda San Fransico's rice fields are irresitible to a number of bird species, and this is where I first saw the second species of ibis at the farm. It sounds…
12 Nov 2013
Buff-necked Ibis (Theristicus caudatus)
One of several species of ibis. If you don't see them you definitely hear them! It sounds like this: Also called white-throated ibis.
16 Nov 2012
Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)
A common bird here, but not in large numbers during my visit.
24 Nov 2011
Bomarea hieronymi
Bomarea is unmistakable and eye-catching. In a gloomy forest of green, the hanging inflorescence is one of few wonders of blossom accessible to us humans - as…
23 Nov 2011
Bomarea multiflora
It not only resembles a lily, but is a lily. It's a strong and vital plant, no wonder it's popular as a cut flower.
Native range is Colombia and Ecuador.