Ospeskrubb | Aspen boletes (Leccinum aurantiacum/albostipitatum)

Ospeskrubb | Aspen boletes (Leccinum aurantiacum/albostipitatum)

The forest is full of amazing fungi now, and I am having a blast looking for the best specimens of each species. But when I finally find one and set up my…


White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)

White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)

If you're on or by a river in the Amazon rain forest you will see this species, sometimes a single one like here, or if you're lucky maybe a hundred roosting…


Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is tropical South America and Cuba.


Eugenia punicifolia

Eugenia punicifolia

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really…


Brown-Chested Martin (Progne tapera)

Brown-Chested Martin (Progne tapera)

This is a common swallow in Pantanal, and around Pousada Xaraés it has excellent nesting sites as the closest river has high and steep river banks in which it…


Ugni myricoides

Ugni myricoides

Native range is Mexico to Bolivia. Ugni myricoides


Myrcia sp

Myrcia sp

A common shrub seen alongside the path to Roraima. Help me identify it - leave a comment!