15 Dec 2014
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
If you don't see the nunbirds you definitely hear them, as they are very vocal. I found many of them in the forest aorund the Amazon Research and Conservation…
3 Dec 2014
Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)
My first, brief encounter with this species in Pantanal. It took off right after this shot, so I was unable to get a shot in the clear at this location, which…
19 Nov 2013
Annulata Beauty (Colobura annulata)
Further up the Cristalino River, the first rapids and a small island with a great tree, Cristalino Jungle Lodge has a small farm and here I found several…
19 Nov 2013
Ortilia gentina
On the path close to the new rooms at Cristalino Jungle Logde there was a large asteraceae bush in bloom, and naturally I found many wonderful species there.…
19 Nov 2013
Tiger Crescent (Eresia eunice)
Every day I enjoyed the many butterflies around my room, and this was the only of this species I encountered during my stay. Also called Eunice Crescent.…
18 Nov 2013
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
Commonly seen and heard around the houses of Cristalino Jungle Lodge. Not so common to see three together like this, though.
18 Nov 2013
Amazon Beauty (Baeotus aeilus)
This particular location is the “shipyard” of Cristalino Jungle Lodge (where the boats are taken on land), which was crowded with many different species.…
15 Nov 2013
West Indian Buckeye (Junonia evarete)
Old and worn out, but still in good health as it was by no means sitting still when I repeatedly approached. Location was near one of the many dwindling pools…
13 Nov 2013
White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
This was one of few species of butterflies I encountered in the fields of Pousada Xaraés. Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
8 Nov 2013
Lansdorf’s Crescent (Eresia lansdorfi)
There is a 9 km long trail (Poco Preto trail) from the main road that leads to the Iguaçu river, and for me it was butterfly heaven as I saw so many different…