Robber fly (Subfamily Asilinae)

Robber fly (Subfamily Asilinae)

A brief encounter with one of perhaps more species of robber flies on Socotra. Elevation: 918 meters.


Kremle | Brittlegill (Russula sp)

Kremle | Brittlegill (Russula sp)

Just two days have passed and my return here has shown all the specimens have grown considerably and are now on their last stages before decomposition will set…


Drueblå kremle | Brittlegill (Russula azurea)

Drueblå kremle | Brittlegill (Russula azurea)

The brittlegill fungi come in an incredible variety of colors, and often change hues throughout their growth. I found this one under a conifer in near…


Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria)

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.…


Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria)

Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria)

A very large stork, with an equally huge nest! I saw several nests high up in the largest power pylons crossing the Pantanal. They usually build their nest…


Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari)

Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari)

Many long-billed bird species including storks are attracted to the rice fields of Fazenda San Fransico. Due to the need of large amounts of water these…


Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

One of several stork species I encountered here at Fazenda San Fransico, and the only one I didn't see up close. In fact this is my closet encounter. It…


Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

My boat trip from Chalalan back to Rurrenabaque presented an even greater amount of bird species than my trip upstream! Also species I didn't see on my way to…