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.


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…


Kielmeyera coriacea

Kielmeyera coriacea

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.…


Kielmeyera coriacea

Kielmeyera coriacea

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.


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…


Mahurea exstipulata subsp. extipulata

Mahurea exstipulata subsp. extipulata

After crossing Kukenan river on the way to Roraima, I noticed a bush growing among the boulders by the river. Only a few flowes had opened, and they were…


Kielmeyera sp

Kielmeyera sp

This bush was growing in the proximity of the Kaimoran lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Clusia sp

Clusia sp

It's just 06:06 in the morning! After a very wet yesterday I was happy to see blue sky and a rising sun. A Clusia tree right outside my room was in bloom and…