14 Dec 2014
Smooth-billed Ani (Crotophaga ani)
The oxbow lake at the Amazon Research and Conservation Center is teaming with life, and is an excellent location to get up and close. As there is no current…
29 Nov 2014
Common Spurwing (Antigonus erosus)
In some areas by the rivers and under fruiting trees I found plenty of individuals from this species, and when they are still they can be hard to see. This one…
29 Nov 2014
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
A very common bird in Pantanal, but I think they are worth a photo nonetheless, especially when a group of fledgelings sit in a close group like this -…
24 Nov 2013
Itatiaia Gecko 02
The second of many species of Gecko in the park. Altitude: 1021 metres. Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-)
24 Nov 2013
Itatiaia Gecko 01
As with buildings in Pantanal and the Amazon rainforest, there are geckos here in the buildings of Hotel do Ype. This night was particularly rich in insects…
19 Nov 2013
Common Mylon (Mylon maimon)
Every day I enjoyed the many butterflies around my room, and this was the only of this species I encountered during my stay. -9.596652, -55.932165…
15 Nov 2013
Pantanal Gecko 02
This is the second gecko species I found on the walls of Pousada Xaraés, and I'm certain there are several more species living in and around these buildings.…
14 Nov 2013
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
The guira cuckoos have a peculiar morning ritual - to open a patch of skin at the base of their back and face it directly at the sun. Perhaps they are easily…
13 Nov 2013
Pantanal Gecko 01
In the rainy season it's not easy to be a gecko in Pantanal, so the buildings of Pousada Xaraés are a perfect all year home! Despite this I didn't see that…
12 Nov 2013
Guira Cuckoo (Guira guira)
This common bird of the Pantanal was always around the houses of Fazenda San Fransico - single like this one or in groups. Here it's calling out to let the…