9 Jun 2021
Vandrefalk (Falco peregrinus)
De hekkende fiske- og hettemåkene oppførte seg plutselig veldig uvanlig ved å samlet fly utpå sjøen og varsle intenst. Makrellternene forsvant helt. Men…
19 Nov 2018
Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris)
At 10cm (4in) this is one of the smaller species of antpittas. It's song is very simple in comparison to many of the other species, with just a single note.…
19 Nov 2018
Chestnut-crowned Antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla)
A rare encounter with a chestnut-crowned antpitta (Grallaria ruficapilla). The secretive antpittas are heard for the most part and seen only when you patiently…
18 Nov 2018
Equatorial Antpitta (Grallaria saturata)
Many of the antpitta species have incredible vocal abilities, and the rufous antpitta is one of those. They live in dense forests where the reach of sound is…
8 Nov 2018
Northern crested caracara (Caracara cheriway)
A clever, opportunistic omnivore often seen perched high as seen here, surveying the land for food. It will jump at any opportunity, even if it means stealing…
16 Nov 2013
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is such a tiny bird of prey, and when they sit still in the rain like this, they're easily missed, as no prey is making any…
14 Nov 2013
Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)
I was approaching by car, but the southern crested Caracara (Caracara plancus) didn't even flinch! Perhaps it was injured? Not at all! This is just the…
12 Nov 2013
Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)
A common bird, often seen walking on the ground more than in the air. It's opportunistic, and this is exactly what it's doing here - waiting for an opportunity…
8 Nov 2013
Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)
One great way to see wildlife is to use rivers, and Iguaçu is no exception. This bat falcon (Falco rufigularis) I saw on my way to an island where large…
11 Dec 2011
Equatorial Antpitta (Grallaria saturata)
Yanacocha has recently succeeded in domesticating the Rufous Antpitta, something my guide was unaware of the first time we went to this reserve in November.…