Vandrefalk (Falco peregrinus)

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…


Northern crested caracara (Caracara cheriway)

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…


Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)

Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)

The number of plant species you see from the canopy towers of Cristalino Jungle Lodge is impressive. Unfortunately most are overlooked, as the visitors are…


American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

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…


Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

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…


Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)

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…


Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)

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…


Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

I wonder what this wild mango (Grias neuberthii) fruit tastes like compared to the cultivated varieties. I for one am certain the fruit and the tree itself…


Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

Wild mango (Grias neuberthii)

Wild mango (Grias neuberthii) has an incredibly fascinating flower - thick, waxy and extremely tough. This tree grows close to the creek on the grounds of the…


American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

I saw this American kestrel (Falco sparverius) catch the rodent and then I lost sight of it, as we were driving. After I got out of the car I saw it was out in…