9 Jun 2021
Vandrefalk – Peregrine falcon (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…
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…
13 Dec 2014
ARCC insect 05 (Heteroptera)
Please help me identify it - leave a comment :-) -12.0465,-69.6785
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…
16 Nov 2013
American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
This 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 warning calls. The rain has…
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
Southern Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)
I was approaching by car, but the bird didn't even flinch! Perhaps it was injured? Not at all! This is just the incredibly laid back nature of this bird, but…
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
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…