19 Nov 2018
Ochre-breasted Antpitta (Grallaricula flavirostris)
At 10cm (4in) this is one of the smaller species of antpittas.
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…
14 Dec 2014
White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata)
If you're on or by a river in the Amazon rain forest you will see the white-banded swallow (Atticora fasciata), sometimes a single one like here, or if you're…
14 Nov 2013
Brown-Chested Martin (Progne tapera)
Brown-Chested martin (Progne tapera) is a common swallow in Pantanal, and around Pousada Xaraés it has excellent nesting sites as the closest river has high…
22 Aug 2013
Fredløs (Lysimachia vulgaris)
Østvendt langs bredden av Nydammen nord for Gjersjøen er det dyp jord, og her vokser fredløs (Lysimachia vulgaris) høy og kraftig. Når jeg var på besøk, var…
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.…
1 Dec 2011
Peruvian Antpitta (Grallaricula peruviana)
The lodge currently has two antpitta feeding stations, and this one is by far the darkest and most difficult, as the Peruvians are wary and small. This…
1 Dec 2011
White-bellied Antpitta (Grallaria hypoleuca)
This is from the feeding area closest to the lodge and the second species of Antpitta that is now domesticated enough to both accept worms from humans as well…
25 Nov 2011
Yellow-breasted Antpitta (Grallaria flavotincta)
According to Angel Paz we arrived a bit late (09:00 being the latest this Antpitta would respond to "hails", which was our time of arrival at this location).…