29 Jun 2017
Sankthansorm | Common European glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca)
Common European glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca) Bioluminescence has fascinated me since early childhood when I first encountered these glowing dots in the…
19 Nov 2013
Paradise Jacamar (Galbula dea)
Definitely the most beautiful of the jacamars! From the western canopy tower of Cristalino Jungle Lodge I enjoyed not just this one, but also its mate.…
12 Nov 2013
Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda)
You'll probably hear the characteristic song before you'll see this beautiful bird. This one is sitting on a branch hanging over the river that runs through…
14 Nov 2012
Rock Valley (Valle de las Rocas) & Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia)
In a garden of rock formations resembling many different animals I was baffled to suddenly stand in front of this Viscacha monitoring my movements.
13 Nov 2012
Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia)
If it doesn't move, the Viscacha is near impossible to see. The color is so similar to the rocks, sand and shrubs, that it's only patience or luck that makes…
8 Dec 2011
White-chinned Jacamar (Galbula tombacea)
If you don't see this bird, you will definitely hear it. Its sounds are simply amazing and unmistakable! It sounds like this: Yasuni National…