King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…


King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…


Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

Perhaps the first you'll notice when you come to Fazenda San Fransico are all the Rheas leisurely strolling around the farm - some very close to the buildings…


Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

At this level the rhea's head is small compared to the body of the parrot. When I look at its facial expression I can't help but giggle - it's so cute! Rheas…


Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)

There are two prominent species of birds around Iguaçu Falls, one being the common black vulture. You'll see it in groups lounging in treetops, or simply…


Torskemunn (Lintorskemunn)

Torskemunn (Linaria vulgaris)

De lange, smale og blågrønne bladene til torskemunn er ikke til å ta feil av. Denne vokser helt nede ved høyvannssonen i Sandbukta. Naturlig utbredelse i…


Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

As I'm sitting on the edge of the sheer cliff to cool off in the strong updrafts, this juvenile was checking me out a couple of times. Usually you only see…


Brunrot (Scrophularia nodosa)

Brunrot (Scrophularia nodosa)

En underfundig blomst som med sin mørke farge og og liten størrelse ikke er lett å legge merke til om den da ikke vokser som en gruppe eller for seg selv. Den…