Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

The color of the swifts match that of the rocks they cling to, so unless you know what to look for you'll most likely pass by focused as you are on the…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

These swifts are impervious to the force of the water as well as being able to stay dry whatever the conditions.


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

These swifts seem to be untouched by the laws of physics. They move in and out of the raging falls as if it's air, and fly as close to the water as possible.…


Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Black vultures are large and seen all the time around the falls - either surfing the updrafts or simply lounging on treetops or outcrops. The swifts are the…


Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus)

This bird is so well camouflaged that even though you know what to look for you will easily miss it. As a visitor you'll need help from the locals, as their…


Firblad (Paris quadrifolia)

Firblad (Paris quadrifolia)

Dette er en av de mest underfundige plantene her jeg bor. Ikke bare er den giftig, har et stort knallblått bær, en stram symmetri, men blomsten har en så tynn…


Firblad (Paris quadrifolia)

Firblad (Paris quadrifolia)

Som navnet tilsier har denne planten nesten alltid 4 blader på en tykk stilk, der det om høsten modnes ett stort, giftig og blått bær. Naturlig utbredelse i…