26 Apr 2018
Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)
In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property you're certain to attract all the local bird species, and many mammals…
26 Apr 2018
Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)
Nothing feels better than a thorough soak in pond during the dry season. In the dry season many people offer permanent water sources for the birds and local…
11 Dec 2014
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
The iconic Hoatzin is a strange looking bird as well as in behaviour, but it's also beautiful I think. It's like no other bird! It raises the head plume as…
11 Dec 2014
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
I'm fascinated by these prehistoric-like birds of the Amazon rainforest - they are like no other bird! They can hardly fly, they sound like a magpie stuck on…
6 Dec 2014
Qualea multiflora
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…
6 Dec 2014
Qualea multiflora
At first glance one might think this flower is missing petals, but not so! This is the design - why I wonder. Native range is Peru to Brazil and Paraguay.…
23 Nov 2013
Pale-breasted Thrush (Turdus leucomelas)
One of several species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype. Altitude: 1021 metres. It sounds like this:
23 Nov 2012
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
It was perched in such a nice position and light, as if it wanted me to take a picture. Usually they prefer some distance, and if the comfort zone is about to…