8 Nov 2018
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…
8 Nov 2018
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…
13 Dec 2014
Rainbow Metalmark (Caria trochilus)
A large tree had fallen down, and under the root a small pond had formed. This together with a cone of light where the canopy of the fallen tree once was, I…
3 Dec 2014
Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)
My first, brief encounter with this species in Pantanal. It took off right after this shot, so I was unable to get a shot in the clear at this location, which…
29 Nov 2014
Lysippus Metalmark (Riodina lysippus)
I visited Pantanal just as the rainy season was beginning, and the rivers still not covering the sandbanks. Thus I could enjoy all the different kinds of…
18 Nov 2013
Cat’s-eye Sapphire (Lasaia arsis)
I've shot this several times before, but I just can't help myself - and this shot I think really shows the splendor of this species! -9.596652,…
8 Nov 2013
Cat’s-eye Sapphire (Lasaia arsis)
There is a 9 km long trail (Poco Preto trail) from the main road that leads to the Iguaçu river, and for me it was butterfly heaven as I saw so many different…
7 Nov 2013
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…
26 Nov 2012
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…
26 Nov 2012
Smith’s Pixie (Melanis smithiae)
The very first of the species for me in Bolivia, and one of countless gorgeous butterfly species here in Noel Kempff Mercado National Park. This is by the…