14 Oct 2018
Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus rufirostris)
Less common than the southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) in Namibia. I enjoyed their vocalizations in the early morning, sometimes singing from…
20 Sep 2017
Kremle | Brittlegill (Russula sp)
Just two days have passed and my return here has shown all the specimens have grown considerably and are now on their last stages before decomposition will set…
18 Sep 2017
Drueblå kremle | Brittlegill (Russula azurea)
The brittlegill fungi come in an incredible variety of colors, and often change hues throughout their growth. I found this one under a conifer in near…
5 Apr 2017
Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)
This incredible looking and large bird species is surprisingly not that easy to see as it can sit silently on a branch, barely turning the head to assess the…
5 Apr 2017
Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)
This is a female, resting amidst the fresh leaves of spring. She has seen many springs and knows well what it brings, were to get the best food, where the best…
30 Mar 2017
Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)
The first time you encounter this large bird it’s hard to be silent! I for one just uttered WOW! This amazingly beautiful male was scanning the surroundings,…
15 Dec 2014
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
If you don't see the nunbirds you definitely hear them, as they are very vocal. I found many of them in the forest aorund the Amazon Research and Conservation…
18 Nov 2013
Black-fronted Nunbird (Monasa nigrifrons)
Commonly seen and heard around the houses of Cristalino Jungle Lodge. Not so common to see three together like this, though.