10 Nov 2013
Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)
Once this was a river (or part of Iguaçu), but debris and silt from a great flood closed it off to form this lake. The lake is just a few metres away from the…
9 Nov 2013
Iguaçu Grasshopper 02
One of several species of grasshoppers seen around the falls. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.
9 Nov 2013
Iguaçu Grasshopper 01
One of several species of grasshoppers seen around the falls. Please help me identify it - leave a comment.
9 Nov 2013
Amazon Lava Lizard (Tropidurus torquatus)
These lizards were common alongside the path following the Iguaçu Falls.
9 Nov 2013
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…
9 Nov 2013
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.
8 Nov 2013
Iguaçu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu)
Iguaçu Falls is impressive in daylight, but in a moonlit setting like this it's simply something you'll never forget! The Moon is high on the right, and Venus…
8 Nov 2013
Iguaçu National Park
This park is huge, but only a tiny fraction is open to public, one of which is the Hotel das Cataratas. For those who want to see the splendor of this park…
8 Nov 2013
Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis)
One great way to see wildlife is to use rivers, and Iguaçu is no exception. This falcon I saw on my way to an island where large numbers of parrots roost every…
8 Nov 2013
Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura)
Trogons can sometimes be very difficult to see, as they can sit quitely on the same spot for long periods, only slowly moving its head to look for insects or…