Boddaert's Tropical Racer (Mastigodryas boddaerti)

Boddaert’s Tropical Racer (Mastigodryas boddaerti)

The only tree snake I encountered in Madidi. This is on the neighboring Santa Rosa property. -14.46041,-67.881447


Santa Rosa Lake, Madidi

Santa Rosa Lake, Madidi

This lake is a few hours by trail and much faster by boat. The lake is huge compared to Chalalan lake, so you have a much wider view - of which I got a glimpse…


Red-barred Amarynthis (Amarynthis meneria)

Red-barred Amarynthis (Amarynthis meneria)

One of innumerable species of butterflies and moths found here, this is on the trail from Tuichi river to Santa Rosa lake - the much larger neighboring lake to…


Genovesa sunset

Genovesa sunset

The sheer cliffs of Genovesa are insurmountable to all except humans - here bathed in the the last rays of the sun as I walk down the Prince Philip's Steps.…


Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

The juvenile of the Great Frigatebird has a certain "naughtiness" and even a bit spookiness to it, and yes that is definitely what is to become of this juvie.…


Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

For once I think the female is more beautiful - at least in this posture and light!


Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi)

The male is less extravagant outside the breeding season when the red pouch is deflated. It's difficult to tell the the Great and Magnificent Frigatebird apart…