23 Nov 2012
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
My only sighting of black skimmer (Rynchops niger) was along the Tuichi River, so I never saw it hunting. Its peculiar beak is used as a kind of fishing rod,…
23 Nov 2012
Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus)
Unfortunately I have lost a few really great photo opportunities in regards to this species, and I was about to miss this one as well, as the boat driver was…
23 Nov 2012
Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)
My boat trip from Chalalan back to Rurrenabaque presented an even greater amount of bird species than my trip upstream! Also species I didn't see on my way to…
23 Nov 2012
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a very common mammal, and perhaps the most abundant in Madidi. My trip out of Madidid provided the most sightings, and…
23 Nov 2012
Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata)
It's a relief to see many fledglings of the orinoco goose (Neochen jubata), as it is under pressure from human activity, and they are most likely present in…
23 Nov 2012
Heliconius sp
This was my farwell to Chalalan, and even though it was raining some butterflies were out feeding on urine or naturally occuring salts. Please help me identify…
22 Nov 2012
Great Orange tip (Anteos menippe)
Sometimes you can see quite large gatherings of this species on the riverbanks, and urine is particularly irresistible.
21 Nov 2012
Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron)
Many-banded Daggerwing (Marpesia chiron) is a large and quite common butterfly on the riverbanks of Madidi.
21 Nov 2012
Periander Metalmark (Rhetus periander)
A periander metalmark (Rhetus periander) licking salts from the riverbank. On all the riverbanks you'll see many different species of butterflies and bees,…
21 Nov 2012
Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga)
A juvenile great black hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga) on the Tuichi riverside and where the trail to Chalalan starts or ends. It sounds like this:……