Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris)

Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris)

A common duck, but this was my first close encounter, as most of the previous ones were in lagoons sometimes 100 metres…


Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata)

Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata)

Fortunately I was quick enough to see the bird, stop the car, open the window and swing the camera into position and…


Condoriri

Condoriri

My time here started with low clouds, sleet and no sight of the beautiful peaks of Condoriri. I was grateful that the…


Viola pygmaea

Viola pygmaea

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…


Azorella biloba

Azorella biloba

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…


Azorella biloba

Azorella biloba

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…


Chacaltaya Smooth-throated Lizard (Liolaemus forsteri)

Chacaltaya Smooth-throated Lizard (Liolaemus forsteri)

At this altitude, a cloudy day means low activity for a cold-blooded lizard. Here it's widening its left side to…


Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…


Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Argentina. The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species,…


Calandrinia acaulis

Calandrinia acaulis

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…


Geranium sp

Geranium sp

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…


Geranium sessiliflorum

Geranium sessiliflorum

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far…