American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
This is such a tiny bird of prey, and when they sit still in the rain like this, they're easily missed, as no prey is…
Peach-fronted Parakeet (Eupsittula aurea)
My last day at Pousada Xaraés was a wet one, and a totally different setting than the previous two, which were sunny…
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
The sitting bird looks frightened in this photo, but this is all play and fun! This tree is often busy with younger…
Pantanal Gecko 02
This is the second gecko species I found on the walls of Pousada Xaraés, and I'm certain there are several more species…
White-backed Stilt (Himantopus melanurus)
It's almost dark, and hard to see, and most of the birds are quiet now. This individual was standing by itself in the…
Pantanal (Pousada Xaraés)
The sun is setting behind the trees, and dusk is fast approaching. This vista is typical of this part of the Pantanal.…
Gray Brocket (Mazama gouazoubira)
Astonishingly this brocket was not startled by my approach (a 4x4), so I was able to take a couple of shots before it…