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 away or more. Altitude: 4228 metres. It sounds like this:
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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 shoot! Even though it did not take to the wings, it disappeared just as fast as I had seen it. It’s a really good runner, and the land is littered with quite tall […]
Condoriri
My time here started with low clouds, sleet and no sight of the beautiful peaks of Condoriri. I was grateful that the clouds lifted enough to see the peaks before I went back to La Paz and my next journey to Madidi and the Amazonas. I will gladly come back to see more of the […]
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4503 metres. It is found in Ecuador to northwestern Argentina.
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4509 metres. It’s found in western South America to northern Argentina.
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4509 metres. It’s found in western South America to northern Argentina.
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 increase the surface area against the few incoming rays of sun. It resembles a Liolaemus ornatus. Altitude: 4536 metres. it is endangered.
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Argentina.
Olsynium acaule
Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Bolivia to Argentina. The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here.
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Argentina. Mexico Central America .
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4595 metres. Native range is Peru to southernmost South America.
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4595 metres. Native range is Peru to southernmost South America.
Oritrophium limnophilum
Altitude: 4608 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Bolivia.
Gentiana sedifolia
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4608 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Bolivia. Central America and Mexico..
Gentiana sedifolia
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. This species is very variable, so pattern varies. Altitude: 4608 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Bolivia. Central America and […]
Senecio candollei
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Some plants, including this one was so close to being in bloom – I wish I had some more time […]
Arrow-leaved Marigold (Caltha sagittata)
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4605 metres. Native range is Ecuador to the southern tip of South America.
Paja brava (Festuca orthophylla)
This is perhaps the most abundant and eye-catching grass on the Altiplano. Even outside the flowering season they are incredibly decorative, and in particular those growing in solitude are really amazing. Even though the grass is incredibly tough, pointy and to me very dry, it’s food for many of the grass-eaters including the llamas. Here […]
Castilleja nubigena
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. This is a semi parasitic plant. Altitude: 4623 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Bolivia.
Rockhausenia 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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4611 metres. Native range is Chile to Venezuela. This was previously Werneria pygmaea: A new genus, Rockhausenia (Compositae: Senecioneae: […]
Castilleja nubigena
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. This is a semi parasitic plant. Altitude: 4623 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Bolivia.
Saxifraga boussingaultii
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4638 metres. Native range is Bolivia and Ecuador.
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4632 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Argentina. Mexico Central America .
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 from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4632 metres. Native range is Venezuela to Argentina. Mexico Central America .
Condoriri glacier
I had many hours in La Paz before my plain to Rurrenabaque, and chose to get out of the city to see Condoriri. I only had a few hours, and it takes about 2 hours by car each way, so I had very little time on my hand and had to make the most of […]
White-winged Diuca Finch (Diuca speculifera)
Very common and sometimes also not at all disturbed by human presence. This is perhaps one that has become accustomed to all the climbers and trekkers eating here by the lake. Altitude: 4658 metres. It sounds like this:
Altiplano plant 26
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Please help me identify it – leave a comment. Altitude: 4558 metres.
Erigeron rosulatus
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4558 metres. Native Range is Peru to Argentina.
Lysipomia pumila
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. The two strangely doubled, greyish leaves on the left side are from Lachemilla diplophylla (Rosaceae). Altitude: 4550 metres. Native range […]
Arrow-leaved Marigold (Caltha sagittata)
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4605 metres. Native range is Ecuador to the southern tip of South America.
Arrow-leaved Marigold (Caltha sagittata)
The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible miniature plants growing here. Altitude: 4553 metres. Native range is Ecuador to the southern tip of South America.