Here are our leaders Edson and Tom. I’ve known Tom since the mid-1980s and really enjoy birding with him and his wife Kathi. Edson is a spectacular Brazilian birder and guide. His ear for sound is amazing. Between Edson and Tom very few, if any birds went undetected. Nothing like starting the day on theContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil, Day-5”
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Pantanal, Brazil: Day-4
It’s time to get out onto the rivers and head into the marshes in search of jaguars. There were a number of these floating hotels along the main river near Porto Jofre. The sandbars often had interesting birds like this Large-billed Tern. There were Jabiru everywhere. Giant River Otters were seen in small groups lurkingContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-4”
Pantanal, Brazil: Day-3
Amazon Kingfisher, one of the first birds of the day. Staying close to wetlands we continue to find a lot of birds. Capped Heron on the left, Striated Heron on the right. Wattled Jaçana. Red-legged Seriema. Another Black-collared Hawk, a bird that I never get tired of. Unicolored Blackbird male. Yellow-olive Flatbill, formerly known asContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-3”
Pantanal, Brazil: Day-2
Our days often started with Capyberras. But today we started as the sun was rising in search of Giant Anteaters – and we weren’t disappointed. Not only did we find one that we were able to get close to, but she had a baby with her. What a way to start the day. Walking backContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-2”
Pantanal, Brazil: Day-1
Here’s where the adventure started. My friend Sue took this photo. Every trip that I take is full of promise. Some deliver quickly. This is a Guira Cuckoo, a bird that I wanted to see. Getting it quickly and easily made the first day a success hours into the day. Shiny Cowbird on a capyberra.Continue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-1”
A few plants from last week
On our way home from Whitefish Point we stopped at Pointe Labarbe near St. Ignace, Michigan. There were two reasons that we were there. Plants and raptors. When we left Whitefish Point it was quite foggy. When I got up I knew it was foggy before looking outside – distant fog horns on the bayContinue reading “A few plants from last week”
It’s caterpillar season
We just got back from Whitefish Point. Where ever we are at this time of year it’s when we end up finding a lot of caterpillars. I’m not saying that we didn’t find a lot during the summer, but there are more now as many species are in their final instar (molts) and are gettingContinue reading “It’s caterpillar season”
Whitefish Point – late August
As I am sitting here writing the morning temperature is 41F, but is quite still, so with a cup of coffee in hand it is quite comfortable. The past few days the wind has been out of the north, sometimes howling, yet bird migration has been rather minimal. Waves crashing on shore, which surprisingly hasContinue reading “Whitefish Point – late August”
Furstenberg moth night – July
Before we headed north to Whitefish Point we took part in another moth night in Ann Arbor. As always it was nice seeing friends and people who are not yet friends. Besides the organizers who set up sheets and lights (5 of us) there were an additional 35+ people. The evening ran from 9PM untilContinue reading “Furstenberg moth night – July”
Looking for orchids in July
As the years gets hotter finding many flowering plants becomes easier, while finding some can be quite a challenge. Knowing where to look for unusual plants and animals is always helpful. So late last week with out friend Mary we headed out to southwestern Michigan to a bog we know about in search of orchids.Continue reading “Looking for orchids in July”
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