A group of Monk Parakeets nesting under a Jabiru nest. This was the first time that I’d seen a Plumbeous Kite perched, rather than soaring. Some 30 years ago I was leading a tour in Mexico and took some of the group around a bend in a river. We missed the Sungrebe while those whoContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-7”
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Pantanal, Brazil: Day-6
It was time to move lodges and settle into a new place. The feeders here were covered with Nandy Parakeets and finches. Campo Flickers made good use of old termite mounds for nesting. Chestnut-bellied Guan. I really like finding nests. The bird on the left is a Crested Oropendola at a nest. On the rightContinue reading “Pantanal, Brazil: Day-6”
Pantanal, Brazil, Day-5
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”
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”
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