It is the largest of the Accipiter genus; it possesses short and wide wings and a long tail well adapted to flight in the woods. The female is larger measuring between 58 and 64 cms with a wingspan of 108 to 127 cms; She is slaty-blue on the back with greyish underparts and can weigh […]
Anambé verdoso (Green-backed Becard) Pachyramphus viridis
En mi segundo encuentro con un Anambé verdoso la suerte estuvo de mi lado en el Camping del Cuñapirú, mientras recorríamos el sector de atrás de la cancha de fútbol con Fernando Bernasconi y el Seko Pradier intentando fotografiar a un Picapalo oscuro este Anambé verdoso bajó a posarse bastante cerca de un tacuaral para […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 14 Feb 2015
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. First Prize is awarded to Howard Cheek for his outstanding composition entitled “Double Teamed”. Noushka Wildlife wins Second Prize for her brilliant flight shot “Common Crane Squadron”. Third Prize goes to Glenn Perrigo for his unusual image entitled “Lookdown Fish”. See detailed results […]
Here, there, and everywhere.
Whoa. Hey there, strangers. Two months was the last time I updated this – unacceptable! But not my fault, I promise! I haven’t been on an actual computer until a few days ago and things have been a little chaotic. I spent most of December in New Mexico with family (yay!) and then all the […]
I Hope I Never Get Bored with Common Birds
This past Saturday I had a fun time looking for rarities at Orlando Wetlands Park—Vermilion Flycatcher (found) and Groove-billed Ani (missed). Along the way, I heard the familiar sounds of Common Yellowthroats grunting at me. I decided to stop for a few minutes, and one in particular was being rather photogenic, so I took a […]
Sirirí pampa (White-faced whistling-Duck) Dendrocygna viduata
No fueron muchas las ocasiones en las que pudimos fotografiar patos al costado del camino de acceso al Club Refugio Ombú en la Provincia de Corrientes; durante las últimas veces que fuimos a la casa de Luis debido a las lluvias que tuvieron lugar en los últimos meses del año pasado algunos charcos aumentaron bastante […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 14 Feb 2015
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Week” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. This week’s featured image: Rufous-crested Coquette (Lophornis delattrei) flying while feeding at a flower in Manu National Park, Peru by Glenn Bartley Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and browse through the slideshow. […]
American Oystercatcher at Fort De Soto
The first time I saw one of these birds I thought I was going a little crazy. I mean, it’s hard to see how there’s a need for a bird to look like this. But I’m really glad they do. I visited Fort De Soto last weekend, and you’re almost guaranteed to see them at […]