Birds of the Pantanal 2017
This is a black-billed skimmer.
Squabbling
Now you see how skimmers got their name. They skim the water to scoop up food. The lower beak is longer than the upper beak to make this method of feeding work.
Perhaps not the most beautiful bird, the jabiru stork is an impressive presence in the Pantanal.
A quick gulp.
Capped heron
Capped heron taking flight
Perched capped heron.
Big time videographers filming in the Pantanal.
Cocoi Heron
Red-crested cardinal
Another red-crested cardinal
A pair of wattled jacanas
Black-capped donocobius
A successful fisherman at work.
No elegant rod and reel.
Early one morning we watched this cocoi heron catch and eventually eat this fish. See the sequence.
Now that's a mouthful (beakful)
Anhinga warming up from the cool morning
Our guide pointed out this tiny pygmy owl high in a tree.
Pied plover.
More fun watching hyacinth macaws.
These two danced on top of a tall tree.
Macaws smooching.
And off they go.
Macaws love to eat nuts.
And they are good at it.
Playing, and always squawking.
The color and playfulness of these birds make them photographers' favorites.
This is a rufous-bellied thrush.
Chestnut-bellied guan
Tiger heron up close.
And closer.
With extended neck
A beautiful bird -- tiger heron.
Crocodiles. These were big guys
