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PANTANALPhotos & Trip Report
October 14 - 23, 2009
Tour operated by Birdseekers, UK
Leaders: Gina Nichol, Steve Bird, & Miguel Castalino
TRIP REPORT> PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS> SPECIES LIST(pdf)>
Next Pantanal Tour: June 22 - 30, 2011
Itinerary info & registration>>
Top Sightings: Rarities, endemics, & exceptional birding experiences!
- Harpy Eagle chick (off the nest but found by Miguel)!
- 7 Sunbitterns in one day including 3 calling and displaying. See video on YouTube>>
- Horned Sungem
- A stunning male Helmeted Manakin seen very close and also from the lunch table
- Band-tailed Manakin dancing on a branch at a lek site on private property
- Greater Rhea running down the road with three small chicks in tow
- Hyacinth Macaw plus 15 species of parrot
- Curl-crested Jay
- Incredibly close views of Sungrebe
- 21 mammal species including Giant Anteater, Maned Wolf, Ocelot, Margay, Brazilian Tapir, Giant River Otter (OK, not birds but WOW!)
PANTANAL 2009 - Photo Highlights
Start here to click through the slides >> or click one at a time below.
Start here to click through the slides >> or click one at a time below.
 Giant River Otter |
 Blue-throated Piping Guan |
 Sungrebe |
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 Sunbittern |
 Yellow-chevroned Parakeet |
 Black-collared Hawk |
 Gray-necked Wood Rail |
 Great-horned Owl Chick |
 Maguari Stork |
 Greater Rhea |
