10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Way down among the Brazillians, Coffee beans grow by the billions, So they’ve got to find those extra cups to fill, They’ve got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil.… The Coffee Song lyrics ran like an earworm through my head as I prepared for my September trip to Brazil. Oh my gosh! 1,712 species, 12% of which are endemics.

Brazil 174

Brazil Birds Los Angeles Tigers 174

10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2023

My Big Year is such a succession of new experiences that there is simply no time to think of other things. The Pantanal “is a bit like the savannas of Africa: an open area with large mammals, crocodiles, and large ratites. Brazil was exceptionally favorable to his Big Year, providing him with 554 new species in twenty-two days.

Papua New Guinea 263

Papua New Guinea Guinea Suriname South America 263

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2023

Yes, I had local bird books, but only during my second tour of Costa Rica did I finally buy a mammal guide, and only after my trip to Colombian Amazon did I obtain a habitat guide. And understanding habitats in detail is essential to any birder who wants to get the most out of his experiences in the field.

Costa Rica 259

Costa Rica Cougars Mammals Madagascar 259

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2014

Of course, almost none of these questions are asked directly but carefully gleaned by weaving the conversation along in a totally friendly manner, trying to make sure you have all the information necessary to make your client have an unforgettable experience at Cristalino. Birding Amazon Brazil cristalino rainforest'

Otters 160

Otters Parrots Birds Brazil 160