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In Brazil, On the Way to the Pantanal- November 4, 2025

In Brazil, On the Way to the Pantanal- November 4, 2025

A Great Potoo at dusk, disguised, he believes, as a tree branch
A Great Potoo at dusk, disguised, he believes, as a tree branch

I write this on the way to our most looked-for destination, Porto Jofre, the heart, the epicentre of Pantanal jaguar country. Time is short to put this post up before we lose the little internet presence that has been available to us recently so I’‘ll let the pictures do the talking for me until I have the time and the bandwidth to write more fulsomely. By my calculations at 1,000 words per picture, I have written a fairly lengthy article.

Enjoy!

A juvenile Lesser Potoo, also and not surprisingly, hoping that the world thinks he’s a tree stump
A juvenile Lesser Potoo, also and not surprisingly, hoping that the world thinks he’s a tree stump
Amazon Kingfisher, one of my favourite bird families, with a dragonfly.
Amazon Kingfisher, one of my favourite bird families, with a dragonfly.
Green Kingfisher, diving
Green Kingfisher, diving
Great Egret. One of the most ubiquitous bird species, egrets found on every continent except Antarctica. Nonetheless, a beautiful and stately example of the most handsome of the species.
Great Egret. One of the most ubiquitous bird species, egrets found on every continent except Antarctica. Nonetheless, a beautiful and stately example of the most handsome of the species.
Male Rhea, whose job it is to care for the chicks, with the 3 who made it into the picture, of the 12 under his care..
Male Rhea, whose job it is to care for the chicks, with the 3 who made it into the picture, of the 12 under his care..
Hyacinth Macaw, looking elegant.
Hyacinth Macaw, looking elegant.
Giant Anteater mother carrying her babe on her back.
Giant Anteater mother carrying her babe on her back.
A male Rufous-tailed Jacamar giving his mate a love offering. A behaviour rarely observed, and even less frequently photographed. A very lucky shot.
A male Rufous-tailed Jacamar giving his mate a love offering. A behaviour rarely observed, and even less frequently photographed. A very lucky shot.

More to come!

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11 responses to “In Brazil, On the Way to the Pantanal- November 4, 2025”

  1. John Baker Avatar
    John Baker

    Gerry, these are amazing photographs, you should win an award for the Jacamar’s….sensational

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  2. Clare Buckley Avatar
    Clare Buckley

    Remarkable. Brilliant photography

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  3. Maureen Avatar
    Maureen

    Love the pictures! So intense! So moving! Thanks!

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  4. Gusta Avatar
    Gusta

    Thank you Gerry! What inspiring images! So glad you are making this journey!

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  5. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Astonishing images. Truly wonderful

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  6. Virginia FitzGerald Avatar
    Virginia FitzGerald

    These are fabulous! Hard to sort out who’s who with the anteater duo, fun.The jacamar photo is astounding!

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  7. jayne norris Avatar
    jayne norris

    Sensational pictures ,you have such a talent Gerry.. I hope Robert is assisting where necessary ! What a wonderful adventure ..

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  8. Marilyn Avatar
    Marilyn

    I didn’t know that anteaters carried their babies!? Great photos. Fingers and toes crossed for jaguars!

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  9. jane Avatar
    jane

    Have you thought about putting your photos into a book? They deserve being seen by lots more people.

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  10. Amanda O'Donovan Avatar
    Amanda O’Donovan

    Incredible photos! Love the potoos. Took me forever to separate the baby anteater from its mama.

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  11. Marc Pearsall Avatar
    Marc Pearsall

    I love the Potoo shots. The camouflage plumage is outstanding.Looking forward to some Jaguar photos.Good luck,Marc

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