We leave the mountains north of Cuiaba and drive into the Pantanal. The surroundings are immediately very different: from a mountain range with beautiful peaks and gorges, we arrive at a virtually flat area. At least, that is how it seems, but the altitude as we drive in is about 150 meters above sea level, and 50 meters by the end of our journey. We are there during the dry season, which means the birds are close to waterholes. As a photographer, that is nice. We are immediately treated to birds new to me, such as the Plumbeous ibis and various guan species.
Red-and-green macaw
Groenvleugelara
Ara chloropterus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F5.0, ISO 2000, distance 73.2 m
The photo shows a Red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (547 m) at 06:09 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Cliff flycatcher
Zwaluwtiran
Hirundinea ferruginea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 54.5 m
The photo shows a Cliff flycatcher (Hirundinea ferruginea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil (529 m) at 06:20 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Mountains of Chapada dos Guimareas
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/611 sec at F2.8, ISO 64
As we head south, we leave the mountains behind. It's very beautiful in the morning light!
The photo was taken at Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil (439 m) at 06:32 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Grey monjita
Grijze monjita
Xolmis cinereus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 38.7 m
The photo shows a Grey monjita (Xolmis cinereus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil (221 m) at 07:12 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Tropical kingbird
Tropische koningstiran
Tyrannus melancholicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 35.0 m
The photo shows a Tropical kingbird (Tyrannus melancholicus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil (221 m) at 07:13 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Violet-winged grasshopper
Tropidacris collaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 10.1 m
The photo shows a Violet-winged grasshopper (Tropidacris collaris). It is a insect in the order Orthoptera and the family Romaleidae. The photo was taken at Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil (218 m) at 07:15 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Snowy egret
Amerikaanse kleine zilverreiger
Egretta thula
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/3200 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 24.8 m
The photo shows a Snowy egret (Egretta thula). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (136 m) at 09:23 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Little blue heron
Kleine blauwe reiger
Egretta caerulea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 31.9 m
The photo shows a Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (136 m) at 09:24 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Wood stork
Kaalkopooievaar
Mycteria americana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 38.8 m
The photo shows a Wood stork (Mycteria americana). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (136 m) at 09:24 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Western cattle egret
Koereiger
Bubulcus ibis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F8.0, ISO 200, distance 61.0 m
The photo shows a Western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (145 m) at 09:34 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Termieten
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8, 1/2024 sec at F2.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (118 m) at 10:45 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
The entrance to the Pantanal park
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/7143 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (122 m) at 10:50 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Yellow-billed cardinal
Geelsnavelkardinaal
Paroaria capitata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/320 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 7.51 m
The photo shows a Yellow-billed cardinal (Paroaria capitata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (116 m) at 10:53 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Rufescent tiger heron
Rosse tijgerroerdomp
Tigrisoma lineatum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 27.5 m
The photo shows a Rufescent tiger heron (Tigrisoma lineatum). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (116 m) at 11:05 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Plumbeous ibis
Grijze ibis
Theristicus caerulescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 28.1 m
The photo shows a Plumbeous ibis (Theristicus caerulescens). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (116 m) at 11:05 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Domestic cow
Koe
Bos primigenius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 26.4 m
The photo shows a Domestic cow (Bos primigenius). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:12 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Lesser yellow-headed vulture
Kleine geelkopgier
Cathartes burrovianus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 133 m
The photo shows a Lesser yellow-headed vulture (Cathartes burrovianus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Cathartidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:12 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Limpkin
Koerlan
Aramus guarauna
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 29.6 m
The photo shows a Limpkin (Aramus guarauna). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:14 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
South american snipe
Zuid-amerikaanse snip
Gallinago paraguaiae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 32.4 m
The photo shows a South american snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:20 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
White-faced whistling duck
Witwangfluiteend
Dendrocygna viduata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 30.6 m
The photo shows a White-faced whistling duck (Dendrocygna viduata). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:22 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Black-necked stilt
Amerikaanse steltkluut
Himantopus mexicanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 34.9 m
The photo shows a Black-necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:24 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Brazilian teal
Amazonetaling
Amazonetta brasiliensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 40.2 m
The photo shows a Brazilian teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:25 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
White-rumped sandpiper
Bonapartes strandloper
Calidris fuscicollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 23.1 m
The photo shows a White-rumped sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (118 m) at 11:33 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Cocoi heron
Sokoireiger
Ardea cocoi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 24.7 m
The photo shows a Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (117 m) at 11:40 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Cloudless sulphur
Phoebis sennae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 7.92 m
The photo shows a Cloudless sulphur (Phoebis sennae). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Pieridae coliadinae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (118 m) at 11:44 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Green ibis
Groene ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 28.6 m
The photo shows a Green ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (118 m) at 11:55 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Striated heron
Mangrovereiger
Butorides striata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 12.8 m
The photo shows a Striated heron (Butorides striata). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (118 m) at 11:55 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Greater rhea
Nandoe
Rhea americana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 44.9 m
The photo shows a Greater rhea (Rhea americana). It is a bird in the order Rheiformes and the family Rheidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (116 m) at 12:06 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Scaled dove
Zuid-amerikaanse incaduif
Columbina squammata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 7.25 m
The photo shows a Scaled dove (Columbina squammata). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 106 m) at 12:56 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Cattle tyrant
Veetiran
Machetornis rixosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 4.02 m
The photo shows a Cattle tyrant (Machetornis rixosa). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 13:03 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Hooded capuchin
Paraguayaanse kapucijnaap
Sapajus cay
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 14.4 m
The photo shows a Hooded capuchin (Sapajus cay). It is a animal in the order Primates and the family Cebidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 15:30 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Purplish jay
Purpergaai
Cyanocorax cyanomelas
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 5.45 m
The photo shows a Purplish jay (Cyanocorax cyanomelas). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 15:40 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Red-throated piping guan
Roodkeelgoean
Pipile cujubi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 26.9 m
The photo shows a Red-throated piping guan (Pipile cujubi). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 15:47 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Jabiru
Jabiroe
Jabiru mycteria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 26.6 m
The photo shows a Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 15:50 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Roseate spoonbill
Rode lepelaar
Platalea ajaja
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 32.0 m
The photo shows a Roseate spoonbill (Platalea ajaja). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 15:51 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Red-crested cardinal
Roodkuifkardinaal
Paroaria coronata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 14.8 m
The photo shows a Red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 113 m) at 15:56 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Yacare caiman
Yacarekaaiman
Caiman yacare
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 52.0 m
The photo shows a Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). It is a animal in the class Crocodylia and the family Alligatoridae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 16:11 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Grey-necked wood rail
Cayennebosral
Aramides cajaneus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 35.1 m
The photo shows a Grey-necked wood rail (Aramides cajaneus). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 16:31 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Bare-faced curassow ♀
Maskerhokko
Crax fasciolata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 25.0 m
The photo shows a Bare-faced curassow (Crax fasciolata). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 16:31 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Bare-faced curassow ♂
Maskerhokko
Crax fasciolata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 30.0 m
The photo shows a Bare-faced curassow (Crax fasciolata). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 16:31 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Rusty-collared seedeater
Roestnekdikbekje
Sporophila collaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 17.5 m
The photo shows a Rusty-collared seedeater (Sporophila collaris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 16:32 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Baywing
Bruine koevogel
Agelaioides badius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 16.9 m
The photo shows a Baywing (Agelaioides badius). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 111 m) at 16:33 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Black-collared hawk
Moerasbuizerd
Busarellus nigricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 30.9 m
The photo shows a Black-collared hawk (Busarellus nigricollis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 16:34 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Black vulture
Zwarte gier
Coragyps atratus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 18.1 m
The photo shows a Black vulture (Coragyps atratus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Cathartidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 16:39 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Blue-throated piping guan
Blauwkeelgoean
Pipile cumanensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 47.7 m
The photo shows a Blue-throated piping guan (Pipile cumanensis). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 16:53 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Undulated tinamou
Marmertinamoe
Crypturellus undulatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/320 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 19.7 m
The photo shows a Undulated tinamou (Crypturellus undulatus). It is a bird in the order Tinamiformes and the family Tinamidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 108 m) at 17:02 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
White-lipped peccary
Witlippekari
Tayassu pecari
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/320 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 35.4 m
The photo shows a White-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Tayassuidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 107 m) at 17:07 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Golden-collared macaw
Geelnekara
Primolius auricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/320 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 41.5 m
The photo shows a Golden-collared macaw (Primolius auricollis). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 107 m) at 17:14 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Crested oropendola
Kuiforopendola
Psarocolius decumanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 51.5 m
The photo shows a Crested oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 17:25 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Toco toucan
Reuzentoekan
Ramphastos toco
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 45.0 m
The photo shows a Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Ramphastidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 110 m) at 17:29 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
What a beautiful night. . .
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/726 sec at F1.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 17:34 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Great horned owl
Amerikaanse oehoe
Bubo virginianus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/80 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 47.3 m
The photo shows a Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus). It is a bird in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 112 m) at 17:48 on Thursday September 03, 2026.
Ocelot
Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/250 sec at F6.3, ISO 32000, distance 15.9 m
The photo shows a Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae. The photo was taken at Pousa Alegre (Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 113 m) at 18:31 on Thursday September 03, 2026.