We already have many photos of jaguars and otters, so today we are going in search of birds. We will still stop for a jaguar we see, but we will no longer react to a jaguar sighting at full speed with the boat. Consequently, we see more other species today and have many beautiful birds in front of our lenses. One of the most beautiful birds from Tucson, the Vermilion flycatcher, can also be found here.
Western osprey
Visarend
Pandion haliaetus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 59.8 m
The photo shows a Western osprey (Pandion haliaetus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Pandionidae. The photo was taken at Porto Três Irmãos at 06:12 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Brown-chested martin
Bruinborstzwaluw
Progne tapera
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 34.4 m
The photo shows a Brown-chested martin (Progne tapera). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Porto Três Irmãos at 06:24 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Black howler ♀
Zwarte brulaap
Alouatta caraya
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 33.4 m
The photo shows a Black howler (Alouatta caraya). It is a animal in the order Primates and the family Atelidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 06:43 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Pale-crested woodpecker
Bleekkuifspecht
Celeus lugubris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 47.3 m
The photo shows a Pale-crested woodpecker (Celeus lugubris). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 06:46 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Golden-green woodpecker ♂
Bronsspecht
Piculus chrysochloros
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 33.6 m
The photo shows a Golden-green woodpecker (Piculus chrysochloros). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 06:49 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Neotropic cormorant
Bigua-aalscholver
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 28.5 m
The photo shows a Neotropic cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 06:56 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Yellow-rumped cacique
Geelstuitbuidelspreeuw
Cacicus cela
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 23.1 m
The photo shows a Yellow-rumped cacique (Cacicus cela). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Icteridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 07:12 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Tropical kingbird
Tropische koningstiran
Tyrannus melancholicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 27.0 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 07:16 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Guira cuckoo
Guirakoekoek
Guira guira
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 10.1 m
The photo shows a Guira cuckoo (Guira guira). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 07:23 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
A Quiet Morning
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/3145 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The tributaries are short, but very quiet. As a result, we see more birds than on the main streams.
The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 07:26 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Anhinga
Amerikaanse slangenhalsvogel
Anhinga anhinga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 9.53 m
The photo shows a Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 07:32 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Lesser kiskadee
Kleine kiskadie
Philohydor lictor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 4.33 m
The photo shows a Lesser kiskadee (Philohydor lictor). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 07:33 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Proboscis bat
Langneusvleermuis
Rhynchonycteris naso
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 2.86 m
The photo shows a Proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso). It is a animal in the order Chiroptera and the family Emballonuridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 07:57 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
White-winged swallow
Witbuikzwaluw
Tachycineta albiventer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 10.6 m
The photo shows a White-winged swallow (Tachycineta albiventer). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 08:12 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Wood stork (imm.)
Kaalkopooievaar
Mycteria americana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 39.2 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 08:18 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Wood stork
Kaalkopooievaar
Mycteria americana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/4000 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 50.3 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil at 08:19 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Capped heron
Kapreiger
Pilherodius pileatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 31.8 m
The photo shows a Capped heron (Pilherodius pileatus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (107 m) at 08:23 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Vermilion flycatcher
Rode tiran
Pyrocephalus rubinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 7.52 m
The photo shows a Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (107 m) at 08:30 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Yacare caiman
Yacarekaaiman
Caiman yacare
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 11.2 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (107 m) at 08:33 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Savanna hawk
Savannebuizerd
Buteogallus meridionalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/4000 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 43.9 m
The photo shows a Savanna hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:07 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
White peacock
Anartia jatrophae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 6.07 m
The photo shows a White peacock (Anartia jatrophae). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Nymphalidae nymphalinae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:07 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Jabiru (juv.)
Jabiroe
Jabiru mycteria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 48.8 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 Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (107 m) at 09:24 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Diastatops pullata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 2.26 m
The photo shows a Diastatops pullata. It is a insect in the order Odonata and the family Anisoptera libellulidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:26 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Jabiru
Jabiroe
Jabiru mycteria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F6.3, ISO 500, distance 53.5 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 Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:27 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Turkey vulture
Kalkoengier
Cathartes aura ssp. ruficollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 38.8 m
The Turkey vulture also occurs in the US, but the subspecies have a very different head. This is ssp. ruficollis.
The photo shows a Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura ssp. ruficollis). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Cathartidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:50 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Black skimmer
Amerikaanse schaarbek
Rynchops niger
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 19.2 m
The photo shows a Black skimmer (Rynchops niger). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:51 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Large-billed tern
Grootsnavelstern
Phaetusa simplex
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 17.2 m
The large-billed terns rest alongside the skimmers. Both species are large and possess very large bills. The terns, too, can slice through the water's surface to catch fish. Their large bills also allow them to catch larger fish during plunge-dives.
The photo shows a Large-billed tern (Phaetusa simplex). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (108 m) at 09:51 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Jaguar
Jaguar
Panthera onca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 35.2 m
The jaguar swam across the river and spotted a caiman. He stalked it through the water, but the caiman is quite fast when it needs to be. The jaguar slunk away.
The photo shows a Jaguar (Panthera onca). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (109 m) at 10:01 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Collared plover
Kraagplevier
Charadrius collaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/4000 sec at F7.1, ISO 500, distance 26.4 m
The photo shows a Collared plover (Charadrius collaris). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil (110 m) at 10:38 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Ringed kingfisher ♂
Amerikaanse reuzenijsvogel
Megaceryle torquata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 12.8 m
The photo shows a Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (101 m) at 15:20 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Striated heron
Mangrovereiger
Butorides striata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 14.7 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (101 m) at 15:24 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Yellow-chinned spinetail
Geelkeelstekelstaart
Certhiaxis cinnamomeus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 9.93 m
The photo shows a Yellow-chinned spinetail (Certhiaxis cinnamomeus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 15:32 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Threatening skies
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/3759 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
We haven't had that much rain, but we've seen a lot of menacing skies rise and stretch.
The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (98 m) at 15:35 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Greater thornbird
Grote stekelkruin
Phacellodomus ruber
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 5000, distance 7.91 m
The photo shows a Greater thornbird (Phacellodomus ruber). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Furnariidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (100 m) at 15:42 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Jaguars look at people
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/1116 sec at F1.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (100 m) at 15:47 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Boat-billed heron
Schuitbekreiger
Cochlearius cochlearius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 10.9 m
The photo shows a Boat-billed heron (Cochlearius cochlearius). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (102 m) at 16:04 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Rufescent tiger heron
Rosse tijgerroerdomp
Tigrisoma lineatum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/500 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 16.3 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (101 m) at 16:07 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Black-collared hawk
Moerasbuizerd
Busarellus nigricollis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 31.8 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 Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (101 m) at 16:07 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Crimson-crested woodpecker ♀
Zwartkeelspecht
Campephilus melanoleucos
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 11.9 m
The photo shows a Crimson-crested woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (101 m) at 16:11 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Green kingfisher
Groene ijsvogel
Chloroceryle americana
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 27.1 m
The photo shows a Green kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 16:24 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Chestnut-eared aracari
Bruinoorarassari
Pteroglossus castanotis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 20.0 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-eared aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Ramphastidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 16:29 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Black-capped donacobius
Zwartkopdonacobius
Donacobius atricapilla
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 4000, distance 7.87 m
The photo shows a Black-capped donacobius (Donacobius atricapilla). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Donacobiidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 16:37 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Black-backed water tyrant
Zwartrugwatertiran
Fluvicola albiventer
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 4.36 m
The photo shows a Black-backed water tyrant (Fluvicola albiventer). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 16:38 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Capybara
Capibara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 4.07 m
The photo shows a Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). It is a animal in the order Rodentia and the family Caviidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (103 m) at 16:38 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Silver-beaked tanager
Fluweeltangare
Ramphocelus carbo
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 9.90 m
The white spot at the beak is characteristic of the species, it's not a petal or anything.
The photo shows a Silver-beaked tanager (Ramphocelus carbo). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (104 m) at 16:48 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Roadside hawk
Wegbuizerd
Rupornis magnirostris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 23.4 m
The photo shows a Roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (104 m) at 17:02 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Beautiful skies over the rivers
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/1456 sec at F1.8, ISO 64
The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (105 m) at 17:23 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Greyish saltator
Grijze saltator
Saltator coerulescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 8.89 m
The photo shows a Greyish saltator (Saltator coerulescens). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (106 m) at 17:24 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Great kiskadee
Grote kiskadie
Pitangus sulphuratus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/640 sec at F4.5, ISO 5000, distance 7.45 m
The photo shows a Great kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Tyrannidae. The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (104 m) at 17:34 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.
Avond
iPhone 16 Pro with iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78, 1/181 sec at F1.8, ISO 80
The photo was taken at Barão de Melgaço, Mato Grosso, Brazil (104 m) at 17:41 on Wednesday September 09, 2026.