Thursday, July 31, 2008

Australians Birding in Brazil.

Hello!

Today, I will start getting my first Australians guests for 2008.

It will be a couple. They wanted to be here,in Sao Paulo, a few days the tour starts.

Our Tour will start next Sunday. We shall Bird in Intervales, Itatiaia , Ubatuba and last but, not least:Canastra National Park.

I will keep a record of our birds, in this BLOG!

Enjoy the Weekend!

Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Carajás is Very Good!

Hello!

Carajás National Forest is VERY GOOD!!!

We had superb birds such White Bellbird, Purple-breasted and White-tailed Cotinga .

Not mentioning great looks at the young Harpy at its Nest!!!

I recommend this place to everyone!

Cheerio!

Paulo Boute.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Carajás - Famous Birds - 1.

Hello,
In about 24 hours, I will take my flight to Carajás National Forest.
One of its, most famous birds is the BLACK-CHESTED TYRANT.
There is a couple of places where this bird can be found at the Park…Let’s see in how many I will be able to see it…
Pictures of the bird can be seen at:
http://www.hargrove.org/2006/Thumbnails/2006-10-16%20Black%20Chested%20Tyrant.jpg
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.

Carajás - Famous Birds - 1.

Hello,
In about 24 hours, I will take my flight to Carajás National Forest.
One of its, most famous birds is the BLACK-CHESTED TYRANT.
There is a couple of places where this bird can be found at the Park…Let’s see in how many I will be able to see it…
Pictures of the bird can be seen at:
http://www.hargrove.org/2006/Thumbnails/2006-10-16%20Black%20Chested%20Tyrant.jpg
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Carajás.

Hello!
Today, I'm taking a flight to Sao Paulo.
There, on Friday, I shall take another flight to the Carajás National Forest.
It is NOT a "National Park" - It is a National Forest...because, it is also the place for the Largest Iron mine in the world! So, due to this economical activity, it has an specific designation...
I will have two guests from Germany...
They are NOT hard core birders - But, still we shall see LOTS of birds!
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Sunday Report.

Hello!
Good Morning!!!
Well, I wanted to go out yesterday - Sunday - Enjoying the very sunny day...But, I got the visit of relatives...having to cancel that...BUT, in other hand I also got the visit of a very good friend:
Professor Marcelo Cardoso - He gave very good news - He is in the process of finishing a Bird List for the State of Sergipe!!! I will be a commented one & shall be published very soon!!!
Best Regards,
Paulo Boute.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Sunny Sunday!!!

Sunny Sunday!!!


Hello!

Hello from a Sunny city of Aracajú!

For the second day, in a row - it is being very sunny!
Perfect to bird around - which I shall be doing today.
Tomorrow, I will describe my birding experience…

Enjoy the Weekend!

Paulo Boute.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Rainy Time...

Hello!
I'm at our branch office in Aracajú, State of Sergipe - Brazil.
The Weather Service is surprised with the amount of rain in the last days & low temperatures = about 18 C.
It is being the rainniest & coolest year ever recorded...
Any how, I'm glad my next Birding Trips in the Brazilian Northeast are all scheduled to start from November on...
Enjoy the weekend!
Paulo Boute.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Where is Ubatuba...

Hello!

Sorry...It's my fault, I should had placed a link for Ubatuba County , on my last post...
The location of it , can be seen at:

http://maps.google.com.br/maps?sourceid=navclient&hl=pt-BR&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIH_pt-BRBR262BR262&q=map%2Bubatuba&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

It's about three hours drive from the City of Sao Paulo.

Cheerio!

Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Ubatuba = 502 Species of Birds!!!

Hello!

I'm in Ubatuba.

This place is FULL of Birds!

I just got informed that 502 species of birds has been recorded for the county of Ubatuba.

"Why I'm not surprised?" :-)...

It will be great to come back here, on my next trip, in a couple of weeks...

Cheerio!

Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Pavonine Cuckoo # 2.

Hello !
The Pavonine Cuckoo seen at Chapada was photographed!
But, it will take a few days for my guest to check how good they are, since he needs - first - catch up with his Job!
But , I will keep you all posted, about it.
Best Regards,
Paulo.

Monday, July 7, 2008

PAVONINE CUCKOO!

PAVONINE CUCKOO!

Hello!

One of the rarest birds to be seen in Brazil, specially, at the State of Mato Grosso is the PAVONINE CUCKOO.
But, sometimes, you can have great surprises can happen: Last week, me & my guests had a PAVONINE CUCKOO, right in the middle of a back road at the NATIONAL PARK OF CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES. It was having a dust bath. It is a bird that likes that & I have heard of other reports about finding the bird on such situation.
Ýou want to call that luck? I would prefer to call: GOD SENT CREATURE!

May you all have a Great Week!

Yours,

Paulo Boute.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Birding in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park.

Hello!

There very few places where the weather is no nice for birding , such as the NATIONAL PARK OF CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES.
It is a such lovely place, with very nice accommodations & wonderful food – Not mentioning the ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC BIRDS.
Here, in Chapada, where – Actually, I’m birding & writing my BLOG, its possible to have the Brazilian Cerrado ( Savanah) specialties such the White-banded & White-rumped Tanagers and Amazonian Birds, as well such the Fiery-capped & Band-tailed Manakins!

Great Weekend to Everyone!

Yours,

Paulo.