Monday, July 27, 2009

Church Sparrow ?

Hello!

I'm in Aracajú...Just about to leave for Salvador, from where I will start a 08 day birding tour on the Brazilian NE.
Yesterday ( Sunday) I went to the mass service on a catholic church near by. (I'm a catholic).
During the sermon, I couldn't ignore the House Sparrows calling from inside the church.
The building is a very basic one, without a celling - Just the roof.
The sparrow like to built nests there & like it as a shelter, as well.
This is true for most churches in Brazil - The House Sparrows loves the churches!!!
By the way, in Brazil the Barn Owl is called the Church Owl ( among other names).
So, I wondering why not to call the House Sparrow , the Church Sparrow???

May everyone have a great day & wonderful week!

Yours,

Paulo Boute.
https://boute-expeditions.websiteseguro.com/

Saturday, July 18, 2009

It made my Year!!!

Hello!

Well, in English there is the expression: "It made my day"...In this case, I would prefer the expression: "It made my year!!!"

What?

Four Eagles in less than half an hour: Three Crowned Eagles and one Harpy Eagle!!!

Where?

Serra das Araras.

When?

Just four days ago!!!

It is a pity that mostly birders coming to Mato Grosso don't bird there - It is such a great place and the people couldn't be more bird friendly!!!

May everyone have a great weekend!!!

Yours,

Paulo Boute.

https://boute-expeditions.websiteseguro.com/

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Garden Lifers !

Hello!

I do have quite a nice garden at my office in Mato Grosso.

Once in a while, I get there - totally - unexpected birds.

The most recent ones are : A Red-crested Finch, that , apparently, is living there & a pair of Toucan Toucans seen on a Cecropia tree.

Today, I'm leaving for the Pantanal. I will also go to Serra das Araras and Chapada National Park.
This time I intend to make a better video & pictures of the Harpy Eagle.

Yours,

Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com

Friday, July 3, 2009

Bush Dog X Gray-breasted Crake.

Hello !

Just got back from a wonderful trip to the Pantanal!

We had the Very Rare: Bush Dog!!!

Everyone got excited - But, I got even more excited in having a lifer: Gray-breasted Crake!

Always heard but, hardly seen...

Enjoy the Weekend!

Yours,

Paulo Boute.