Hello!
June will be an unforgatable month!!!
I had superb views of a Jaguar at the Pantanal - Swiming across the river, then, later coming out of the water & watching us - eye to eye - for a while then, climbing a bank & leaving the area...
I will also shall return to Manaus after a couple of years...The purpose: To scout a new Jungle Lodge and also meet friends - Old and new ones...
Then, I will go to Rio to guide for a few days at REGUA...
In the mean time, I had a chance to visit the family in Aracaju, spending Valentine's day with my wife & watching my soon palying soccer and making goals!!!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Birds & Jaguars!
Hello!
Just got back from the Pantanal!
What a wonderful trip & What wonderful guests: Three people from Californina and one couple from the East Coast - They were all long time friends.
We had loads of birds at the Pantanal - Plus a special cherry at the top of the cake: A Jaguar!!!
First, we had it swimming, then leaving the water, then, looking at us then, finally, climbing the river bank...
Very Best Regards,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Just got back from the Pantanal!
What a wonderful trip & What wonderful guests: Three people from Californina and one couple from the East Coast - They were all long time friends.
We had loads of birds at the Pantanal - Plus a special cherry at the top of the cake: A Jaguar!!!
First, we had it swimming, then leaving the water, then, looking at us then, finally, climbing the river bank...
Very Best Regards,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Monday, May 24, 2010
2010 -What a Wonderful Year!!!
Hello !
Well, 2010 is being an absolutely fantastic year!
Very few times I had the chance to enjoy the Family & also have wonderful tours, with very nice guests.
Sometimes, things goes wrong such a flat tire...But, 2010 is being great - Every single day of every single trip I had been leading is being nice - After almost 30 years guiding tours, some people asks me if, Im not tired of doing this - My answer is: No. I'm enjoying it just like on my first trip - making discoveries & learning more and more - It think that is the wonder of Nature.
May everyone have a wonderful week!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Well, 2010 is being an absolutely fantastic year!
Very few times I had the chance to enjoy the Family & also have wonderful tours, with very nice guests.
Sometimes, things goes wrong such a flat tire...But, 2010 is being great - Every single day of every single trip I had been leading is being nice - After almost 30 years guiding tours, some people asks me if, Im not tired of doing this - My answer is: No. I'm enjoying it just like on my first trip - making discoveries & learning more and more - It think that is the wonder of Nature.
May everyone have a wonderful week!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Friday, April 16, 2010
The Cone-Billed Tanager - A VERY Rare Bird!
Very Good News!
Last year the very rare Cone-billed Tanager was found at the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso.
This was a "mystery" bird for many, many years: Read about 50 years!
Since the location where it was collected first, was not clear...
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Last year the very rare Cone-billed Tanager was found at the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso.
This was a "mystery" bird for many, many years: Read about 50 years!
Since the location where it was collected first, was not clear...
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Double-toothed Kite.
Today, I would like to share with you a personal observation done by Thomas Sigrist, on his book: "Birds of Brazil".
He says he had seen the Double-toothed Kite, following a group of monkeys, the reason would be the fact the monkeys where scaring cicadas. But, at a certain moment the monkey stopped for some rest. The Kite, then, started chasing the monkeys, trying to force them to continue moving thru. the branches!!!
That would be something wonderful to see!!!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
He says he had seen the Double-toothed Kite, following a group of monkeys, the reason would be the fact the monkeys where scaring cicadas. But, at a certain moment the monkey stopped for some rest. The Kite, then, started chasing the monkeys, trying to force them to continue moving thru. the branches!!!
That would be something wonderful to see!!!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Friday, April 9, 2010
Great Combination: Coffee and Birds!
Hello!
For those that already birded in Brazil and for those that still are planning a first trip to this wonderful country, might wondering the reasons of the title of my BLOG today...
Well, Brazil is known by its coffee...but, not the way we drink it...We like it as strong as it can be...turning even a small cup of coffee into a true & powerful "cafein weapon!":-)
The good birding lodges serve them, very early...usually, half an hour before the sunrise...sometimes...I bring it to the bedroom of my guests - What a surprise for them to get such "room service" so early...
I tell you: A good coffee , as the first thing in the morning - Helps a lot!
Then, later combined the excitment of seeing Lifers...makes a perfect birding time!
Enjoy the Weekend & a nice cup of coffee too!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
For those that already birded in Brazil and for those that still are planning a first trip to this wonderful country, might wondering the reasons of the title of my BLOG today...
Well, Brazil is known by its coffee...but, not the way we drink it...We like it as strong as it can be...turning even a small cup of coffee into a true & powerful "cafein weapon!":-)
The good birding lodges serve them, very early...usually, half an hour before the sunrise...sometimes...I bring it to the bedroom of my guests - What a surprise for them to get such "room service" so early...
I tell you: A good coffee , as the first thing in the morning - Helps a lot!
Then, later combined the excitment of seeing Lifers...makes a perfect birding time!
Enjoy the Weekend & a nice cup of coffee too!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Homework for the Weekend!
Hello !
I would recommend a "homework" for this weekend: One of my prevoius guests just published his pictures on the NET. The URL is:
http://gallery.me/tenneyx2#gallery
There you will find lots of pictures. Any help in confirming or not the accuracy of the bird names will be appreciated.
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
I would recommend a "homework" for this weekend: One of my prevoius guests just published his pictures on the NET. The URL is:
http://gallery.me/tenneyx2#gallery
There you will find lots of pictures. Any help in confirming or not the accuracy of the bird names will be appreciated.
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Dutch Photographer in Aracaju!
Hello !
This weekend, I guided a Dutch Photographer in Aracajú.
She saw about 40 species of birds & took pictures of a good number of them!
That was her first time in Brazil.
Actually, she lives in Sweden & came to Aracaju for a Conference.
Her name is Inge.
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
This weekend, I guided a Dutch Photographer in Aracajú.
She saw about 40 species of birds & took pictures of a good number of them!
That was her first time in Brazil.
Actually, she lives in Sweden & came to Aracaju for a Conference.
Her name is Inge.
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Thursday, March 11, 2010
New Itinerary for the Northeast - Around the Corner!
Hello !
Good News!
I working on a NEW Itinerary for the Brazilian Northeast !
After a good number of trips, I believe that the itinerary, shown, at my web site has to change...
I intend to offer a much more complete one, covering mostly of the area & having a two week duration!
More soon!
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
Good News!
I working on a NEW Itinerary for the Brazilian Northeast !
After a good number of trips, I believe that the itinerary, shown, at my web site has to change...
I intend to offer a much more complete one, covering mostly of the area & having a two week duration!
More soon!
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Birding in the Morning !
Hello!
Someone, once said: Birding in the afternoon is never as good, as birding in the morning - Specially, at the Tropics.
This week, I had to go to the airport, very early in the morning - Before the sunrise...
When, I returned home, I drove thru. a very nice area with Palm Trees - I could hear the birds & see some of the flying...What a wonderful way to start a day!
It brought me memories of so many mornings that I birded in so many places in Brazil...
The excitement of seeing birds all the day long...
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
Someone, once said: Birding in the afternoon is never as good, as birding in the morning - Specially, at the Tropics.
This week, I had to go to the airport, very early in the morning - Before the sunrise...
When, I returned home, I drove thru. a very nice area with Palm Trees - I could hear the birds & see some of the flying...What a wonderful way to start a day!
It brought me memories of so many mornings that I birded in so many places in Brazil...
The excitement of seeing birds all the day long...
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
Monday, March 1, 2010
The Most Beautiful Forest in Brazil is in Bahia!!!
Hello !
I hope you all had a nice weekend!
Today, I would recommend & talk about the most beautiful forest in Brazil.
It is located at the State of Bahia, at its southern region.
It is quite preserved there, specially, because the area has been used for shade grown cacao.
The size of the trees is absolutely fantastic, as well, the incredible diversity of plants there: In some case, more than 400 per hectar!!!
This forest is a combination of the Atlantic & Amazon Forest: On its best, since we have the same type of combination in other areas of Brazil...
Birding is also one of the best in Brazil, being Boa Nova a true Bird Paradise!
I wish everyone a great day & wonderful week!!!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
I hope you all had a nice weekend!
Today, I would recommend & talk about the most beautiful forest in Brazil.
It is located at the State of Bahia, at its southern region.
It is quite preserved there, specially, because the area has been used for shade grown cacao.
The size of the trees is absolutely fantastic, as well, the incredible diversity of plants there: In some case, more than 400 per hectar!!!
This forest is a combination of the Atlantic & Amazon Forest: On its best, since we have the same type of combination in other areas of Brazil...
Birding is also one of the best in Brazil, being Boa Nova a true Bird Paradise!
I wish everyone a great day & wonderful week!!!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Good Reasons to Come to the Pantanal in MAY.
Hello!
Today, I would like to recommend a Bird Trip to the Pantanal, in May.
This is an incredible time to visit the largest wetland of the World.
Reasons: It is already dry season, that means the risk of rains will be minimum. Besides, you still can get the good side effects of the previous rain season, such a luxuriant green vegetation, blue sky - free of smoke and haze.
Another good point would be the lack of tourists in that time of the year. Which helps to have a very calm atmosphere at the lodges.
Birding is excellent, watching the first Roseatte Spoonbills & America Woodstorks "returning home" and some left from the "rainy season" such the White-faced Ibis & lots of Maguari Storks!
In fact, next May 1st-8th, I will be leading a tour. There is only one couple booked for that, which means you are welcome to join us!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
http://www.boute-expeditions.com/
Today, I would like to recommend a Bird Trip to the Pantanal, in May.
This is an incredible time to visit the largest wetland of the World.
Reasons: It is already dry season, that means the risk of rains will be minimum. Besides, you still can get the good side effects of the previous rain season, such a luxuriant green vegetation, blue sky - free of smoke and haze.
Another good point would be the lack of tourists in that time of the year. Which helps to have a very calm atmosphere at the lodges.
Birding is excellent, watching the first Roseatte Spoonbills & America Woodstorks "returning home" and some left from the "rainy season" such the White-faced Ibis & lots of Maguari Storks!
In fact, next May 1st-8th, I will be leading a tour. There is only one couple booked for that, which means you are welcome to join us!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
http://www.boute-expeditions.com/
Friday, February 19, 2010
Pink-legged Gravateiro - Well seen!
Hello !
Very Good News: My guests saw the Pink-legged Gravateiro - Very Well !!!
It was a pair of adults with a juvenal.
Apparently, the best months to see this incredible bird - would be the months of December and January, when they are nesting, and, since their nests are right by the road, any one can see them quite easily!
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Very Good News: My guests saw the Pink-legged Gravateiro - Very Well !!!
It was a pair of adults with a juvenal.
Apparently, the best months to see this incredible bird - would be the months of December and January, when they are nesting, and, since their nests are right by the road, any one can see them quite easily!
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Pink-legged Gravateiro
Hello !
I'm in Serra Bonita!
This is the home of a very rare & Brazilian endemic bird: The Pink-legged Gravateiro.
We found already several nests, near the lodge but, NO birds... :-(
Tomorrow, we shall explore the lower part of the area...Where we hope to have better luck.
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
I'm in Serra Bonita!
This is the home of a very rare & Brazilian endemic bird: The Pink-legged Gravateiro.
We found already several nests, near the lodge but, NO birds... :-(
Tomorrow, we shall explore the lower part of the area...Where we hope to have better luck.
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Friday, February 12, 2010
MUCUGE- BAHIA
Hello !
I'm still on the road...
We had a great time at the county of Mucugê - State of Bahia.
This place is not far from the village of Lençóis.
I, highly, would recommend - at least - one overnight there. So, besides the very rare Sincorá Antwren, you could also get some of the Cerrado specialties such the Collared Crescentchest
and the Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrant.
Besides, the places is VERY beautiful!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
I'm still on the road...
We had a great time at the county of Mucugê - State of Bahia.
This place is not far from the village of Lençóis.
I, highly, would recommend - at least - one overnight there. So, besides the very rare Sincorá Antwren, you could also get some of the Cerrado specialties such the Collared Crescentchest
and the Rufous-sided Pygmy-tyrant.
Besides, the places is VERY beautiful!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The Road was too Bad!!!
Hello !
Well, the road was too bad!
We couldn't get to the very end of it.
So, we birded the lower part, which access is OK.
The main problem with the last part of the road is: It is NOT a road but, a cattle track...without any gravel. The mud on it is very sticky, adding layers to the tire making the tire to lose contact with the ground & making the driver to loose control of the vehicle.
And, walking that strecht takes about two hours - Also a very tough walk since you get layers of mud in your sole...
At the lower part we got several views of the Seven-coloured Tanager, which is a bird we dreamed in watching!
We got other good birds, as well, such the white-fringed and white-flanked Antwrens. A bird that made as very happy was the Blue-crowned Motmot.
Today, we are heading off to the State of Sergipe - Home of the most rare Fire-eye of Brazil:
The Fringe-backed Fire-eye!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Well, the road was too bad!
We couldn't get to the very end of it.
So, we birded the lower part, which access is OK.
The main problem with the last part of the road is: It is NOT a road but, a cattle track...without any gravel. The mud on it is very sticky, adding layers to the tire making the tire to lose contact with the ground & making the driver to loose control of the vehicle.
And, walking that strecht takes about two hours - Also a very tough walk since you get layers of mud in your sole...
At the lower part we got several views of the Seven-coloured Tanager, which is a bird we dreamed in watching!
We got other good birds, as well, such the white-fringed and white-flanked Antwrens. A bird that made as very happy was the Blue-crowned Motmot.
Today, we are heading off to the State of Sergipe - Home of the most rare Fire-eye of Brazil:
The Fringe-backed Fire-eye!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Monday, February 1, 2010
Road Conditions - Pernambuco
Hello !
Just arrived from Palmares - Pernambuco.
We managed to visit the Fazenda Linda, having GREAT looks at the Forbe's Blackbirds!
But, the road was good only because we had two days without rain.
We are now, at Murici, tomorrow we will try the Worst Dirty Roads in Brazil.
But, the worst the roads the better the birds - To be confirmed tomorrow...
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Just arrived from Palmares - Pernambuco.
We managed to visit the Fazenda Linda, having GREAT looks at the Forbe's Blackbirds!
But, the road was good only because we had two days without rain.
We are now, at Murici, tomorrow we will try the Worst Dirty Roads in Brazil.
But, the worst the roads the better the birds - To be confirmed tomorrow...
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Hello from the Araripe !
Hello !
Just arrived at the Araripe Mountain Range: The home of the Famous Araripe Manakin!
So far, we are having a wonderful time! Baturite was fantastic and the drive to here was also very good with Southern Porchard and a nesting pair of long-billed Wren. We also could find some Scarlet-throated Tanagers.
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Just arrived at the Araripe Mountain Range: The home of the Famous Araripe Manakin!
So far, we are having a wonderful time! Baturite was fantastic and the drive to here was also very good with Southern Porchard and a nesting pair of long-billed Wren. We also could find some Scarlet-throated Tanagers.
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A month Trip thru. the Brazilan North-east!!!
Hello !
Today, I will start a entire full month thru. the Brazilian North-east...
I have four guests with me: They all live in USA. We have a very comfortable Van with a driver.
I'm also taking a trainning guide with me: Eduardo Patrial.
He had to some of this places but, not to all of them.
I intend to share, at my Blog, as many information & highlights of shall be a wonderful Birding Trip!!!
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Today, I will start a entire full month thru. the Brazilian North-east...
I have four guests with me: They all live in USA. We have a very comfortable Van with a driver.
I'm also taking a trainning guide with me: Eduardo Patrial.
He had to some of this places but, not to all of them.
I intend to share, at my Blog, as many information & highlights of shall be a wonderful Birding Trip!!!
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
2010 = Crowned Eagles!
Hello !
What a Great Start for a New Year: I had a Crowned Eagle, yesterday.( My 10th. one)
Note: I was right by a small village - not isolated in the field!!!
Explanation: It was a God sent Creature!!! :-)
Happy New Year to Everyone!!!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
What a Great Start for a New Year: I had a Crowned Eagle, yesterday.( My 10th. one)
Note: I was right by a small village - not isolated in the field!!!
Explanation: It was a God sent Creature!!! :-)
Happy New Year to Everyone!!!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
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