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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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