The starry skies of a Paraguayan night

The starry skies of a Paraguayan night

With clear skies and broad horizons the stars in the Paraguayan night are a sight to be seen. Most nights are cloud free. This means that almost always there are stars to be seen. Added to that the lack of light pollution and the sights are spectacular. The nights are...
Smooth Billed Ani. Common sight and a poor flyer

Smooth Billed Ani. Common sight and a poor flyer

The Smooth Billed Ani is a common sight all across Paraguay. They are more of a bird of the countryside but are also to be found in towns. Not only in Paraguay are they common. They have a large range that extends from Southern USA all the way down to Northern...
Puffbirds, patiently awaiting the next meal

Puffbirds, patiently awaiting the next meal

Puffbirds are a family of neotropical birds. They are found throughout the Americas from Central America down to Argentina. There are a number of distinct members of the puffbird family. Each with its own appearance and habitat. The member of the family most often...
During winter it can become quite cold in Paraguay

During winter it can become quite cold in Paraguay

For most of the year Paraguay is a hot and sunny place. Despite this it does though have a winter. Winter in Paraguay is agreed to run from June to August. However just because it is winter does not mean that the land must be cold every day. In fact the weather...
Tegu lizards. Giants in Paraguay

Tegu lizards. Giants in Paraguay

Tegus are large terrestrial lizards. They are very distantly related to the monitor lizards. However they belong in a family of their own. The Teiids. There are several species of Tegu and they are found throughout Southern America. They vary in size, coloration,...
After the heat and the rain weeds need clearing

After the heat and the rain weeds need clearing

Throughout high summer as the suns heat scorches the land plants struggle to grow. Without regular watering garden plants wither away. Out in the fields the grasses do grow but are thin and tough. All this changes late summer with the arrival of the autumn rains. When...