by Simon | Sep 22, 2020 | Nature
Caracaras are birds of prey found throughout the Americas. They are related to the falcons. There are a number of species of cacacara each with their own home ranges. In their various forms they can be found from the bottom of Argentina right up to the southern states...
by Simon | Sep 6, 2020 | Nature
There are a number of species of vulture to be seen across Paraguay. Amongst these are the Turkey Vulture and the Lesser Yellow Headed Vulture. However the most common and widespread is the Black Vulture. Coragyps Atratus. The Black Vulture is a large and highly...
by Simon | Sep 1, 2020 | Nature
All across Paraguay brilliantly coloured butterflies fly. A day never passes without a few crossing my path. In their many sizes and colours they are a common sight all across the land. Perhaps surprisingly considering their obvious attractions the diversity of...
by Simon | Aug 19, 2020 | Nature
Across Paraguay chickens wander free and unrestricted. Around the country many household own a few chickens. Out in the countryside almost every house has its population of poultry. Paraguay is a good place to be a chicken. Until it is time to go in the pot that is....
by Simon | Aug 16, 2020 | Nature
The bird life in Paraguay comes in all colours and sizes. One of the most colourful and distinctive is the humming bird. This being something I would never see in the wild in England is always a pleasure to watch. There are numerous species of humming bird to be seen...
by Simon | Aug 14, 2020 | Nature
The lapacho is the national tree of Paraguay. It is a common sight across the country. When in bloom it is a very distinctive and easily spotted tree. In Guarani the lapacho is known as tajy and has varieties with various colours of flowers. They are all however...
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