June 28, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
Today, I would like to share a VERY IMPORTANT information about the Brazilian Rules for Protecting Nature.
It is, TOTALLY FORBIDEN, to collect feathers in Brazil. Doesn’t mind if, you found it on the ground…
Since feathers are an important nesting material, used mainly at the bottom of the nest to keep the chicks warm , we are supposed to leave them to the birds to collect it.
In time:
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I had a “private performance” yesterday watching a Thrush-Like Wren to bring a beautiful white feather to its nest & to bring it inside…
2 -
As I write these words a White-Wedged Piculet sings outside my window…
Enjoy the Weekend!
Yours,
Paulo Boute.
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June 21, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello !
Well, after a few days away…I’m deligthed in being able to share a great moment, I had three days ago, when I was co-leading a trip to the Pantanal with Bret Withney ( Field Guides Inc.).
I had my very first Spectacled Owl at the Pantanal!
This was a wonderful thing for everyone since we could watch this bird, properly, at Serra das Araras.
I NEVER heard of someone or read a trip report, talking about this Owl at the Pantanal.
For the record: We were in a very isolated area & stayed on a lodge , unfortunately, very poorly explored by birders: www.ilhadocaracara.com.br
Enjoy the Weekend!
Paulo Boute.
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June 11, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello from Aracajú!
This week, I will be in ARACAJU, with my Family & catching up some paper work on the branch office.
I will go to the Pantanal, with Bret Whitney , next Monday to the Pantanal.
I’m very excited about it, since we are planning to be the first group to ever watch the Owl Monkey at the Transpantaneira , explore a - totally - New trail at Piuval & Bird at the REFUGIO DO CARACARA LODGE.
I promise to keep you informed about our sights!
Cheerio!
Paulo.
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June 9, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
Well, we couldn’t not find the Harpy.
But, in other hand we got the ORNATE HAWK-EAGLE!!!
Wich was Great!!!
The Lodge is about to build a look out for the nesting area & the entire forest around it. Hopefully, it will turn to be easier to find the Harpy…
May you all have a nice day & Great Week!
Paulo Boute.
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June 7, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
I’m in my way to the Harpy Eagle Nesting Site at the Serra das Araras…
This time I will be the local guide for Bret Whitney & his guests from FIELD GUIDES.
Let’s hope this time…we will get the Harpy Eagle!
Please, wish us luck - Prayers are welcome too! 
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.
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June 6, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
Great News!!!
The Harpy Eagles are being seen, quite often at the grounds of the hotel FLORESTA AMAZONICA, at the village of Alta Floresta, at the State of MATO GROSSO!
I spent about a week at the Cristalino Jungle Lodge but, only saw the Harpy in town!
Explanation: The hotel has a forest patch where the Harpy Eagles, raised a chick last year. The Junvenal is still around the nesting area, being seen - even at the grounds of the hotel such the swimming pool area & parking lot…
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
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May 30, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
Birding in Chapada dos Guimarães, State of Mato Grosso, is very being VERY GOOD.
Yesterday, we got a “cherry at the top of the cake” : We saw Cougar Twice!!!
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.
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May 29, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
Great News: Me and a couple of birders from BELGIUM, had a chance to watch & photograph a BLACK-AND-WHITE HAWK-EAGLE at the Pantanal.
This was my second sight at the Pantanal, despite of birding there for 26 years!!!
That is a RARE Bird!!!
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.
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May 19, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello!
I’m back to the Pantanal!
My Lodge , has a very good Wi Fi Zone, which allows me to be in touch with the World & keep my Blog up dated…
We are having a fantastic time here: Sample - On the same day we had the very rare Xenopsaris & Yellow-browed Tyrant!!!
A Complete Field Check List will be shared soon. It is being great to be the only guests here - A true luxury & Big Pity for not have other birders, sharing this wonderful time of the year, which is the beg. of the Dry Season, when everything is still very green & pure air, without dust or smoke.
May Everyone have a great day & wonderful week!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
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May 16, 2008 by brazilianpioneerbirder
Hello !
In the past weeks, I had seen Nacunda Nighthawks, in town, flying around utility poles, until late in the night.
They extended their ”feeding hours” due the city lights…In the Field you can only see them late in the day & very early in the morning (sometimes).
My most incredible, expererience, with them, happened near the International Airport in Sao Paulo, where they can be seen at the parking lot of the INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING CENTER.
Me and my guests almost had a “brain shock” when we realized that we were watching birds sorrounded by about 21.000.000 people - The population of Greater Sao Paulo.
Cheerio!
Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com
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