307 results found


Dec 30 2010
juvenile
One of the northernmost colonies of this penguin is on Peninsula Valdés, even though they get more numerous further South!
Jul 14 2014
Dec 30 2010
I'm not completely sure about the ID of this bird, since Patagonian Mockingbird is supposed to have a completely black tail. But the color of the upperparts was more Patagonian-like.. Whatever it was, it was really confident and climbed on our car's antenna!
Jul 14 2014
Dec 30 2008
female
Female Mourning Sierra-Finch from Peninsula Valdés. It is pretty common there, along with the endemic Carbonated Sierra-Finch which is similar but lacks the white wingbars.
Jul 14 2014
Dec 29 2008
Kelp Gulls are often found around sea lions in Peninsula Valdés. They sometimes also harass whales!
Jul 14 2014
Dec 28 2008
This is another species very characteristic of Patagonian wetlands. Although it is found further North, it is most common in the South!
Jul 14 2014
Dec 28 2008
Turkey Vultures are found in the whole American continent, as far South as Patagonia.
Jul 14 2014
Dec 26 2008
This Chimango Caracara was observed at a water treatment plant close to Trelew. These birds are quite adapted to urban environments and are found very close to cities.
Jul 14 2014
Dec 26 2008
Chilean Flamingos are a relatively common sight in Patagonian wetlands.
Jul 14 2014
Dec 20 2008
juvenile
I think this is also a juvenile, of one of the most iconic South American species!
Jul 14 2014
Dec 14 2008
These amazing birds hang right by the powerful waterfalls. Their nests are behind the fall!
Jul 14 2014