Patagonian Yellow Finch (1)Sicalis lebruni IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 30 2008 This species is a Patagonian endemic. Here it was close to its nest, which was in a hole in the sand. Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 1 Write comments
Magellanic Penguin (7)Spheniscus magellanicus (Near-threatened) IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 30 2008 Details: adult An adult penguin enjoying the summer sun! Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 4 Write comments
Magellanic Penguin (7)Spheniscus magellanicus (Near-threatened) IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 30 2010 Details: juvenile One of the northernmost colonies of this penguin is on Peninsula Valdés, even though they get more numerous further South! Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 3 Write comments
Patagonian Mockingbird (1)Mimus patagonicus IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: 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! Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 13 Write comments
Mourning Sierra Finch (3)Phrygilus fruticeti IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 30 2008 Details: 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. Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 10 Write comments
Kelp Gull (7)Larus dominicanus IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 29 2008 Kelp Gulls are often found around sea lions in Peninsula Valdés. They sometimes also harass whales! Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 13 Write comments
Black-necked Swan (1)Cygnus melancoryphus IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: 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! Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 12 Write comments
Turkey Vulture (56)Cathartes aura IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 28 2008 Turkey Vultures are found in the whole American continent, as far South as Patagonia. Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 4 Write comments
Chimango Caracara (3)Milvago chimango IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: 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. Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 12 Write comments
Chilean Flamingo (5)Phoenicopterus chilensis IvanM Argentina 📍 Map Date taken: Dec 26 2008 Chilean Flamingos are a relatively common sight in Patagonian wetlands. Date uploaded: Jul 14 2014 Views: 2 Write comments
