Dirty Roads – Brazilian Northeast

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Hello !
 
Just arrived from Palmares – Pernambuco.
 
We managed to visit the Fazenda Linda, having GREAT looks at the Forbe’s Blackbirds!
 
But, the road was good only because we had two days without rain.
 
We are now, at Murici, tomorrow we will try the Worst Dirty Roads in Brazil.
 
But, the worst the roads the better the birds – To be confirmed tomorrow…
 
Yours,
 
Paulo Boute.

Hello from the Araripe !

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Hello !
 
Just arrived at the Araripe Mountain Range: The home of the Famous Araripe Manakin!
 
So far, we are having a wonderful time! Baturite was fantastic and the drive to here was also very good with Southern Porchard and a nesting pair of long-billed Wren. We also could find some Scarlet-throated Tanagers.
 
Yours,
 
Paulo Boute.

A month Trip thru. the Brazilan North-east!!!

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Hello !

Today, I will start a entire full month thru. the Brazilian North-east…

I have four guests with me: They all live in USA. We have a very comfortable Van with a driver.

I’m also taking a trainning guide with me: Eduardo Patrial.

He had to some of this places but, not to all of them.

I intend to share, at my Blog, as many information & highlights of shall be a wonderful Birding Trip!!!

Enjoy the Weekend!

Yours,

Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com

Ubatuba

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Hello!
 
Ubatuba means birds = Lots of Birds.
 
Yesterday, I went for a bird walk – We ended up walking only 50 yards & spending more than an hour for doing that! So many birds to be watched!
 
If, you haven’t to Ubatuba – Please, don’t miss the chance to come here!
 
Yours,
 
Paulo Boute.

House Wren.

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Hello!
 
Two days ago, I had my first House Wren, at my new home.
For some reason, it haven’t come back yet…
Let’s hope it became a regular visitor…Eventually, I may place it a nesting box.
 
Yours,
 
Paulo Boute.

2009 – My Best Eagle Year – Ever!!!

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Hello!

Well, 2010 is around the corner…But, I will have 2009 in a special place in my memory:

I never had seen so many Eagles in just one year – Neither in so many different places: In Mato Grosso I had seen there in four areas: Cristalino Jungle Lodge, Alta Floresta, Serra das Araras and Chapada dos Guimarães.
In Bahia: I found my first nest of the  Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle!!! I saw the parents and their Junvenal taking off…
Plus, Three  Crowned Eagles at Serra das Araras !

For 2010, I have great expectations for Lifers – Specially, at the the Atlantic Forest of Bahia and also in Roraima – Where, I hope to be able to go back…

Yours,

Paulo Boute.
www.boute-expeditions.com

New Home & Old Neighbors

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Hello !
 
I’m in Aracajú, with the Family & TONS of paper work!!!
We have now, a new home but, THANKS GOD: The same old neighbors – A Happy Family of Great Kiskadees !!!
They raised two youngs – They are alread flying in the near by houses.
Last week, one of the juvenals , stayed for a long time in one of our walls.
Our five year old son, can recognize their call & love them!!!
In fact, they are calling as I write this post.
 
Yours,
 
Paulo Boute.

Harpy EagleS!!!

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Hello!
 
What an exciting Trip!
Besides, smashing views of the Young Harpy Eagle at Serra das Araras – Including a very nice flight from one tree to another one ( much closer, by the way).
 
Me and my guests found an adult male at the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park , holding a Collared Anteater / Tamandua!
 
Chapada dos Guimarães is a place that I had been birding since 30 years ago. Several times I heard reports about Harpy Eagles beeing seen there but, only last week, I got – Finally- My first one!!!
 
Now, I’m in my way for the Araripe Manakin & Lear’s Macaws!
 
Yours,
 
Paulo Boute.