Images

Waterfall in a mountain river.

Prairie Smoke, Geum triflorum, located in a prairie region in North Dakota, USA

Hilltop view of the Ravenswood ponds (right side of levee) in South San Francisco Bay. These former salt-production ponds were subsequently slated for a major wetland restoration project. 

Hollow in living tree in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. Grey feathers stuck along bottom of entrance suggest that it may be used by a bird. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands.

Ant hill near grassland-forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered here half a dozen years ago. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Cynomys leucurus peering from a burrow.

Squirrel stepping out from it's ground burrow.

Caracaras in gallery forest along Tebicuary river. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. A total of 384 bird species have been recorded in this region, of which two have not been recorded elsewhere in Paraguay. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Underneath view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The diameter is approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Squirrel stepping out from it's ground burrow.

Burrows of Cynomys leucurus dug into the ground.

Cynomys leucurus resting on its haunches next to a burrow.

Cynomys leucurus peering from a burrow, with its head barely visible.

Baltimore oriole nest in a tree.

Two Cynomys leucurus peering from the neck of a burrow.

Paraguayan cowboys often make their own rawhide tack. The cowboy in this picture is braiding rawhide tied to a tree. The cowboys' quarters can be seen in the background. The typical ranch horse in Paraguay is the "criollo". Paraguayan cowboys use a version of the typical saddle from southern South America.

Paraguayan cowboys often make their own rawhide tack. The cowboy in this picture is wearing a fringed cow leather belt and the cowboy pants typical for Paraguay. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Two burrowing owls perched on ground at Estancia La Graciela near the River Tebicuary, Paraguay. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. Breeding Status: Breeding permanent resident. Habitat: Grassland, Pasture, Campo Grassland. Estado de ocurrencia: Residente nidificante permanente.

Termite nest in pasture near Tebicuary river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)