On location in Cocha Cashu Biological station, Manu national park, Peru. A rainbow above the canopy, a reminder of the rain on the horizon, and the beautiful life it represents:
An immature rufescent tiger heron (Tigrisoma lineatum), a common site along the banks of the lake. The feathers of the crest are raised in response to horseflies, an ever-present irritation:
A Great egret (Ardea alba) in self-reflection:
Promenade a deux: A surprisingly delicate courtship dance by these scorpions is given an added elegance under UV light:
A halloween inspired scene, a cordyceps fungus infects a tarantula (Cordyceps calceroides). An above ground, as it appeared "in-situ", and fully excavated view:
A cowbird perches atop a capybara along the riverbank cleaning the capybara of ticks, botflies and any other external parasites it may have accumulated in its semi-aquatic lifestyle:
Amazon sunrise:
Thanks for looking and commenting,
Paul
