The Southern Crested Caracara, indigenous to South America with up to a 52 inch wingspan. An impressive raptor!
Here’s looking at you kid!
Red Crested Cardinal. I was just telling Jim, I have never seen a Cardinal before, and look who hopped by!
Some beautiful flora & tomorrow Patagonia!
Now we know where “Big Bird” lives. Those red blossoms are beautiful, Cindy.
Paul
CUZ…..I thought we agreed that I was Big Bird???????
That that geek is AMAZING!
That’s what I thought when it landed above my head!!! What the HECK is that?
Lol I would have freaked out a bit!
Love that cardinal! Everything is so beautiful.
Thrilled with the cardinal! Thanks!
Cindy got a beautiful post here, come and see!
The bird is so lovely!
Thank you Sydney! He/she is, I agree!
That red flower is fabulous! I never saw a plant like that one.
Me neither! Thanks!
I hope the camera batteries are fully charged for Patagonia.
I have already run into three birds I have never seen before and we just got to the hotel!!!!!
That red flower looks too good to be true, almost looks like plastic, beautiful colour
Seeing new flora/fauna constantly that I have never seen and don’t know. Limited time for research!
I enjoy your blog so much, always a new treat for me to learn. Have a great friday.
So kind! Thank you. Look forward to catching up on your blog when I return!
Take your time, no hurry, enjoy today.
lovely! thanks for sharing these lovely pictures you look like you are having fun!
Not enough hours in the day!
Cindy,
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Paul
Oh my! Thank you cuz. I hope people won’t think it is nepotism!!!!
Do we care ???
The bird is so lovely
I agree & thank you!
Wow! Truly impressive.
South American has such a huge variety of birds!!! Thank you!
Wow, I would hate to have that raptor swoop down on me, lol! That cardinal is beautiful — I’ve only ever seen the all-red ones. The flora there is beautiful as well, and you are really getting some great pictures! So glad you’re having fun!
Yes, if they wanted too, these large raptors could inflict major damage. The birds here are remarkable. Cheers to you!
All these photos… how many days did you spend in Buenos Aires?
Fae.
A week in BA, a week in Calafate & a week in Ushuaia……should have added a week in Barlioche!!!!