Monthly Archives: January 2020

Flamingos in the puna

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

November 10, 2019 We were up at 6:30 am for a light breakfast at 7 am, and then we headed out. Today we were going to Laguna Grande to see flamingos and anything that might be around. We started out … Continue reading →

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Going to Salta to visit the puna

Posted on January 30, 2020 by

November 7, 2019 This was our last morning in Buenos Aires (for now) and we actually slept in until after 7 am, having no pressing engagements. We met up with the remainder of the group at breakfast, where there were … Continue reading →

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The end of the replacement tour

Posted on January 30, 2020 by

November 4, 2019 Today was sort of the last day of our ad hoc replacement tour of northeast Argentina, as we would be starting the long trip back to Buenos Aires. The plan was to drive to Posadas and fly … Continue reading →

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Iguazú Falls

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

November 1, 2019 We were up at 4:30 am to go out looking for the Rufous Nightjar. As soon as we went outside the hotel we could hear them calling, but it took about half an hour to call one … Continue reading →

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Iberá National Park

Posted on January 28, 2020 by

October 30, 2019 This was our first day of birding in Iberá and we were in full birding mode. We were up at 4:30 am for a 5 am start. There was fresh orange juice, tea, coffee, and small cheese … Continue reading →

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On the way north to Iberá

Posted on January 26, 2020 by

October 27, 2019 When we woke up we were at the dock in Buenos Aires and for the first time since boarding we had breakfast in the dining room. The disembarkation procedure was really well organized, and by the time … Continue reading →

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The cruise to nowhere

Posted on January 25, 2020 by

October 20, 2019 The first day of our cruise: we got up at 6:30 am and went upstairs to see what was happening. Out on the observation deck at the back of Deck 6 several people were already looking for … Continue reading →

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