Andreas & Angelika Photography - 2021 Road trip to Visviri

Giant Hummingbird (Patagonas gigas) at Samo Verde in the Elqui Valley

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:34:32 +0000

Giant Hummingbird (Patagonas gigas) at Samo Verde in the Elqui Valley / Giant Hummingbird (Patagonas gigas) at Samo Verde in the Elqui Valley

This Copao is covered by a parasite, the Quintral de Quisco (Tristerix aphyllus).

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:34:25 +0000

This Copao is covered by a parasite, the Quintral de Quisco (Tristerix aphyllus). / This Copao is covered by a parasite, the Quintral de Quisco (Tristerix aphyllus).

Bumblebees like to sleep in the flowers of the Copao cactus, wrapped in pollen.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:34:19 +0000

Bumblebees like to sleep in the flowers of the Copao cactus, wrapped in pollen. / Bumblebees like to sleep in the flowers of the Copao cactus, wrapped in pollen.

The Copao cactus (Eulychnia acida) is the most prominent species here.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:34:11 +0000

The Copao cactus (Eulychnia acida) is the most prominent species here. / The Copao cactus (Eulychnia acida) is the most prominent species here.

On the way back from the coast to the Panamerican Highway we cross a valley full of different species of cacti.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:34:03 +0000

On the way back from the coast to the Panamerican Highway we cross a valley full of different species of cacti. / On the way back from the coast to the Panamerican Highway we cross a valley full of different species of cacti.

Chilean Seaside Cinclodes (Cinclodes nigrofumosus)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:54 +0000

Chilean Seaside Cinclodes (Cinclodes nigrofumosus) / Chilean Seaside Cinclodes (Cinclodes nigrofumosus)

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:44 +0000

American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) / American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)

Sanderlings continously follow the wave line looking for food washed up by the waves.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:37 +0000

Sanderlings continously follow the wave line looking for food washed up by the waves. / Sanderlings continously follow the wave line looking for food washed up by the waves.

Sanderlings continously follow the wave line looking for food washed up by the waves.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:26 +0000

Sanderlings continously follow the wave line looking for food washed up by the waves. / Sanderlings continously follow the wave line looking for food washed up by the waves.

The big guy and his little friends

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:21 +0000

The big guy and his little friends / The big guy and his little friends

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:14 +0000

Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater) / Blackish Oystercatcher (Haematopus ater)

Sanderling (Calidris alba)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:33:06 +0000

Sanderling (Calidris alba) / Sanderling (Calidris alba)

The next morning is perfect for bird watching on the beach: breeding Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus).

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:59 +0000

The next morning is perfect for bird watching on the beach: breeding Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus). / The next morning is perfect for bird watching on the beach: breeding Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus).

... and enjoy the sunset and the colours at dusk.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:53 +0000

... and enjoy the sunset and the colours at dusk. / ... and enjoy the sunset and the colours at dusk.

We arrive in the late afternoon ...

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:48 +0000

We arrive in the late afternoon ... / We arrive in the late afternoon ...

Back to sea level, we stop at Punta de Choros.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:39 +0000

Back to sea level, we stop at Punta de Choros. / Back to sea level, we stop at Punta de Choros.

We have never seen so many Llaretas as here at the foot of the Taapacá volcano at 4800 m.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:32 +0000

We have never seen so many Llaretas as here at the foot of the Taapacá volcano at 4800 m. / We have never seen so many Llaretas as here at the foot of the Taapacá volcano at 4800 m.

Llareta (Azorella compacta) is a flowering plant that grows in the Altiplano between 3500 m and 5250 m.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:24 +0000

Llareta (Azorella compacta) is a flowering plant that grows in the Altiplano between 3500 m and 5250 m. / Llareta (Azorella compacta) is a flowering plant that grows in the Altiplano between 3500 m and 5250 m.

AQUI Creamos Empleo (HERE we create jobs - at 4000 m above sea level)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:11 +0000

AQUI Creamos Empleo (HERE we create jobs - at 4000 m above sea level) / AQUI Creamos Empleo (HERE we create jobs - at 4000 m above sea level)

Quebrada Allane

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:32:00 +0000

Quebrada Allane / Quebrada Allane