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Stu Elsom
![Our tour starts in the humid chaco region...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4267%2F34036877313_4966a0475f_b.jpg?)
Our tour starts in the humid chaco region…
![...where Coscoroba Swans and Wood Storks are joined by...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4248%2F34460529870_e9c647600f_b.jpg?)
…where Coscoroba Swans and Wood Storks are joined by…
![…mixed flocks of ducks and waders….](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4250%2F34683417982_7b911a5d11_b.jpg?)
…mixed flocks of ducks and waders….
![...whilst vast grasslands are home to the elegant Long-winged Harrier.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4195%2F34460526800_ec07e4320d_b.jpg?)
…whilst vast grasslands are home to the elegant Long-winged Harrier.
![Here, we will also look for Great Pampa Finch...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4276%2F34714549541_25048b2657_b.jpg?)
Here, we will also look for Great Pampa Finch…
![...Chestnut Seedeater...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4220%2F34460529060_9c8b0614a0_b.jpg?)
…Chestnut Seedeater…
![White-tailed Goldenthroat is a very mobile hummingbird of open country...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4246%2F34460521600_815868fbdb_b.jpg?)
White-tailed Goldenthroat is a very mobile hummingbird of open country…
![...but an even more bizarre resident of these grasslands is the entertaining Strange-tailed Tyrant.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4225%2F34460527990_5085955d6f_b.jpg?)
…but an even more bizarre resident of these grasslands is the entertaining Strange-tailed Tyrant.
![The superb Ruby-spotted Swallowtail feeds on trackside vegetation.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4201%2F34807471406_4f3fbb8fe8_b.jpg?)
The superb Ruby-spotted Swallowtail feeds on trackside vegetation.
![One of the star birds on this tour is the remarkable range-restricted White-winged Nightjar.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4204%2F34460524610_d81cfd6c62_b.jpg?)
One of the star birds on this tour is the remarkable range-restricted White-winged Nightjar.
![Mbaracayu plays host to some amazing species...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4224%2F34036876243_c8c9a63451_b.jpg?)
Mbaracayu plays host to some amazing species…
![...like this Yellow-fronted Woodpecker...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4225%2F34460526120_8dcd134f8c_b.jpg?)
…like this Yellow-fronted Woodpecker…
![...and the dapper Plush-crested Jay.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4276%2F34683418282_3a183729df_b.jpg?)
…and the dapper Plush-crested Jay.
![A Cream-backed Woodpecker flies past at close range.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4220%2F34460520740_de9651a9fb_b.jpg?)
A Cream-backed Woodpecker flies past at close range.
![Our fleet of 4WD vehicles are essential in the rugged terrain of Enciso National Park where...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4202%2F34036873913_646e782f2e_b.jpg?)
Our fleet of 4WD vehicles are essential in the rugged terrain of Enciso National Park where…
![the Stripe-backed Antbird is seen.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4222%2F34037577203_5f216a9a35_b.jpg?)
the Stripe-backed Antbird is seen.
![And, later we travel out into the park at dusk in search of...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4271%2F34683406932_8dcf0fccf1_b.jpg?)
And, later we travel out into the park at dusk in search of…
![…a Black-capped Screech Owl...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4228%2F34460516760_64814f033a_b.jpg?)
…a Black-capped Screech Owl…
![… and the magnificent Chaco Owl - always a firm favourite on this trip!](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4196%2F34460519430_5f178ec81b_b.jpg?)
… and the magnificent Chaco Owl - always a firm favourite on this trip!
![Paraguay is home to 12 species of Armadillo and we should see several including this Greater Hairy...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4268%2F34714551151_427131d2db_b.jpg?)
Paraguay is home to 12 species of Armadillo and we should see several including this Greater Hairy…
![…whilst the insects here are impressive too, such as this This giant locust species.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4228%2F34036877703_023f6901a4_b.jpg?)
…whilst the insects here are impressive too, such as this This giant locust species.
![The grounds at Laguna Capitan hold many quality species including...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4196%2F34036874963_ba9ce5ab35_b.jpg?)
The grounds at Laguna Capitan hold many quality species including…
![...the recently split Chaco Puffbird, here perching sentinel-like, watching for prey.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4248%2F34460519860_0eff0d5d97_b.jpg?)
…the recently split Chaco Puffbird, here perching sentinel-like, watching for prey.
![Golden-breasted Woodpeckers are seen along with...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4220%2F34460530380_d7089028ae_b.jpg?)
Golden-breasted Woodpeckers are seen along with…
![…and Scimitar-billed Woodcreepers.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4272%2F34683407492_e651e08156_b.jpg?)
…and Scimitar-billed Woodcreepers.
![The sandy beaches of Laguna Ganso are more reminiscent of a tidal wetland...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4203%2F34036872613_5aabafd93f_b.jpg?)
The sandy beaches of Laguna Ganso are more reminiscent of a tidal wetland…
![…and can hold many Collared Plovers as well as...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4227%2F34683407332_556b304f19_b.jpg?)
…and can hold many Collared Plovers as well as…
![...Lark-like Brushrunner,...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4251%2F34460531510_e22dc93d2d_b.jpg?)
…Lark-like Brushrunner,…
![…and the highly-desired Chaco Earthcreeper.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4244%2F34460518380_fd51a1c6fb_b.jpg?)
…and the highly-desired Chaco Earthcreeper.
![Noisy Southern Screamers wish us good morning...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4196%2F34036891243_8df58e701f_b.jpg?)
Noisy Southern Screamers wish us good morning…
![…along with the more melodic Many-colored Chaco Finch.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4227%2F34036889623_ea7023837b_b.jpg?)
…along with the more melodic Many-colored Chaco Finch.
![The elegant Streamer-tailed Tyrant, often perched on wires or the tops of tall trees, is always very popular sight..](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4203%2F34683418412_dbde7af2af_o.jpg?)
The elegant Streamer-tailed Tyrant, often perched on wires or the tops of tall trees, is always very popular sight..
![Our breakfasts at San Rafael prepare us for…](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4249%2F34461224180_018ded455c_b.jpg?)
Our breakfasts at San Rafael prepare us for…
![...our walks along forest trails where Blackish-blue Seedeaters...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4201%2F34460517860_c357a6ea8a_b.jpg?)
…our walks along forest trails where Blackish-blue Seedeaters…
![…and Hooded Capuchins keep a beady eye on us.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F4243%2F34714553751_1a101cdf66_b.jpg?)
…and Hooded Capuchins keep a beady eye on us.