Images

Cynomys leucurus peering from a burrow, with its head barely visible.

Squirrel stepping out from it's ground burrow.

Ant hill near grassland-forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered here half a dozen years ago. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Underneath view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The diameter is approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

Squirrel stepping out from it's ground burrow.

Baltimore oriole nest in a tree.

Burrows of Cynomys leucurus dug into the ground.

Birdwatchers in grasslands near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. A total of 384 bird species have been recorded in this region, of which two have not been recorded elsewhere in Paraguay.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Grassland-Forest ecotone near Tebicuary river. This former pasture has not been grazed since an endangered bird species was discovered there half a dozen years ago. Monkeys are still found in the forest. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands.

Sunset over rangeland in southern Paraguay. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W. (Portion of text from: Guyra Paraguay 2004, Annotated Checklist of the Birds of Paraguay, Paraguay.)

In the rangelands of southern Paraguay, wetlands are burned to encourage new growth for cattle grazing. The burned wetland grasses are in the Family Poaceae (Gramineae), and may be in one of these genera: Panicum, Paspalum, Pennisetum, Tripogon. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Pipeline crossing pasture to transport water from Tebicuary river to rice fields. The forest-rangeland ecotone is natural. The forest indicates the location of the river. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Scenic view of an eastern Utah ranch with cattle and horses.

Scenic view of an eastern Utah ranch with cattle and horses.

Scenic view of an eastern Utah ranch with cattle and horses.