Birding in Mato Grosso and Brazil
Birdfinding information and guided tours in Amazonia and beyond
UPDATE (22 October 2009): The Harpy Eagle nest in Alta Floresta remains active, and the 8-month old chick is still being seen on a regular basis, though a single visit to the nest can no longer guarantee a Harpy. The adults are being seen less frequently; this is to be expected as the chick's independence grows. By the middle of next year, the adults may expel the young eagle from the territory, and could begin re-nesting as soon as November 2010. Even without a nest, the Alta Floresta region remains an excellent area to see this magnificent raptor - all told we have seen 7 different individuals within a 50-km radius of the town during Birding Mato Grosso tours in 2009!
