For Eric- thanks for the binoculars!

When I visited the Maruca area, the unspoilt, undeveloped landscape meant that wildlife was easier to see. It was principally a matter of settling somewhere and sitting still for long enough.

Those of us living in Georgetown know we cannot take out our cameras in public- we would immediately be a target.
However, when in the remote, poorer regions, theft of personal high tech. equipment seems unheard of.
Luckily, Tessa, placed in Region 1- the remote northern region- in an Amerindian village, has a high specification camera and was able to take some great pictures.

A yellow billed toucan- in the tree outside Tessa's front door