Author: Adam Mallon

Keel-billed Toucan

Tikal’s main plaza

Temple of the Great Jaguar and the great plaza

A black vulture drying himself out above Tikal

Gartered Trogon

Yucatan Black Howler Monkey

These Howler Monkeys live high in the trees so the chance to see them at eye level is rare.  But we were climbing one of the highest of Tikal’s pyramids and they were in trees growing out the side of it – so we got to see them straight from eye level.

If you’re a fan of Star Wars – you may recognize this view as Yavin IV, the location of the secret Rebel base in the first movie.

I love the raindrops on the face of this howler monkey.  Probably my favourite photo from this whole trip.