As a passionate naturalist, Agustín’s dedication has led him to publish scientific papers on endemic species (including the White-throated Cacholote, Black-crowned Monjita, Rusty-backed Monjita and White-banded Mockingbird), and to author the field guide Birds of Península Valdés, a 12-year research project. His photography has also appeared in renowned publications such as National Geographic, the American Museum of Natural History magazine, Natural History magazine, and Lynx Edicions.
Agustín’s goal is to immerse travelers in the rich biodiversity of Eastern Patagonia. From spotting rare birds and marine mammals to sharing insights on local flora and paleontology, he tailors each tour to provide a deeper appreciation of the region’s wildlife and landscapes.
Agustín is the author of the beautiful book Birds of Península Valdés:
“For visitors to the Peninsula Valdes, site of a famous Magellanic Penguin colony, swirling clouds of Red Knots, and the enigmatic Magellanic ‘‘Plover,’’ this book is a long-awaited and stunning photographic introduction to the peninsula and coastal Chubut Province. The gorgeous photos delight the eye for their artistic beauty and composition, offer accuracy for help in identifying species encountered, and capture spectacular behavioral displays. The book’s emphasis is on the birds of the area, but the keen naturalist author could not resist tossing in photos of several mammals and herps as well. Painstaking search of the literature and records of museum specimens, published sightings, eBird, and personal correspondence makes this volume a valuable, updated documentation of the Valdes/Chubut avifauna.”
“This highly informative and beautifully photographed book greatly expanded my knowledge of a biological wonderland and sets a new standard for regional guides. It makes me eager for a return visit.”
- Diet and behaviors of the White-throated Cacholote (Pseudoseisura gutturalis) during the breeding season in northeastern Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.
- First data on the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) prey in Patagonia (Argentina). Ornithol. Res. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43388-023-00161-1
- First nesting record of the Rusty-backed Monjita (Neoxolmis rubetra) in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina. Description of nest and eggs.
- First nesting record of the Checkered Woodpecker (Veniliornis mixtus) in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.
- First nesting record of the Black-crowned Monjita (Neoxolmis coronatus) in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.
- First nesting record of the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) in Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.
- First nesting record of the White-banded Mockingbird (Mimus triurus) in the province of Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.