Whilst ringing in Jubail in November we trapped and ringed a Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, a new ringing species for me. This was my 60 species ringed in Saudi Arabia. Birds are common in the area of our nets at the right time of year but as they are generally high-flying birds we seldom if ever catch […]
Category: Wildlife
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 25 Nov 2017
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Paamul Jack wins First Prize for his brilliant capture “Yucatan Howler Monkey”. Jerry Schudda is awarded Second Prize for his outstanding image “Great Horned Owl – Coming in Fast!”. Third Prize goes to DigiBirdTrek for his inspiring photo “Staring Contest”. See detailed […]
Serengeti’s bone crushers
This is another post from my trip to the Serengeti in September. The abundance of prey and predators is a perfect environment for Spotted Hyaenas, which are also known as ‘laughing hyaenas’. The hideous ‘laugh’ is really a signal of submission. Hyaena can also be spelt hyena, but I prefer the former because these are […]
Gull-billed Terns at Orlando Wetlands Park, 11/24/2017
I decided to wander around Orlando Wetlands Park this morning and found a wonderful surprise. Two Gull-billed Terns were parked together right next to the main trail. I’ve never been happy with my photos of this species before, and I think today’s photographs were my favorite. Ducks are increasing in numbers with every visit. This […]
A quiet day in Tadoba National Park
As the late morning sun got hotter, the Tigress mom, Choti Tara led her cubs into the shaded undergrowth farther away from us and soon disappeared. As we prepared to move to a different area of the Tadoba National Park, this handsome Spotted Deer Stag emerged from the lantana and we framed him when he […]
Paloma colorada (Pale vented pigeon) Patagioenas cayennensis
Después de varios días de inactividad regreso hoy para compartir estas fotografías que pude obtener hoy en horas de la mañana en la Reserva del Arroyo Itá de una Paloma colorada. En mi caso transcurrieron mas de 5 años sin fotografiar a esta paloma y la oportunidad que se me presentó hoy no la desaproveche. […]
Pygmy Owls in Maridalen
You wait a year and then two arrive. On Thursday I discovered there are two Pygmy Owls in Maridalen and they have adjoining winter territories which bodes well for further sightings and perhaps a chance of breeding next year? Saying that though I am unsure of the sex of the birds. One has called but […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 25 Nov 2017
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Week” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and browse through the slideshow. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the VOTE button at the bottom of the page. After […]