Birdwatchers call them “hoodies.” I saw this pair and lots more of them at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, New Jersey, on the day after Thanksgiving. The little ducks are about 20 inches long, have a wingspan of about two feet, and weigh between one and two pounds. They are found […]
Category: Wildlife
Identifying Florida’s Wrens
Wrens do not top the list of birds that are difficult to identify, but for newer birders they can present a challenge. With practice they can be identified by their sounds alone–they’re vocal enough that they can frequently be detected and identified without being seen. But at first glance, they tend to look similar – […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 14 Dec 2013
During the last week our members have again entered some outstanding top-ranking wildlife images for the “Best Photo of the Week” competition. Click on the first image and then page through the slideshow. Please select the three images you like best of all and VOTE for them at the bottom of this page (to ensure […]
White Pelicans in Placida, Florida. The "Snowbirds" return.
The term “snowbird” is used a lot here in SW Florida, mostly meaning part time residents who spend the summer months “up north” and migrate back to the Sunshine State in the fall. Birds also migrate to warmer climes for the winter. Here is one of our favorites, the American White Pelican (Pelicanus erythrorynchos). Wealways […]
A Flash of Color
A Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudata) displays the amazing variety of colors in his plumage. Okavango Delta, Botswana. With Wilderness Safaris. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400mm. ISO 800 f5.6 @ 1/4000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 07 Dec 2013
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded to Dryzie for his outstanding photo ‘Catch’. Vijayendra Desai wins Second Prize with ‘Striated Heron’ and Third Prize goes to Jay van Rensburg for ‘Spotted Eagle Owl’ (see images below). Now that the results for […]
Black Kites of Kuwait
We have had some discussions about the possibility of Black-eared Kite in Kuwait, especially the wintering birds. We do understand that there is still much discussion and research going on with this taxa and of course there is the possibility of hybrids. I found an interesting article on Identification of Black-eared Kites by Dick Forsman […]
Hey, something’s hanging out of your mouth.
During one of those nicer days, I went back to the coast. Spent my birthday at Anahuac NWR. Weather wasn’t ideal (bad light and crazy wind) for photos, but I still had a good couple days. Birds were hungry! I’m pretty sure I don’t have any photos of birds with fish, and somehow I managed […]