Estas fotos corresponden al segundo encuentro que tuvimos con el Alicucú el día Sábado 5 de Abril en la casa de Luis en el Club refugio Ombú, las primeras fueron tomadas antes de la cena, luego de cargar las baterías con unas espectaculares hamburguesas a la parrilla salimos de caminata para buscar atajacaminos, en esta […]
Darwin’s finches deploy pesticides to combat blood-sucking maggots
Several species of Galapagos finch are in serious danger from a deadly nest parasite. But there may be a simple and ingenious solution, according to new research This article was written by Henry Nicholls for The Guardian.
Pollutants affecting breeding birds, research suggests
Wild birds nesting along urban rivers in south Wales are being affected by harmful pollutants, research suggests. There are concerns chicks are underweight and altered hormone levels have led to fewer female chicks hatching. Data obtained by Cardiff University scientists suggested the cause was contaminants found in insects and fish that the birds fed on. […]
Least Sandpiper
Last week at Fort De Soto I had the opportunity to pretty little Least Sandpiper on the shore of East Beach. This one was pretty cute running around the beach.
WIN the “Best Photo of the Week Competition”
Calling all wildlife photographers at all skill levels to take part in the next “Best Photo of the Week Competition”. Check out the entries which have already been submitted below. If you think you have a better photo in your portfolio, don’t delay! Submit your photo now and WIN the next contest. 1) Members Area […]
Standing Proud
Tall and proud he stands. Bathed in golden light as the sun sinks to the horizon. He wants a drink, and he will get it, as he doesn’t have enemies at this waterhole. Elephants are special creatures. During my time at a research bunker in Namibia last year, I was fascinated by their various rumblings […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 03 May 2014
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded toPetr Bambousek for his outstanding photo ‘Oropendola Montezuma’. Robert Strickland wins Second Prize with ‘Bluebirds’ and Third Prize goes toMichalis Kotsakis for ‘A flock of Pied Avocets ‘ (click on images for full scale view). […]