with an incredible aerial display showing off its outrageous but cumbersome tail feathers. In fact, they are so cumbersome that the male can only stay airborne for a matter of seconds. But what wonderful seconds they are.
Pelicans Plunder Cape Gannet Chicks
On Malgas Island in South Africa’s West Coast National Park, there are thousands of Cape gannet chicks that are safe from human interference. But there is no protection from the large white pelicans that swallow the poor chicks whole.
Kestrel Tolerates Pestering By Magpie
A Magpie (Pica pica) can’t help but be annoying to a neighbouring Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Impending Migration of the Barn Swallow
The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) winters in southern Africa and has been recorded as covering up to 11,660 kilometres on its annual migration from Eurasia.
The Common Pheasant in Western Europe
The Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) was originally widely introduced into Western Europe as a game bird where it is now regarded as a naturalized species.
Orange Tip Metamorphosis
Close up film of an Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) emerging from its chrysalis.
Northern Gannets Diving At High Speed
Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) are colonial breeders on islands and coasts, normally laying one chalky, blue egg. It takes five years for gannets to reach maturity.
Recording the White-Throated Dipper
Chris Watson attempts to record the birdsong of the White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus), a sound that has eluded his microphones for more than 30 years.