Whilst driving between Abha and Tanoumah in mid-October 2018 we saw 28 Steppe Eagles with a further 51 on the return journey. Birds seen included immatures, sub-adults and adults and will probably include birds that will stay the winter in the region along with migrants. These sightings fit in well with the idea that Steppe […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month October 2018
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Noushka Wildlife wins First Prize for her brilliant image ‘Dancing Hoopoe’. Myer Bornstein wins Second Prize for his outstanding image ‘Drinking’. Third Prize goes to Candy McManiman for her inspiring photo ‘Bad Hair Day’. See detailed results below: (click on thumbnails for slideshow). […]
Milano plomizo (Plumbeous Kite) Ictinia plumbea
En los dÃas pasados mientras estaba sentado en la galerÃa de mi patio disfrutando unos mates porque no tenÃa nada que hacer pude observar a lo lejos como una bandada de Jotes se acercaba volando hacia mi casa desde el Oeste. Cuando orbitaron varias veces sobre el lugar comenzaron a acercarse otras rapaces y pude […]
Yorkshire – Deer and Kites
I recently visited Yorkshire for my annual visit to Studley Royal Deer Park. It was dry and cool with no sun but ideal for photography. I found the deer herds in the usual part of the parkland and they were in groups of reds, sitkas and fallows. I spent a couple of hours or so […]
Grey Catbird at Lands End
Jim and I drove down to Lands End today leaving at 2.30am we tackled the 320 mile drive and despite thick fog and the M3 closures we arrived at Lands End for 8am. Pulling into the car park which was already full we could just about make out the group of birders in the mist […]
You buff beauty
Sometimes the stars do align properlyin the sky. This morning I had a meeting up north. I decided well in advance to avoid traffic, leave home early and bird somewhere along the coast north of Tel Aviv metropolin. Yesterday evening, mega news broke of the first Buff-breasted Sandpiper for Israel, found by Gal Sherbelis, exactly […]
Habitat Search Led Me To Purple Finches
Sometimes I will just drive around country roads and look for habitat that I think might be good for birds rather than go to places I’m already familiar with. I’ll look for things like water features, berry bushes, weeds, cedar trees, tall grass, and shrubs. If I see signs of bird activity I’ll stop and […]
Grey Catbird – Cornwall – 18th-23rd October
Sarah, Tobias and I had a few days booked at our cottage between St.Ives and Zennor and with the Grey Catbird, first found on 15th October, still present come 18th I was anxious to get on the road to try and see the bird. Sarah washeading down at around 11:00 with Tobias but I couldn’t […]