We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Bob Shepardson wins First Prize for his brilliant capture “Caracal Stalking in the Kalahari”. Dave Waddell wins Second Prize for his outstanding composition “Always Elegant and Beautiful – Merry Christmas”. Third Prize goes to Dana Allen for his image “Sanctuary”. See detailed […]
Sandwich Tern
Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis) is one of six species of crested tern. Spotted here in Punta Gorda the slender black bill with yellow tip. I suspect this is one of the southern and Caribbean subspecies, Sterna sanvicensis acuflavida. Although not uncommon and of least concern, I rarely see them among the SW Florida terns. […]
Pokémon birding
Yesterday I found myself trailing behind Jr and Jr Jr whilst they hunted Pokémons in Frognerparken. This suited Sr just fine as the small lakes here can house a few birds in the winter months. Yesterday there were no less than five species of duck with 100+ Mallard being accompanied by a young male Wigeon, […]
Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, 12/23/2016
This morning I drove to the Seminole Ranch Conservation Area. The parking area for it is right across the street from Orlando Wetlands Park. If there’s no hunt planned for the day, you can get there as early as you like and walk to the St. John’s River. The trail takes you to the St. […]
Whew, It’s Hot…
Finishing off the year with an average temperature above the freezing point, you bet it’s hot. Yet another record month for warm temperatures is keeping the Arctic Sea Ice at an all time low. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) on ice. Somewhere above the Arctic Circle in the Barents Sea.
Cuclillo canela (Dark-billed Cuckoo) Coccyzus melacoryphus
Durante los últimos meses varios fueron los encuentros que tuvimos durante nuestras salidas de campo con el Cuclillo canela. Sin lugar a dudas el que tuvo las mejores condiciones para fotografiarlo fue Willy en el paraje Nemesio Parma el día 4 de Noviembre pasado. Estas esquivas aves son de mostrarse poco, y cuando lo hacen […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 24 Dec 2016
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. […]
Always Wary…
Even while taking a brief drink from the Mara River, this Leopard (Panthera pardus) is ever alert. Mara Triangle, Masai Mara, Kenya With Governors’ Camps