And a poem – Pigeons by Richard Kell They paddle with staccato feet In powder-pools of sunlight, Small blue busybodies Strutting like fat gentlemen With hands clasped Under their swallowtail coats; And, as they stump about, Their heads like tiny hammers Tap at imaginary nails In non-existent walls. Elusive ghosts of sunshine Slither down the […]
Taguató común (Roadside Hawk) Rupornis magnirostris
Para estas fotografÃas me hubiese gustado una percha mas limpia para el Taguató pero en una cacerÃa fotográfica esto no depende del fotógrafo. Llegando a la casa de piedra en la localidad de Profundidad en la tarde del dÃa 20 de Septiembre pasado nos recibió este Taguató perchando sobre el camino de entrada, lástima que […]
Ecoducto Misiones – Pasa Fauna – Wildlife Overpass
In this video we show the Ecoduct in the Province of Misiones (National Route 101) Argentina. This type of Wildlifle Overpass is unique in Argentina and Latin America. It is important to respect speed limits En este video mostramos el Ecoducto de la provincia de Misiones (Ruta Nacional 101) Argentina. Este tipo de pasafauna es […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 29 Nov 2014
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. First Prize is awarded to Karen Jenderedjian for his outstanding image “Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus)”. Noushka Lavril wins Second Prize with “European Eagle Owl “. Third Prize is shared by Dave Waddell for “Angry Birds” and Jarbas Mattos for “Brazilian Ruby”. See detailed results below: (click […]
Houbara Bustards
Houbara Bustards (Chlamydotis undulata) are a declining species in North Africa and the sub species fuerteventurae is confined to the Eastern Canary Islands. On Fuerteventura and Lanzarotte the birds are protected and efforts have been made to mark fences and power lines which has been a problem for these and other species of birds. Houbara […]
Rhythm
Lately I’ve been considering why it is I find birding so continuously fascinating, and even addicting. Of course there’s the beauty of the birds, the thrill of finding them (especially rarities), and the challenge of learning to identify them. I also have great interest in learning about their behavior–why they act the way they do. […]
Madikwe: May 2010 (Part 2)
If you missed out on the previous episode of this trip report, click HERE.Day 2We headed straight for the sighting of African Wild Dogs that was called in on the radio. When we found them they had moved from the side of the road and were staring intent…
The Eurasian eagle owl
Bubo bubo – Protected in France since 1964, it is the largest nocturnal top predator with its 75 cm high. Uncomfortable in broad day light its vision is unbelievable, it hunts at dawn and dusk; omnivorous, it eats anything alive including snakes, birds, fish, beetles, rodents and even fawns thanks to very strong claws. More […]