Panurus biarmicus Although widely distributed, it is an elusive bird not easy to see and after which so many photographers are after! I was lucky to get these shot in Spanish Catalonia. The male has magnificent black mustaches going down from the eyebrows to the throat: Original post HERE
The Bank Swallow Is On the List of Common Birds in Steep Decline
As part of the recently released 2014 State of the Birds Report the Bank Swallow is listed as one of the common birds in steep decline. The report identifies 33 species that do not meet the Watch List criteria but are declining rapidly in many areas. These birds have lost more than half their global […]
Central Winds Park, 9/15/2014
This morning I visited Central Winds Park. I’d seen some pretty nice eBird reports over the weekend, I was not disappointed. Central Winds has been pretty slow so far this Fall, but this morning I found 11 species of warbler, including my top goal for the morning, a Blackburnian Warbler. I’m still waiting for thrushes […]
Fueguero común, Hepatic Tanager, Piranga flava
Macho de fueguero fotografiado con lujo de detalles en el comedero del campo de Angel Prato en Curuzú Cuatiá en varias oportunidades durante la jornada del día Viernes 25 de Julio pasado. Realmente se disfruta tener a esta belleza tan cerca luciendo tan tranquilamente su notable rojo en el entorno. Solamente en las dos primeras […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 20 Sep 2014
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded to Pam Mullins for her outstanding image “Sunset Landing”, Nitin Jain wins Second Prize with “Weaver” and Third Prize is shared by Raj Dhage with “Mottled Wood Owl” and Howard Cheek with “Let’s get it […]
Chingolo, Rufous-collared Sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis
Aprovechando esta hermosa fotografía que me traje del campo de Angel en Curuzú Cuatiá la cual muestra a un Chingolo perchando en el posadero que armamos nosotros con flores secas comparto hoy la leyenda del Chingolo, algún que otro poema acerca de el y otras cosas mas para conocer un poco mas acerca de este […]
Photo Competition – Win Vanguard Spirit ED Binocular
This week we’re absolutely delighted to give you the chance to win a Vanguard Spirit ED 8 x 42 binocular valued at £269.99 RRP (inc VAT). All you have to do is register and submit your photo. Voting will commence on 4th Oct 2014 and close on 31st Oct 2014 when the winner will be announced. […]
Southern Migrant Hawker
Aeshna affinis – Aeschne affine – Petite æschne, sa longueur est de 57 à 66 mm. De répartition plutôt méridionale, cette libellule de plaine est en expansion vers le nord de l’Europe.Rarement abondante sur un site quoique, au Parc du Confluent Garonne-Ariège en Haute Garonne, ses effectifs soient particulièrement importants depuis 2 ans. Elle fréquente […]