Today I had my first outing with Zak for what seems like ages. As is our wont we had a Tour de Østfold. First stop was Kurefjorden. Here we had a rising tide that seemed to bear no resemblance to that which was predicted by the tide tables but conditions were very good with all […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month August 2018
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Alan Murphy wins First Prize for his brilliant image “Roadrunner and Rattlesnake”. Stuart Jamieson wins Second Prize for his outstanding image “Leopard Portrait”. Third Prize goes to Yuli Seperi for his inspiring photo “The Sumatra Orangutan”. See detailed results below: (click on thumbnails […]
Tropical Storm Hermine At Bunche Beach: Pt. I
The weather has seemed downright weird to me this rainy season in southwest Florida which is not to imply that it has been any less than uncomfortably humid. The rainy season has not been anywhere near as predictable as it is supposed to be in Florida. And for the first time in nearly 11 years […]
Walk Gently
Walk gently upon our precious earth, Spread love and goodness A lifetime’s worth Share only what you wish To receive Be forthright and decent Try not to deceive Avoid those who By toxicity live Just keep on walking Away, as you forgive Do not look back The past is done Point those feet forward A […]
Largest every flock of Spur-winged Lapwing in Saudi Arabia – Haradh
Whilst birding the large Pivot Irrigation fields of Haradh on 14 October Phil Roberts and I came across large numbers of Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus. This was a surprise as the species is seldom recorded in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The largest recorded flocks in Kingdom have been 61 at Todhia farm, 27 […]
Cuervillo cara pelada (Bare-faced Ibis) Phimosus infuscatus
En contadas ocasiones y vaya a saber por que motivo, los Cuervillos cara pelada abandonan la comodidad de su hábitat para regalarnos poses interesantes a los fotógrafos. A veces perchan en los postes del costado del camino quizás con la finalidad de aprovechar mejor los rayos de sol para calentarse un poco el cuerpo cuando […]
Random fall birds and thoughts
Fall might be my favorite season. It has a mysterious feel about it that I can’t quite put my finger on. I love the smell of burning firewood on a cool night, fresh-picked apples, seeing the decorative pumpkins, camping out in a tent and especially the colorful foliage. I don’t like the term leaf-peeping though. […]
The Detail Is In the Devil
Some animals love to roar or howl Purr, bark and/or squawk I prefer to scream and growl. Yes a tad ornery I can be But I do not want much Company. My kind is endangered So we need you, To advocate for And protect us. Our glorious grouchy Belongs here, too! Please sign, share and […]