Whilst birdwatching the bottom valley of the Raydah Escarpment in the Asir Mountains of southwest Saudi Arabia, I came across and photographed a Common Three Ring Ypthima asterope. It is also known as the African ringlet and is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in most dry areas of Africa and Asia. The wingspan is […]
Gallineta Común / Plumbeous Rail ; Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Swainson, 1838)
Esta especie fue la novedad obtenida durante la mañana del día 25 de Abril pasado en la Reserva del Arroyo Itá, especie nueva para mis registros y primeras fotos que en mi opinión son las que se obtienen por primera vez en la Provincia de Misiones, al menos en el sitio (ecoregistros) no figuraba con […]
Marshside – Avocets and Godwits
It has been some time since I last posted.I have some images from previous trips pending and as I will be going into hospital soon I thought I would try to bring the blog up to date.In the middle of May I visited RSPB Marshside to find recently hatched avocet chicks showing very well in […]
Could Squacco Heron be Breeding? – Jubail
During the last few summer trips to Jubail I have found a few Squacco Herons in full breeding plumage as well as some is less pristine plumage. The species is very common here on spring and autumn migration as well as in the winter but is scarce in summer. Birds do occur here year round […]
Saltee Islands – Paradise for Seabirds
The Saltee Islands, St. George’s Channel consisting of the Great and Little Saltee, are situated approximately 5 kilometers off the coast of Kilmore Quay Co.Wexford. The larger island Great Saltee is the most famous bird sanctuary in Ireland and is very popular with both day-trippers and birdwatchers alike. These Islands are privately owned and are […]
Bonding with a Lioness trio in Maasai Mara
After the amazing sighting of the Lion pride during one of our safaris at the Mara, we moved on in search of other fauna. We stopped to look at this Common Elan keeping a watch on our moves. As we got closer, it scuttled away and Emmanuel our driver and naturalist pointed out that Elans […]
Indian Reef Heron – Jubail
Whilst birding the Jubail area recently we came across a good number of Indian Reef HeronEgretta gularis. The species is a common, mostly resident coastal breeder that can be seen in good numbers. Most birds seen are white morph birds but about 10% are of the grey or black morph. They occur on all coasts […]
Yetapá grande (Streamer-tailed Tyrant) Gubernetes yetapa
Siempre que volvemos del Parque Provincial Profundidad solemos hacer una recorrida por la Costanera de Candelaria en las márgenes del Arroyo Garupá, hoy terrenos que forman parte de la Reserva Natural Urutaú de la EBY. Una de las especies que siempre se puede observar allí es el Yetapá grande, bicho complicado de fotografiar en lo […]