As the temperature and humidity this week reached its Summer peak (hopefully), it was an easy decision to review images of Snowy Egrets captured at Siesta Key Beach in June. The Snowy Egrets stole the show with their acrobatic performance at the Access #5 tidal pool. As I recall, they didn’t have significant competition from […]
Hope for the Future…
With proper protection, this little White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) will live a long life. Limpopo Province, South Africa.
European Bee-eaters in Spain
European Bee-eaters have a broad distribution covering much of Europe and Africa These migratory birds can be found as far north as Finland and as far south as South Africa, extending east into some Asiatic countries too. Most commonly, European Bee-eaters will breed and nest in southern Europe, then migrate south during autumn and winter. […]
Alaska – 8th June (Day 12)
Today was a key day in the Nome section of the trip with one of the star birds to see. We were up early and headed up the Kougarok Road to Mile Post 72 we arrived at around 06:00. This site is known as the Coffee Dome, the summit of this relatively small hill is […]
A richer life
One of the things that makes birding a truly special pastime/passion/hobby/lifestyle is the fact that it enriches everyday life. A walk in the woods or even in a city become so much richer when you are aware of the birds around you and know something about the life stories. A walk yesterday through forest and […]
Lechuzón orejudo (Striped Owl) Pseudoscops clamator
Hoy mi cámaro salió de la mochila por primera vez desde el mes de Marzo pasado que cuando volví de Andresito, muy poca actividad fotográfica de mi parte hasta que recibimos un llamado de Enzo para invitarnos a fotografiar a una familia de Lechuzón orejudo. Hacia allá fuimos con Javier, Willy y Nico con la […]
Raydah Escarpment – Abha
Whilst in Abha I went to the Raydah Escarpment a designated nature reserve run by the Saudi Wildlife Authority (SWA). This is a well-vegetated section of escarpment dropping down steeply from the top near the ranger’s station to a small village and a large wadi at the bottom. Most of the endemics occur in the […]
Leopards of Luangwa…
The Luangwa River valley is perhaps one of the finest places for sightings of the vulnerable African Leopard (Panthera pardus). South Luangwa, Zambia with Chamalandu Camp.