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 […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 29 Nov 2014
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Week” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. This week’s featured image: Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) perched on a branch in Costa Rica by Glenn Bartley Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and browse through the slideshow. Then select the three images […]
Daily Dose of Cute
Hey hey! A long-tailed weasel! I saw this little friend while hanging out in PikaLand. My patience level can be pretty limited sometimes, but not when it comes to pikas, so I was rewarded by them and this long-tailed weasel, who was really curious about what I was, who I was, and what the hell […]
Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) seen in early November at Myakka River State Park, Florida Myakkka River State Park Lots to see on The Great Florida Birding Trail Yes, they are Long -billed Dowitchers (Limnodromus scolopaceus).