Genetta genetta – I went to photograph quite a different subject knowing that in this low mountain area Genets are quite common, I was hoping to see one but without really believing it. This one was having a nap in a tree hollow so must have had a meal not long ago. The big eyes […]
Alicucú común, Tropical Screech-Owl, Megascops choliba
Estas fotos corresponden al segundo encuentro que tuvimos con el Alicucú el día Sábado 5 de Abril en la casa de Luis en el Club refugio Ombú, las primeras fueron tomadas antes de la cena, luego de cargar las baterías con unas espectaculares hamburguesas a la parrilla salimos de caminata para buscar atajacaminos, en esta […]
Least Sandpiper
Last week at Fort De Soto I had the opportunity to pretty little Least Sandpiper on the shore of East Beach. This one was pretty cute running around the beach.
WIN the “Best Photo of the Week Competition”
Calling all wildlife photographers at all skill levels to take part in the next “Best Photo of the Week Competition”. Check out the entries which have already been submitted below. If you think you have a better photo in your portfolio, don’t delay! Submit your photo now and WIN the next contest. 1) Members Area […]
Standing Proud
Tall and proud he stands. Bathed in golden light as the sun sinks to the horizon. He wants a drink, and he will get it, as he doesn’t have enemies at this waterhole. Elephants are special creatures. During my time at a research bunker in Namibia last year, I was fascinated by their various rumblings […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 03 May 2014
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded toPetr Bambousek for his outstanding photo ‘Oropendola Montezuma’. Robert Strickland wins Second Prize with ‘Bluebirds’ and Third Prize goes toMichalis Kotsakis for ‘A flock of Pied Avocets ‘ (click on images for full scale view). […]
Sheldon Cooper’s Bird
I was watching old episodes of The Big Bang Theory on television last night. This story is therefore a few years late, but I am writing it anyway for those who haven’t heard about it and because I love blue jays. In episode 9 of season 5 of The Big Bang Theory, “Ornithophobia Diffusion,” a […]