The magic of migration has always attracted me. Living at a coastal migration hotspot in the Netherlands, I spent my birding childhood glued to a small hill just north of Katwijk. This small hill overlooked beautiful dunes, and this was our theater in autumn – the site for 100,000’s of migrating birds to pass through, […]
Herons Close Up!
Sometimes I think I need more mega-pixels, but these closeups tell me that me old D3000 still takes a good shot now an then. Above a Great Blue Heron and below a Yellow Crowned Night Heron.
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 15 Mar 2014
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded to Don Getty for his outstanding photo ‘Snowy Owl Hunt’. Vinayak Yardi wins Second Prize with ‘Nature´s caring hand’ and Third Prize goes to Alex Vargas for’Banded Kingfisher – male with Prey’ (see images below). […]
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
A few days ago, I also had a chance to see several Ruby-crowned Kinglets. One stayed nice and low for me, and occasionally it would come out into the open for some photos. Eventually it popped up on to a higher branch and began preening. After a couple minutes, perhaps, it stretched its wings and […]
View of a Leopard
I’ve minced no bones about leopards being a nemesis species for me. They are elusive to begin with, but it does seem that when I am in the area, they get a special memo to avoid being seen. This was one such an occasion – I was visiting my friend+Marlon du Toitwhen he was still […]
First Sign Of Spring
Spring has begun to reveal itself here in Nebraska. However, it can be hard to see and appreciate because snow still covers the ground. Temperatures fall well below freezing each night, sometimes to single digits. The yard has no green, just matted brown turf. Farmer’s fields are weeks away from being tilled and planted. However, […]
Strömstare
Har en snäll strömstare som spelar upp och låter mig spela in den, fann den igår men då hade jag inte någon inspelningsutrustning så idag tog jag mig dit med parabolen och hade tur att den tog ton.
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 15 Mar 2014
During the last week our members have again entered some outstanding top-ranking wildlife images for the “Best Photo of the Week” competition. Click on the first image and then page through the slideshow. Please select the three images you like best of all and VOTE for them at the bottom of this page (to ensure […]