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 […]
Wilson’s Snipe
This Wilson’s Snipe (Gallinago delicata) was spotted on the shoreline at Ollie’s Pond, a birding hotspot in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Late November update
Over the last 2 weeks I’ve had many opportunities to check most of the region best birding spots and It is probably not going to be remembered as the best season we had, but nevertheless, like I wrote in my last post, some very nice species can be found in various locations including 4-5 Oriental […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 30 Nov 2013
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded to Jamie MacArthur for his outstanding photo ‘Lady of the lake’. Mihai Baciu wins Second Prize with ‘Spoonbill’ and Third Prize goes to Roberto Rolando for ‘Red Fox’ (see images below). Now that the results […]
The Bird Cliffs of Alkefjellet
Thousands upon thousands of Brünnich’s Guillemots (Uria lomvia) fill the sky alongside the cliffs of Alkefjellet where over a quarter of a million birds nest during the Arctic summer months. Alkefjellet, Svalbard. Nikon D4. Nikon 28-300mm. ISO 400 f11 @ 1/1000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Tero común, Southern Lapwing, Vanellus chilensis
Hay fotografías que no hay que desaprovecharlas por mas habitual que sea el bicho que aparezca como en este caso; volviendo a las oficinas de la Reserva del Itá me encontré con unos teros bochincheros a la vera de una de las veredas, tres de ellos bastante ariscos se alejaron del lugar con sus gritos […]
Mega’s, Vagrants and Rarities in Kuwait
It has been quite some time since my last post. Following a low depression in Arabia in late November that brought more than above average rainfall at this time of the year to the Region, some great birds were recorded in Kuwait. The one species was a vagrant and a 1st for Kuwait that has […]
Martín pescador chico, Green kingfisher, Chloroceryle americana
Que bronca que me agarré el primero de Noviembre en el Arroyo Itá !!!!! luego de esperar casi una hora en la sombra con un buen posadero a mi alcance a que algo se acerque y se pose para poder sacar una buena foto decidí cruzar el puente peatonal de la reserva para ir del […]