Long-billed Curlews have to be one of the most fascinating birds around. I mean, just look at these guys–the large size (for a shorebird), the enormously long bill, and the curve of it. It’s shaped just right to get down into sand and mud to grab burrowing shrimp and crabs. Watching them hunt for food […]
Breeding Time!
Summer breeders have mostly all arrived at the mountain pond on Mt Unzen, and the resident species are also busy nesting. The main draw-cards of Narcissus Flycatcher, Blue-and-white Flycatcher and Japanese Thrush are all there now. Meanwhile, down at Oe reclaimed land area dozens of Oriental Reed Warbler are busy establishing territories while Pacific Swift […]
PhotoShare: Mana Dreaming
I can’t believe how time has flown. It’s now almost a year since I made the epic journey up to Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. What excites me is that I’ll be going back in about 8 weeks’ time with Marlon du Toit on the first official WILD EYE MANA POOLS PHOTO SAFARI. After my mind-blowing […]
Revised Critical Habitat for the Pacific Coast Western Snowy Plover
The Pacific Coast population of the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) is federally listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as threatened. They are a Bird Species of Special Concern in California and were listed as endangered under the Washington Department of Game Policy No. 402 in 1981, and as threatened by the […]
Narcissus Flycatcher Perched, Bathing and Preening
One never tires of viewing the tiny, brilliantly coloured male Narcissus Flycatcher….
Curutié colorado (Yellow-throated Spinetail)
Para comenzar esta semana comparto con ustedes estas dos imágenes de un Curutié colorado que fotografié ayer temprano a la mañana en el pastizal de la boca del Arroyo Apepú en Nemesio Parma; confiado como siempre se acercó bastante a la cámara. Me hubiese gustado un fondo mas parejo sin tantas ramas pero sabemos que […]
Bobolinks at Marl Bed Flats
This morning I drove out to Marl Bed Flats this morning. I was hoping to see a Long-billed Dowitcher that was reported here a few days ago. I didn’t find him, but I did find a lot of other birds. I was surprised to see about 100 Bobolinks. These are the first I’ve ever seen, […]
Best Photo of the Week Ended 04 May 2013
We are delighted to announce the winners of our most recent “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. Walter Baliero wins First Prize for his outstanding image “Many-colored Rush Tyrant”. Raj Dhage wins Second Prize with “Vine Snake” and Dana Allen wins Third Prize with “Singing to the Sun”. See images below with links to the […]