Art in Nature 473.

Resplendent Quetzal. Photographed in Costa Rica. In a dark forestA miracle of natureor an avian god. Haiku 425.

Birds Photo Click 191: Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise.

Cicinnurus magnificus The very aptly named, Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise is distributed in tropical and subtropical montane and hill forests, throughout a large range, in Indonesia, New Guinea and surrounding islands. It is generally found at altitudes of around 1500 m, though it can be found at slightly higher altitudes. There are three recognised subspecies and interestingly,...

Art in Nature 472.

Eurasian Hobby. Photographed in Malta. Momentary pauseStealthy and active falconPerched on a pine tree. Haiku 424.

Birds Photo Click 146: White Wagtail (2).

Motacilla alba The White Wagtail breeds in much of Europe, the Asian Palearctic and parts of North Africa. It is also a scarce breeder in Alaska. In the mildest regions of its distribution, it is a resident bird, but elsewhere it migrates south for the winter. Northern European birds spend the winter around the Mediterranean...

Birds Photo Click 199: Bearded Vulture (2).

Gypaetus barbatus The Bearded Vulture, also known as Lammergeier, is a very large, majestic raptor which is almost entirely associated with mountains especially with cliffs, crags, precipices, canyons and gorges. In some languages, such as Spanish, it is very aptly named as “The bone breaker”. This is due to its feeding habits. This species is...

Art in Nature 470.

Great Crested Grebe. Photographed in Sicily, Italy. In a tranquil poolElaborate plumes and stanceDressed for the parade. Haiku 422.

Art in Nature 469.

Griffon Vulture. Photographed in Spain. Wings spread wide openSailing along the mountainsEyes focused below. Haiku 421.

Art in Nature 467.

Spanish Sparrow. Photographed in Malta. Chirping joyfully At the early morning sunA new day begins. Haiku 419.

Birds Photo Click 82: Common Sandpiper.

Actitis hypoleucos The Common Sandpiper breeds across most of temperate and subtropical Europe and Asia, and migrates to wintering quarters in Africa, southern Asia and Australia. However, some spend the winter in suitable areas, in between the breeding distribution and the wintering areas. It is closely related to the only other member of it’s genus,...

World’s Albatross Day 2024.

I dedicate this post to these incredible ocean wanderers with a selection of photos taken during my encounters with these awesome birds. All photos taken during pelagic trips off South Africa. Black- browed Albatross. Black- browed Albatross. Black- browed Albatross. Shy Albatross. Shy Albatross. Shy Albatross. Indian Yellow- nosed Albatross. Indian Yellow- nosed Albatross.