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

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Southern Common Blue. Photographed in Malta. Iridescent bluesJewels of the micro worldFlapping tiny wings. Haiku 420.

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

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Red Fox. Photographed in Spain. A stroll in the fieldsLoose, quick footsteps, bushy tailSharp senses, alert. Haiku 418.

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.

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Eurasian Whimbrel. Photographed in Estonia. Curved bill and stilt legsReady to probe the mudflats Whimbrel's way of life. Haiku 417.

Birds Photo Click 68: Pallas’s Sandgrouse.

Syrrhaptes paradoxus The Pallas’s Sandgrouse breeds across middle latitudes of central Asia. It prefers dry steppes or similar habitats. In parts of its distribution, it is a partial migrant, making movements according to the amount of snowfall. In some years there are irruptions and birds have arrived even as west as Great Britain. The scientific...

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Aberdare Waterfall, Kenya. Hidden in a gorgeThe sound of flowing water Soothing for the soul. Haiku 416. Thanks to my friend and excellent guide Joseph Aengwo. https://www.facebook.com/SilentFliersSafaris

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European Bee-eater feeding on a Lesser Emperor Dragonfly. Photographed in Malta. Quick meal for the birdFor the insect, short life endsThe cycle of life. Haiku 415.