Art in Nature 442.

Flame Bowerbird. Photographed in Papua New Guinea. Brightly coloured birdLooking at the intruderThrough the new bower. Haiku 395.

Art in Nature 441.

Barnacle Goose. Photographed in The Netherlands. The freedom to roamTake off, lift up, go higherSpread your wings and fly. Haiku 394.

Eurasian Jackdaws. Photographed in The Netherlands. A Curious JackdawA free ride on a ferryPerched on chrome railings. Haiku 393.

Mediterranean Storm Petrels. Photographed in Malta. A pelagic lifeSurrounded by the blue sea Mystic sensation. Haiku 392.

Lesser Crystal Ice Plant. Photographed in Malta. Dry, rough, rocky ground An ice plant turns it on fireIrony of life. Haiku 391.

European Roller. Photographed in Kenya. Following long tripUnfamiliar surroundingsWarm winter ahead. Haiku 390.

Hooded Merganser. Photographed in The Netherlands. Dressed for the moment Black and white, hood in orderReady to impress. Haiku 389.

Common Crane. Photographed in Estonia. A regal tall bird Strolling in the lush meadows Life is beautiful. Haiku 388.

Alcides agathyrsus. Photographed in Papua New Guinea. A beautiful mothSheltering under green leavesFrom heavy downpour. Haiku 387.

Long- tailed Tit. Photographed in Sicily, Italy. A tiny cute birdIn the icy winter woods Small but resilient. Haiku 386.