Art in Nature 444.

Blue Morning Glory. Photographed in Malta. Bright sunny morning A climber covers the wallWith bright blue flowers. Haiku 397.

Art in Nature 443.

Island Bluetail. Photographed in Malta. Just like a modelOn the catwalk to impressAdorned with jewels. Haiku 396.

Birds Photo Click 31: Eurasian Siskin.

Spinus spinus The Eurasian Siskin is a common finch that is found in forested areas, both coniferous and mixed woodland. It is distributed in most of Europe and Eurosiberia. It feeds on all kinds of seeds, but prefers those of Alder trees and conifers. It is a bird that likes to congregate in flocks, even...

Art in Nature 442.

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

Birds Photo Click 147: Saker Falcon (2)

Falco cherrug The Saker Falcon is a large falcon that breeds from central Europe, eastwards across the Palearctic to Manchuria. It is mainly a migratory species, except in the southernmost parts of its range. It’s wintering grounds include Ethiopia, the Arabian peninsula, northern Pakistan and western China. It’s preferred habitat is open grasslands, preferably with...

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.

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

Birds Photo Click 54: Common Kingfisher.

Alcedo atthis The Common Kingfisher is a widely distributed kingfisher. It is found over much of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a resident species where the temperature is mild, while in other areas it is a migratory species. They are good indicators of the quality of the water, as they prefer clear water,...

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

Birds Photo Click 12 : Squirrel Cuckoo.

Piaya cayana The squirrel cuckoo prefers a variety of wooded habitats from woodland canopy to second growth, hedges and semi-open habitats. Its name was conned because of it’s habit of running along branches and leaping from branch to branch, just like a squirrel. It usually flies, short distances, mainly gliding with an occasional flap. It...