Showing posts with label ornithology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ornithology. Show all posts

Saturday, December 8, 2018

English Robin on A Snowy Holly Branch

This beautiful photograph is a living Christmas Card. Agreed? via I love the English robins with the upside down hearts on their breasts.

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Curious Barn Owls in UK Church Window

Richard Brooks photographed the three young Barn Owls looking out of the quatrefoil of a local church one evening in July after staking out the site most evenings over a three week period. Enlarge this amazing photo here.

As the perfect place to perch, it must have been the answer to their prayers.

Three inquisitive young barn owls used this lofty window for an early evening surveillance mission in a Norfolk churchyard.

Standing in the stone quatrefoil of Christ Church, Fulmodeston, they were keeping a beady eye open for a tasty snack of mouse, vole or shrew.
Read the article in The Daily Mail here.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Beautiful Barn Owl

He's posing for the photographer, showing off his beautiful feathers and handsome face. via

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Mama Owl Showing Her Babies

Aren't they cute? I never knew owls had such big families. The juveniles look like they are wearig black eye masks. via

Monday, May 22, 2017

Architectural Aviary

This structure is absolutely amazing, agreed? The best of both worlds for the birds too. via I had a very busy weekend working outside in preparation for a rainy week. Monday's morning rain made me glad I pushed myself. xo

Monday, October 31, 2016

BEST Owl Photo

Owls and Halloween go together, don't they? This is the best barn owl photo I have ever seen. via
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Hope it's spooktacular!

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Beautiful Barn Owl

I've always loved the heart-shaped face of a barn owl. This one looks happy to be inside looking out. via

Monday, June 29, 2015

Cattle Egret Bird Parents with Young

Mr. and Mrs. Cattle Egret look pretty shocked, don't they? Their triplets look like little aliens but the parents are quite handsome so this awkward, just-hatched stage will soon pass. via

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Pretty in Pink: Flamingo with Chick

Isn't this a beautiful photo? Somehow I never imagined what these big birds looked like when they were hatchlings. via

Friday, April 10, 2015

Beautiful Indigo Blue Bird

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Isn't this little bird spectacularly beautiful? I like the nest too. I hope this is the female sitting on some tiny eggs. 

Friday, March 27, 2015

Asian Brown Wood Owl

Oh.My.Goodness. Isn't this the most beautiful owl ever? For some reason, I'm drawn to owls today. via

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Those Lovely Owl Eyes

I have a fascination with owls and I love the yellowish orange eyes on this one. Have a great weekend. via

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

'Tis The Season For Snow Buntings

Link: both images.
Snowflake or Snow bunting illustrated by R. Bruce Horsfall from ‘Bird Biographies’ (1923) by Alice E. Ball (1867-1948).

Snow Bunting (1890–1948). Watercolour by Charles Emile Heil (1870–1950). Image and text courtesy MFA Boston.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Who's Sleepy?

Isn't this the most beautiful owl you've ever seen? I'm tucking early tonight and can't wait to jump under the covers. Busy day tomorrow. via