Canadian Goose Relaxing, Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, California, USA
While walking around Sugar Pine Point State Park, I noticed a group of Canadian geese lying on the grass just off the pathway. Walking close to the animal, I made sure I didn’t spook it. Once in position, I took this photo of it, relaxing on the grass just below the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion. A beautiful […]
Blue-tailed bee-eater, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka
The blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) is a near passerine bird belonging to the bee-eater family, Meropidae. This species is widely found across South and Southeast Asia, where many populations exhibit strong migratory behaviour and are seen seasonally in various regions. They typically breed colonially in specific areas, mainly in river valleys, by tunnelling into loamy […]
Jungle Owlet, Debarawewa Lake, Near Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
Tissamaharama is surrounded by reservoirs and lakes. This means that there are many species of birds and other wildlife to be found there. This place is also known for its five to six different species of owls. These are the Indian Scops owl, Asian barn owl, Brown fishing owl, Brown Boobook and the elusive Brown […]
Gannets Homecoming, Cape St Mary’s Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland, Canada
Gannets, with their tender interactions and expressive behaviors, often mirror our own emotional bonds. There is something deeply human in this moment when a female northern gannet briefly pauses her incubation to greet her mate, who has just returned from the open sea.
Lizard at Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
Table Mountain rising above the city of Cape Town, South Africa, is a must-see for its breathtaking views. The local wildlife also adds to the experience. This lizard was basking in the sun on a rock, perfectly blending into its natural surroundings.
Eastern Barn Owls, Tissamaharama Village, Sri Lanka
Tissamaharama is very well known for birding, and also for the different owl species found in this area. Near the lake Tissa Wewa, there are a lot of old trees where you can spot the Eastern barn owls. Sometimes, you can find 5 to 6 of them in these trees. It’s during nighttime when they […]
Sunrise Horses, St George, Bansko, Bulgaria
The misty morning found me between the villages of Bansko and Dobrinishte – at the Saint George railway stop in Bulgaria. While the sun was trying to break through the thick fog, I was walking along the road in search of some interesting object, I accidentally saw a herd of horses. I crossed the railway […]