Lesser Yellownape, Kahagolla, Sri Lanka
This bird often visits our garden. For all the birds that come to our garden, there is no need for camouflage or hides to photograph them. They come near you, sometimes even to within one meter of humans; they are not afraid and do not feel threatened. At the moment, I count some 55 species […]
Short Toed Snake Eagle, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The Short-toed Snake Eagle is a specialized hunter of open scrublands. This bird is ‘stenophagous’, with a diet consisting of 70–90% snakes, including venomous species like cobras. It possesses unique adaptations for this dangerous prey, such as heavy leg scales that act as armour against bites. Unlike many large eagles, it can hover stationary in […]
The Master Architect
This photograph captures a male Baya Weaver peering from its intricately woven grass nest, showcasing the species’ famous architectural skills. The image features two pendant-shaped structures suspended from a tree, including one with a partially formed entrance and another with a protective vertical tube. Set against a soft green background, the shot emphasizes the bird’s […]
American Bald Eagle, Starved Rock State Park, Utica, Illinois, USA
A beautiful day, a perfect colorful sky at sunset, an American Bald Eagle inflight. Photoshop, a tad of vibrance, sharpening and crop.
Peregrine Falcon Attacks Snowy Owl, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Snowy Owl pair visited the Montrose pier in Chicago late November. The Peregrine Falcons’ territory was obviously invaded by the Snowy owls. Around 10am daily, the Peregrine Falcons would come and harass the owls — it was quite the show.
Chickadee Under A Sunflower Parasol, Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
A Sleeping Beauty Sea Lion, Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Female Gadwall Duck, Filbert Wetlands, Pennsylvania, USA
While shooting at the wetlands waiting for the American Bald Eagle to appear, this female Gadwall was floating around and playing alongside a Mallard.
The Magpie Beauty, Sao Mamede De Infesta, Matosinhos, Oporto, Portugal
The magpie is the most beautiful bird found in the parks in the region where I live. Its black breast, large greenish tail, and the sounds it makes – “tchak-tchak-tchak” – make it unmistakable. It regularly visits my garden. In this image, it seems to be looking at me, but no, because I wasn’t there. […]
Greenfinches Love My Garden, Sao Mamede de Infesta, Matosinhos, Oporto, Portugal
Greenfinches (Chloris chloris) are small passerine birds, common and sedentary in mainland Portugal. Some live near my house and, fortunate to me, love eating seeds in my garden. Very easily frightened, they are not easily photographed. I used a CAMTRAPTIONS PIR motion sensor connected to my Canon in order to capture this image. The adorable […]