Species highlight; Green Heron (Buterodies virescens).

Originally posted on Jacks Wild Life:
On the 29th of April 2018, an unusual looking heron turned up on a garden pond in deepest Pembrokeshire. The news soon broke that this quirky looking bird was a green heron, a species that is usually found frolicking in swamps and lagoons in the Americas, and it was only the second record of one in Wales. The thought… Continue reading Species highlight; Green Heron (Buterodies virescens).

Exploring The Forgotten Islands. Venice, an Unexpected Birding Extravaganza. Part II

Originally posted on Jacks Wild Life:
[Viewer discretion advised, this blog does NOT contain a photo of a dead pigeon] The sun rose on our second day in the stunning city of Venice. If you want to know more about how we got here and the beginning of our trip you can do so here in PART I. Today was the day I was really… Continue reading Exploring The Forgotten Islands. Venice, an Unexpected Birding Extravaganza. Part II

The City on the Lagoon. Venice, an Unexpected Birding Extravaganza. Part I

Originally posted on Jacks Wild Life:
[Viewer discretion advised, this blog contains a photo of a dead pigeon] A cultural city break, yeah we could do with one of those. While travelling in Central america we discussed what kind of holidays we’d like to do when we settled back home, and the idea of being culture vultures and city slickers kept coming up. A City that… Continue reading The City on the Lagoon. Venice, an Unexpected Birding Extravaganza. Part I

A Really Cool June – Malibu Lagoon, 24 June, 2018

Originally posted on SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG:
View down north channel to Adamson House (Lillian Johnson 6-24-18) The weather was quite pleasant for a December field trip: overcast, cool, a slight breeze riffling the lagoon. Several birders, lacking sufficient warm clothing, left early. Some might complain, I suppose, insisting, “But it’s June! It’s supposed to be hot and sunny!” Not I. Some might… Continue reading A Really Cool June – Malibu Lagoon, 24 June, 2018