Day: October 19, 2019
Birding in Ría Formosa near Faro in Portugal
Originally posted on JP's blog:
This post is about my birding experiences in Ría Formosa, the beautiful nature reserve at the Algarve around Faro. While I studied in Faro I spent plenty of time in the stunning “Ría” birding and taking photos. All the bird sightings and fotos reported here were taken between september and december. The Ría Formosa is a lagoon formed by… Continue reading Birding in Ría Formosa near Faro in Portugal
Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2017
Originally posted on JP's blog:
During my semestre at the University of the Algarve in Faro, my girlfriend and I visited Sagres for the Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2017. The festival took place in and around Sagres the 04th till 08th of october during the autumn bird migration. In october, the Sagres peninsula at the Algarve becomes one of the main crossing points in Portugal… Continue reading Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2017
Birdwatching in Longyearbyen, Svalbard – the gate to the Arctic
Originally posted on JP's blog:
Longyearbyen is considered a gate to the Arctic and it is an amazing location for bird watching and nature encounters. It has an airport and harbour suitable for big logistic operations and the harbour frequently hosts big research vessels and plenty of cruise ships so albeit being a remote location it is comparably accessible. During my graduate studies, I… Continue reading Birdwatching in Longyearbyen, Svalbard – the gate to the Arctic
Three billion birds.
Originally posted on nature has no boss:
The findings of a study published yesterday in the Journal Science demonstrate that North America has lost 30% of it’s birds population since 1970. The authors of this study suggest that this loss of almost 3 billion birds is like a canary in the coal mine and conclude their abstract with the statement “This loss of bird abundance… Continue reading Three billion birds.
October Robin
Originally posted on nature has no boss:
An American Robin Enjoying the fall light in a forest of mixed colors. We have tons of Robing in our area in the spring and early summer and as the young fledge they are absent until Autumn begins. Glad to see they have returned. Continue reading October Robin
Autumn Perch
Originally posted on nature has no boss:
October light brightens the morning as a Red Winged Blackbird perches in a bush of golden leaves. The leaves were falling just as fast as the colors were fading from the wings of this beautiful bird. Continue reading Autumn Perch
One nut at a time
Originally posted on nature has no boss:
Working their way through a pile of sunflower seed one nut at a time. We love having the Red Breasted Nuthatches around as company. By mid-October most of the migrating species have flown the coop for warmer climates but these little guys stick around all year long. Everything about them from their song to their perky behavior helps… Continue reading One nut at a time
on a swivel
Originally posted on nature has no boss:
Quietly perched and giving us the 180 degree head turn like only an owl can give a Great Horned Owl waits in the early evening light for their day to begin. Happy hunting to the owl and have a great weekend to all. Continue reading on a swivel
Photo Capture # 152 – White-breasted Nuthatch
Originally posted on H.J. Ruiz – Avian101:
White-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted Nuthatch © HJ Ruiz – Avian101 Continue reading Photo Capture # 152 – White-breasted Nuthatch
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