Bearded Reedling
Fairly common but local in extensive reed beds. No other species looks very similar, particularly given habitat and behavior: note bright cinnamon-brown plumage, long tail, and yellowish bill; male has […]
Category Archives: Nature
In search of Platypus
The Platypus is a unique Australian species. Along with echidnas, Platypuses are grouped in a separate order of mammals known as monotremes
Rhinos in Kruger NP
These mammals are easily recognised by their prehistoric features and the horns on their forehead. Rhinos are bold and have been seen to graze right next to Lions, with the […]
Birds on the Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher and the area surrounding are home to one of the largest colonies of cliff nesting birds in Ireland. The Cliffs are offering you a viewing of […]
Coot with young
All-black and larger than its cousin, the moorhen, the coot has a distinctive white beak and ‘shield’ above the beak which earns it the title ‘bald’. The coot is much […]
Winter in Grand Teton
Winter is a wonderful time to experience Grand Teton National Park. As the snow drapes a wintry blanket across the Teton Range, a peace settles over the landscape, offering a […]
Hunting Kestrel
Kestrels are a familiar sight with their pointed wings and long tail, hovering beside a roadside verge. They have adapted readily to man-made environments and can survive right in the […]
