22 Nov 2018
Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata)
A fantastic experience to have this beautiful crested owl (Lophostrix cristata) calling right outside my bedroom. I had hoped to be able to capture it and was…
12 Nov 2018
Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata)
A wonderful encounter thanks to a local bird lover that knows where to find them. They are easily heard during night, but as with most owls hard to see during…
20 Oct 2017
Principe weaver (Ploceus princeps)
A male Principe weaver (Ploceus princeps), endemic to Principe island. Although Principe is a small island, its diversity is still largely intact and thus most…
31 Mar 2017
Collared owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei)
This very small owl (smaller than a common starling - just around 15 cm in length) is easy to miss if it doesn’t move, or stand out like it does here against…
10 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles islands, and here on Bird Island I was enjoying a group of them roosting in a bush right outside my room…
9 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The female red fody is nothing like its male counterpart and blends in well with its surroundings. The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles…
9 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles islands, and here on Bird Island I was enjoying a group of them roosting in a bush right outside my…
9 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles islands, and here on Bird Island I was enjoying a group of them roosting in a bush right outside my…
7 Nov 2016
Red fody (Foudia madagascariensis)
The female of this species is nothing like its male counterpart and blends in well with its surroundings. The red fody is very common on many of the Seychelles…
5 Dec 2014
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
The locked gate to the most remote part of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is guarded by a family of burrowing owls. A nice welcome I think, but if you…