29 Apr 2018
Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis)
As the day is nearing its end, this individual is resting atop this tree stub as it's possibly well fed for the day. If not disturbed it might stay overnight.…
11 Nov 2016
Seychelles blue pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
The Seychelles blue pigeon is beautiful and common species throughout the Seychelles islands, but on Bird Island where this was shot I encountered only two. It…
11 Nov 2016
Seychelles blue pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus)
A common resident throughout the Seychelles archipelago you likely will see for the first time around the airport. On Bird Island, where this was shot, I did…
30 Nov 2014
Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata)
As I was waiting for the toucan parents to return with food to a nest I could also observe all the other species moving in and out of my area, and this one was…
22 Nov 2013
Picazuro Pigeon (Patagioenas picazuro)
I noticed this individual sitting on the cecropia branch, but it was just the first of a wave of birds. There's quite a large group of this species in the…
12 Nov 2013
Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
The rice fields of Fazenda San Fransico are teaming with life - from the insects and frogs to the largest of birds eating them. Also called Crying Bird. It…
8 Dec 2011
Swallowtail Moth (Urania leilus)
An incredible butterfly that is actually a day flying (diurnal) moth! Not only a spectacular size and coloration, but it was also the most numerous species at…
3 Dec 2011
Galápagos Dove (Zenaida galapagoensis)
I'm used to wary and nervous doves, but as this is Galapagos, it barely made any change in behavior due to the human visitors - which is endless walking and…
