Who is a fan of birds? Whether you are a beginner or a veteran birder, you can find a wondrous variety of birds in Saguaro National Park in Arizona. From birds that are adapted to the extremes of the desert, to birds that prefer the tall pines of the mountains, over 200 species of birds live in or migrate through the park. This owl family looks quite at home in the crook of a large saguaro. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Johnson.
November 14, 2018 – White-rumped Swift or African White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer)
Found in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and much of central, eastern, and some of western Africa, these swifts migrate only in the north and south areas of their range. They eat a variety of small flying insects, including winged ants. Often reusing the nests of some swallow species and of Little Swifts, they may also build their own nests on rock-faces or buildings. They use their saliva to glue feathers, down, and plant matter together to form their shallow cup nests or to line the reused nests.
snow goose takeoff (via U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters)
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, CA
Photo: George Lamson, Creative Commons
Photo of the Day – The Blue-crowned Laughingthrush (Garrulax courtoisi) is a Critically Endangered species now only found in the Chinese province of Jiangxi. This is certainly one of the world’s rarest and least-known species. The good people in the small village of Caomencun have taken fiercely to protecting the large Camphor trees where this species takes refuge.
This is where Rich Lindie managed to photograph this individual
Photo of the Day – The Pink-throated Twinspot (Hypargos margaritatus) is one of Southern Africa’s most desirable endemic species, and it’s easy to see why. This is a gorgeous species! Unfortunately for eager birders, this species is not an easy one to find… On top of its restricted range, it is also quite secretive. But the challenge makes actually seeing the bird all the more special.
This photo was taken by Rich Lindie in South Africa
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Blue Jay along Rock Island Trail Lincoln Nebraska (via USFWS Mountain-Prairie)
Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS
Photo of the Day – The Helmeted Manakin (Antilophia galeata) is a sexually dimorphic species, with only the male rocking this incredible Elvis-esque ‘hairstyle’. This species is found in gallery forest from central Brazil to north-eastern Bolivia and Paraguay. Wherever you see this species, it is sure to leave you ‘all shook up’.
Just like it did the photographer, Dušan Brinkhuizen, when he captured this shot in Brazil
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