The House Sparrow is Scotland’s Number 1 Garden Bird — The Orkney News

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GbSLL10sX_0?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&start=1&wmode=transparent 472,758 people took part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch this year. via The House Sparrow is Scotland’s Number 1 Garden Bird — The Orkney News

American White Pelican — nature has no boss

No matter how often and for how long, seeing American White Pelicans on alpine lakes in Colorado and Wyoming, in the Sandhills of Nebraska or just in the City of Denver always seems just a bit odd. One of those things you experience over and over and should register as normal but just isn’t. Anyway, […] …

Seabirds, sand and waves on the Oregon coast (Waldport to Newport) — fossils & fauna

Its safe to say after two trips, I’m in love with the Oregon coast. Or it could be because I have ocean-withdrawal after living inland for the first time in seven years. In which case, I guess I should consider myself lucky! And even more so, its possible to go to the beach for a […] …

Feel Good Sunday: Video~Captive Wild Horses Reunite After Six Months Apart — Straight from the Horse’s Heart

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xQ6pOtBUQeI?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Source: The Dodo “Clare Staples and all the great folks at Skydog Sanctuary are seriously great people. The video, below, is just one fine example of the good works that they do for those who cannot speak for themselves. Thanks Clare…” ~ R.T. via Feel Good Sunday: Video~Captive Wild Horses Reunite After Six Months Apart …

Birds of Madagascar, with Doug Cheeseman – Evening Meeting Reminder: Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. — SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG

With five** endemic families, Madagascar has some of the most unusual birdlife on Earth. Madagascar has some of the highest biodiversity on Earth and some of the most cooperative and photographical endemics, especially among the mammals, that you can find anywhere on the planet! It’s a wildlife photographer’s paradise with so many species of lemurs, […] …

Daydreaming Again! — Through Open Lens

F/8.0, 1/250, ISO 160. Hispaniolan Woodpecker Bacon and eggs walk into a bar and order a beer, the bartender says sorry, we don’t serve breakfast. Interesting Fact: This woodpecker is quite vocal, emitting a range of sounds including yapping, squeaking, rolling and nasal calls. Drumming is done only occasionally. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_woodpecker ) via Daydreaming Again! — …