Tag: bird

Can You Spot the Bird Camouflaged in This Pebble Beach Scene (And Identify What Species It Is)?

Can you spot the stealthy bird which is perfectly camouflaged on a pebble beach? And if so, can you tell what species it is? This photograph snapped by Raphael Golez, 44, who is a consultant geriatrician, will have you squinting whilst trying to spot the small but long-tailed bird with grey, white, and black feathers….


A Little Bird Hugging a Resting Rhino’s Horn Is Captured in Safari Guide’s Amazing Photo

On spotting a small bird in a unique embrace with a rhino’s horn, a South African photographic guide snapped a shot of the precious moment at the perfect time. The heartwarming photo has gone viral and brought joy to many people. Zaheer Ali, who originally hails from Johannesburg but now lives in Polokwane, is the founder…


Aussie Man Nurses Abandoned Bird to Health—Teaches Him to Whistle Football Team Anthem

If you’re on Instagram and a bird lover, then you’ve probably seen this man from Victoria, Australia, who raised a starling and taught the bird to whistle a clever tune. That man, opal miner Anthony Costa, 52, was overwhelmed by the millions of social media users who were enthralled by his feathered friend—whom he named…


‘Angel Wings’: Man Snaps Rare Photo as Bird Swoops Down on Bear Snoozing on a Hay Bale

While on call in British Columbia, a heavy-duty truck mechanic saw a black bear lounging on a hay bale and whipped out his camera. As a northern harrier swooped over the scene, the ingredients for a rare photograph aligned. Originally from Fribourg, Switzerland, 32-year-old Serge Wolf has lived in Prince George, in Canada’s British Columbia,…


Michigan Woman Sets Up Homemade ‘Feeder Cam’ to Capture Close-Ups of Birds in Yard

A German native who moved to Michigan was so taken with the local bird life that she installed a camera at the bird feeder in her yard. She soon amassed volumes of incredible photos, showcasing an insider view into the worlds of her feathered friends. Macomb County resident Lisa, 43, goes by “Ostdrossel” on social…


Photographer Captures Fantastical Long-Tailed Indian Paradise Flycatchers in Stunning Photo Set

An Indian nature photographer has captured the breathtaking Indian paradise flycatcher in a series of uncanny close-up shots, showcasing the distinctive-looking bird in all its glory through the lens of an expert. Originally from Cuttack, Odisha, award-winning photographer Gyana Mohanty now works out of Navi in Mumbai. His passion for wildlife photography is dominated by…


Birds of Prey Face Global Decline From Habitat Loss, Poisons

WASHINGTON—Despite a few high-profile conservation success stories—like the dramatic comeback of bald eagle populations in North America—birds of prey are in decline worldwide. A new analysis of data from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and BirdLife International found that 30 percent of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or…


Australian Photographer Captures Video of Elusive Pink Robin in Rainforest Down Under

One Australian photographer’s quest for an elusive bird Down Under has born fruit after months of searching. Having moved to Melbourne in 2006, registered nurse Deepak Kumar started Googling Australian birds, hoping to set up a photography trip near his home. He stumbled on a bird online which looks like something almost out of this…


Woman Finds Injured Baby Sparrow on Street, Raises Him as Her Own, Credits Him for Saving Her Life

While the pandemic had many people locked in their homes feeling depressed, Maria Bertrand was saved from her darkest hour by an unlikely, feathered friend. The actress from Montreal, who now lives in Los Angeles, hadn’t had the best year to begin with; her relationship ended; her dog soon passed away; then lockdowns ended her…


Man Forms Amazing Friendship With Red Cardinal, Shares Lunch With Him Every Day for 20 Months

Kentucky man Joe Castello became known as “The Cardinal Guy” after he befriended a red bird in 2019 and posted a video on TikTok. It was a snowy December in 2019 and Castello, 58, was at work, having lunch in his truck, parked next to a protected wild space, when he spotted a cardinal on…