Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) or Oriental white ibis is seen tossing juvenile Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica) which is known for its ability to spit venom as a defense mechanism.
"Sealed with a kiss" - the fascinating courtship and bonding behaviour of Avocets on the Scrapes at Minsmere, Suffolk... after mating, the pair briefly cross their bills as they separate and walk away together, shown here at normal speed and in slow-motion.
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A Brazilian fisherman found a Magellanic penguin covered in oil and close to death on a beach in 2011. He cleaned it up, fed it, and nursed it back to health before releasing it.
The penguin, later named Dindin, stayed with him for around 11 months, then returned to the wild, but kept coming back over the following years, sometimes staying for months at a time.
Magellanic penguins naturally migrate along the coasts of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, but researchers say this case is highly unusual, with the bird appearing to recognise and return to the man who saved it.
Busy Sand Martins investigating their nest burrows, some resting and a few carrying nest materials, Minsmere, Suffolk, 21st April 2026.
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Here's my little video of the nesting pair of Ospreys at Rutland Water Nature Reserve on 17th April 2026.
Maya (a mature female) and male '33' have been paired since 2015 and successfully raised many chicks together - hopefully another good year for these amazing birds in 2026!
Today is the 2 year anniversary of when I met the Ravens. They just checked me out from a distance then! Here is some of my fav footage:them courting, feeding each other, barrel rolling, some of their vocalisations. They are the most amazing birds and I am so lucky to have them!
The Purplest bird in the world!
Amethyst Starling (or Violet-backed Starling) is a small African bird known for the male's intense, iridescent purple plumage, which contrasts sharply with a pure white belly. Unlike many starlings, they are primarily arboreal, sexually dimorphic.
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), a common North American songbird. Known for being friendly and curious, they frequently visit bird feeders and are non-migratory. Diet consists of seeds, insects, and spiders.
Crown shyness is a phenomenon where the top branches of neighboring trees avoid touching to stay safe, leaving visible jigsaw like gaps between their crowns.