Kingfisher on twig

It’s there, honestly, that neon blue swish in the centre of the photo is the elusive kingfisher. There is a river below and if anyone is interested the tree is a cherry.

Seagulls

Seagulls in full flight; they look so comfortable and composed when they are flying, not a care in the world.

White Kiwi

A kiwi bird is rare enough, but a white one is quite something.

A Murmuration

Starlings, thousands of them, in a murmuration over Gretna, Scotland.

And this is what a murmuration of starlings looks like at sunset.

Little Egret

A stunning white riverbird caught against the steely blue water, the little egret is one of the most accomplished river fishing birds.

Flamingos

 

Pink, aren't they?

These Chilean flamingos are to be found in Chester Zoo in the UK.

 

Stork and magnolia

 

Taken in France

Two of the signs that springtime is around the corner: the stork bird and the magnolia blossom.

 

Swans

In Northern Japan

These are Whooper swans, enjoying the last ice of the winter.

Hummingbird in flight

 

The wings make a whirring, humming sound when it flies.

As far as I know the hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards.

Related Articles

• Fun and Amazing Facts about Hummingbirds (brighthub.com)

New Dodo

 

One of the original Dodo drawings

The dodo is extinct and nothing is going to bring it back. But the original drawings are now thought to be slightly inaccurate, and it is even thought that the artist never saw a dodo, and instead drew the picture based on hearsay.

 

A modern illustration of the Dodo

Recently scientists and illustrators worked together to make a picture that they believe more accurately shows us what this strange bird really looked like.

Robin

 

A typical winter scene

The snow of winter has come early in Europe.

One of the best known images of winter, which can be seen on so many Christmas cards is that of the robin bird.

Related Articles

• Fewer robins will be keeping gardeners company this winter (telegraph.co.uk)

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher

 

Found in the island of Borneo

It’s a bit different from the common kingfisher which darts up and down the river opposite my house, but it is equally bright and colourful

Another Kingfisher

The official Shizuoka bird

My favourite bird is the kingfisher. I have been told that it is a very unusual animal, it cannot walk!

Eagle in flight

Swooping down for its prey

This bird is one of the symbols of the USA, the bald eagle.