Janet Ng

Nighttime picture of a human-established watering hole in the Namib Desert. It's round, apparently concrete, with a small concrete "island" in the center, and there is an owl at the edge, which we see from behind. The owl's wings are folded against its body in a manner that suggests a short jacket; its legs look like the owl is wearing white stockings, and its head is turned to the left; we can see one eye (shining in the watering hole's low light), and a very little bit of its beak.

ok but why does this owl at a watering hole in the Namib desert (which I saw via the watering hole's webcam) look like a little old English lady-owl on an evening walk who kicked off her shoes but left her stockings on to cool her feet in a pond on the outskirts of the village?

Can't wait to have this book in my hands!

<crying hockey tears>

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The book is amazing, I'm crying for other reasons.

It's a mystery!

Fluffy rough-legged hawk today! And an American Robin that should be somewhere warmer ❤️

The real reason I do Christmas Bird Counts. Only six species on the first half of the count, cold and windy out there.

One landowner who came out to wordlessly adjust his No Trespassing sign in front of us. Hello, sir 🫡

Christmas Bird Count Update: sharp-tailed grouse, magpie, raven, horned lark, and one McD's bag in the ditch.

Craven Christmas Bird Count today!!!!!

'Photographic ornithology'
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Stay safe, enjoy yourself!

Agreed

Wascally wabbit...

So interesting! They've spent decades resting in little bunny wallows under the apple tree. This is the first time we've seen this, so someone really made themselves at home 😂

Isn't it a neat lil guy?

Are you back??

It's riiiight beside a beautiful step with a wonderful cavernous space underneath... I wonder if they're underneath and come lounge on their cozy patio they've created...

She's had jackrabbits in her yard for years, was this one denning?

Ok, Brain Trust. What critter is hanging out in my mom's garden in Edmonton? It clipped all the iris leaves and then made a cozy little impression in the middle.

Writer Julia Zarankin used to be a “normal person.” Now, she finds herself cancelling all non-bird-related social engagements, descending deeper into what experts call birder derangement syndrome. Here, she explores why she’s at her best when birding: thewalrus.ca/birding/

A new record night of migration for BirdCast! Migration intensity goes off the charts, again, with a new record night of migration intensity for BirdCast!

We’ve only crossed the “billion” threshold 1X before, in Oct. 23'. Last night, we rejoined the Billion Bird Night Club in spectacular fashion. Migration soared past 1.2 billion, marking the largest single night of bird migration ever recorded by BirdCast. Learn more: birdcast.info/news/a-new-r...

A map shows Cuckoo Frederic's migration from the UK across Europe, then over the Sahara Desert in Africa. A headshot of Cuckoo Frederic features, with an airhorn graphic above which holds the wording: Cuckoo Update. Frederic crosses the Sahara Desert.

Cuckoo Frederic is on the move and has crossed the Sahara! 🙌

Frederic had been hanging around in France while his fellow satellite-tagged Cuckoos had made it to Africa. He finally set off south around 17 September & he’s now conquered crossing the Sahara Desert in Africa! 🌍 #Ornithology #Birds

The happiest!

I agree!

Fall migration season 2025 shorebird MAGIC omg 🪶

A white and dark gray shorebird struts along in front of the blurry ocean in the background. The wet sand reflects the adorable bird.

How about a busy shorebird with places to go? Shorebirds make everything a little bit better

#birds 🌿

Photograph of two sanderlings (small shorebirds) on a beach as flat waves roll up over the sand and push against large dark rocks behind the birds.

Photograph of a sanderling (a small shorebird with a white underside and black patterned wings) poking its beak into wet sand between scattered, multi-colored rocks.

Photograph of a ruddy turnstone (a small shorebird with mottled rust-red and brown wings and a white underside) standing on a dark, wet rock with coastal waves rippling behind.

Close up photograph of a cluster of white barnacles on a red rock exposed at low tide.

Lots of sanderlings, ruddy turnstones, and some barnacles during a coastal prowl this week

#Birds #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Photography

A whimbrel standing tall on a small rock with dark colored water in the background. It’s a medium sized shorebird with a long slightly curved bill.

A whimbrel enjoying the sunset
#birds

I was adjusting the exposure to capture the rain falling from these impressive storm clouds when an eagle soared into the frame.

#photography #birds #storm

Tippy tap tippy tap! 🪶