The Common Loon, also known as the Great Northern Diver, is a sight to behold for bird enthusiasts and casual observers alike. With its distinctive black-and-white plumage, piercing red eyes, and haunting calls that echo across northern lakes, it’s no wonder that this bird has captured the...
In the last few weeks we've been seeing a Rose-ringed Parakeet in our backyard here in the Netherlands. These birds are originally from tropical Africa and India but have established feral populations in a number of cities around the world, including London and some big Dutch cities....
The Hyacinth Macaw, with its striking cobalt-blue feathers and contrasting bright yellow rings around its eyes and beak, is not just a sight to behold but also an ambassador for the conservation efforts in its native habitats of central and eastern South America. Known as the...
The Golden-collared Macaw is a small species of macaw found in central South America, particularly in the Pantanal region of Brazil, northern Argentina, northern Paraguay, and much of northern and eastern Bolivia. There's also a separate population in the northeastern areas of Mato Grosso, southeastern Pará,...
Since February we've been getting new visitors to our backyard: a pair of European Goldfinches. In the beginning just one came to feed from a bag of nuts we have hung up in a tree. After a few days he brought his mate along and since then...
The Hooded Crow, with its striking grey and black plumage, is a bird that often captures the curiosity and fascination of birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. This intelligent and adaptable bird is a member of the corvid family, which includes other smart birds like ravens, jays,...
