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Bird and Animal Challenges

Heron on the Water of Leith

The grey heron is relatively common in the UK: you’ll find the around any area of water, even garden ponds, as they feed largely on fish.  But they also eat small birds […]

Brown is not Boring

This stocky little fellow is a Brown Parrot (also known as Meyer’s Parrot), and as you can see he is not at all boring even if his name is. His […]

African Fish Eagle

The striking black and white of the African Fish Eagle is a common sight and sound in the trees of the Okavango Delta. It is an afrotropical species that nests in […]

Proud Pelican

This beautiful pelican was sunning himself at the end of the now-defunct pier in St Petersburg, Florida. But he wasn’t too relaxed to grab a quick snack when it came […]

Stickybeak!

These bright little birds were almost as cheeky as the local monkeys. The lure of sugar, honey and porridge proved a greater force than their fear of clapping and stamping […]