Northern Black-throated Trogon, La Selva, Costa Rica
Trogons are quite unique among birds, with their 'heterodactyl' feet – two toes pointing forward and two backward, perfectly adapted for perching upright on branches while they scan for insects and fruit.
Peregrine Falcon Juveniles, St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire, July 2023
A few days ago I was going through my old photos of peregrines from St Albans and came across this attempted robbery where VAT (right) tried to steal VBTs (left) meal.
Black Stork, Boyton Marshes RSPB, Suffolk, August 2025
What a privilege it was to spend so long with this juvenile Black Stork, the first I've ever seen in the UK - and closest I've ever been to these often elusive and secretive birds.
Black Stork, Boyton Marshes RSPB, Suffolk, October 2025
What a privilege it was to spend so long with this juvenile Black Stork, the first I've ever seen in the UK - and closest I've ever been to these often elusive and secretive birds.
Rufous-backed Wren, Villa San Ignacio, San Jose, Costa Rica, March 2025
As the Autumn starts to draw in, about 6 months since my trip... Did you think I was done with posting Costa Rica photos? I've barely even got started!
