BlogHide Resteemsbirdland (36)in birds • 6 years agoWhio (Blue duck, Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand“One of the most exhilarating experiences of my trip to New Zealand was hiking the Lake Marian Track with Jay to the lake at the top it is named for. The reward for reaching the end was spotting…resteemedecoinstante (55)in nature • 6 years agoThe rufous-collared sparrow or Andean sparrow Zonotrichia capensisThe rufous-collared sparrow or Andean sparrow Zonotrichia capensis, It's a very interesting bird, its common name of Sparrow Copetón as it is known in this Colombian Andean part of the world, it…birdland (36)in birds • 6 years agoTūī (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae) • Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand“The bird I came to associate most with New Zealand after my monthlong stay was the unmistakable tui and its iridescent coat and fancy white ruff. Prevalent in protected areas, their bird call is…resteemedecoinstante (55)in nature • 6 years agoBirds and the Musa paradísiacaPlantain or banana; It is not a tree, "but a megaforbia, a large perennial herb" that can be grown in tropical countries. Scientifically known as Musa paradisíaca, this interesting plant is…birdland (36)in birds • 6 years agoTakahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri) • Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand“These unusual and strikingly colored birds were once thought to be extinct before being rediscovered in remote wild. Now they exist as limited few in protected areas such as Tiritiri Matangi…birdland (36)in birds • 6 years agoKea (Nestor notabilis) • Fiordland National Park, New Zealand“A small group of keas were out in the rain on our way to Milford Sound, so Jay and I stopped to observe them for awhile. They are as curious as their reputation tells and it didn’t take long for…resteemedecoinstante (55)in nature • 6 years agoA very beautiful neighbor/ Un vecino muy hermosoA very beautiful neighbor Un vecino muy hermoso Photo © by Ledis Arango V. I am very grateful to God, for his complete work and also for giving me the senses of seeing, listening, being able…resteemedgardenbsquared (59)in birds • 7 years agoBirding in and around the garden and no more free gifs on Friday.First I want to make an announcement that there will be no Free Gif Friday tomorrow. I'm not going to make gifs anymore on a weekly basis. Although I do enjoy making them, they simply take up to…resteemedgardenbsquared (59)in birding • 7 years agoBirding in Suriname - Week 4 - vultures, cuckoos, tanagers and seedeatersWelcome to another episode of Birding in Suriname. The bird that you see in the thumbnail picture is a Lesser yellow-headed vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) . This large bird with a wingspan of…resteemedecoinstant (68)in birds • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Socialization of the Ruta Pajarera del Camino RealBy observing, we learn... As act of socialization for the community - The Ruta Pajarera del Camino Real , also known as the Camino Viejo , in the municipality of El Líbano , in the north…resteemedecoinstante (55)in nature • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Socialización de la Ruta Pajarera del Camino RealObservando se aprende... En materia de socialización a la comunidad, la Ruta Pajarera del Camino Real, también conocido como el Camino Viejo, en el municipio de El Líbano, en el norte del…