wildlife

So I saw this bird feeding in my backyard this month (March). And I assume it is a new world sparrow but I don't know what species. The bird has a little yellow on it's head which is why I am having difficulty figuring out. This was taken in New Jersey in March in my backyard. Thanks!

This time in the favorite rock of them.

Very common here near human settlements.

Pretty sure all of us wildlife watchers have these, that one species (or species) that always seems to vanish right before we get there or decides to not show itself. Despite our best efforts we just can't find them. My main one is Greater Roadrunner... heard them twice, gone chasing reports...

Later this month I am heading to outback NSW to do some wildlife watching, mainly birding. I have a few target species in mind: Rufous Fieldwren Redthroat Chirruping Wedgebill Black-eared Cuckoo Grey Falcon Little Woodswallow Hall's Babbler Gibberbird Australian Pratincole Flock Bronzewing...

Freycinet National Park, Tasmania. Dec, 2013.

Stanley, Tasmania. Jan, 2014.

Cape Point National Park, South Africa. May, 2017.

So I was coming home from lunch when I spotted a Hawk I believe to be a red tailed hawk since I saw the orange/red tail when it turn it's back. I rushed in the house to grab my camera and came back outside to start taking photos. This was the first time I witness a wild hawk eat this close to me.

Fur is flying over PETA-sponsored bill to ban animal circuses in California Make no mistake, this isn’t about circuses. This bill would stop the use of traveling animal educational shows and shut down smaller centers and sanctuaries.

Simple question. What's the most amazing encounters you have had with natural wildlife not part of a zoological collection,you have had whilst visiting. Have you ever had a birdwatching list while at a zoo. Even if it's not a memorable encounter,what have you seen. And, have you ever seen...

I joined this forum because I am a strong wildlife enthusiast. I manage a farm, mainly olive groves, in the south-east of Italy, Puglia region, partly within the Alta Murgia National Park. In my farm I apply organic agriculture, and I undertake tangible actions for biodiversity, for instance by...