Tree Sparrow

Posted on December 20, 2020 by admin

T is for Tree Sparrow, second in our miniseries of underrated birds. A symphony in brown.

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Starling

Posted on December 19, 2020 by admin

S is for Starling, one of the most underrated birds. Individually gorgeous, and they murmurate!

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Rhino

Posted on December 18, 2020 by admin

R is for Rhino. Also rear.

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Queen

Posted on December 17, 2020 by admin

Q is for queen bee: somewhere in the middle.

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Petrel

Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin

P is for Petrel; in this case, the supremely elegant Snow Petrel. Less is more.

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Odin

Posted on December 15, 2020 by admin

O is for Odin, the legendary osprey of Loch Garten.

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Northern Fulmar

Posted on December 14, 2020 by admin

N is for Northern Fulmar, a relative of the albatross which lives, among other places, in St. Andrews. According to Wikipedia, like certain other species, “They make grunting and chuckling sounds while eating”.

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Mouse

Posted on December 13, 2020 by admin

M is for Mouse. I’m 80% sure this is a Wood Mouse. I’m 100% sure it has a very cosy bed.

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Lapwing

Posted on December 12, 2020 by admin

L is for Lapwing — in this case, the Blacksmith Lapwing of southern Africa. Named for its alarm call, not its physique.

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King Penguin

Posted on December 11, 2020 by admin

K is for King Penguin. Noble, elegant, ferocious predator.

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