In his new book, Jonathan Meiburg argues that the striated caracara has an unique mind, and is :an incredible example of the flexibility of the world of birds to produce different kinds of minds and intelligences.
The far-flung Falklands are strangely beautiful
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Distant, windswept, and virtually treeless, the Falkland Islands are not high on many people’s travel wish-lists. 8,000 miles across the South Atlantic, they’re a vestige of empire whose kinship with Britain still inspires murmurs of resentment from next-door Argentina. And this is undoubtedly one of the things that makes them so fascinating.
Visiting the Falklands is to be plunged back into a conflict that still haunts its people. But the Falklands are also strangely beautiful: it’s a country the size of Wales with a human population of barely 3,000, extraordinary bird life, marine mammals, and vast craggy landscapes
21 incredible pictures from the Bird Photographer of the Year 2021
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21 incredible pictures from the Bird Photographer of the Year 2021
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As well as gifting us a flock of spectacular images, the world’s premier bird photography contest is a strong supporter of conservation, providing financial support for grassroots projects through their charity partner Birds on the Brink.
The winners of the competition will be announced on 1 September 2021. Until then, you can fly over to their website for even more great snaps.
Any food left, Mum? A hungry juvenile shag literally dives down its mother throat for more fish rather than waiting for it to be fully regurgitated. This image was taken on the Farne Islands, one of the most accessible ‘Puffin Islands’ in the UK. A short boat trip from Seahouses in Northumberland drops you into another world of puffins, guillemots and ravenous shags.