Roost Collection (#2)

Long-eared owls (Asio otus) two owls perching side by side in tree, The Netherlands

Just before dusk the male Mexican Spotted owl perching near female after a year of unsuccessful nesting, possibly due to the drought of the past year. Date: 13-07-2021

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) roosting in morning light, Devon, UK. July

Focus Stacked image of a Cuckoo Bee (Nomada goodeniana) roosting by clamping onto vegetation with its mandibles and hanging on for the night. Photographed just after dawn

Blue banded bee (Amegilla sp. ) roosting with early morning dew, Southern Bulgaria, June
Blue banded bee (Amegilla sp.) roosting with early morning dew, Southern Bulgaria, June

Soft focus close up of male Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens) body and wings, roosting among grasses. Cornwall, UK. July

Monarchs gathering to roost in tree during migration south

Monarchs gathering to roost in Cedar tree during migration south

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Waterfowl on roost at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico Date: 19/11/2012

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Sandhill Crane (Grus americana) at landing at roost pond, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

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Hyacinth Macaws (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), Pantenal, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil Date: 27/08/2003

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Big group is gathering at their roosting place for the night. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Canada, British Columbia, Common Goldeneye, female, chicks, roost. Date: 04/02/2006

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Botswana, Nxai Pan National Park. Black Kites (Milvus migrans) resting in tree at sunset Date: 17/07/2007

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Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) on branch of dead tree Date: 19/02/2005

Red knot (Calidris canutus) flock at high tide roost. Snettisham, Norfolk, UK. October

Dominique Van Roost Belgium 23 September 1998 Date: 23 September 1998

Wild Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) bats hanging from branch in high-key
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Group of Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) roosting in daytime camp in rainforest, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia

Group of Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) roosting, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Indian Peafowl - in roosting tree at dawn Pavo cristatus Rajasthan, India BI032151 Date: 12-Feb-20

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) roosting on rocks in late afternoon, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America

Eastern long fingered bat (Miniopterus orianae oceanensis) roosting in a cluster on roof of a cave during day, a few ectoparasitic batflies (Hippoboscoidea) are visible, Girraween National Park

Long-eared owls (Asio otus) autumn, three owls roosting in tree, The Netherlands

Belize, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis)

Comic postcard, Cockerel and hen Date: 20th century

Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, An African Settlement
2909744 Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, An African Settlement, Spoon-bill, Botheration, A Vane Man, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Vultures going to Roost (litho)
1604997 Vultures going to Roost (litho) by Millais, John Guille (1865-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vultures going to Roost. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 January 1896)

The servant Felicite and the parrot Loulou, illustration from Un coeur simple
CHT287665 The servant Felicite and the parrot Loulou, illustration from Un coeur simple by Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) published 1894, engraved by Eugene Andre Champollion (1848-1901) Paris

A Roost on a Large Turkey Farm (engraving)
2812759 A Roost on a Large Turkey Farm (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roost on a Large Turkey Farm)

Cartoon, Ruling the Roast. circa 1833

Cripps the Carrier (engraving)
1059188 Cripps the Carrier (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cripps the Carrier)

USA, Washington State. Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) flock roosts on a quiet pond. Seattle

A camouflaged barred owl perches among tree branches during the day

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) roosting among tall grasses at sunrise and bathed in warm, early morning sunlight, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Seasons - An October Morning
A crow leaves his nightime roost amongst a copice of trees, slowly shedding their leaves. An atmospheric view of a misty Autumn morning painted with an airbrush by Malcolm Greensmith. Date: circa 1980

Three common blue damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) roosting on sedge and silhouetted at dawn, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at dawn. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Murmuration over the ruins of Brightons West Pier
Extraordinary aerial acrobatics of the thousands of starlings that flock together at sunset and then roost for the night in the ruins of the West Pier in Brighton, Sussex, England

Long-horned bee (Eucera sp. ), two crawling into Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus atroviolaceus)
Long-horned bee (Eucera sp.), two crawling into Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus atroviolaceus) flower to roost at night. Turkey. May

Scarab beetles sleeping overnight in Persian marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza umbrosa). Turkey. June

Crested ibis (Nipponia nippon) group roosting in tree at dusk. Captive bred. Yangxian, Shaanxi, China

White tent making bat (Ectophylla alba) roosting in Heleconia leaf, La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes at the roost

Scarlet Ibiss roosting

Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) roosting in the Platte River during their northward spring migration. Central Nebraska. March

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

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A mesmerizing sight unfolds as a murmuration of starlings gracefully dances across the skies above Anglesey. Their synchronized movements create an enchanting display, captivating all who witness it. In Norfolk, the Wash at Snettisham becomes a temporary home for Pink-footed Geese as they leave their roost in search of food. The air is filled with their honking calls, echoing through the marshes and adding to the symphony of nature. The West Pier in Brighton welcomes an influx of Starlings arriving to roost during December. Like clockwork, these birds paint the sky with their dark silhouettes against a backdrop of fading light, creating a breathtaking scene that showcases nature's beauty. London's urban cemetery serves as a resting place for Rose-ringed parakeets on their way to roost. Against the cityscape, these vibrant birds add splashes of color to an otherwise monochrome setting, reminding us that even amidst concrete jungles, wildlife finds its place. Brighton's Palace Pier witnesses another arrival - Starlings returning to roost in January. As night falls and lights illuminate this iconic structure, thousands upon thousands of these avian creatures gather together in harmony before settling down for the night. Menton's waterfront scene in France provides a picturesque backdrop for various bird species' pre-roost gatherings. Rooks congregate near Buckenham in Yare Valley while Knots swirl overhead over Suffolk farmland - both showcasing nature's ability to unite and find solace before darkness descends. The RSPB Reserve at Snettisham becomes home to countless Knots during winter months. Swirling together like an intricate dance routine over The Wash off Norfolk's coast, they create patterns reminiscent of abstract art against the vast expanse of water below. Lastly, Gretna Scotland experiences Starling arrivals at its nighttime roost every December. These resilient birds brave harsh weather conditions as they seek shelter, reminding us of the strength and adaptability of nature's creatures.