Roost Collection (#4)

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus flying to roost near Gretna Scotland December

Rooks Corvus frugilegus and Jackdaws Corvus monedula arriving at roost at Buckenham in the Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Crows mainly Rooks and Jackdaws arriving at roost Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk winter

Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis arriving at roost on River Platte Nebraska USA April

Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus hunting Starling Sturnus vulgarus flocks as they arrive to roost Glos UK February

Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes on roosting pond at sunrise Bosque del Apache New Mexico January

Snow Geese Chen caerulescens at dawn Bosque del Apache New Mexico USA January

Photographers photographing Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis at roosting pond Bosque del Apache New Mexico USA January

Snow Geese Chen caerulescens on roosting pond at dawn with Sandhill Cranes Bosque del Apache New Mexico USA January

Various waders and wildfowl incl Bar-tailed Godwits on The Wash at Snettisham RSPB reserve Norfolk winter

Pink-footed Geese Anser brachyrynchus leaving roost at Snettisham Norfolk winter

Rooks Corvus corone arriving at roost at Buckenham Carrs Norfolk February

Rooks Corvus frugilegus at roost Buckenham Norfolk

Knot and Oystercatchers at high tide roost Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk summer

Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa in high tide roost at Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk August

Cattle Egret Bubulus ibis roost in Peten Guatemala

Shelduck Tadorna tadorna standing in middle of high tide wader roost of Knot and Dunlin at Snettisham RSPB reserve The Wash Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus at high tide roost on island in gravel pit at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Statlings Sturnus vulgarus flock arriving at roost Cley Norfolk winter

Knot Calidris canutus over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus swirling over the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus swirling over exposed mudflats of the Wash off Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Knot Calidris canutus massing at high tide roost Snettisham pits on the Wash Norfolk July

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Starlings Sturnus vulgarus in roosting flock Minsmere RSPB Reserve winter

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Starlings Sturnus vulgarus in roosting flock Minsmere RSPB Reserve winter

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Starlings Sturnus vulgarus going to roost at dusk Minsmere Suffolk winter

Coot (Fulica atra) flighting in to reedbed to roost at dusk UK winter

Waders (dunlin) arriving at high tide roost Langstone Harbour (RSPB Reserve) Hampshire winter

Vampire Bats KF 2551 Desmodius rotundus © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KF-2551 VAMPIRE BATS - Roost in cave. Periodical ecto parasite. Desmodius rotundus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Noctule Bat (Nyctalus noctula) hanging from a branch upside down, side view

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Black-faced Woodswallows - Four birds roosting - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Black-faced Woodswallows - Four birds roosting - Papunya Aboriginal Community - Northern

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Black-faced Woodswallows - eleven birds roosting - Paunya Aboriginal Community - Northern Territory - Australia Date:

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Dunlin Flock Roost - Cornwall - UK Date:

Sand Martins - quarrel over nest holes in a sand wall of a ravine near river Bolshoi Ugan (Riparia riparia). near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, A Bald Eagle takes off from its perch on a dead tree top at Soda Lake

USA, Wyoming, Lincoln County, a recently fledged Great Horned Owl roosts in a cottonwood
USA, Wyoming, Lincoln County, recently fledged Great Horned Owl roosts in a cottonwood tree

USA, Washington State. Shorebirds including Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) and Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) at rest as the tide comes in

USA, Washington State. An pattern of shorebirds, mostly western sandpiper and a few dunlin and dowitcher, at Bottle Beach on Greys Harbor during spring migration. Digital composite

USA, Washington State. A panorama assemblage of shorebirds at Bottle Beach on Grey s
USA, Washington State. A panorama assemblage of shorebirds at Bottle Beach on Greys Harbor during spring migration. Digital composite

Buzzards Roost near Leaky, Texas

Waterfowl on roost at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) landing at roosting marsh

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) flying from roost, New Mexico

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) landing at roost, New Mexico

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) at roost, New Mexico

Barred Owl (Strix varia) in fall, Alger County, MI
Barred Owl (Strix varia) in fall, Alger County, Michigan

Crowing rooster with chickens in a coop, print maker: Jan Gerard Smits, 1872

Hooded Falcon (oil on canvas)
BAL223364 Hooded Falcon (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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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.