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Roost Collection (#8)

A mesmerizing sight unfolds as a murmuration of starlings gracefully dances across the skies above Anglesey

Background imageRoost Collection: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, roosting at hole in oak tree, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Suffolk

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, roosting at hole in oak tree, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, January

Background imageRoost Collection: Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) flock, in flight to high tide roost, Snettisham RSPB Reserve

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) flock, in flight to high tide roost, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, July

Background imageRoost Collection: Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, non-breeding plumage, with individual Eurasian Oystercatcher

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, non-breeding plumage, with individual Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), at high tide roost, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, November

Background imageRoost Collection: Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female

Red-throated Barbet (Megalaima mystacophanos mystacophanos) adult female, roosting at old nesthole in termite mound on tree, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Background imageRoost Collection: Wooden artificial sand martin bank and bat roost, East Devon Axe Estuary Wetlands Nature Reserve

Wooden artificial sand martin bank and bat roost, East Devon Axe Estuary Wetlands Nature Reserve, near Seaton, Devon, England, August

Background imageRoost Collection: View of extinct volcanic crater with cattle and wetland habitat

View of extinct volcanic crater with cattle and wetland habitat, important roosting area for waterfowl and cranes, Bromfield Swamp, Malanda, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland

Background imageRoost Collection: Arch Moth (Bracca matutinata) adult, roosting on twig, Green Mountain, Lamington N. P

Arch Moth (Bracca matutinata) adult, roosting on twig, Green Mountain, Lamington N. P. Queensland, Australia, October
Arch Moth (Bracca matutinata) adult, roosting on twig, Green Mountain, Lamington N.P. Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageRoost Collection: Caper White (Belenois java) adult male, roosting on stem, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P

Caper White (Belenois java) adult male, roosting on stem, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N. P
Caper White (Belenois java) adult male, roosting on stem, Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell N.P. West MacDonnell Range, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Background imageRoost Collection: Plumed Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) flock, roosting on mudflat, Hasties Swamp N. P

Plumed Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) flock, roosting on mudflat, Hasties Swamp N. P
Plumed Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) flock, roosting on mudflat, Hasties Swamp N.P. Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageRoost Collection: Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa) adult pair, roosting on submerged log in water

Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa) adult pair, roosting on submerged log in water, Hasties Swamp N. P
Freckled Duck (Stictonetta naevosa) adult pair, roosting on submerged log in water, Hasties Swamp N.P. Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageRoost Collection: Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) flock, roosting in shallow water, Hasties Swamp N. P

Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) flock, roosting in shallow water, Hasties Swamp N. P
Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) flock, roosting in shallow water, Hasties Swamp N.P. Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageRoost Collection: Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) flock, with Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) adult male

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) flock, with Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) adult male, resting on ice during cold morning, North Dakota, U.S.A. March

Background imageRoost Collection: Roosting Oystercatchers at Snettisham wing stretching, North Norfolk

Roosting Oystercatchers at Snettisham wing stretching, North Norfolk

Background imageRoost Collection: Roosting Oystercatchers at Snettisham, North Norfolk

Roosting Oystercatchers at Snettisham, North Norfolk

Background imageRoost Collection: Looking from Roost hide at RSPB Snettisham. Roosting flock of mainly Oystercatchers at the autumn

Looking from Roost hide at RSPB Snettisham. Roosting flock of mainly Oystercatchers at the autumn high tide

Background imageRoost Collection: Looking from Sanctuary hide at RSPB Snettisham to Roost hide

Looking from Sanctuary hide at RSPB Snettisham to Roost hide. Mainly Greylag Geese, roost at the autumn high tide

Background imageRoost Collection: Looking from Sanctuary hide at RSPB Snettisham north over Oystercatchers and Greylag Geese

Looking from Sanctuary hide at RSPB Snettisham north over Oystercatchers and Greylag Geese, roost at the autumn high tide

Background imageRoost Collection: Wood pigeons roost on snow covered trees as the winter sun sets

Wood pigeons roost on snow covered trees as the winter sun sets

Background imageRoost Collection: Trees beside river with roosting herons and vultures at night, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Trees beside river with roosting herons and vultures at night, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, August

Background imageRoost Collection: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, roosting in old tree during daytime, Warwickshire, England, March

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, roosting in old tree during daytime, Warwickshire, England, March

Background imageRoost Collection: Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) adult, sunning on branch, North Dakota, U. S. A. November

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) adult, sunning on branch, North Dakota, U. S. A. November
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) adult, sunning on branch, North Dakota, U.S.A. November

Background imageRoost Collection: Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) adult, roosting on Carthusian Pink

Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) adult, roosting on Carthusian Pink (Dianthus carthusianorum) flower, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Background imageRoost Collection: Alpine Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia debilis) adult male

Alpine Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia debilis) adult male, roosting on Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) flowerspike, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Background imageRoost Collection: Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) two adults, resting on European Michaelmas Daisy (Aster amellus)

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) two adults, resting on European Michaelmas Daisy (Aster amellus) flowers, covered in dew after overnight roost, France, October

Background imageRoost Collection: Osiris Blue (Cupido osiris) adult male, roosting on Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella Alpina)

Osiris Blue (Cupido osiris) adult male, roosting on Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella Alpina) flower in high mountain meadow, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Background imageRoost Collection: Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island

Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageRoost Collection: Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus euryale) adults, colony hanging on ceiling of old house

Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus euryale) adults, colony hanging on ceiling of old house, Paklenica N. P
Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus euryale) adults, colony hanging on ceiling of old house, Paklenica N.P. Dalmatia, Croatia, July

Background imageRoost Collection: Lesser False Vampire Bat (Megaderma spasma) adult, roosting in house, Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Lesser False Vampire Bat (Megaderma spasma) adult, roosting in house, Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Background imageRoost Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageRoost Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageRoost Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageRoost Collection: Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata) adult, roosting on branch in montane rainforest at night

Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata) adult, roosting on branch in montane rainforest at night, Sachatamia, Andes, Ecuador, November




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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.