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Roost Collection (#9)

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

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

Background imageRoost Collection: Long-nosed Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) six adults, roosting in line on wooden beam of jetty

Long-nosed Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) six adults, roosting in line on wooden beam of jetty, Sierpe River, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, July

Background imageRoost Collection: Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) adult, roosting on twig in rainforest, Malaysian Borneo

Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda) adult, roosting on twig in rainforest, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Background imageRoost Collection: Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost

Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost, Queensland, Australia, November

Background imageRoost Collection: San Isidro Owl (Strix sp. ) Mystery Owl possibly new species or Black-and-white Owl

San Isidro Owl (Strix sp. ) Mystery Owl possibly new species or Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata)
San Isidro Owl (Strix sp.) Mystery Owl possibly new species or Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata) x Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula) hybrid, adult

Background imageRoost Collection: New Britain Boobook (Ninox odiosa) adult, perched on branch at daytime roost, Kimbe

New Britain Boobook (Ninox odiosa) adult, perched on branch at daytime roost, Kimbe, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageRoost Collection: White-fronted Scops-owl (Otus sagittatus) adult, roosting in bamboo, Kaeng Krachan N. P

White-fronted Scops-owl (Otus sagittatus) adult, roosting in bamboo, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, May
White-fronted Scops-owl (Otus sagittatus) adult, roosting in bamboo, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Background imageRoost Collection: Stygian Owl (Asio stygius siguapa) adult, roosting in tree, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province

Stygian Owl (Asio stygius siguapa) adult, roosting in tree, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Background imageRoost Collection: Early Thorn Moth (Selenia dentaria) adult, roosting in ivy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Early Thorn Moth (Selenia dentaria) adult, roosting in ivy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, July

Background imageRoost Collection: Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) flock, silhouetted in tree at sunset, West Yorkshire, England, April

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) flock, silhouetted in tree at sunset, West Yorkshire, England, April

Background imageRoost Collection: Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) adult, roosting on sand in desert during daytime

Egyptian Nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius) adult, roosting on sand in desert during daytime, Morocco, March

Background imageRoost Collection: Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) two, silhouetted in tree at sunset, Warwickshire, England

Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) two, silhouetted in tree at sunset, Warwickshire, England, March

Background imageRoost Collection: Six Common Pipistrelle Bats huddled up together

Six Common Pipistrelle Bats huddled up together

Background imageRoost Collection: Cape gannet colony C013 / 6161

Cape gannet colony C013 / 6161
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa




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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.