Roosting Collection (#20)

Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis on roosting pond Bosque Del Apache New Mexico USA January

Sandhill Cranes Grus canadensis and photographer on roosting pond Bosque Del Apache New Mexico USA January

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

Rooks Corvus frugilegus arriving at roost after dark Buckenham Norfolk winter

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arriving at roost at dusk Minsmere Suffolk winter

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus flying to roost Minsmere Suffolk winter

Roan antelope and two oxpeckers, Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambia, Africa

Hippopotamus, Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park, Zambi, Africa

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Roosting migratory birds. Ecuador

Snowy Egrets, Willets, Marbled Godwits and Black-necked Stilts at high tide roost
ROG-13850 Snowy Egrets, Willets, Marbled Godwits and Black-necked Stilts at high tide roost Arrowhead Marsh, East Bay, Oakland; California

Starling - A large flock of starlings coming in to roost. England, UK
DK-230 Starling - A large flock of starlings coming in to roost. England, UK Sturnus vulgaris David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Three Silver-studded Blue Butterflies - roosting at dusk
ROG-13677 Three Silver-studded Blue Butterflies - roosting at dusk Romania Plebejus argus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mazarine Blue - roosting after rain
ROG-13665 Mazarine Blue - roosting after rain Romania Cyaniris semiargus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Egret Roost in evening in San Blas Mexico. March
JZ-3660 Egret Roost in evening San Blas Mexico March. Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Whitefaced Owl - roosting in tree - Namibia
GET-1880 Whitefaced Owl - roosting in tree Namibia Otus leucotis Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Oilbirds - Part of colony roosting on ledges - Dunston Cave - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad
GET-1693 Oilbirds - Part of colony roosting on ledges Dunston Cave - Asa Wright Centre - Trinidad Steatornis caripensis Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Starlings - flying to roost
DU-312 STARLINGS - flying to roost Sturnus vulgaris David & Katie Urry Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Great Milkwort - with mainly Mazarine Blues butterflies
ROG-13666 Great Milkwort - with mainly Mazarine Blues butterflies Romania Polygala major Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black browed albatross and rockhopper penguins, West Point Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Striated caracara (Phalcoboenus Australis) bird, Carcass Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Fur seal, Yalour Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguins, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Brown skua, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Chinstrap penguin, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Black kite (Milvus migrans), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) on frosty twig in winter, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fawn-coloured lark (Mirafra africanoides) singing, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Usambiro barbet (Trachyphonus usambiro), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Hildebrandts starling (Lamprotornis hildebrandti), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

European bee-eater (golden-backed bee-eater) (Merops apiaster), Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, Africa

Male lesser goldfinch (Carduelis psaltria), Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Malachite kingfisher (Alcedo cristata), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Egrets, Bugala Island, Lake Victoria, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

White dove on roof of bandstand in the Jardin Principal with La Parroquia in background, San Miguel de Allende (San Miguel), Guanajuato state, Mexico, North America

Australian king parrot, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Crimson rosella, Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Spotted eagle owl (Bubo africanus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Striped kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti), Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Male red-and-yellow barbet (Trachyphonus erythrocephalus), Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Female lark bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys), Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Juvenile pale chanting goshawk (Melierax canorus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus) with inchworm, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Immature grey woodpecker (Dendropicos goertae), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Ruppell?s long-tailed starling (Lamprotornis purpuropterus), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Familiar chat (Cercomela familiaris), Mountain Zebra National Park, South Africa, Africa

Cape weaver (Ploceus capensis), Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

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"Nature's Spectacular Roosting Moments: From Dancing Cranes to Urban Parakeets" Sandhill cranes gracefully dance on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA, as they gather to roost in a mesmerizing spectacle of nature's beauty. Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arrive at West Pier Brighton Sussex in December, creating a breathtaking scene as they prepare to roost for the night. Rose-ringed parakeets take flight over an urban cemetery in London, UK, their vibrant colors contrasting against the winter sky as they head towards their nightly roosting spot. A female barn owl perches majestically at World Owl Trust in Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, ready to settle into her cozy roost and keep watch over her surroundings. Starlings Sturnus vulgarus flock together once again, this time arriving at Brightons Palace Pier in Sussex during January; a stunning display of synchronized movement before settling down for the night. Cape buffalo stands tall amidst its herd with yellow-billed oxpeckers perched upon it - a unique partnership where even these birds find solace and safety within their chosen roosting companion. Peregrine falcon takes a momentary break from its high-speed flights to find respite and rest within its secure roosting place atop towering cliffs or city skyscrapers alike. The lilac-breasted roller showcases its vibrant plumage while seeking refuge among tree branches after an eventful day of hunting insects - finding comfort within its chosen roosting spot until dawn breaks again. Rooks Corvus frugilegus gather near Buckenham in Yare Valley Norfolk for a pre-roost gathering; cawing echoes through the air as these intelligent birds share stories and plan their evening accommodations together.