Roosts Collection (#4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silver Y (Autographa gamma) adult, roosting on Hoary Plantain (Plantago media) seedhead, Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, July

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, at roost hole in tree trunk, Warwickshire, England, August

Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja) adults and immatures, flock roosting in tree, High Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston County, Texas, U.S.A. april

View of frozen pond with roosting gulls, snow covered woodland in background, Brentwood, Essex, England, february

Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) flock, in flight, landing on island with Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) roosting flock, in frozen coastal wetland habitat, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea

Grey Teal (Anas gracilis) adult pair, roosting at edge of lake in parkland, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Viewing the Rook Roost guidelines sign, Buckenham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Yare Valley, Norfolk, England, december

Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat (Epomophorus gambianus) adult, hanging from tree in evening sunlight, Gambia

Sebas Short-tailed Bat (Carollia perspicillata) adults, group roosting in building, Transpantaneira, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Barn Owl (Tyto alba stertens) adult, perched on branch, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

Great Crested Tern (Sterna bergii velox) adults, non-breeding plumage, flock standing at roost on shingle spit with Brown-headed Gulls (Larus brunnicephalus), Thailand, february

Two birdwatchers watching wader flock in roosting flight over mudflats, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, september

Nettle-tree Butterfly (Libythea celtis) two adults, roosting on bramble leaves with early morning frost, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia) adult, roosting on Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) flower, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe) cleodippe form, adult, roosting on Betony (Stachys officinalis) flowerhead, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

View of coastal lagoon habitat with Knot (Calidris canutus) and Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) flocks, packed tightly together in segregated groups at high tide

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Eastern Orange-tip (Anthocharis damone) adult female, roosting on grass with morning dew, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Black-veined White (Aporia crataegi) adult male, roosting on Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) flowers, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) adult male, roosting on unfurling fern frond, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) adult male, roosting on Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) with morning dew, France, july

Wood White (Leptidea sinapis) adult, roosting on Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) early opening leaf buds, Southern Greece, april

Gruner's Orange-tip (Anthocharis gruneri) two adult males, roosting on White Asphodel (Asphodelus albus) stem, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Black-veined White (Aporia crataegi) adult, roosting on Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis) flower at dawn, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

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"Discovering the Art of Roosts: A Glimpse into Nature's Hideaways" Nestled in the picturesque Stanley Mill, Gloucstershire, roosts become a sanctuary for creatures big and small. The Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata chapmani) exudes elegance as it perches on a branch in El Valle, Panama, October. In Corsica, France, April brings about a mesmerizing sight - two Brown Argus butterflies roosting on dry flowerheads. Amidst the bamboo forest of Kaeng Krachan N. P. , Thailand, an adult White-fronted Scops-owl (Otus sagittatus) finds solace in its roost during May. On the Zapata Peninsula in Matanzas Province, Cuba, March unveils the mysterious Stygian Owl (Asio stygius siguapa), gracefully roosting high up in a tree. Peeking out from its cozy roost hole in the U. S. A. , an Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) observes its surroundings with curiosity and wonder. As dawn breaks over a serene lake habitat, Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) find tranquility while roosting together as a flock against nature's canvas at sunrise. At Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge stands witness to an awe-inspiring spectacle - Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) standing tall at their chosen roost site at dawn. With precision and gracefulness, an American Robin (Turdus migratorius) pulls an earthworm out of the ground with its beak near Leicestershire, England - showcasing nature's resourcefulness even within urban environments.