Tag: birds
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The Closest Living Relative to the Dodo Bird Dazzles with Vibrant Iridescent Plumage
According to Wikipedia, the dodo bird has been extinct since at least 1662. Despite being gone for such a long time, it still has relatives living in the world today. Known as the Nicobar pigeon, this rare creature is the closest living connection to the famous flightless bird, although the two don’t look alike. One…
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Creative Artist Turns Unwanted Scrap Metal into Magnificent Bird Sculptures
Some people see a pile of junk and see a mess, while other people see art. The latter is the case for South Carolina-based upcycling artist Matt Wilson (aka Airtight Artwork), who is a talented craftsman that transforms scrap metal, drift wood, and found objects into magnificent bird sculptures that look like they could come…
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Stunningly Elaborate Birdhouses Resembling Miniature Palaces Built in Ottoman-Era Turkey
An important element of Ottoman architecture in Turkey was the addition of birdhouses affixed to the outer walls of significant city structures, a safe space for regular avian guests to nest outside of mosques, inns, bridges, libraries, schools, and fountains. The birdhouses were not simple concrete structures, but rather elaborate feats of miniature architecture that ranged…
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Woman Sets Up A Photo Booth For Birds In Her Yard, And The Results Are Extraordinary (30 Pics)
Birds have always been a symbol of freedom. But because of their liberating ability to fly, they seem so unreachable and mysterious to us. Luckily there is a way to meet with nature face to face and explore the beautiful feathered creatures in their natural setting without scaring them away or causing any harm. Lisa,…
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I Chase Starlings To Capture The Intricate Shapes They Make
Starlings murmuration is amazing to see. I’ve been chasing starlings for a couple of years in Israel to take pictures, and sometimes when you get home after the shooting only then u realize what amazing shapes they did. For more pictures of starlings i captured this year check my gallery on Facebook Seal shape Donkey…
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Video Captures the Mesmerising Wonder of a Murmuration of Starlings
During the winter of 2014/2015, Dutch filmmaker Jan van Ijken captured the absolutely gorgeous sight of a murmuration of thousands of starlings taking flight at dusk and creating an incredible air show with incredible agility and grace as they flew in sequence with each other. A longer version of this film entitled “The Art of…
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Stunning Images From the 2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards
The Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 has just closed, and the stunning photo above by Alejandro Prieto Rojas was declared the overall winner. For its second edition, this photo contest was dedicated to the photography of birds. Organized by Nature Photographers and the British Trust for Ornithology, the Bird Photographer of the Year contest is dedicated to raising public awareness…
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Photos of an Amazing Friendship Between a Dog and an Owl
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but Ingo the shepherd dog’s special buddy is Poldi, a little owl who loves to pose for pictures and cozy up to his canine pal. Germany-based animal photographer and collage artist Tanja Brandt documents their unlikely friendship in heartwarming portraits that show the closeness of their bond. Whether the…
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Who Gives a Hoot? Majestic Owls Caught On Camera!
Owls are absolutely stunning creatures – their deep and piercing eyes and haunting hoots are the stuff of myths and folktales. Perhaps that’s why we love these beautiful owl photos so much! Since ancient times, owls have captured the imaginations of various cultures as harbingers of death, doom, bad omens, or wisdom. For rodents, some…
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These Were Made With a Simple Pair of Scissors!
Hina Aoyama is an artist from Yokohama, Japan. Currently living in Ferney-Voltaire, France, Aoyama began exploring ‘ultra-fine lacy paper cuttings’ in 2000. Using a simple pair of scissors, Aoyama creates intricately delicate works of art. Her steady hand and incredible patience has earned her a variety of awards and her artwork has been exhibited around the…