Serene Beauty – The Mute Swan
The Mute Swan represents the essence of elegance and serenity. From Tchaikovsky’s master piece ballet ‘Swan Lake’ to Hans Christian […]
Jewel in the Jungle – Strawberry Poison Dart Frogs
I picked my way through the soupy jungle air, flinching at the tinnitus whine of mosquitos. A guide from the […]
Hanging out with Three-toed Sloths
I had booked a trip to Panama, for what would be my first visit to Central America. Panama is blessed […]
Harbinger of Spring – American Robin
The soft rays of April sun release the Northern United States from winter’s bite. It is now that we see […]
Seeing Panama’s Canal Zone Capuchins
A trip to Panama City would not be complete without a visit to her iconic canal. I grabbed the opportunity […]
Coffee with Hummingbirds
Three Years ago today I launched IncidentalNaturalist.com with a post about my encounter with Hummingbirds in San Francisco. Today I […]
The Odyssey with Humpback Whales
The bow of the boat cut through the warm waters of Australia’s Hervey Bay. The cool air, heavy with salt […]
Pint-sized Poisoner – Green & Black Poison Dart Frog
Most kids on my street had pet dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and a host of other furry friends. My pets […]
The Central American Agouti
My first encounter with the Central American Agouti came early in the morning on the small Panamanian island of Isla […]
Angels of Death – Turkey Vulture
I am patiently waiting for a chance to see one of the Old World’s great scavengers of the air, such […]
Red-winged Blackbird
If you are reading this in the United States of America, you might be wondering what is so special about the […]
Hanuman’s Warriors – Grey Langur
According to Hindu scripture, during the great battle of Lanka, Hanuman, the monkey god, was in trouble. He had been […]
Kookaburra – The Laughing Kingfisher
In Britain we are accustomed to seeing the idyllic scene of a kingfisher holding a tiny fish in its beak, perched on […]
The Wading Willet
Bird watching is never more challenging than when trying to distinguish between the distant, scuttling dots that are wading birds. […]
North American Icon – The Bald Eagle
It was late September, and the salmon run was nearing its end. Heavy rains lashed the southern borders of the Great Bear […]
Southern Sea Otters of California
On a gloomy January morning I arrived at the harbour in Monterey Bay, California. I was a little early for a whale watching trip […]
