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Black Velvet – An Encounter with a Eurasian Blackbird
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Not all birds arrive with fanfare. Some reveal themselves like whispers — subtle, deliberate, almost mythical. That’s how I met this Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) in Kungsparken, the green heart of Malmö. I had wandered off the main path, drawn as always to the quiet edges — where branches meet earth and the human world seems to…
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Peacock No. 036 – Porto’s Garden Dandy
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There are moments in travel when something completely unexpected stops you mid-step — not grand or loud, but quietly regal. In Porto’s Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, I was looking for a view over the Douro River, maybe a quiet corner to gather my thoughts. Instead, I found a peacock. Or rather — he found me. Standing on…
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A Great Tit, The Bold Beauty – A Birdwatcher’s Companion in Malmö
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There’s a certain kind of bird that doesn’t need bright tropic feathers or rare status to make an impression. The Great Tit (Parus major) is one of those birds — common across Sweden, endlessly expressive, and, if you ask me, one of the most delightful subjects you can photograph in early spring.
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Grace in Blue: Swan Serenity in Sibbarp
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There’s something about a swan that makes everything around it feel instantly poetic. This beauty glided toward me one crisp morning in Sibbarp, Malmö — framed by the most impossibly blue water, as if the Öresund had been painted by hand. Pure elegance, perfectly unbothered. What struck me wasn’t just its iconic silhouette or…
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Don’t Mess With Me: The Drama Queen of Kungsparken
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If looks could kill, I wouldn’t have made it out of Kungsparken alive. Meet the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra), possibly Malmö’s most intense little feathered character. That piercing red eye, the matte black plumage, and the dramatic white forehead shield — this bird serves goth glam with a side of “what are you lookin’ at?” While ducks and swans tend…
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Golden Fuzz and Spring Sun: A Gosling’s First Adventure in Kungsparken
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There are few things in life more heart-melting than a fluffy gosling basking in the spring sun — and this little one in Kungsparken, Malmö, was the very definition of adorable. Nestled low in the grass, with its buttery-soft down catching every glint of morning light, it looked like a tiny sunbeam come to…
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Puffed-Up and Proud: A Bulbul in Winter Coat – Riyadh Edition
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Here’s to the little ones who know how to own a moment. This White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) was nestled deep in a thicket of palm fronds in Riyadh, and yet, despite the camouflage, its presence felt anything but hidden. Perched delicately on a thin twig, fluffed up like it just stepped out of a desert spa, this…
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Red-Vented Beauty: A Pop of Color in Riyadh’s Green Corners
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There’s something endlessly charming about the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) — bold in voice, busy in behavior, and surprisingly stylish with its smoky plumage, spiked crest, and that unmistakable splash of red under the tail. I spotted this little character in Riyadh, perched confidently on a slim branch, looking like it had places to be but…
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Street Life Siesta: The Art of Doing Absolutely Nothing in Riyadh
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Sometimes the most charismatic locals aren’t people at all — they’re cats. And this one? Iconic. I stumbled upon this stretched-out masterpiece on a blazing hot afternoon in Riyadh, where the streets shimmered with heat and even time seemed to slow down. While I was sweating through my shirt and wondering if coffee was a…
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Desert Royalty in Feathers: The Majestic Hoopoe of Riyadh
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Not all birds whisper. Some make a statement the moment they appear — like this striking Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) I encountered in Riyadh. With its zebra-striped wings, cinnamon-toned body, and that iconic crown of feathers raised just enough to hint at drama, this beauty perched calmly against the rough bark, turning a simple tree into…