Roosting Collection (page 11)

Queen of Spain Fritillary (Issoria lathonia) adult, roosting on Carthusian Pink (Dianthus carthusianorum) flower, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Alpine Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia debilis) adult male, roosting on Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) flowerspike, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) two adults, resting on European Michaelmas Daisy (Aster amellus) flowers, covered in dew after overnight roost, France, October

Osiris Blue (Cupido osiris) adult male, roosting on Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella Alpina) flower in high mountain meadow, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus euryale) adults, colony hanging on ceiling of old house, Paklenica N. P
Mediterranean Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus euryale) adults, colony hanging on ceiling of old house, Paklenica N.P. Dalmatia, Croatia, July

Lesser False Vampire Bat (Megaderma spasma) adult, roosting in house, Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata) adult, roosting on branch in montane rainforest at night, Sachatamia, Andes, Ecuador, November

Long-nosed Bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) six adults, roosting in line on wooden beam of jetty, Sierpe River, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, July

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

Large number of of yellow Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) roosting in a tree

Black-headed heron C017 / 1939
Black-headed heron. Juvenile black-headed heron (Ardea melanocephala) roosting in a tree. This large wading bird is common in sub-Saharan Africa

Common vampire bat colony
Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) colony. These bats inhabit forests and scrubland from Mexico to southern South America. They feed only on blood

Greater horseshoe bat roosting, artwork C016 / 3271
Greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) roosting, artwork. This bat is found in Europe, Africa, South Asia, China, Korea, Japan and Australia

Cape gannet colony C013 / 6161
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Knot Calidris canutus and Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa at high tide roost on pits at Snettisham RSPB Reserve on The Wash Norfolk August

Dunlin Calidris alpina arriving at high tide roost on pits at Snettisham RSPB Reserve on the Wash Norfolk August

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arrving at roost Norfolk winter

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.