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- All images made in the wild
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For today, one of the very few wildlife images I’ve managed to make in 2026 due to a rather tight schedule, but a very i...
15/08/2026

For today, one of the very few wildlife images I’ve managed to make in 2026 due to a rather tight schedule, but a very iconic one.

An Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco eleonorae), perched on a rocky island somewhere near Kymi, Evia.

This falcon is truly one of the most remarkable birds of the Mediterranean. What makes it especially fascinating is its unusual breeding strategy: it breeds in late summer, timing the hatching of its chicks with the autumn migration of millions of small birds crossing the Mediterranean. It takes advantage of this incredible seasonal abundance, catching migrating birds in flight and bringing them back to its island colony to feed its young.

Greece is at the very heart of this story, hosting the vast majority of the species’ global breeding population, with colonies scattered across remote Aegean islands and rocky islets.

After a year with far too little time in the field, I’m happy that at least a few frames like this one made it into 2026.

Good evening with one of Africa’s most spectacular birds, the Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus), photographed at...
12/08/2026

Good evening with one of Africa’s most spectacular birds, the Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus), photographed at Masai Mara, Kenya.

A closer look reveals just how extraordinary this bird really is. From the lilac and turquoise feathers to that striking dark eye, every detail seems almost painted.

One of the many unforgettable faces of the African wilderness. 💜💙

World Lion Day today 🦁There are moments in the wild when you don’t need words.You simply meet the gaze of a Lion roaring...
10/08/2026

World Lion Day today 🦁

There are moments in the wild when you don’t need words.

You simply meet the gaze of a Lion roaring (Panthera leo), and for a second, everything else disappears.

Photographed at Lake Nakuru, Kenya, a quiet encounter with one of Africa’s most iconic souls.

Powerful, vulnerable, and utterly wild.
On World Lion Day, let’s celebrate not just the beauty of lions, but the wild spaces they call home. Their future depends on the choices we make today.

For the lions. For the wild. For the generations yet to come. 🦁🌍

Before breakfast, at the Sopa Lodge Lake Naivasha… and there was a Hadada Ibis waiting for me. 🐦📸One of those moments th...
09/08/2026

Before breakfast, at the Sopa Lodge Lake Naivasha… and there was a Hadada Ibis waiting for me. 🐦📸

One of those moments that reminds me why I always carry my camera with me when travelling. In Africa, you never know what might be around the corner or, in this case, right outside your lodge.

The Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) is one of East Africa’s most familiar ibises. With its long, curved bill, glossy plumage and distinctive loud call, it’s a bird that is hard to miss once you get to know it. Its plumage can look quite understated at first, but in the right light you can see beautiful iridescent green and purple tones.

This particular encounter happened right at the lodge during my stay at Lake Naivasha, just before breakfast. No safari vehicle, no long walk, no special planning, just a camera in hand and a little curiosity before starting the day.

Sometimes the best birding moments are the ones you don't plan for. 🌍🦅

📍 Lake Naivasha, Kenya

The American Robin (Turdus migratorius), the iconic bird of one of the world's most famous urban parks, Central Park, Ne...
26/07/2026

The American Robin (Turdus migratorius), the iconic bird of one of the world's most famous urban parks, Central Park, New York. 🍃🐦

This photograph captures one of North America's most familiar and charismatic birds, a species that has become a true symbol of spring and urban wildlife. Friendly and highly adaptable, the American Robin thrives in gardens, parks, backyards, golf courses, fields, pastures, and a wide variety of wooded habitats across the continent.

Its cheerful song and striking orange breast make it an unforgettable sight for both birdwatchers and casual visitors alike.

📍Central Park, New York, USA

The elegance of the Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight is something truly special. Effortlessly gliding...
25/07/2026

The elegance of the Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight is something truly special. Effortlessly gliding above the waves, it spends much of its life at sea, returning to dramatic coastal cliffs only to breed, such as Bempton Cliffs in UK, where this image has been taken.

Sadly, this beautiful seabird was classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List in 2020 after experiencing rapid population declines across much of its range. Climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems and reduced food availability are among the major challenges it faces.

Hello with a close-up of a Brown bear (Ursus arctos), photographed at the Carpathian mountains, Romania!
22/07/2026

Hello with a close-up of a Brown bear (Ursus arctos), photographed at the Carpathian mountains, Romania!

Unfortunately, I didn't manage to photograph my favorite warbler this year. So instead, I'm sharing a favorite image fro...
19/07/2026

Unfortunately, I didn't manage to photograph my favorite warbler this year. So instead, I'm sharing a favorite image from my archive: the remarkable Rüppell's Warbler (Αιγαιοτσιροβάκος / Sylvia ruppeli), perched on a rock on Mount Ymittos, a rather unusual perch for this species, which is more often found hidden among shrubs!

Good morning, everyone! ☀️The Three-banded Plover is one of Africa's most distinctive shorebirds, instantly recognizable...
18/07/2026

Good morning, everyone! ☀️

The Three-banded Plover is one of Africa's most distinctive shorebirds, instantly recognizable by the striking pattern that gives it its name. In this image from Nairobi National Park, the characteristic one white and two black breast bands are clearly visible, making this beautiful little bird easy to identify.

A wonderful species to encounter and always a delight to observe in the field.

Good morning from the misty highlands of Sri Lanka! 🌿Among the island's many incredible endemic birds, one of the hardes...
12/07/2026

Good morning from the misty highlands of Sri Lanka! 🌿

Among the island's many incredible endemic birds, one of the hardest bulbuls to encounter is the stunning Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus). I was fortunate enough to photograph this beautiful species at Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya.

With its mossy-green plumage, bright yellow belly, and unmistakable head pattern, featuring golden tufts behind the eyes, delicate white brows, and tiny white "horns" at the base of the bill, it is a bird that never fails to capture your attention. Endemic to Sri Lanka's cool hill forests, it is usually found moving through the canopy in small groups, often venturing into nearby woodlands and gardens.

Despite the image is not one of my best, moments like these are a reminder that some of the most memorable wildlife encounters come from the species that make you wait just a little longer.

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