Roosting Collection (page 18)

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) and Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) mixed flock, at high tide roost in scrape, Leighton Moss RSPB Nature Reserve, Lancashire, England, september

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adults, in flight, gathering in reedbed habitat to roost at dusk, England, winter

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) descending into a bed of common reeds (Phragmites australis) to roost at dusk. This bird of prey breeds in parts of Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa

Wrinkle-faced bat (Centurio senex). The wrinkle- faced or old man bat is so called because its short, broad face is naked and wrinkled giving it the appearance of an old man

Bat on cave roof, Deer Cave, Borneo. Deer Cave in Borneo is home to millions of bats. Their droppings collect on the cave floor and build up to huge heights

Bat cave roosting holes. Bats roost in these holes high up on the ceiling of a limestone cave. One bat is seen in the hole at left

Cape turtle dove (Streptopelia capicola) resting on the ground. This bird inhabits savannah, grassland and woodland in southern and eastern Africa

Wooden dovecote with doves

Birds sitting on a boat, Lake Victoria, Kenya. Herons perched on the edge of a fishing boat, and an ibis taking off in flight. Lake Victoria, Kenya

Silver-studded Blue Butterflies
Three Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus) butterflies roosting on plant foliage at dusk

Northern white-faced scops owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) viewed through foliage. This owl is fully nocturnal, spending the day hidden in scrub or bushes

Malayan Flying Fox
A roosting Malayan Flying Fox (Pteropus Vampyrus), also known as a Fruit Bat, in Singapore Zoo. All species of flying foxes only feed on nectar, blossom, pollen, and fruit

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) showing the typical head-down roosting position as the sun weakens late in the afternoon. Photographed at Kingcombe Meadows, West Dorset, UK

Indian flying-foxes (fruit bats) roosting in the 60 hectare Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, near Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) adult, looking out from roost hole, U. S. A
Elf Owl (Micrathene whitneyi) adult, looking out from roost hole, U.S.A

Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) flock, roosting on lake habitat, silhouetted at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, U.S.A

Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) flock, standing in roost site at dawn, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, U.S.A

USA, Florida, Everglades City, Big Cypress National Preserve. Portrait of roosting brown pelican in breeding plumage

Long-eared Owls - in snowy tree
WAT-2213 Long-eared OWLS - x four in snow covered tree Asio otus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fruit Bat - at roost, Natal, South Africa
WAT-655 Migratory Fruit Bats - At roost KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Marbled Godwits and Willets - High tide roost - winter evening, Bodega Bay, north California
ROG-14190 Marbled Godwits and Willets - High tide roost - winter evening Bodega Bay, north California, USA Limosa fedoa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hairy-Legged Vampire Bat NG 1401 Roosting in cave, Sao Paulo State Brazil
NG-1401 Hairy-legged Vampire BAT - roosting in cave Sao Paulo State, Brazil Diphylla ecaudata Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spanish Festoon Butterfly - on wild carrot, Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13908 Spanish Festoon Butterfly - on wild carrot Algarve, Portugal. Zerynthia rumina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Marabou Stork FL 215 Kenya Leptoptilos crumeniforus © Ferrero-Labat / ARDEA LONDON
FL-215 Marabou STORK - with wings outstretched Kenya Leptoptilos crumeniforus Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Serotine Bat
JD-14420 SEROTINE BAT - hangs on wood beam UK Eptesicus serotinus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallows - on reeds in breeze
CK-3392 Common / Barn SWALLOW - on Pampas reeds with breeze Hirundo rustica Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Epauletted Fruit Bats ASW 3955 Family, Roosting - Kenya Pteropodidae © Alan Weaving / ARDEA LONDON
ASW-3955 EPAULETTED FRUIT BAT - five, roosting in tree Kenya Pteropodidae Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Galahs Eolophus roseicapilla at roost in tree at dusk Queensland Australia

Knot Calidris canutus and a few Oystercatchers at high tide roost on pit at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus arriving at roost on Cley Windmill Cley Norfolk Ocotober

Shelduck on frozen pool at Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Reserve Merseyside December

Knot Calidris canutus at high roost on gravel pit at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Starlings Sturnus vulgarus gathering at roost near Gretna Scotland December

Starlings Sturnus vulgaris flock arriving at roost Slimbridge Glos February

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"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.