First Light: A Greater Coucal perched above the scrub in the first light of morning ...

I’d only read about about shrikes impaling prey on branches, but this was the first time I’d ever come across it myself. Walking my dog through the scrub, looking for signs of bird activity, I noticed this, what appears to be a desiccated frog or fish head, I guess left behind from shrike’s larder

Black Drongos are masters of aerial acrobatics, launching from a perch to snatch insects mid-air before returning to the same branch. You often spot a Black Drongo by its aerial acrobatics first ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

#CaughtinMotion is the #BirdoftheDay theme for today I believe. This Sooty-headed Bulbul is feeding on spider egg sacs in the dead leaves, they discard the silk and eat the eggs inside ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

Last shots of the new year's break 😒 back to the grind tomorrow. Sooty-headed Bulbuls raiding spider egg sacs hidden in dead leaves, they discard the silk and eat the eggs inside ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

Crested Myna — a year-round resident in Hainan, commonly seen perching on oxen using them as moving lookout points or “taxis.” It forages around livestock, taking insects flushed by their movement … #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

White-headed Starling: A year-round Hainan resident with odd, electronic-sounding calls (think R2-D2). A familiar bird of the island’s countryside ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

White-headed Starling harassing a Eurasian Hoopoe. Usually mild behaviour, starlings can become surprisingly assertive when defending feeding areas or competing for perches and insect-rich ground #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

Rural Coexistence: Black drongo and ox, a familiar interaction from the fields of the Hainan countryside ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

Hainan Countryside at its Best: Black Drongos perched on a pair of very relaxed calves ... a perfect snapshot of typical rural life in Hainan Island ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶#photographersUnited

Black Drongo: Catching the last light of the day ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds #🪶

Known as the “butcher bird,” the Long-tailed Shrike is a small but deadly predator. It hunts insects, lizards, and even other birds, it's known for impaling prey on thorns or barbed wire to store and tear it apart ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶

Change of plans: That perch looked better from further away … #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #Myna #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶

Schoolyard Bully: Competition for food turns physical. A Common Myna dominates a Crested Myna on the ground, Haikou, Hainan Island ... #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #Myna #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶

A Crested Myna ... opting for ground transport this morning, Why fly when you can catch an ox? #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #Myna #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶

Eurasian Hoopoe .... Another winter visitor to Hainan, typically foraging on the ground for insects ...

Sooty-headed bulbul; rarely still for long, constantly on the move, hopping between perches in open scrub and feeding on fruit and insects ...

Winter Bird Season Has Arrived in Hainan ... A Sooty‑headed Bulbul on lookout duty, one of the first regulars of Hainan’s winter bird season ...

Greater coucal. More often heard than seen. A rare moment in the open for a bird that prefers to stay unseen ...

Been a long time since I have been able to get out with the camera ... Here's that moment when the crest comes up and the whole bird changes character. The Eurasian Hoopoe ...

I spent an overnighter at the Yahu rice terraces in Wuzhishan Hainan. Unfortunately I was about a week late and they had drained the fields and started cutting the rice ... Still a very beautiful location ...

“Ganzhai” (赶海), the traditional practice of sea foraging in Hainan Island is hands-on, muddy, and wildly fun, perfect for families, foodies, or anyone looking for a little coastal adventure …

Bei Gang Island is famous for “Ganzhai” (赶海), the traditional practice of sea foraging. When the tide recedes, locals and visitors head out onto the exposed seabed to hunt for razor clams, oysters, and crabs ...

Chasing the dawn: Local fishermen set out from Bei Gang Island as the first light of sunrise paints the water gold—a daily rhythm unchanged for generations ...

This little island (on the left) Bei Gang Island, will be my home for the next 24 hours. A traditional fishing village here in Haikou, Hainan Island, it has only reecently been connected with the mainland via Haiwen Bridge ...

My first post in what feels like a very long time ... Mulan Bay, just outside Haikou, Hainan Island. Spent the night camping on a very beautiful beach ...

Dragonflies are often used as bioindicators to assess the health of wetland ecosystems. Their presence signifies clean, unpolluted water, as their larvae are sensitive to water quality ... #MacroPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Dragonfly

Yinggehai, is a working fishing village on the southwest coast of #Hainan, is where time seems to slow down. The rustic charm of its working boats and stunning coastal sunrises make it popular spot for photography. #BlueskyNature #BlueSkySunrise #BlueskyPhotography #NatureOnBluesky #ExploreBluesky

Nothing like an early morning bath to start the day and unruffle those feathers! Duck in wetlands just outside #Haikou. #Birds #BirdLovers #BirdWatching #BirdPhotography #BirdLife #WildBirds

Sun, rain, and fog at Fitzroy Falls New South Wales, Australia #waterfall #landscape #landscapephotography #Australianlandscape #Australianphotography #WaterfallWednesday

An elegant #ChineseHeron at Dongzhai Wetlands, #Haikou. It's a fascinating bird with distinct plumage that changes with the seasons, here it's transitioning from breeding to non-breeding season—nature's own camouflage! #BirdsOfChina #WetlandWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #Birds 🪶

An egret and free-range ducks share a wetland pond near Haikou, stoically ignoring each other. Egrets often benefit as ducks stir up insects or small fish while splashing through the water. #BirdsOfChina #WetlandWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #birds🪶

Caught mid-hover, this kingfisher gave me just enough time to capture its pre-dive pose before making the splash .... #Kingfisher #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #MomentInNature #birds 🪶

Launch sequence activated: Spring-loaded and sky-bound! This little egret is about to turn that rock into a launchpad. #WildlifePhotography #Chinabird #NatureLovers #Egret #birds 🪶

Mallards' webbed feet provide powerful propulsion as they push against the water during takeoff, launching with a burst of energy and creating quite the splash! #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #Mallard #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶

Fiercely territorial, Kingfishers live solitary lives outside the breeding season, aggressively defending their hunting spots and chasing off others of their kind. Small but fierce! #WildlifePhotography #Chinabirds #NatureLovers #Kingfisher #addBirder #birds 🪶

What’s your setup for wildlife photography? I just bought an old-style military tent with some camouflage, works well for scrubland—It's lightweight, roomy, low profile and blends in well. Share your tips—I'd love to learn what works for you. #WildlifePhotography #PhotographyGear #BirdPhotography

I've been trying to photograph the #CommonMoorhen for a while. They’re residents here on Hainan Island, but in other parts of Asia, they migrate in winter. They can be found in wetlands, ponds and even urban parks. #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #WetlandLife #AvianAdventures

This charming video captured the moment a Coyote waited at the mouth of a culvert for a Badgeras they passed under a busy California highway. Coyotes and Badgers are known to hunt together. Story: bit.ly/2So1F3J 🎦 Credit: Fox 5. #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife #Nature #Fox #Badger

Nothing like fresh seafood 🦐 An Egret with its catch at the Dongzhai Wetlands, home to mangrove forests, migratory birds and marine life, this sanctuary plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation ... #WetlandConservation #EcoTourism #MangroveRestoration #BiodiversityMatters

Siberian Stonechats are migratory birds spending the winter months on Hainan Island. They thrive in open habitats with scattered shrubs and often return to the same perch after hunting prey—though no luck this time! #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfChina #NatureLovers #BirdWatching #NaturePhotography

Please bring out your best photos of birds looking straight into the camera! Sometimes they look goofy, sometimes they look intense. This Yellow Warbler will not be putting up with your shit. #birds

No matter how early you wake up, the city always seems to be one step ahead. Haikou Port quietly coming to life before the sun has fully risen, Hainan Island. #SunrisePhotography #CityscapeViews #PortLife #ChinaTravel #HainanIsland #UrbanNature #MorningVibes #TravelChina

An introduction to Dongzhai Wetlands: A Vital Sanctuary for Wildlife and Ecological Conservation in Hainan … www.tropicalhainan.com/dongzhaigang... #WetlandConservation #EcoTourism #MangroveRestoration #BiodiversityMatters

Discover the ecological importance of the Dongzhai Wetlands, home to mangrove forests, migratory birds and marine life, this sanctuary plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation www.tropicalhainan.com/dongzhaigang... #WetlandConservation #EcoTourism #MangroveRestoration #BiodiversityMatters

This Yellow Wagtail is known for its constant tail-wagging, it’s thought to help scare off insects while they forage ... #Birdwatching #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #BirdsOfHainan

This little guy is a Fiddler Crab often found in coastal mudflats and mangroves like the Dongzhai Wetlands Park. Fun fact: if you see one waving its claw it’s likely a male showing off either to impress a mate or stake his territory. #DongzhaiWetlands #WildlifePhotography #HaikouHainan #NatureLovers

Egret's Catch at Dongzhai Wetlands ... Spotted this egret in action at Dongzhai Wetlands Park, Haikou Hainan. It was a peaceful moment watching nature do its thing. #DongzhaiWetlands #NaturePhotography #HaikouHainan

Shrike in the Rain at EverGreen Park Caught this Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach) sitting patiently in the drizzle at EverGreen Park, Haikou. These fascinating birds are known for their sharp hunting skills and distinctive black “bandit mask.” #Shrike #HainanWildlife #EverGreenPark #Haikou