Europe

Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava)

IDENTIFICATION Red Avadavat is 9 cm in length.  This bird species is a locally established introduction from tropical Asia in the Iberian Peninsula, Northern Italy, and Egypt. This is a...

Barberry (Berberis)-Popular Garden Specimens

The Barberry that grows wild in my neighborhood, “Berberis Vulgaris” is one of the first plants to leaf...

Magnolia Tree – A Handsome Ornamental Tree

The magnolias are handsome ornamental trees. The Magnolia Tree with its showy flowers, its dark green leaves, and...

Hoary-headed Grebe: Astonishing Facts and Insights of An Elusive Waterbird

The hoary-headed grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) is an enchanting waterbird known for its distinctive appearance and captivating behaviors. It is...

Olive Whistler (Pachycephala olivacea)

The Olive Whistler (Pachycephala olivacea) of the upland shrubbery replaces the Red-lored and Gilbert's Whistlers in cool, moist...

Black Falls – Breathtaking Svartifoss Waterfall in Iceland

The Black Falls (Svartifoss Waterfall) is a breathtaking waterfall in Skaftafell in Iceland. It is one of the most incredible and gorgeous sightseeing spots...

Smoo Cave – Freshwater Cave in Durness, Scotland

Smoo Cave is a large combined sea cave and freshwater cave in Durness in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The cave was formed within Early Ordovician...

The Unbelievable Cape Stolbchaty Columnar Basalt Formation

Stone formation like those found at Cape Stolbchaty, on Kunashir Island, seem almost impossible to explain as natural creations. As a matter of fact,...

The Historic Kalyazin Bell Tower, Russia

The Kalyazin Bell Tower is a 244 feet Neoclassical campanile over the waters of the Volga River opposite the old town of Kalyazin, in...

The Mysterious Stones of Pokaini Forest

There’s a charming sense of spirituality that sets in the charming woods of Pokaini Forest, Latvia. The Pokaini Forest is famous for its large...

Puzzlewood – An Enchanting English Forest

Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland tourist attraction in Gloucestershire located inside the Forest of Dean near Coleford. The stunning moss-covered rocks, bridges, stones, and...

Reichenbach Falls – A Scenic Tourist Attraction in Europe

The Reichenbach Falls is situated in the lower part of the Reichenbachtal valley, on the Reichenbach stream, a tributary of the Aar River. The...

Ancient Belogradchik Fortress of Balkan Mountains

Belogradchik Fortress is located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, nearby to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik. Belogradchik Fortress is also...

Monsanto Village – Built Between Boulder and Rocks

An enchanting and lonely Monsanto Village is located Southeast of Serra da Estrela in Portugal, perched on the side of a mountain. Monsanto Village...

Chesil Beach – UK Famous Pebbles Beach

The English Chesil Beach “Chesil Bank” lies in the county of Dorset. It is popular for its pebbles stretched 18 miles (28 kilometers) long...