• Iceland

    The black church of Budir

    The Black Church of Búðir, also known as Búðakirkja, is a striking and iconic wooden church located on the remote Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. The church is famous for its stark black color, which contrasts sharply against the surrounding landscape of lava fields, mountains, and the Atlantic Ocean. The original church was constructed in 1703, but the current structure…

  • birdwatching

    Nitticora

    Questo uccello è simile ad un airone ma è più piccolo, si riconosce dagli occhi rossi. English name: black crowned night heron Scientific name: nycticorax nycticorax  

  • birdwatching

    Black winged stilt

    The Black-winged Stilt is a striking wading bird found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is easily recognizable by its long, slender legs, which are often described as “stilt-like,” hence its name. These legs are typically pinkish-red and are much longer in proportion to its body compared to most other birds, allowing it…