'Little brown jobs' in close up....Buff-bellied pipit, West London

More great photographs from Tony Hovell. Pipits can be a real challenge for new and experienced birders alike but whatever the species they always look much better in close up and in good light when the subtlety of their plumage can really be appreciated. This rare species for the UK has been present in Berkshire recently.

Eagle throws goat off cliff to its death

Golden Eagle Attacks A Boy......watch video to the end....

Eagle Catches a Goat

Golden Eagle Snatches Kid in Montreal!

There appears to be some debate as to whether this is fake or not, but there is no doubt a golden eagle would be able to carry away a toddler.....

Dante's Peak Official Trailer #1 - Pierce Brosnan Movie (1997) HD

And another student favourite.....far better than the Tommy-Lee Jones 'Volcano' film, mainly because it was well researched, using scientific observation of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption for reference.

The Day After Tomorrow.......

Great geographical end of term disaster movie.......

The Paris sparrow man........

Christmas in Paris........

Fascinated by owls......

I arrived home late last night and as I unloaded my car a tawny owl called loudly literally just a few feet from where I was standing. I stood and stared in to the darkness and after a few moments it called again, except this time closer. I waited for a while and the next time it called it was further away again. I have to admit I love owls.......the mystery that surrounds them - their ability to blend in, almost disappear, the way they observe you and their stealth, the ability to fly undetected in silence. These pictures of great grey owls were sent to me by a friend and encapsulate everything that is marvellous about them. One of my life ambitions is one day to see a great grey owl in the wild in northern Europe....it fascinates me how such a striking and large bird can disappear almost at will, as these pictures demonstrate.

'Meggings' anyone......?

Apparently the 'in' thing fashion-wise for men this Christmas are 'meggings'.....leggings for men. Hmmm....not sure on that one.....not sure I'd feel entirely comfortable with that one. Open to suggestions though....how about 'mights'....tights for men....or a 'bumper'....a long baggy jumper that covers your bum.......or 'fungaree'... a naughty crotchless version of that old favourite the dungaree. The possibilities are endless.......

White Falcon White Wolf....fabulous wildlife documentary for those who like wilderness.....

North Cliffs Failure - Amazing Cliff Collapse caught on Camera!

Take a virtual tour of the Museum | Natural History Museum

Off to the Natural History Museum with my sixth Formers again this afternoon. This place has been a part of my life since I was a little boy and earlier this year I even got to spend a night at the museum, sleeping at the foot of the steps leading up to the statue of Darwin...that was a surreal, dream-like experience, drifting in and out of sleep looking up at the iconic diplodocus skeleton........you never stop learning in life and the day I get bored of this place will be the day I stop living......

Way Out West -- Tickling Scene

Tim Vine bits......

Birds Of Papau New Guinea....amazing......

Giant Russian Rat Attacks Cats [HQ]