Mark Scheflen
@markscheflen.bsky.social
I love art, photography and travel. Lately bird photography has been my interest and compassion. Birding website: https://markscheflen.com/ https://kiboko.org
Winter Wren, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #winterwren #birds #birdseenin2025 #wrens #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird #biodiversity
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Winter Wren, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #winterwren #birds #birdseenin2025 #wrens #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird #biodiversity
Pale-throated #Greenbul a medium-sized songbird found in central and eastern Africa, mostly in forests and woodland edges. Typically feeds on insects and fruit seen foraging in pairs or small mixed flocks. markscheflen.com #birdseenin2025 #lakebunyuni #uganda #birds #biodiversity #birdphotography
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Pale-throated #Greenbul a medium-sized songbird found in central and eastern Africa, mostly in forests and woodland edges. Typically feeds on insects and fruit seen foraging in pairs or small mixed flocks. markscheflen.com #birdseenin2025 #lakebunyuni #uganda #birds #biodiversity #birdphotography
Chubb's #Cisticola a small brownish #warbler found in montane forests of Central and East Africa. This #bird is known for its loud, varied song, prefers dense undergrowth near forest edges. Photo: #LakeChahafi #Uganda markscheflen.com #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdsphotography #biodiversity #birds
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Chubb's #Cisticola a small brownish #warbler found in montane forests of Central and East Africa. This #bird is known for its loud, varied song, prefers dense undergrowth near forest edges. Photo: #LakeChahafi #Uganda markscheflen.com #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdsphotography #biodiversity #birds
Hermit Thrush, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #hermitthrush #centralpark #birds #biodiversity #conservationphotography #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #birdlovers #bird
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkinglet #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbirds #birdlovers #bird
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkinglet #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildbirdconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbird
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #goldencrownedkinglet #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #kinglets #birdsofnorthamerica #fallmigration #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildbirdconservation #wildlifephotography #wildbird
#PiedKingfishers have a unique feature for their ability to hover for long periods of time while hunting, beating their wings rapidly before diving to catch fish—something rare. Photographed: #LakeBunyonyi, #Uganda #biodiversity markscheflen.com #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdseenin2025
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#PiedKingfishers have a unique feature for their ability to hover for long periods of time while hunting, beating their wings rapidly before diving to catch fish—something rare. Photographed: #LakeBunyonyi, #Uganda #biodiversity markscheflen.com #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #birdseenin2025
White-breasted Nuthatch with insect, Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #whitebreastednuthatch #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #birdsofamerica #birds #bird #nuthatches #biodiversity #birdphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildbirds
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
White-breasted Nuthatch with insect, Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #whitebreastednuthatch #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #birdsofamerica #birds #bird #nuthatches #biodiversity #birdphotography #wildlifeconservation #wildbirds
Greater Swamp Warbler with an insect, Lake Chahafi, Uganda #greaterswampwarbler #birdsofafrica #birdsofuganda #warblerofafrica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #ornithology #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird #kisoro #warblers #birdphotography markscheflen.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Greater Swamp Warbler with an insect, Lake Chahafi, Uganda #greaterswampwarbler #birdsofafrica #birdsofuganda #warblerofafrica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #ornithology #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird #kisoro #warblers #birdphotography markscheflen.com
Barred Owl, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #barredowl #owl #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet #birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #bird #wildbirds #birding #wildlifeconservation #birdsofprey #biodiversity
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
American Kestral, Compost area, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #amerciankestral #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet #birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #fallmigration #bird #birding #wildlifeconservation #birdsofprey
November 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
American Kestral, Compost area, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #amerciankestral #centralpark #birds #birdseenin2025 #conservationphotography #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlifeplanet #birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #fallmigration #bird #birding #wildlifeconservation #birdsofprey
Female Eastern Towhee a large sparrow with warm brown upperparts, a white belly, and rust-colored sides. Lacks the male’s black plumage, giving a softer, earthy look. Found scratching leaf litter in undergrowth. Photo: Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #easterntowhee #birds #bird
November 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Female Eastern Towhee a large sparrow with warm brown upperparts, a white belly, and rust-colored sides. Lacks the male’s black plumage, giving a softer, earthy look. Found scratching leaf litter in undergrowth. Photo: Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #easterntowhee #birds #bird
Barred Owl, Central Park, NYC #birdphotography markscheflen.com #barredowls #owlsofinstagram #owls #birdsseenin2025 #birding #birds #bird 11.7.25
November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Barred Owl, Central Park, NYC #birdphotography markscheflen.com #barredowls #owlsofinstagram #owls #birdsseenin2025 #birding #birds #bird 11.7.25
Lesser Swamp Warbler, medium-sized, long-billed warbler found in African wetlands. Less secretive than other marsh birds, known for its complex song. Photographed: #LakeBunyonyi #Uganda #biodiversity #birdphotography #birdsofafrica #swampwarblersofafrica #wildlifeconservation #birds #bird #wildlife
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Lesser Swamp Warbler, medium-sized, long-billed warbler found in African wetlands. Less secretive than other marsh birds, known for its complex song. Photographed: #LakeBunyonyi #Uganda #biodiversity #birdphotography #birdsofafrica #swampwarblersofafrica #wildlifeconservation #birds #bird #wildlife
Western Citril is a small, seedeating finch found in the middle and high elevations of Africa, particularly in countries like Uganda, and Rwanda. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird #birdsofuganda #kisoro Photographed #bwindiimpenetrableforest #Uganda
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Western Citril is a small, seedeating finch found in the middle and high elevations of Africa, particularly in countries like Uganda, and Rwanda. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird #birdsofuganda #kisoro Photographed #bwindiimpenetrableforest #Uganda
Northern Flicker a large, brownish woodpecker with a spotted belly and a bright flash of yellow or red on its wings. Feeds mainly on ants and insects, often foraging on the ground rather than in trees. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #centralpark #northernflicker #birds #bird
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Northern Flicker a large, brownish woodpecker with a spotted belly and a bright flash of yellow or red on its wings. Feeds mainly on ants and insects, often foraging on the ground rather than in trees. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #centralpark #northernflicker #birds #bird
Black-lored Babbler (Turdoides sharpei) is a social East African bird with brown-gray plumage and dark lores, often seen in noisy groups foraging for insects and seeds. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #birds Photographed #bwindiimpenetrableforest #Uganda #birdsseenin2025 #babblers
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Black-lored Babbler (Turdoides sharpei) is a social East African bird with brown-gray plumage and dark lores, often seen in noisy groups foraging for insects and seeds. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #birds Photographed #bwindiimpenetrableforest #Uganda #birdsseenin2025 #babblers
Cinnamon Bee-eater is a striking bird feeds mainly on bees, wasps, and other flying insects, caught skillfully in midair. Found in forests, farmlands, and near water. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird Photographed #bwindiimpenetrableforest #uganda
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Cinnamon Bee-eater is a striking bird feeds mainly on bees, wasps, and other flying insects, caught skillfully in midair. Found in forests, farmlands, and near water. markscheflen.com #birdphotography #biodiversity #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #bird Photographed #bwindiimpenetrableforest #uganda
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker. Found across North America, it migrates between Canada the United States to Central America. Found in Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #conservationphotography #biodiversity #yellowbelliedsapsucker #woodpeckers
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker. Found across North America, it migrates between Canada the United States to Central America. Found in Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #conservationphotography #biodiversity #yellowbelliedsapsucker #woodpeckers
Long-tailed Cormorant, Lake Bunyonyi, SW Uganda markscheflen.com #longhtailedcormorant #birdsofeastafrica #biodiversity #birdphotography #lakebunyonyi #birds #bird #ornithology #cormorants #birding #conservationphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025 #wildbirds #birdsofuganda #birdofafrica #punishmentisland
November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Long-tailed Cormorant, Lake Bunyonyi, SW Uganda markscheflen.com #longhtailedcormorant #birdsofeastafrica #biodiversity #birdphotography #lakebunyonyi #birds #bird #ornithology #cormorants #birding #conservationphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025 #wildbirds #birdsofuganda #birdofafrica #punishmentisland
Golden-crowned Kinglet is a tiny, active songbird found across North America, it lives mainly in coniferous forests and survives harsh winters by constantly foraging for insect. markscheflen.com #kinglets #conservationphotography #biodiversity #kinglets #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #birds
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Golden-crowned Kinglet is a tiny, active songbird found across North America, it lives mainly in coniferous forests and survives harsh winters by constantly foraging for insect. markscheflen.com #kinglets #conservationphotography #biodiversity #kinglets #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #birds
Female Blackpoll Warbler is a small songbird. Breeds in northern forests and migrates to South America for the winter, often flying nonstop over the Atlantic Ocean. Photographed, Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #conservationphotography #biodiversity #birds #bird
November 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Female Blackpoll Warbler is a small songbird. Breeds in northern forests and migrates to South America for the winter, often flying nonstop over the Atlantic Ocean. Photographed, Northwoods, Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #conservationphotography #biodiversity #birds #bird
Western Tinkerbird found in forests and woodlands of East and Central Africa. Feeds mostly on fruits and insects and remains in dense foliage. markscheflen.com #birdsofuganda #tinkerbirds #bwindiImpenetrableforest #birdsofeastafrica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #birdphotography
November 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Western Tinkerbird found in forests and woodlands of East and Central Africa. Feeds mostly on fruits and insects and remains in dense foliage. markscheflen.com #birdsofuganda #tinkerbirds #bwindiImpenetrableforest #birdsofeastafrica #biodiversity #conservationphotography #birdphotography
Black-headed Weaver is a bright yellow songbird with a black head found across sub-Saharan Africa. Males weave intricate nests from grass during breeding season. They live in colonies near water& feed mainly on seeds and insects. markscheflen.com #LakeBunyonyi #Uganda #weaversofinstagram #weavers
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Black-headed Weaver is a bright yellow songbird with a black head found across sub-Saharan Africa. Males weave intricate nests from grass during breeding season. They live in colonies near water& feed mainly on seeds and insects. markscheflen.com #LakeBunyonyi #Uganda #weaversofinstagram #weavers