Doug Perrine / Hawaiian long-armed sand octopus (Thaumoctopus, Abdopus, or Macrotritopus sp.) unidentified species possibly endemic to Hawaii, perched above its burrow with eyes raised for viewing its surroundings,...

Doug Perrine / Hawaiian long-armed sand octopus (Thaumoctopus, Abdopus, or Macrotritopus sp.) unidentified species possibly endemic to Hawaii, perched on tips of arms, Honokohau, North Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, Paci...

Pal Hermansen / Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) perched on table at outdoor restaurant with people behind, Hyde Park, London, England, UK. October.

Pal Hermansen / Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) perched on electricity pole, picking seeds from a pine cone stashed in the wooden pole, Germany. October.

Pal Hermansen / Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) perched on rock in frozen river, Follo, Norway. February.

Pal Hermansen / Green heron (Butorides virescens) perched on wooden post calling, Costa Rica.