Always seem to be taking pics of crows they fascinate me. Such intelligent birds so many people have it in for them but still they not only survive they flourish . Note the nictating membrane on this ones eye as it makes a hasty get away

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Great Horned Owl is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. Its primary diet is rabbits and hares, rats and mice and voles.

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Photographic Day 2020 Greetings to all photolovers.

Passion for photography begins with interest and equipment eyeing around to capture of meaningful pictures initially and after reaching some experience there enters creativity.

There are pictures are plenty around us only you to trace it out the best one according to your taste at the same time to some extent apprecibla by others too. That means aesthetics is to be respected.

Sometimes in photography you have to face tough times like unfavourable weather conditions, staying discomforts, food problems, public misbehaviour etc. You should keep fitness like any other sports to maintain mind and body free of problems.

While taking this Kambala picture we four from Chennai faced the misbehaviour by some of the villagers believing us as PETA informers.Though we got permission from the organisers and one Eenadu photojournalist was helping with us we were unable to pacify them. Some were indebriated, abusing us as PETE agents, pushed down our team leader Rajaskar. HK and hit him on his face. Local policemen intervened and advised us to vacate the area as the crowd was swelling to enjoy the sport and some might harm our equipments.

In photography we should be adaptable and careful. when shoot women in public places and posting in social media one should be very cautious.

Pray God to end the Covid-19 pandemic and pave the way for photography.

Once again my greetings.

This is the little scene that had caught my eye to photograph when I was ambushed by the Weka in the previous image.

This little tree (maybe a pohutukawa?) had taken root atop an old tree stump on the edge of the Ohiwa harbour. Never ceases to amaze me how resilient and adaptable nature can be!

By using the long lens and staying low, I was able to isolate the subject against an overcast sky and lift it from its surroundings.

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at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve near Tomball, Texas

Primarily a bird of the southeast, where its rolling calls are familiar sounds in swamps and riverside woods. Omnivorous and adaptable, this woodpecker has also adjusted to life in suburbs and city parks, and in recent years it has been expanding its range to the north. Despite the name, the red on the belly is not often visible in the field.

“Set patterns, incapable of adaptability, of pliability, only offer a better cage. Truth is outside of all patterns.”

― Bruce Lee, Tao of Jeet Kune Do

A cooling building around downtown Houston.

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First time exhibitor in Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, Queenslander Andrew Cullen presents 'Rustle'.

Crafted from reclaimed timber, this towering water dragon embodies adaptability in the face of changing waters with its poised stance mirrors nature’s resilience, urging us to reflect on our uncertain future.

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The Northern Treeshrew is a small mammal belonging to the order Scandentia. It measures roughly 12 to 15 inches in length, including its long tail, and weighs between 200 to 300 grams (about 7 to 10 ounces). Although often confused with other small mammals, treeshrews are more closely related to primates than to squirrels, marking a special branch on the evolutionary tree.

The Northern Treeshrew plays a significant role in its ecosystem. As an omnivore, its diet consists of fruits, insects, and small vertebrates, which helps in seed dispersal and insect population control. These activities foster a balanced ecosystem, contributing to the health of the forest environment. In this way, treeshrews are crucial players in maintaining biodiversity.

Northern Treeshrews thrive in tropical and subtropical rainforests across Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. They prefer areas with high tree canopies, where they can easily forage for food and escape from predators. Treeshrews are often found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in cultivated areas, displaying a remarkable adaptability to different environments.

The Northern Treeshrew has a unique way of adapting to threats. When faced with danger, they may feign death, “playing dead” until the threat passes. Additionally, treeshrews are voracious eaters. They can consume their body weight in food each day! This key adaptation helps them maintain energy levels for their active lifestyle. (wwww.knowyourmammals.com)

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This delightful little animal showed up several times while we were sitting in the hide. Looking for water and insects, it moved around the birds with no apparent fear although it is a prey animal for larger animals and probably raptors as well. We ran into treeshrews several times during the trip.

Kaeg Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi, Thailand. February 2025.

Rockjumper Birding Tours.

a coyotes nature of 'stopping to look back' has lead to it's demise on many occassions....a highly adaptable predator..

Laridae is a family of seabirds in the order Charadriiformes that includes the gulls, terns, skimmers and kittiwakes. It includes around 100 species arranged into 22 genera. They are an adaptable group of mostly aerial birds found worldwide.

I've taken photos of gulls before.

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The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.

Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.

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The White-browed Fantail (Rhipidura aureola) is a small, active passerine bird native to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Measuring about 18 cm, it is easily identified by its contrasting plumage: dark brown upperparts, white underparts, and a prominent, long white supercilium (eyebrow) that meets on the forehead.

Its most distinctive trait is its behavior, earning it the nickname "drunken piper." It constantly moves its long, fan-shaped tail, which is tipped with white, fanning it out as it flits through the foliage. This restless movement helps flush out the small flying insects that make up its entirely insectivorous diet, which it catches in mid-air (sallying).

The bird is adaptable, found in dry forests, woodlands, scrublands, and even gardens in urban areas. It is currently classified as a species of Least Concern due to its wide range and stable population.

We sighted it taking advantage of buffalo movements in the forest. As the buffaloes trudged on the wet ground, they disturbed insects which these Fantails swooped to grab. This happened for almost 20-30 mins.

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Red Fox,

Vulpes vulpes ( Carnivora ),

Worldwide the most abundant widespread carnivore, the Red Fox, as it name suggests, is usually a red-brown colour, although this can vary from sandy yellow to dark brown. It underparts are usually white or pale, as is the tip of it's long bushy tall, The lower part of the legs and the backc of the erect, triangular ears are blackish. Pred ominantly crepuscular and noctumal. the Red Fox is increasingly seen by day in areas where it is not persecuted. It is most easily noticed by droppings, the musty odour of it's urine, or it's nocturnal high-pitched barks and screams,

Occupies a vast range of habitats, from woodland and farms to mountains and city centres, often secretive, look for it's prominently displayed droppings,

Note, Versatile and adaptable, the Red Fox is the only large carnivore that has successfully colonized urban areas, finding food and, excavating burrows ( earth ) in parks and gardens,

Size,- Body 55 - 90 cm, tail 30 - 45 cm,

Young,- Single litter of 4 - 5, March - May,

Diet,- Omnivorous, rabbits, rodents, hedgehogs, birds and their eggs, beetles, worms, and food scavenged from refuse tips and bins,

Status,- Common,

Similar Species,- None,

4/21/2018. North Georiga.

This location is about an hour from my house in the ATL suburbs and is 3000 feet elevation. The trees around my house are already well leafed out but at this location two days ago the trees remained largely barren. They are well behind last year's schedule. Yet I still managed to hear about 9 of this species along a 4 mile drive, and even witnessed two males fighting it out over a territory. I saw the bird above foraging on the ground and singing repeatedly from the ground. This is normally a high canopy specialist but warblers are extremely adaptable. It was so windy and the trees were so barren he was having better luck on the ground. Just days ago he flew across the gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan to this location. Things will get better for him soon. The trees will leaf out and he will get a mate and they will raise a family and then come fall they will start a journey back to South America.

Dans mon jardin - In my garden

Cette belle femelle m'a fait le plaisir de se poser dans mon chêne apres avoir raté sa capture d'un rouge-queue noir en plein vol.

This beautiful female did me the pleasure of landing in my oak tree after having missed her capture of a black redstart in flight.

Le Faucon crécerelle (Falco tinnunculus) est une espèce de petits rapaces de la famille des Falconidae, présent dans la totalité de l'Europe, en Afrique, en Arabie et en Asie jusqu'au Japon, du semi-désert jusqu'aux régions subarctiques. Il est également appelé Crécerelle commune ou Crécerelle tout court dans son aire de répartition. Très adaptable, il fréquente les milieux ouverts et peu boisés, des bords de mer jusqu'aux montagnes, mais aussi les milieux urbains et suburbains

The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel or Old World kestrel, is a species of predatory bird belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. In the United Kingdom, where no other kestrel species commonly occurs, it is generally just called "kestrel".

This species occurs over a large native range. It is widespread in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as occasionally reaching the east coast of North America. It has colonized a few oceanic islands, but vagrant individuals are generally rare; in the whole of Micronesia for example, the species was only recorded twice each on Guam and Saipan in the Marianas

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The all-black Carrion Crow is one of the cleverest, most adaptable of British birds. It is often quite fearless, although it can be wary of man.

This was one of several birds seen looking out to sea from a vantage point on Berry Head in Devon. They could be approached to within just a few metres before flying off.

Commonly known as the flaming torch and foolproof plant, is a species of bromeliad that is native to northern South America and parts of the Caribbean. A perennial, clump-forming stemless bromeliad plant, it is adaptable, growing well as a terrestrial or epiphytic plant.

The all-black carrion crow is one of the cleverest, most adaptable of our birds. It is often quite fearless, although it can be wary of man. They are fairly solitary, usually found alone or in pairs, although they may form occasional flocks.

The closely related hooded crow has recently been split as a separate species.

Carrion crows will come to gardens for food and although often cautious initially, they soon learn when it is safe, and will return repeatedly to take advantage of whatever is on offer. (RSPB)

About 10 yrs ago I went to Rye and Hastings I marvelled at the corvids and gulls there shattering mussels on the roads and rocks.

A few weeks ago on 1 of my strolls with with young Mick I came across discarded mussel shells smashed on the hard ground ahh crows I thought but a few minutes later I caught this young herring gull in the act Wow !!

Clever adaptable birds .Whether its stealing chicks, mugging other birds, Hanging around fast food outlets (even at night in the cities) or at rubbish dumps .These birds are survivors.

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Great Blue herons inhabit marshes, swamps, shores, tideflats. Very adaptable. Forages in any kind of calm fresh waters or slow-moving rivers, also in shallow coastal bays. Nests in trees or shrubs near water, sometimes on ground in areas free of predators.

Northern populations east of Rockies are migratory, some going to Caribbean, Central America, or northern South America. Migrates by day or night, alone or in flocks.

If you think foxes don't belong in the city, just remember we destroyed their habitat to build our own. And foxes have walked this Earth much longer then we have. Respect your elders <3

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It is a large wading bird common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America and Central America. The great blue heron can adapt to almost any wetland habitat in its range. It may be found in numbers in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines. It is quite adaptable and may be seen in heavily developed areas as long as they hold bodies of fish-bearing water.

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Sabi Sabi Game Reserve

South Africa

With an estimated population of 250,000 warthogs calling various regions of sub-Saharan Africa home, these animals are not considered a threatened species. Still, they are often killed due to their habit of eating human-grown crops and their ability to carry a form of devastating African swine flu. Their numbers remain strong largely due to the animals' amazing intelligence and adaptability.

Warthogs are often on their feet as soon as they open their eyes. This is due, in part, to the fact that warthogs have a tendency to take over and move into other animals' burrows, some of whom might not be ready to give up the space. Warthogs that awake to a sense of being threatened find it best to charge from their hideouts at top speed in an effort to surprise any predators that might be lying in wait.

Warthogs are built with relatively long legs that allow them to reach speeds of more than 30 miles per hour. A number of powerful warthog predators, including lions, hyenas, and eagles, make escape somewhat challenging. When cornered, warthogs are willing to put up a fight, making use of sharp lower canine teeth that resemble tall, piercing tusks as weapons.

Warthog snouts are sensitive instruments that allow their owners to smell for food that lies beneath the surface of the earth. A warthog will commonly kneel and shuffle along the ground, nosing the dirt in its search for a meal. Once a warthog has found something of interest, it will use the strength of its snout to dig out whatever food it finds appealing.

Sows and their piglets live in groups of up to 40 warthogs, communicating by way of squeals, growls and snorts. In turn, males are known for the own rhythmic constellation of grunts that make up their mating calls. - Wikipedia

Mala Mala Game Reserve

Kruger National Park

South Africa

The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a canid native to two areas of Africa, separated by roughly 900 km.

One region includes the southernmost tip of the continent, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The other area is along the eastern coastline, including Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. It is listed by the IUCN as of least concern, due to its widespread range and adaptability, although it is still persecuted as a livestock predator and rabies vector.

Compared to other members of the genus Canis, the black-backed jackal is a very ancient species, and has changed little since the Pleistocene, being the most basal canine alongside the closely related side-striped jackal.

It is a foxlike canid with a reddish coat and a black saddle that extends from the shoulders to the base of the tail. It is a monogamous animal, who’s young may remain with the family to help raise new generations of pups. The black-backed jackal is not a fussy eater, and will feed on small to medium sized animals, as well as plant matter and human refuse. – Wikipedia

Blue-tailed Bee-Eater, Berek-berek Ekor Biru, Merops phillippinus

This species is most common during August to March as a migrant from the northern hemisphere. This is a very adaptable species and will settle almost everywhere as long there is open spaces nearby where it can catch flying insects. During peak time of the migration, they can be seen a lot in coastal, marshy terrains and also in towns areas, housing estates perched on high tension wires and television antennas.

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The spotted sandpiper, in its winter plumage, is nearly spotless, lacking the bold spots that define its breeding feathers. This shorebird is well known for its distinctive teetering walk along shorelines and mudflats. A master of adaptability, the spotted sandpiper breeds across much of North America and Eurasia and migrates to Central and South America, as well as coastal regions worldwide.

Spotted Sandpiper- Polka Dots

Polka-dotted, teeter-tottered,

He swears his route is tightly charted

But ask him twice and he’ll admit,

He mostly wings it, bit by bit.

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Cheetah is the speediest creature on earth, that is one reality that generally individuals know. At the same time there's more to a cheetah than speed distant from everyone else. It's one of Africa's generally delightful creatures, and you are lucky in the event that you get to see one on safari. Figure out all about cheetah in Africa, incorporating bunches of fun realities underneath. Truly cherish cheetahs? Span down to figure out where you can see cheetah in the wild and how you can assist save these creatures from close eradication.

The quickest land creature on the planet, the cheetah is a wonder of advancement. The cheetah's thin, as far back as anyone can remember legged form is fabricated for speed. Cheetahs are tan in colour with dark spots everywhere on their forms. They can additionally be recognised from other enormous felines by their littler size, spotted covers, modest heads and ears and unique "tear stripes" that extend from the corner of the eye to the side of the nose.

The Cheetah is fabricated for speed. It has long, thin, brawny legs, a little, adjusted head set on a long neck, an adaptable spine, a profound midsection, non retractable paws, exceptional cushions on its feet for traction and a long, tail for parity. Even though quick, the cheetah can't run at full speed for long removes (100 yards is about the point of confinement) on the grounds that it may overheat. Cheetahs have unique dark "tear stripes" that interface from within corner of every eye to the mouth that may serve as an antiglare gadget for daytime chasing.

Robins. They are gutsy, adaptable, beautiful, talented birds. I'm off on an adventure for a few days with my eldest daughter...so will catch up when I get home....can't wait to see what you guys post. Of course it goes without saying I love your pics and I thank you for viewing some of mine...always wonderful to hear from you my flickr friends :):):):):)...Have a great rest of the week and weekend!!

Wild boar feeding on a Spotted deer (Chital) carcass.

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Wild boar or wild pigs, being omnivores are predominantly herbivores but will gladly feed on carrion if the opportunity arises.

Highly adaptable in diet, pigs along with other scavengers help in keeping the ecosystem free of the bodies of dead animals.

A rich, russet-and-gray bird with bold streaks down its white chest, the Song Sparrow is one of the most familiar North American sparrows. The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.

Blue-tailed Bee-Eater, Berek-berek Ekor Biru, Merops phillippinus

This species is most common during August to March as a migrant from the northern hemisphere. This is a very adaptable species and will settle almost everywhere as long there is open spaces nearby where it can catch flying insects. During peak time of the migration, they can be seen a lot in coastal, marshy terrains and also in towns areas, housing estates perched on high tension wires and television antennas.

Africa Rocks, San Diego Zoo - This evergreen, winter-flowering shrub, one of the loveliest indigenous plants, flowers for 6–8 months. Pincushions vary from upright growing to low spreading. It is native to the south western Cape but is quite adaptable and will grow in most areas of the country.

The Buckler Cars Company started life in 1947, and was founded in Reading, Berkshire by Derek Buckler. Between 1947 and 1962 the company made some 500 cars with many of them being made in Crowthorne, Berkshire, where a plaque can be seen on the site of the former factory.

The Buckler DD2 was introduced around 1957 and carried on in production up to 1962. It was built around a tubular space frame chassis, which was adaptable, at the time of order, to accept any engine up to 2 litres and a variety of suspension options including De Dion with inboard brakes. The chassis incorporating coaxial coil spring shock absorber units fitted all round, was then clothed in a modern (for the time) Glass Reinforced Plastic bodyshell.

This 1959 Buckler DD2 1.5 litre, 800 KBH, is seen at Prescott hill climb on 15th May 2022.

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a large, long-legged wading bird widely distributed across temperate Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. Known for its remarkable patience and stealthy hunting technique, it is a common and distinctive sight in wetland habitats.

Key Characteristics and Behavior

Appearance:

Grey herons stand up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) tall with an impressive wingspan of around 1.8 metres (6 ft). They have a largely ash-grey body, a white head and neck with a broad black stripe extending from the eye into a crest, and a long, dagger-shaped yellow bill.

Flight:

In flight, they are easily distinguished from other large birds like cranes and storks by their habit of retracting their long neck into an S-shape against their body, while their long legs trail behind them. Their wingbeats are slow and deliberate.

Hunting:

Herons are solitary hunters and apex predators in their aquatic environments. They often stand motionless as statues in shallow water (fresh or salt) for long periods, patiently waiting for prey to come within striking distance before spearing it with lightning speed.

Diet:

Their diet primarily consists of fish, but they are opportunistic feeders and will also prey on amphibians (frogs, newts), crustaceans, insects, small mammals (voles, rats, young rabbits), and even small birds like ducklings.

Habitat:

Highly adaptable, they can be found wherever there is suitable shallow water, from remote rivers and estuaries to urban garden ponds and canals.

Breeding and Life Cycle:

Grey herons gather during the breeding season to nest in colonies called heronries. These are typically located high in the tops of tall trees, although they will also use cliffs, bushes, or reedbeds in some areas.

Nesting:

Males gather sticks for the nest, a bulky platform that is often reused and enlarged each year, while the female builds it.

Eggs and Chicks:

The female usually lays a clutch of 3-5 bluish-green eggs, which are incubated by both parents for about 25 days. The chicks fledge (learn to fly) at around 7-8 weeks old but may remain near the nest for a few more weeks, dependent on their parents for food.

In Culture:

The bird has been associated with patience, contemplation, and nobility in various cultures. In Ancient Egypt, the deity Bennu (associated with the sun and creation) was depicted as a heron.

Interactions with Humans:

They have adapted well to human environments, sometimes visiting garden ponds for an easy meal, which can be a nuisance for fish owners. Netting a pond is the only effective preventative measure.

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The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is an elegant, large bird native to Sub-Saharan Africa, instantly recognizable by its unique and striking appearance. It is the national bird of Uganda, featured prominently on the country's flag and coat of arms.

Appearance: This crane stands about 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall with a wingspan of up to 2 meters (6.7 feet). Its body plumage is mainly grey, but its most distinctive feature is a crown of stiff, golden-yellow feathers on its head. It also has white cheek patches, a bright red, inflatable throat pouch (gular sac), and a short, grey bill.

Habitat: They are highly adaptable and found in mixed wetland and grassland environments, including marshes, riverbanks, cultivated fields, and open savannahs. They are unique among cranes for their ability to roost in trees, thanks to a long hind toe that can grasp branches.

Diet: They are omnivores, foraging during the day for a variety of items including plants, seeds, grains, insects, frogs, worms, snakes, and small fish. They often stamp their feet while walking to flush out insects, and sometimes follow grazing animals to catch prey disturbed by their movement.

Behavior: Grey Crowned Cranes are known for their elaborate courtship dances, which involve bowing, jumping, and wing flapping. They form strong, monogamous pair bonds that often last for life, and both parents share the duties of building the nest and raising the young. They are gregarious birds outside the breeding season, often forming flocks of 30 to 150 individuals.

Vocalization: Unlike other cranes that trumpet, the Grey Crowned Crane makes a distinct "booming" call by inflating its red throat pouch, and also produces a honking sound.

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The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) or mottled mallard is a medium-sized dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck. It is closely related to those species, and is sometimes considered a subspecies of the former, but this is inappropriate (see systematics).

There are two distinct populations of mottled ducks. One population, A. fulvigula maculosa (mottled duck), lives on the Gulf of Mexico coast between Alabama and Tamaulipas (Mexico); outside the breeding season individual birds may venture as far south as to Veracruz. The other, A. fulvigula fulvigula (Florida duck), is resident in central and south Florida and occasionally strays north to Georgia. The same disjunct distribution pattern was also historically found in the local sandhill cranes.

Along the Gulf of Mexico coast, the mottled duck is one of the most frequently banded waterfowl. This is due in part to the fact that it is mostly non-migratory. Approximately one out of every twenty mottled ducks is banded, making it an extremely prized and sought after bird among hunters.

This Barred Owl was very close to the path at Circle B Bar Reserve, Florida. Yet even with it hooting it still took a while to find him in the Spanish moss hanging from the trees.

Barred owls are highly active during twilight (making them a “crepuscular” predator) and are more likely to be seen during the day than owls with strictly nocturnal habits.

The feet of the owl are more adaptable than that of any other raptor. Their toes can position themselves either two in front, two in back like woodpeckers, or three in front, one in back, like most other birds. This makes perching and grasping prey more fool proof.

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Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve

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The black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) is a small, common, and noisy gull species widespread across Europe, Asia, and some parts of eastern Canada. Despite its name, its head is actually chocolate-brown during the breeding season and mostly white in winter, with dark spots near the eyes.

Identification

Adult Summer Plumage: Features a dark chocolate-brown head (appears black from a distance), pale grey body, and black wingtips. The bill and legs are dark red.

Adult Winter Plumage:

The dark head color is lost, leaving a white head with a dark smudge or spots behind each eye, often described as looking like the bird is wearing headphones. The bill also appears duller.

Juveniles:

Have mottled brown spots on their upper parts and a distinct black band on the tail, attaining adult plumage after two years.

In Flight:

A distinctive feature in all plumages is the prominent white leading edge to the outer wing.

Habitat and Behavior

Black-headed gulls are highly sociable and noisy birds, often gathering in large flocks. They are extremely adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, inland lakes, marshes, parks, farmland, and even urban environments like garbage dumps. They are not a pelagic species and are rarely seen far out at sea.

They are opportunistic omnivores and scavengers, feeding on insects, earthworms, fish, seeds, fruit, and carrion. They have a unique foraging behavior that includes head-bobbing while walking through shallow water to enhance motion detection of prey.

They nest in large, dense colonies, typically on the ground in low vegetation or on islands in wetlands. Both parents help build the nest, incubate the eggs (which are typically 1-4, green with brown splotches), and raise the chicks.

Once Upon a Time There Was an Ocean - Paul Simon

Érase una vez un océano, pero ahora es una cordillera. Algo imparable se puso en marcha. Nada es diferente, pero todo ha cambiado. Es un trabajo sin futuro y te cansas de estar sentado. Es como el hábito de la nicotina, siempre estás pensando en dejarlo y yo pienso en dejarlo... todos los días de la semana.

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One of the great mysteries of science and for scientists has been the behavior of migratory animals when they navigate the open sea, where there are no visual reference points. And the greatest mystery has always been the ability of turtles to travel thousands of kilometers and mysteriously return to the beach where they were born. Turtles have feeding grounds and breeding grounds separated by great distances of several thousand kilometers. Sea turtles are possibly one of the living beings with the greatest capacity for navigation and orientation. A few years ago, science rendered its verdict on this astonishing ability. Turtles are able to detect the lines of the Earth's magnetic field and use it as a "map" to navigate and travel within it, covering enormous distances. This allows them to return, many years later when they reach maturity, to the same beaches where they were born to lay their eggs and give birth to a new generation of baby turtles (on average, it usually takes 20 years to reach this level of development). When they are born, the young turtles memorize the data (or pattern) of the magnetic field of their home beach and store it in their brain, in their memorie. This data they will later use to return across the open ocean. They detect the intensity, inclination, magnetic declination, and other parameters of the magnetic field of the place where they were born, and as they grow, the young turtles learn to distinguish the magnetic field and the different parameters and variations this magnetic field has in the places they encounter along their journey. This allows them to compile a "magnetic map" in their brains that allows them to navigate between specific feeding and nesting areas by reading and using the detected magnetic field lines. This way, they always know their position, longitude, and latitude. To put it more simply, they have and use a map, just like you and I, except it's a magnetic map, through which they travel, or if you prefer, they have built into their brains, something like a compass or GPS to navigate thousands of kilometers. At the end of the last century, a colony of turtles that departed from the beaches of Japan began to be monitored. Approximately two decades later, when they had reached sexual maturity, they returned to the beach where they were born, traveling a great distance, almost 15,000 kilometers. However, migratory movements and the distance traveled are currently being studied in a population of turtles that departed Papua New Guinea heading for North America. (I imagine monitored by satellite.) These turtles have reached sexual maturity and are returning to their native beaches. It is believed that these sea turtles, once they reach their place of origin, will have made a journey of almost 20,000 kilometers. While scientists worked for centuries to invent instruments for maritime navigation, sea turtles moved away from the coasts and into the mysterious oceans unknown to humans, deciding at every moment where they wanted to go. While navigators and sailors clung to the coast, never straying far from land so as not to get lost and be able to return home, sea turtles, thousands of miles away, decided when to change course and return with extreme ease... to the place where they were born.

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¿De nuevo en casa?

Noooooo... nunca volveré a casa.

¿Piensas en casa de nuevo?

¡Nunca pienso en casa!

Pero entonces llega una carta de casa. La letra es frágil y extraña. Algo imparable se pone en movimiento. Nada es diferente, pero todo ha cambiado. La luz a través del vitral era cobalto y roja y los puños y cuellos deshilachados fueron remendados por halos de hilo dorado. El coro cantó: ""Érase una vez un océano"" y todos los viejos himnos y apellidos bajaron revoloteando como hojas de emoción...

Nada es diferente... pero todo ha cambiado...

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Legend has it that when the dinosaurs exercised their tyranny on Earth, the turtles decided to return to the oceans. But Nature made them pay a price. The eggs from which the next generations of turtles would hatch had to be buried on the beaches for incubation. The turtles had to return to land, even if only for a brief moment, to deposit the eggs as an offering to Nature so that the next generations of turtles would hatch on land, on the beaches, and then return to the ocean. The life of turtles is an odyssey. Throughout their lives, they must overcome many difficulties. When they are born on the beaches, many predators wait to feed on tiny turtles that measure only four centimeters and weigh 20 grams. Only 10% make it to the sea. But their odyssey continues for years, overcoming dangers. They also encounter many predators on their journeys across the sea. Only when they reach maturity and have a strong shell do they live safer and longer. But only one in every thousand turtles reaches maturity. Even with strong shells, they are attacked by sharks and orcas. The life of turtles is a constant struggle. There is no animal species that has such calmness, perseverance, constant, determination, and resilience. In nature, it is not the strong who survive, but those with the ability to adapt to circumstances, to ecosystem changes and fight. It is not the strongest who survive, but the most intelligent, constant and adaptable. The true masters of the oceans aren't the aggressive sharks and orcas. The true masters of the oceans are the intelligent octopus... and the persevering, sage and tenacious turtle.

Surviving Sea Turtles - National Geographic Wild

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The "Caretta caretta" is a large sea turtle and is the most common and widespread species of sea turtle on the coasts of Catalonia and the Mediterranean. It spends most of its time at or near the surface, making it very easy for fishermen to catch. This is why it is commonly known as the "loggerhead" (silly, foolish) turtle. I hope that one day someone will change the vulgar and stupid name used to describe one of the most intelligent species in the oceans and give it a more respectful name. One of the greatest dangers to turtles is precisely the fishing nets that fishermen carelessly abandon on the seabed, just like trawling nets. These nets become a death trap for the turtles.

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Ocean Bloom - Hans Zimmer ＆ Radiohead / (Blue Planet II, produced the BBC Natural History Unit, 2017)

Open your mouth wide. The universal sigh. And while the ocean blooms it's what keeps me alive.

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Life's An Ocean - The Verve

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Turtle - Thomas Newman

"Turtle" is a song written by Thomas Newman for the soundtrack of the film "Cinderella Man." I don't know the meaning of the song or what it has to do with a film based on the life of a boxer. Only Newman knows that. But the explanation could be the following, although I'm not sure about it. "Cinderella Man" is a film based on the true story of a boxer, James J. Braddock, who received the nickname "Cinderella Man" for having the ability to win fights, even though he was never the favorite and was infinitely inferior to his rivals technically. Braddock was American but his roots were Irish (perhaps this is why the song "Turtle" has a musical base of Irish Celtic music). He retired from boxing due to frequent injuries to his right hand. Furthermore, when the Great Depression hit in 1929, he had to work for years as a stevedore in the port to earn money and support his family. Given his precarious financial situation, he decided to return to boxing, trying to use his left hand to box. Eventually, he was presented with the opportunity to challenge Max Baer, a very strong and technically gifted boxer, for the world title. Baer was a boastful, arrogant, and brutal boxer who boasted of having killed two boxers in the ring. Baer was infinitely superior to Braddock, both in strength and technique, as the betting odds indicated. In fact, Baer didn't even train or prepare for the fight. During the fight, Baer was all about foolishness and clowning around in the ring. He mocked his opponent, belittled him, and underestimated him, knowing he was better than Braddock and would beat him sooner or later. Braddock took heavy blows from Baer. He endured them with consistency and patience. He withstood all of Baer's heavy right hands as best he could. He never let his opponent knock him down. As the fight progressed, Baer grew exhausted and lost strength, ultimately losing the fight against Braddock "Cinderella Man.". Max Baer underestimated his opponent. He failed to realize that "no one is better than anyone else" and that overconfidence can lead to failure. He failed to see that arrogance, vanity, haughtiness, or feeling superior to others are bad traveling companions that are useless in learning to overcome oneself every day. They distance you from sacrifice and effort, from dignity and honesty, something that Braddock did possess. But having come this far, what does this story have to do with the song "Turtle" on the soundtrack? Perhaps the explanation lies in the fable of the tortoise and the hare, where the two challenge each other to a race. The cunning and confident hare, aware of its speed and the tortoise's slowness, feels far superior to it. The hare mocks the tortoise, belittles and undervalues it. Meanwhile, the tortoise walks at its slow but steady pace, aware of its limitations, never giving up even when everything is against it, and continuing to strive to the maximum and with perseverance. In contrast, the confident and swift hare decides to rest next to a tree and falls asleep. But when it wakes up, it's too late. The slow but steady tortoise, who hasn't given up, reaches the finish line and wins the race. The fable invites us to reflect on the fact that it's not good to belittle or mock anyone. That "no one, absolutely no one, is better than anyone else." That overconfidence, vanity, arrogance, and hubris are bad traveling companions. Fables, nature, our own lives, always find a way and a time to show us that we're not the best, that we're not as strong or as smart as we thought. Life, sooner or later, eventually finds a way to teach us a lesson, learning from that lesson depends solely and exclusively... on you.

PS: I know. I don't like boxing either. I don't approve of it, and I don't find it exemplary. But even in a boxing movie, you can find something that will help you in your life. Even if it's just a song. Anyway in English, the word "turtle" is used for sea turtles and "tortoise" for land turtles. Conclusion... I don't know why Newman composed a song called "Turtle" for the Cinderella Man soundtrack. But it's a song I really like, and I was looking for an excuse to include it in this photo. And I also wanted to remember the other turtles... the land turtles. And I couldn't find a land turtle song I liked.Only Newman knows why he titled it... "Turtle."

PS: In Celtic culture, turtles have a multifaceted symbolism: they symbolize longevity, endurance, protection, security, stability, perseverance, experience, and wisdom. Braddock had Irish roots. An Irish person is considered a person of Celtic descent. And perhaps this is why Newman titled his song "Turtle." But only Thomas Newman knows that.

PS: "No one is better than anyone else". But you believed... that you would win...

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¿Y cuándo cobraré mi billete de lotería y enterraré mi pasado con mis cargas y mis conflictos? Quiero sacudir cada rama del Jardín del Edén y convertir a cada amante... en el amor de mi vida.

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Le grand bleu (Pat)

2nd Movement of the Odyssey... (of the Turtles) - Incubus

4th Movement of the Odyssey... (of the Turtles) - Incubus

PS: Supongo que una vez... fui un océano...

South Staffordshire Railway Walk (Himley)

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The Great Tit (Parus major) is a widespread, common, and adaptable songbird known for its bright plumage, distinctive calls, and bold behavior in gardens, parks, and woodlands across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Identification

Great tits are the largest members of the tit family in their range and are easily recognizable.

Plumage:

They have a striking glossy black head and bib, prominent white cheeks, an olive-green back, and yellow underparts with a bold black stripe running down the center of the breast and belly.

Sexual Dimorphism:

Males have a broader and more prominent black stripe down the belly than females, a feature used by females to assess a mate's quality.

Juveniles:

Young birds have a similar pattern to adults but with duller, more subdued colors and yellowish-white cheeks.

Habitat and Behavior:

Originally woodland birds, great tits have successfully adapted to human-modified environments like parks, gardens, and urban areas. They are common garden visitors and readily use garden nest boxes.

Vocalization:

They have a large and varied repertoire of calls, the most familiar being a high-pitched, two-syllable "teacher-teacher" or "tsee-dee" song, often heard in the spring.

Diet:

They are opportunistic omnivores. In spring and summer, their diet primarily consists of protein-rich insects and spiders, especially caterpillars for their young. In autumn and winter, they switch to seeds, nuts (like beechmast and hazelnuts), and berries, and are frequent visitors to bird feeders for suet, peanuts, and sunflower seeds.

Intelligence:

Great tits are known for their problem-solving abilities and intelligence. Historically, they learned to break the foil caps of milk bottles to get the cream, and in lab settings, they can figure out how to get food from puzzles. In rare instances, they have been recorded preying on hibernating bats in winter when food is scarce.

Nesting

Great tits are monogamous during the breeding season. They are cavity nesters, building a cup-shaped nest of moss, grass, and hair in tree holes, rock crevices, or nest boxes. The female incubates a clutch of 5-12 eggs alone, but both parents feed the chicks, which fledge after 16–22 days.

I have already posted one photograph of my amazing dashing Fox encounter but here is my second lucky photograph with four off the floor (but only just!). But this one has the added bonus of the Fox glancing sideways to smile at me as it sped past.

Foxes are pretty widespread throughout Britain, absent only from most of the Scottish islands. They are highly adaptable and can occur in many different habitats feeding on a wide variety of food especially rabbits, voles, birds, beetles, worms and fruit. Foxes living in urban areas tend to scavenge for food scraps just as they do for carrion in rural areas. But they will also take live food in urban situations. Foxes mate in the depths of winter when the Vixen can be heard making that familiar screaming bark. Gestation is just over 50 days and the young are fully weaned at about 10 weeks. The male usually helps provision the young with food. The cubs usually associate with their mother until autumn, when they disperse to find territories of their own. I usually see male Foxes out and about in daytime during winter in search of females, but I think this one might be a vixen, although the diagnostic parts are concealed in all of my photos.

Majorca. Espai protegit Xarxa Natura 2000 “Maristany” Maristany Diseminado Disseminat 9, 1689, 07400 Alcúdia, Balearic Islands, Spain

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The term "blackbird" primarily refers to the Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), a widespread and beloved songbird in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. In North America, the term can also refer to various species within the Icteridae family (e.g., Red-winged Blackbird), which are not evolutionarily related to the European blackbird.

Identification

Male:

Adult males are entirely black with a bright orange-yellow bill and a distinctive yellow eye-ring.

Female:

Females are dark brown, often with a paler, mottled or streaked breast and a duller brown or yellowish-brown bill.

Juvenile:

Young birds are ginger-brown with extensive mottling or streaks, resembling the female but generally paler.

Habitat and Behavior:

Blackbirds are highly adaptable and are a common sight in gardens, parks, woodlands, hedgerows, and urban areas. They are primarily ground feeders, hopping along the lawn, cocking their heads to the side to listen for earthworms just below the surface. They also forage for insects, caterpillars, and berries.

They are fiercely territorial, especially the males during the breeding season, but can be more gregarious in winter feeding areas.

Diet:

Blackbirds are omnivorous. Their diet primarily consists of:

Insects and Invertebrates: Earthworms, caterpillars, and other small insects.

Fruit and Berries: They eat a variety of wild and garden berries, as well as windfall apples and other soft fruits, especially in the autumn and winter.

Breeding and Nesting:

The breeding season typically runs from March to July. The female builds a cup-shaped nest using twigs, grass, and mud, usually in a low shrub, bush, or tree.

Eggs:

The female lays a clutch of 3-5 bluish-green eggs with reddish-brown speckles.

Incubation:

The female incubates the eggs for about 14 days.

Fledging:

Both parents feed the chicks, which fledge (leave the nest) after another 10-19 days. The male often continues to feed the fledglings while the female starts the next brood.

Song:

The male blackbird is renowned for its rich, mellow, and fluting song, which is one of the most loved sounds in British gardens. They sing from an elevated perch, typically in the early morning and late evening, and often after rain.

Cultural Significance:

The blackbird is the national bird of Sweden. It has appeared in literature and music, notably in the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence" and the Beatles' song "Blackbird". Spiritually, blackbirds are often associated with mystery, intuition, and transformation in various traditions.

Highgate Common Staffordshire

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The Great Tit (Parus major) is a widespread and familiar songbird across Europe and parts of Asia, known for its bright plumage, adaptability, and frequent visits to garden feeders.

Appearance: The Great Tit is the largest of the tits found in the UK, measuring around 14 cm in length. It has a striking, glossy black head with large white cheek patches. The back is an olive-green, wings are bluish-grey with a white bar, and the underparts are bright yellow with a distinctive broad black stripe running down the centre of the breast and belly. Males have a wider, more prominent black stripe than females.

Voice: They have a loud and varied repertoire of calls. Their most recognizable song is a repetitive, high-pitched two-syllable call, often described as sounding like a squeaky bicycle pump or the words "teacher-teacher".

Intelligence: Great Tits are considered highly intelligent and resourceful. They can solve problems, have been observed using conifer needles as tools to extract insect larvae, and famously learned to break the foil caps of doorstep milk bottles to get the cream in 20th-century Britain.

Habitat and Diet: Great Tits are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, parks, gardens, orchards, and farmlands, as long as there are trees or shrubs available. They are common garden visitors and readily use human-provided food sources.

Their diet varies by season:

Breeding Season: They primarily feed on protein-rich insects and other invertebrates, such as caterpillars, spiders, and beetles, which are essential for feeding their chicks.

Winter: When insects are scarce, their diet shifts to seeds (especially from beech and hazel trees), nuts, and berries. They are frequent visitors to bird feeders, where they enjoy sunflower seeds, peanuts, and suet.

November 30, 2021, on Black Point Wildlife Drive. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Titusville, Florida, USA.

We were looking for the Bald Eagles at the nest along Wildlife Drive, but instead, we found a Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus). It was 10 minutes after sunset and getting dark.

The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is highly adaptable to various habitats. We find them established from Alaska and northern Canada south to Argentina.

Patagonia, Chile

Mountain lions are known by many names, including cougar, puma, catamount, painter, panther, and many more. They are the most wide-ranging cat species in the world and are found as far north as Canada and as far south as Chile.

Solitary cats, mountain lions are highly adaptable to situations and environments, and this adaptability has enabled them to survive across much of their original range in the America's, despite severe habitat loss and active threats.

While their longitudinal range has remained, their latitudinal range has shrunk by more than half. Mountain lions used to be found throughout the United States, but due to bounty hunts in the early 1900s and threats such as persecution, trophy hunting, poaching, retaliation in response to livestock depredation, kitten orphaning, poisoning and habitat loss and fragmentation, mountain lions are now only found in 15 western states, and the genetically isolated Florida panther remains in the East (adapted from (mountainlion.org/about-mountain-lions/#!species)

This portrait was taken in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

Adult Golden Eagle, with a Red Squirrel, Gazes Over Shoulder as Another Eagle Approaches in the panish Pyrenees.

In this striking image, a Golden Eagle perches confidently on a branch in the Spanish Pyrenees.

The Spanish Pyrenees offer an ideal habitat for Golden Eagles, providing rugged terrain for hunting and nesting. Renowned for their formidable hunting skills, Golden Eagles primarily target small to medium-sized mammals and birds.

During winter, Golden Eagles employ a unique strategy to endure the cold. They develop a thicker layer of feathers, giving them a robust appearance. In this photo, the eagle's bold, almost plump, appearance is a testament to this seasonal adaptation. Notably, the small head contrasts with the seemingly robust body, showcasing the intricate balance of this predator.

While Golden Eagles play a crucial role in the Pyrenean ecosystem, conservation challenges persist, including habitat fragmentation. Conservation efforts aim to safeguard their expansive territories and ensure the availability of prey species crucial to their survival.

This image captures a moment of stillness and power, emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of the Golden Eagle in the face of changing seasons in the Spanish Pyrenees.

Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve

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The magpie is an intelligent bird belonging to the Corvidae family, which also includes crows, jays, and ravens. Known for its distinct black-and-white plumage, noisy chattering, and long tail, it is the subject of much folklore and superstition in many parts of the world.

Appearance

Distinctive features:

The magpie has a black head, chest, and back, a white belly and white patches on its wings and shoulders.

Iridescent sheen:

When seen up close, the black feathers have an iridescent sheen of blue, green, and purple.

Long tail:

The tail can make up to a third of its body length and also has an iridescent gloss.

Intelligence and behavior

Highly intelligent:

Magpies are considered one of the most intelligent of all bird species. The Eurasian magpie is one of the few non-mammalian species that can recognize itself in a mirror.

Tool use and games:

They can use tools, imitate human speech, play games, and work in teams.

Hoarding:

Magpies often hoard food to eat later, hiding it in the ground and covering it with grass or leaves.

Social:

Outside of breeding season, non-breeding magpies often gather in small flocks.

Nesting:

They build large, domed nests out of sticks and mud, often high in trees or hedges.

Habitat and diet

Widespread habitat:

Magpies are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats across Europe, Asia, and western North America. This includes woodlands, farmland, gardens, and urban areas.

Omnivorous diet:

As omnivores and scavengers, they eat insects, seeds, fruit, carrion, and small vertebrates. In gardens, they'll also eat human food scraps.

Folklore and superstition:

"One for sorrow...": A famous nursery rhyme suggests that the number of magpies you see can predict your fortune.

Bad luck:

In European folklore, a single magpie is often considered an omen of bad luck, while a group of them is seen as good fortune. In some myths, the bird was cursed for not properly mourning Jesus's crucifixion.

Good luck:

In some cultures, such as Korea, the magpie is a symbol of good luck and good news.

"Thieving Magpie" myth:

The idea that magpies compulsively steal shiny objects is largely a myth. Studies show they are generally neophobic (fearful of new things) and will avoid shiny objects.

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

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The Eurasian Jackdaw (Coloeus monedula, often listed under Corvus monedula) is a small, highly social member of the crow family (Corvidae) known for its intelligence and adaptability. It is a widespread bird found across Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.

Appearance:

The jackdaw is identifiable by its glossy black plumage with a contrasting silvery-grey or light grey "shawl" on the back of its head and nape. Adults have distinctive, piercing pale grey or white eyes, which stand out against their dark features. Juveniles are browner with darker eyes.

Size:

It is the smallest of the European crows, measuring around 34–39 cm (13–15 in) in length.

Call:

Its name is onomatopoeic, derived from its common, metallic "tchack" or "chyak-chyak" call, frequently used in flight.

Habitat and Distribution

The Eurasian Jackdaw is a highly adaptable bird, thriving in a variety of open and semi-open habitats. It prefers areas with a mix of large trees, buildings, and open ground.

Range:

Its range extends from Northwest Africa and the British Isles eastward to central Asia and the Himalayas.

Habitat:

Common environments include woodlands, farmland, coastal cliffs, parks, and urban areas. They often nest in human-made structures, such as chimneys and old church towers.

Migration:

Most populations in western and southern Europe are year-round residents, but northern and eastern populations are migratory, moving south in winter.

Behavior and Diet

Jackdaws are notably intelligent and social birds, often seen in large, noisy flocks outside of the breeding season. They exhibit complex social structures and are one of the few bird species known for active food sharing.

Social Life:

They form strong, monogamous pair bonds that often last for life. The pair remains close within larger flocks, even when foraging. They perform impressive acrobatic flights in groups, especially at dusk when gathering at communal roosts.

Diet:

As opportunistic omnivores, their diet is highly varied and includes invertebrates (insects, spiders, snails), seeds, fruits, and carrion. They readily scavenge human food waste in urban settings and will visit garden bird feeders for items like suet and peanuts. They occasionally raid the nests of other birds for eggs or nestlings.

Reproduction

Nesting occurs in cavities in trees, cliffs, or buildings, with the female incubating around 4-5 eggs. Both parents feed the young, which fledge about a month after hatching.