Redshank - Tringa Totanus

The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.

They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.

The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.

It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.

Ndutu area in southeastern Serengeti, Tanzania

cheetah

acinonyx jubatus

jachtluipaard

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Gepard

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ghepardo

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IUCN RED LIST Status: Vulnerable and the trend is DECREASING

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I was pleased to see my old friend the wild female fox that lives off one of the many trails in Anchorage. It's been two years since I was able to visit and here she was giving quite a look to something that was making noise off in the distance.

Taken 21 February 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Green heron waiting for some food to perhaps wander by.........

From Audubon - Along quiet streams or shaded riverbanks, a lone Green Heron may flush ahead of the observer, crying 'kyow' as it flies up the creek. This small heron is solitary at most seasons and often somewhat secretive, living around small bodies of water or densely vegetated areas. Seen in the open, it often flicks its tail nervously, raises and lowers its crest. The 'green' on this bird's back is an iridescent color, and often looks dull bluish or simply dark.

That corresponds pretty closely with my experience with the Green Heron.

did you know...a Meerkat can spot an eagle in flight more than a thousand feet away

a humorous clip on Meerkats in the Kgalagadi

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Hungry Robin in our garden (on the Camelia)

(Shot through the Dining Room window)

Whitetail Deer in central Nebraska.

Racconigi, con morsetto Manfrotto 349 e testa basculante, 22,4 mt...

Great Horned Owl photographed in Arizona, USA. Thanks for viewing!

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A weasel checks out his surrounds. In the grasslands of northern Utah.

Two young Mule Deer glancing back for the source of a sudden sound. Not to worry, it was just some falling rocks.

RKO_2986. Northern Goshawk in alert mode!

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Two Red Kites on the look out.

Barn Owl looking for prey at a Northumberland nature reserve.

Black-capped Chickadee

Wawanosh Wetlands,

Sarnia, ON

A late day walk on a foggy eve. The coyotes were near and howling. Time to head home.

Snugs giving all of her focus to what ever has captured her attention!

Collared Sparrowhawk (Accipiter cirrocephalus)

Seen in the Heathdale - Glen Orden Wetlands on this day in 2019.

Always alert and watchful... Two thumbs up for these lifeguards; this image is for one of them.

This gorgeous little fellow was certainly very alert and keeping an eye on me while I was trying to move slowly in trying to capture that stance. Brave little fellow!

He was quite busy foraging on a fallen tree for a few moments then he totally surprised me when he flew up and landed on a tree very close to where I was standing. I did not get the chance to zoom out to get his whole body in the frame, so I had to settle for a close up of his head and shoulders! :)

African Wild Dog in the Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

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Barn Owl waiting for some movement

I've been spotted across the waterhole, but earlier the Wildebeest had been rutting and running behind them, they were anxious with all the commotion and nervous to approach to drink water. Adult female and juvenile male at Erindi private game reserve, Namibia

These folks have replaced the traditional barking dog with ‘guard cacti’. Really who says cacti in everyday speak? The fence is only in the front of the property and does not extend around the side. Obviously there are plans for more cactus plants in the future. I think there should be a sign saying, “Beware of Cacti. Get the point? You could be stuck until the police arrive.” As Robin would say, “Holy prickly situation, Batman.”

Yes, all senses alert for quick changes in tricky mountain light. Mysteriously enough, i never bought a ND grad filter...but i will soon

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I was waiting patiently for something to happen, when this Dipper turned up. Clearly distressed and alarmed. No more than five metres from me and Sandy. After about a minute a Mink came around the bend, right up close, looked me in the eye, then turned around and headed back up river. The Dipper watched it for a while and promptly went back to check on its new nest site..

2 to 3 years old female 2 months ago.

When it gets older the eyes will turn red and also the colors of its plumage will gradually change

Northern Goshawk

accipiter gentilis

havik

autour des palombes

Habicht

Azor Común

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Açor

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Kingfisher looks like it's spotted something and is ready to strike.

A windy evening with blowing grass —should’ve increased shutter speed.

we found this female Cheetah with her cubs in the late afternoon on our way back to the camp. She and her cubs were looking in all directions

In this remote part of Amboseli NP we had seen nomad male lions the night before.

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Nikon Z9 400mm f/3.2

Cheetah

acinonyx jubatus

jachtluipaard

guépard

Gepard

guepardo o chita

ghepard

UCN RED LIST Status: Vulnerable and the trend is DECREASING

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My energy drink can collection is now up to five and growing. Where this is going nobody knows. I can now say this is part of the energy drink series.

Each can was shot individually with my Nikon 55mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Micro with about a 6-10 image focus stack. They do seem to have a lot of potential for art. Five cans, a rectangular to polar coordinate conversion, a wavy window and yummy colors make this slider complete!

Happy Slider Sunday - HSS

Frampton Marsh

female Northern Goshawk with the size of her talons clearly visible

older Goshawks have beautiful red eyes

Northern Goshawk

accipiter gentilis

havik

autour des palombes

Habicht

Azor Común

Astore

Açor

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