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european magpie ~ pica pica (behaviour)
The magpie is on the RSPB Green status list.
I thought this magpie was looking for the squirrels stashes to raid but he kept stopping and flapping his wings as though he was about to fly off. Then I realised he was looking at the roof of our extension and I looked up to see another magpie watching. Whether this was threat behaviour or courtship display it was entertaining. I had just taken a photo of two magpies in an old wild cherry tree as I had never seen magpies sitting together like that before I wonder if these are the same pair.
This black heron has adapted to a very unique feeding behaviour making use of its wings to form a canopy, its flight feathers are particularly broad and shaped to help form the closed canopy. The erected nape plumes also help complete the canopy. Its distinctively coloured feet are similar to other herons/egrets, but interestingly, unlike many other species, the black heron’s legs do not change colour in the breeding season, suggesting that dark legs are important in the functioning of the canopy behaviour. The ability of the species to adequately catch fish in shallow open water using its unique shadow-casting behaviour is just short of amazing.
Although it’s not perfectly clear why the black heron uses this specific technique, scientists hypothesize that it has several advantages, like reducing glare and attracting the fish into a trap with the fish falsely believing its a safe place to hide in the shade. And because the shade gives the bird a better view of its victim, it can easily snatch it out of the water with its long beak. The black heron is definitely one of the sneakiest predators in the animal realm.
Watching with amazement and wondering how he or she can do the same is the glossy ibis.
This lagoon was always a hive of activity while we were at this camp, so many species of birds at all times to entertain between safari outings.
(P2013: 38,39,40,41,42,43/52)
Halloween 2013
It's been over month since my last photo. Way too much for me. Hope now, when I'm ok with situation, things will go better. Happy Halloween, Guys!
This mallard carried this dead frog and dropped it near the waters edge.
After a little research it seems Mallards do eat frogs with females hunting them and the drakes often stealing there catch, the meat helps sustain them during nesting.
American Coot AMCO (Fulica americana)
Adult with 2 chicks
"'Greater' Edmonton Area"
St Albert's Riel Wetlands:
Big Lake and John E. Poole boardwalk
Location: west side of St Albert
St. Albert,
Alberta, Canada
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Interestingly(bizarre) the Parent fed one constantly and persistently ignored constant begging of the other
PS
i like the feet detail visible in this shot
Over-sized Juvenile feet still appear chicken-like - while parent bird shows fully developed lobed features
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Bald head won't win the chicks any cutie-beauty pageants
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They are also known as Cobra Chickens, Viper Chickens or of course as their name many know them by - Canada Geese. They are nasty with one another especially if they try to invade the space of others.
Canon EOS RP with a Canon RP 800mm f/11 IS STM lens and processed in Lightroom Classic.
I want to thank you for taking the time to visit my little space here on Flickr.
This summer visitor to Britain & Ireland is the most familiar of our terns thanks to its habit of inland nesting, a behaviour common across part of its wider range but absent in the larger Scottish colonies.
Common Terns arrive from the middle of April, departing again in late summer for wintering grounds that stretch south from the coast of Spain and around Africa's western seaboard.
While the Common Tern's British breeding range has expanded over recent years – thanks to birds occupying inland waterbodies such as flooded gravel bits – these inland colonies tend to be small, and the gains here contrast with losses at the larger coastal colonie
Photographed at my feeding station in an Inverness-shire wood.
If you'd like to book a session (guided or unguided) please visit www.karenmillerphotography.co.uk/Crested-Tit-Photography-... for info. (Nov-early March)
I was met with in an accident and leg was fractured. A plate was fixed in my leg. With this, I went to Sankagiri Fort, near Salem, Tamil Nadu, India with my friend and I was not able to walk for long distance and due to pain, I laid down on the way under a tree. Then, around 10 monkeys came near the tree and I was waiting for a good shot with my camera. Suddenly, a monkey took newspaper and while laying down, I shot this photo which I feel is the gift given by God.
I also thank my friend at this moment who was with me at that time. Date :- 11-03-2018 - Timing - 15:17 pm
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One of the major reasons why we need to work towards protecting the environment is because it helps to protect humanity. If we didn’t have our environment, then we wouldn’t have a place to live or resources to live.it is our moral obligation to do so. As a human who lives on earth, it is our responsibility to make sure that it is protected. We must give back to the future generation that what we have received and enjoying. Give them an environment that isn’t damaged and teach them how to continue living sustainably. I request all good souls to plant Banyan tree while making tree plantation. It will have a long lasting effect for mankind and go a long way in carry forwarding the nature to the next generation and will also give fruits useful for birds. Instagram Id : @nagendran_c4777. Planting of trees in a special occasion such as Birthday Wedding etc is a excellent gesture. It can be done in memory of our Parents, Teachers, Friends and also people who comes across in our life such as Doctors Nurses and health staff for their noble service to the society.
( Interview of Shri. C. Nagendran BSNL in NewsTamil 24x7 - Dated:- 05-10-2024 )
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C. Nagendran,
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