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On a threatened site in Strathspey, Scotland. After moving little this individual performs a rapid burst of wing fluttering. (This was later repeated but not caught on camera). This behaviour appeared to be more than a comfort movement to shake off
rainwater.
Egretta ardesiaca, Black Heron, Sare Yoba, Casamance, Senegal
@ How to explain the Black Heron's hunting behaviour? @
The bird is mostly seen wading forward rather quickly in an upright position, stopping abruptly and, at the same time, stretching its wings forward over its head to form a canopy, a few centimetres above or sometimes touching the water surface. During this posture, which is only held for two or three seconds, foot-stirring under the canopy can clearly be seen in the majority of occasions. After folding back its wings, the egret again wades with agile steps before resuming the canopy posture.
The canopy-formation may eliminate reflections from the water surface, enabling the egret to see more easily into the water. But is this the sole advantage?
(see further comment at photos 3235616795 and 3235617881)
(from The Bokmakierie, periodical magazine, Southern African Ornithological Society, Volume 37, No 3, September 1985, pages 73-75)
Leica R-E analogue camera & Leica-Telyt lens 560mm f/5.6
A similar hunting sequence (February, 2010) can be seen on the set "Birds of The Gambia" from www.flickr.com/photos/snarfel/4413354301/in/set-721576234... onwards (digital pictures).
Aigrette ardoisée - Garceta azabache - Garça preta - Glockenreiher - Swartreier - Black Egret
The regular Sunday Evening service at Hexham Community Church results in the complete blocking of the pavement. The large trailer which belongs to a charity is so close to the junction that pedestrians have to walk unseen into the main road.
Extraversion and introversion people comparison in communication, flat vector illustration. Cartoon thoughtful man, extraverted guy dancing with girl on party and calm introverted male in loneliness.
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Sept. 18, CR3, 11:00am. Brian Cugelman presents "The Psychology of Mass-Interpersonal Behavioural Change Websites"
Sacred Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus) displaying cryptic behaviour - Cooya Beach - Far North Queensland
An ad from Lincolnshire Crimestoppers' Gauge your behaviour campaign in a taxi in Lincoln.
The campaign urges people to give information anonymously to Crimestoppers about anyone they know or have seen who has committed criminal damage or other crimes.
Images from Researchers Dr Kimberley Hockings and Dr Matthew McLennan Research into eating behaviours of chimpanzees. For more information on primate conservation at Oxford Brookes, go to www.social-sciences.brookes.ac.uk/more/primates/
Safe4Summer at work in Stockport.
The initiative is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities and reduce or prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB). As part of this, there will be a greater visibility of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers and partners as we work together across crime hot spot areas.
Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: "We’re determined to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer place for everyone. The Safer Streets Summer Initiative is a testament to our dedication to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.
“By continuing to work closely with our communities and partners, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe and can enjoy not only the summer but all year round and every year. We’ll be working hard to ensure our town centres are safe and welcoming for all.”
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, GMP’s lead for Local Policing, said: “Our neighbourhoods are negatively impacted by various crimes such as the illegal use of e-bikes, drug dealing and other ASB.
“As a force, it’s our mission to listen to our community’s concerns and take action where crime is committed. Our proactive approach to tackling neighbourhood crime has meant that since 2021, we’ve reduced burglary by a third and vehicle crime by a quarter, thanks to the dedication of our local neighbourhood teams, working closely with partners across the region.
“Over the summer months, they will be focusing on increasing engagement with our communities to listen and respond to their concerns. Residents and business owners will also see an increase in the visibility of officers and partners, as we work together to ensure a safe summer for all. This isn’t about trying to spoil people’s fun over the summer months, it is making sure everyone can enjoy themselves without feeling unsafe or being hurt.
“We welcome the Home Office initiative, which perfectly aligns to the neighbourhood policing model our force implemented locally two years ago. Safe4Summer is the perfect opportunity to highlight the strength of our partnerships in Greater Manchester, and our determination to minimise crime and disorder and to ensure Greater Manchester is a safer and more desirable place for all.”
TravelSafe Partnership Manager at Transport for Greater Manchester, Kate Green, said: “While the vast majority of people using the Bee Network do so safely and responsibly, we know that crime and anti-social behaviour increases over school holidays, and that is not something we will tolerate.
“We work hard every day to keep people safe, whether that’s through our engagement programme or the many proactive operations that take place. We will have an increased presence across the Bee Network to prevent and deter incidents, helping people to travel and enjoy their summer safely and with confidence.”
In 2023, Greater Manchester Police made a commitment that every district ward has a named local police officer, and we would keep communities informed through our use of the community messaging service, Bee in the Loop, which provides the latest news on events and incidents straight to your email inbox.
In April 2025, we welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen our neighbourhood offer, with an increase in numbers of neighbourhood officers by 176, to help GMP to continue to deliver in tackling crime and working with partners and communities to keep our streets safe.
To receive free direct email alerts about how your Neighbourhood Policing Team is keeping your area safe, sign up to Bee in the Loop - www.beeintheloop.co.uk.
To report crime in your neighbourhood, contact the police via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 or dialling 999 in an emergency.
Public Lecture on "Changing Consumer Behaviour: Are We Becoming More Demanding?" by Professor Moira Clark, Director, Henley Centre for Customer Management on 25 February 2015
Based on the white tips on the tail, the small erectile crest and the general colouring, I think this is an immature Eastern Whipbird. It is extracting insects from rolled up, fallen bark at the top of the Golden Stairs on Narrow Neck.
The Eastern Whipbird (Psophodes olivaceus) is an insectivorous passerine bird native to the east coast of Australia, its whip-crack call a familiar sound in forests of eastern Australia. Two subspecies are recognised. Heard much more often than seen, it is a dark olive-green and black in colour with a distinctive white cheek patch and crest. The male and female are similar in plumage. Juveniles are a duller olive-brown and lack the white cheek stripes and dark throat. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Whipbird
The culture of misogyny, sexism and predatory behaviour towards members of the public and female colleagues persists across many UK police forces today. A report was commissioned by the Home Secretary in response to the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Enough. is a brand new play that focuses on the perspectives of female police officers and explores the various ways that misogyny manifests in the police force. How does this culture still exist in 2023? Enough is enough.
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This baby seal (Phoca vitulina) rubbed itself vigorously in kelp.
Dieser Baby-Seehund (Phoca vitulina) rieb sich lange in Tang.
Thought I'm lacking a bit in behavioural shots lately but the waders at Rhos provided plenty of that and I caught many frames of the oysties searching for food, this one Probing for a nice fresh mollusc. The waves at times soaking the birds and a fresh wash of sea water can be seen on the birds feathers.
This shot is near as full frame! Best viewed large on black.
Canon 7D | 400mm F5.6 L | iso 400 | Cropped to 16.7Mpx
Governments around the world are drawing on behavioural insights to improve public policy outcomes: from automatic enrolment for pensions, to better tax compliance, to increasing the supply of organ donation.
But those very same policy makers are also subject to biases that can distort decision making. The Behavioural Insights Team has been studying those biases and what can be done to counter them, in collaboration with Jill Rutter and Julian McCrae of the Institute for Government.
The report was launched with remarks from Alex Chisholm, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy.
Dr Michael Hallsworth, Director of the Behavioural Insights Team in North America presented the key findings.
The findings, their relevance to policy making today, and what they mean for the way governments make decisions were discussed by:
Polly Mackenzie, Director of Policy for the Deputy Prime Minister, 2010–15 and now Director of Demos
Dr Tony Curzon Price, Economic Advisor to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
The event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Photos by Candice McKenzie
Here are pictures of when Mowgli was a kitten... he was into everything - actually he still is... that's the bengal nature! He decided that my winnie the pooh bookmark would make him a great toy and nearly 3 years on, it's still his favourite.
Conversing with Keas:2
Kea have been studying humans from many angles for more than four centuries yet many questions remain unanswered. Most individuals are approachable with care but it is important to remember they are not pets or a tame species and are capable of unpredicably destructive behaviour.