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Greylag Goose
The Greylag Goose species is found throughout the Old World, apparently breeding where suitable localities are to be found in many European countries, although it no longer breeds in southwestern Europe. Eastwards, it extends across Asia to China. In North America, there are both feral domestic geese, which are similar to greylags, and occasional vagrants. This species is the ancestor of domesticated geese in Europe and North America. Flocks of feral birds derived from domesticated birds are widespread. In Norway, the number of greylag geese is estimated to have increased three- to fivefold during the last 15-20 years.
Heard a strange noise while in the garage at the Zebra station. Went outside to look, and there was a bird that I had never seen before at Lake Siracus'. Lake Siracus' is the pond created in the vacant parking lot next door a few years ago when Peter clogged the drain with some crap.
While I was taking pictures, a pair of ducks flew in and landed on the pond.
A great day for amateur birdwatching on Lake Siracus'.
Chasco-preto, Black Wheatear (Oenanthe leucura)
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Bird of Paradise - Paradijsvogel - male
Adult males are territorial. The male guards its territory from perches placed in the tops of tall trees, and from these perches sings to compete with males in neighbouring territories.
The King of Saxony Bird of Paradise (Pteridophora alberti) is a bird in the Paradisaeidae or Birds of Paradise family. It is the only member in monotypic genus Pteridophora. It is endemic to montane forest in New Guinea.
Both the common name "King of Saxony" and the scientific specific name "alberti" were given to honour Albert of Saxony. The bird is sometimes known as "Kisaba" by the natives of Papua New Guinea and Western New Guinea, as a human interpretation of the male's loud call.
The diet consists mainly of fruits, berries and arthropods.
The adult King of Saxony Bird of Paradise is approximately 22 cm long. The male is black and yellow with a dark brown iris, black bill, brownish-grey legs, aqua-green mouth, with two remarkably long (up to 50 cm) scalloped, enamel-blue brow-plumes that can be erected at the bird's will. The unadorned female is greyish brown with barred underparts.
The male's ornamental head plumes are so bizarre that, when the first specimen was brought to Europe, it was thought to be a fake.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_Saxony_Bird_of_Paradise
Tari
Tari Is the centre of Huli country in the Southern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. It is the second largest settlement in the province, and accessible by road from Mendi.
From bottom left moving clockwise, a family of Canada geese in the lagoon, (approx.6 young ones plus 2 uncles not in the shot keeping watch), Brown Thrasher imitating the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard, Song Sparrow already making another nest, American Redstart singing his little heart out, the elusive Green Heron I've been stalking near the creek, next an Eastern Pewee (eye-ring slightly distinguishable) and in the middle a Gray Catbird, one of a pair I saw snacking in a sumac. All in all, a couple of great days along the trail.
News in from tour leader, Keith Valentine:
Today marked the final day of our exceptionally successful Thailand tour. We were richly rewarded in the south of the country as we enjoyed fabulous views of Malayan Banded and Mangrove Pittas, Barred Eagle Owl, Spotted Wood Owl, Scarlet-rumped Trogon, Green Broadbill, Blyth’s Frogmouth, Nicobar Pigeon, Red-bearded Bee-eater and a vagrant Beach Thick-knee. Our final trip total of 544 species reflects just what a remarkable country this is for birdwatching and I am already looking forward to returning next year.
Essential equipment for birdwatching and tracking birds. The first thing that you will notice while using binoculars for birding is that it is difficult to focus on a flying bird. So the best way to view is to first spot the bird and then use the binoculars to view it. Read more
DAY 7.- MAQUISAPAYOJ TO CUSCO OR PUERTO MALDONADO : Early in the morning we start with our return trip to Cusco, first by boat to Colorado village and then by car to Puerto Carlos, after crossing the Inambari River we star with the minibus to Cusco. Arriving to Cusco late in the afternoon . For the people who wants to fly we continue our trip to Puerto Maldonado two more hours. We spend the night in a hostal with private bathroom and shower. Dinner by your own. Birdwatching
DAY 8.-PUERTO MALDONADO CUSCO OR LIMA : Breakfast included in the hostel, after transfer to the airport for your trip to Cusco or Lima. Birdwatching
Collared Pratincole - Slimbridge WWT - Gloucestershire
The one half-decent flight shot of this bird!
Uploaded by SA. used in blog.
See our birding page here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/birding
Learn more about Claytor Lake State Park here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/claytor-lake.shtml
August’s full moon — called a supermoon because it occurred when the moon was closest to Earth in its orbit.
Out birdwatching today I spotted a heron. Sort of. Part of a new school promenade called Djurspåret. The animal silhouettes have been created by Miljöverkstan, Blå Vägen and
Friluftsgruppen.
Black-winged Stilt & young Avocets performing synchronised preening at Slimbridge WWT - Gloucestershire