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Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 1, 1999, the belfry of Mons shall open once again its doors to tourists, after 25 years of renovation, early 2015.
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Yellow Wagtail (F) - Motacilla Flava
The yellow wagtail can be spotted running about, chasing insects on lowland damp marshes and meadows during summer. As its name suggests, it does wag its tail!
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015).
The Yellow Wagtail likes damp marshes, meadows and farmland, and spends much of its time running about on the ground, chasing insects disturbed by the feet of livestock. Yellow wagtails nest on the ground or in long grass, using plants, grasses and stems to build a cup-shape which they line with fur. They can have up to two broods, each with five or six eggs. A summer visitor, they arrive from their African wintering grounds from March onwards.
The yellow wagtail is olivey-green above and yellow below, with a yellow face and a black-and-white tail. Males are brighter than females. The similar grey wagtail also has a yellow belly, but has a grey back and black wings. Yellow wagtails have much shorter tails than the other two species of breeding wagtail in the UK.
Distribution
Widespread, mostly in the lowlands of Central and Eastern England, Wales and southern Scotland.
Habitats
GrasslandFreshwaterFarmlandWetlands
Eight different subspecies of yellow wagtail can be found in Europe, differing in the colour of the males' heads. For example, in France and Germany, you will find the blue-headed wagtail; in Italy, the grey-headed wagtail; and in Finland, the ashy-headed wagtail.
Classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Cairns Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland
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Built between 1514 and 1520 as part of the Tagus estuary defence system, Belém Tower (“Torre de Belém”) has been classified by UNESCO as "Cultural Heritage of Humanity" in 1983.
It is an impressive fortress overlooking the Tagus River, whose true size can only be fully perceived by the scale factor given by some (quite sizable) surrounding trees. In the far background you can glimpse one of the Tagus crossings (this one is the suspension bridge).
The tower has been designed to resemble a ship, something which isn’t clear when looked at from land but becomes evident when you see it from the river, as in this other photo of mine:
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This long exposure was taken at sunrise, with some morning mist still hanging in the air.
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Lisbon, Portugal
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La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
(Red-bellied Grackle / Cacique candela)
The red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
(Red-bellied Grackle / Cacique candela)
The red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 1, 1999, The belfry of Mons shall open once again its doors to tourists, after 25 years of rénovation, early 2015.
Situé sur une voie de migration littorale à proximité de l’océan et de la Loire, le lac de Grand-Lieu accueille 270 espèces d’oiseaux, ce qui en fait la deuxième réserve ornithologique française après la Camargue. Le Lac de Grand-Lieu est un site fragile qui forme un réservoir exceptionnel pour la biodiversité, C'est la 2ème réserve ornithologique de France après la Camargue qui abrite plus de 270 espèces d’oiseaux, 550 espèces de végétaux y sont recensées, plus de 50 espèces de mammifères sont présentes, ainsi que 30 espèces de poissons et 12 espèces de batraciens. De ce fait, il est protégé par de nombreux dispositifs environnementaux : il y a 2 réserves naturelles qui protègent le lac qui est inscrit au titre de la convention de Ramsar, comme l’une des plus belles zones humides d’Europe. Le lac est classé Natura 2000 (Site d’intérêt communautaire et Zone de Protection Spéciale), est classé, aussi, au titre de la Loi de 1930 sur 7500 ha, englobant le lac et ses rives (JO du 24 août 1982). La totalité du site inscrit couvre 32 ensembles bordant le lac, ZNIEFF de type I sur 6281 ha et bénéficie de l’application de la Loi Littoral. L’accès aux réserves du lac de Grand-Lieu est strictement interdit sans autorisation. La baignade, la pêche et toutes activités nautiques y sont donc interdites mais les affluents du lac et la base de loisirs de la Boulogne sont autant de terrains de jeux pour la pratique de ces activités. Pour observer le lac de Grand-Lieu, rendez-vous dans l’une des fenêtres ouvertes au public.
Located on a coastal migration route near the ocean and the Loire, Lake Grand-Lieu is home to 270 species of birds, making it the second largest ornithological reserve in France after the Camargue. The Lac de Grand-Lieu is a fragile site which forms an exceptional reservoir for biodiversity. It is the 2nd ornithological reserve in France after the Camargue which is home to more than 270 species of birds, 550 species of plants are listed there, more 50 species of mammals are present, as well as 30 species of fish and 12 species of batrachians. As a result, it is protected by many environmental devices: there are 2 nature reserves that protect the lake, which is listed under the Ramsar Convention as one of the most beautiful wetlands in Europe. The lake is classified Natura 2000 (Site of Community Interest and Special Protection Zone), is also classified under the Law of 1930 on 7500 ha, encompassing the lake and its shores (JO of August 24, 1982). The entire registered site covers 32 sets bordering the lake, ZNIEFF type I over 6281 ha and benefits from the application of the Coastal Law. Access to the Grand-Lieu lake reserves is strictly prohibited without authorization. Swimming, fishing and all nautical activities are therefore prohibited there, but the tributaries of the lake and the Boulogne leisure center are all playgrounds for the practice of these activities. To observe the lake of Grand-Lieu, go to one of the windows open to the public.
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Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
(Red-bellied grackle / Cacique candela)
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The Red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
Classified as historical monuments in 1905, the fountain in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville was partly decorated by the famous Aix sculptor Jean-Pancrace Chastel; and the polygonal basin was designed by Georges Vallon.
Built in 1756, it supports a Roman column which comes from the ruins of the count's palace. Classical in style, it has a hard stone basin with four recessed sides and marble slabs engraved in Latin to the glory of King Louis XV, the Duke of Villars who was governor, the President of the Welsh Parliament of the Tower... A reminder that it was the Romans who brought water to Aix. The plaque facing the Town Hall is replaced with each new regime of the municipality. The pedestal is made of Calissanne and Bibemus stones. And the four macaroons through which the water flows symbolize hygiene after the plague of 1720. Its water comes from the Pinchinats spring, via the Roman aqueduct.
During the Revolution, in 1789, the city was organized into districts from this fountain.
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Nerium oleander is a shrub or small tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae, toxic in all its parts. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium. It is most commonly known as nerium or oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. It is so widely cultivated that no precise region of origin has been identified, though southwest Asia has been suggested. Oleander is one of the most poisonous commonly grown garden plants. Oleander grows to 2–6 m tall, with erect stems that splay outward as they mature; first-year stems have a glaucous bloom, while mature stems have a grayish bark. The flowers grow in clusters at the end of each branch; they are white, pink to red. 33119
València, España.
Las Fallas de Valencia (Falles en valenciano) son unas fiestas que van del 14 (plantà infantil) al 19 (cremà) de marzo con una tradición arraigada en la ciudad española de Valencia. Oficialmente empiezan el último domingo de febrero con el acto de la crida (en valenciano; 'pregón o llamada', en español).
La fiesta de las Fallas de Valencia
Actualmente, esta festividad se ha convertido en un atractivo turístico muy importante, ya que además de estar catalogadas como fiesta de Interés Turístico Internacional, en noviembre de 2016 la Unesco las inscribió en su . Estas fiestas también son llamadas fiestas josefinas o fiestas de San José, ya que se celebran en honor de san José, patrón de los carpinteros, que era un gremio muy extendido en la ciudad cuando empezaron a celebrarse a finales del siglo xix, y que conservó hasta la actualidad, dada la importancia de la industria del mueble en la región.
The Fallas of Valencia (Falles in Valencian) are festivals that go from the 14th (children's plant) to the 19th (cremà) of March with a tradition rooted in the Spanish city of Valencia. They officially begin on the last Sunday of February with the act of the crida (in Valencian; 'pregón or call', in Spanish).
Currently, this holiday has become a very important tourist attraction, since in addition to being classified as a festival of International Tourist Interest, in November 2016 UNESCO inscribed them on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. These festivals are also called Josefin festivals or feasts of San José, since they are celebrated in honor of St. Joseph, patron saint of carpenters, who was a very widespread guild in the city when they began to be held at the end of the nineteenth century, and which has preserved until today, given the importance of the furniture industry in the region.
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
South America
Santa Cruz Island.
The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and 10th-heaviest living reptile, reaching weights of over 400 kg (880 lb) and lengths of over 1.8 meters (5.9 ft). With life spans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrates. A captive individual lived at least 170 years.
The closest living relative (though not a direct ancestor) of the Galápagos giant tortoise is the Argentine tortoise (Chelonoidis chilensis), a much smaller species from South America. The divergence between C. chilensis and C. nigra probably occurred 6–12 million years ago, an evolutionary event preceding the volcanic formation of the oldest modern Galápagos Islands 5 million years ago.
Mitochondrial DNA analysis indicates that the oldest existing islands (Española and San Cristóbal) were colonized first, and that these populations seeded the younger islands via dispersal in a "stepping stone" fashion via local currents. Restricted gene flow between isolated islands then resulted in the independent evolution of the populations into the divergent forms observed in the modern subspecies. The evolutionary relationships between the subspecies thus echo the volcanic history of the islands.
Despite a rebound, the species is classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Now Listed as Endangered. – Wikipedia
Marsh Tit - Poecile palustris
Globally, the marsh tit is classified as Least Concern, although there is evidence of a decline in numbers (in the UK, numbers have dropped by more than 50% since the 1970s, for example). It can be found throughout temperate Europe and northern Asia and, despite its name, it occurs in a range of habitats including dry woodland. The marsh tit is omnivorous; its food includes caterpillars, spiders and seeds. It nests in tree holes, choosing existing hollows to enlarge, rather than excavating its own. A clutch of 5–9 eggs is laid.
Marsh and willow tits are difficult to identify on appearance alone; the races occurring in the UK and are especially hard to separate. When caught for ringing, the pale 'cutting edge' of the marsh tit's bill is a reliable criterion; otherwise, the best way to tell apart the two species is by voice. Plumage characteristics include the lack of a pale wing panel (formed by pale edges to the secondary feathers in the willow tit), the marsh tit's glossier black cap and smaller black 'bib', although none of these is 'completely reliable'; for example, juvenile marsh tits can show a pale wing panel. The marsh tit has a noticeably smaller and shorter head than the willow tit and overall the markings are crisp and neat, with the head in proportion to the rest of the bird (willow tit gives the impression of being 'bull-necked').
A measure of the difficulty in identification is given by the fact that, in the UK, the willow tit was not identified as distinct from marsh tit until 1897. Two German ornithologists, Ernst Hartert and Otto Kleinschmidt, were studying marsh tit skins at the British Museum and found two wrongly-labelled willow tits amongst them (two willow tit specimens were then collected at Coalfall Wood in Finchley, north London, and that species was added to the British list in 1900).
Le capucin à poitrine jaune fait partie des rares espèces de primates à utiliser des outils, comme des pierres en guise de casse-noix. Très expressifs par leurs mimiques faciales, ces singes sont encore aujourd’hui très étudiés par les scientifiques pour comprendre l’évolution des capacités cognitives, et par extension l’évolution de l’Homme.
ndémique de la forêt brésilienne, le capucin à poitrine jaune est l’un des primates néotropicaux les plus rares. Il est actuellement classé parmi les 25 espèces de primates les plus menacées. Il est dit en "danger critique d’extinction" . Quelques centaines d'individus seulement survivraient encore dans la nature.
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The yellow-breasted capuchin monkey is one of the rare primate species to use tools, such as stones as nutcrackers. Very expressive through their facial mimics, these monkeys are still being studied by scientists to understand the evolution of cognitive abilities, and by extension the evolution of humans.
he yellow-breasted capuchin monkey is one of the rarest neotropical primates in the Brazilian forest. It is currently classified as one of the 25 most endangered primate species. It is said to be critically endangered. Only a few hundred individuals are believed to survive in the wild.
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El mono capuchino de pecho amarillo es una de las pocas especies de primates que utilizan herramientas, como piedras, como cascanueces. Muy expresivos a través de su mímica facial, estos monos siguen siendo estudiados por los científicos para comprender la evolución de las capacidades cognitivas y, por extensión, la evolución de los humanos.
l mono capuchino de pecho amarillo es uno de los primates neotropicales más raros de la selva brasileña. Actualmente está clasificada como una de las 25 especies de primates más amenazadas. Se dice que está en peligro crítico de extinción. Se cree que sólo sobreviven unos pocos cientos de individuos en la naturaleza
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
Aus der herbstlichen Ausstellung "Dahlienfeuer" im Britzer Garten hier eine Serie mit unterschiedlichen Formen der Dahlienblüte.
In die Kategorie "Diverse Dahlien" gehören alle Sorten, die in keine andere Kategorie eingeordnet werden können.
From the autumn exhibition "Dahlia Fire" in the Britzer Garden here a series with different shapes of dahlia flowers.
The “Miscellaneous Dahlias” category includes all varieties that cannot be classified in any other category.
Oye Como Va ft. Carlos Santana & Cindy Blackman Santana | Playing For Change
is a species of eagle native to the Iberian Peninsula. The species is classified as Vulnerable by IUCN. Threats include loss of habitat, human encroachment, collisions with pylons (at some point in the early 1980s, powerlines were responsible for 80% of deaths among birds in their first year of life) and illegal poisoning.
Château de Carrouges (14ème au 16ème siècle, classé MH, 1926) fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Carrouges
Château de Carrouges (14th to 16th century, classified MH - French National Heritage, 1926) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Carrouges
The Common Pochard is one of the fastest declining bird species in Finland in recent decades: Back in 2000, the species was classified as vital, endangered in 2010 and already very endangered in the latest BirdLife threat assessment. However, in Suomenoja in Espoo is still regularly nested a small Common Pochard community.
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
(Red-bellied Grackle / Cacique candela)
The red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
Xipholeptos notoides, commonly known as the southern pygmy squid, is the sole species in the cephalopod genus Xipholeptos. The species was originally classified as Idiosepius notoides. The southern pygmy squid is native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean, off southern and eastern Australia. It inhabits shallow, inshore waters. Females grow to 25 mm in mantle length, while males are not known to exceed 15.8 mm in mantle length. This species occurs in beds of seagrass in bays and inlets where it feeds during the night on small crustaceans such as shrimp. In the daytime they remain hidden within the seagrass, adhering to the leaves of the seagrass using a glue excreted by a gland on the dorsal surface of the body. The females attach the eggs onto seagrass blades, most typically species of the genera Heterozostera and Zostera. (Wikipedia) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawezi, Indonesia.
1958 Enzmann 506 Spyder
Manufactured by Dr. Emiel Enzmann, MD, in Schupfheim, Switzerland. Dr. Enzmann built 99 of these cars between 1956 and 1965.
The Enzmann 506 belongs in the classified group known as Coachbuilt cars, Coachbuilt cars are vehicles where a person creates his own designed car body, or "Carrosserie" and fit it to another manufacturers chassis or main frame - just like : Beuttler, Karmann, Dannehauer-Stauss, Hebmuller, Rometsch, And many more. And what these all have in common? Well, they all used the highly popular Volkswagen Beetle chassis platform.
This particular Enzmann 506 was ordered by a Swedish/Danish businessman. It has racing history in Sweden, Denmark, and France. This Spyder model is equipped with a 75 horsepower Porsche 356 engine.
Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster
(Red-bellied Grackle / Cacique candela)
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
A causa di lavori ad un sottopassaggio nel comune di Monselice (PD) della linea Padova - Bologna nei giorni 1 e 2 giugno 2019, la circolazione è stata interrotta e i convogli a lunga percorrenza sono stato deviati via Verona. In foto l'IC 595 classificato straordinariamente 35601 da Trieste Centrale a Roma Termini mentre transita presso Isola della Scala (VR) composto dalla carrozza pilota Z1A e spinto dalla E.401.025 di Trenitalia.
Due to the works on an underpass in the municipality of Monselice (PD) of the Padova - Bologna line on 1 and 2 June 2019, circulation was interrupted and long-distance trains were diverted to Verona. In the photo the IC 595 extraordinarily classified 35601 from Trieste Centrale to Roma Termini it transit through Isola della Scala (VR) composed of the Z1A driver carriage and pushed by the E.401.025 of Trenitalia.
Cornu aspersum (syn. Cryptomphalus aspersus), known by the common name garden snail, is a species of land snail. It is a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Helicidae, which includes some of the most familiar land snails. Of all terrestrial molluscs, this species may well be the most widely known. It was classified under the name Helix aspersa for over two centuries, but the prevailing classification now places it in the genus Cornu.
The snail is relished as a food item in some areas, but it is also widely regarded as a pest in gardens and in agriculture, especially in regions where it has been introduced accidentally, and where snails are not usually considered to be a menu item.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornu_aspersum
Rainbow Of Nature Level 1 (R) awards = 23
Rainbow Of Nature Level 2 (O) awards = 16
Rainbow Of Nature Level 3 (Y) awards = 19
Rainbow Of Nature Level 4 (G) awards = 11
Rainbow Of Nature Level 5 (B) awards = 13
Rainbow Of Nature Level 6 (P) awards = 20
Rainbow Of Nature Level 7 (P) awards = 14
Total Rainbow Of Nature awards = 124
Total Rainbow Gallery awards = 6
Jvari Monastery is one of the most iconic in Georgia. This ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD. It was built at the dawn of the adoption and spread of Christianity in Georgia. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history. According to the legend, the cross of St. Nino, one of the most revered saints who converted Georgia to Christianity, is kept here. After some time, a temple was built on the site of the holy cross, which later became the basis of the present Jvari.
The Jvari temple is located nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. Exterior and interior decorations of the temple are made in simple, and we can say quite austere forms. Unlike most Orthodox churches, Jvari is beautiful with its simplicity, rigor and clarity of lines. According to the structure, the temple is classified as serial, or tetraconch. Inside the temple right in the center under the dome on a stone pedestal, stands the impressive wooden cross, decorated with inscriptions and carvings. The exterior facades of the temple are decorated with simple, and at the same time expressive bas-reliefs.
To the top of the mountain where the temple stands, lead two ways: a new asphalt road for cars, and a path through which people used to climb up to the sanctuary from time immemorial. The trail begins at the highway. Climbing up along it until about the middle, you can come across a spring with holy water which is believed to appear thanks to the prayers of St. Nino. This water is considered to be curative and miraculous. The temple of Jvari went through a long and difficult journey of one and a half thousand year’s length along with the Georgian people, experienced hardships and difficulties, becoming a symbol of faith for Georgia.
High River, AB
Although this male looks dark when sitting he would be classified as an Intermediate morph, brown bibbed type. This is the same hawk as yesterday's post. I will include several follow up photos of their young as the nest was low enough for me to use my telephoto lens and document them.
Reddish Egret
The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron. It is a resident breeder in Central America, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Mexico. There is post-breeding dispersal to well north of the nesting range. In the past, this bird was a victim of the plume trade.
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, there are only 1,500 to 2,000 nesting pairs of reddish egrets in the United States — and most of these are in Texas. They are classified as "Threatened" in Texas and receive special protection.
Egrets are herons which have white or buff plumage and develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season. Egrets are not a biologically distinct group from the herons and have the same build.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddish_egret
From The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Reddish_Egret/overview
BNSF 2183, which has been "re-classified" as a "GP37-3ACU" on the side, reversed Local 105 out of Hodgkins, IL.
Also known as the Tibetan ground-tit or Hume's ground-tit, is a unique bird found on the Tibetan Plateau. It lives at high elevations, typically above 3,000 meters (9,800 feet), in treeless environments like alpine steppe and open pastures.
Despite being classified within the tit family, the ground tit's appearance and behavior are quite different from other members of the Paridae family. It was historically mistaken for a ground jay (family Corvidae) due to its terrestrial habits and long, slightly downcurved bill, similar to a chough. However, genetic studies confirmed its placement in the tit family.
Unlike most tits, it spends most of its time on the ground, exhibiting a distinctive bouncy gait and weak flight, preferring to run or jump from danger. Its diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates, which it probes for in soil, rock crevices, and even yak dung. The ground tit also builds its own burrows for nesting and roosting, reaching depths of up to 1.8 meters (5.9 feet).
The ground tit is a cooperative breeder, with monogamous pairs sometimes assisted by male helpers, often young from previous broods. We sighted them in plenty around the desert of Tsokar and village of Hanle.
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Das Schwarzkehlchen (Saxicola rubicola) ist ein kleiner Singvogel aus der Gattung der Wiesenschmätzer (Saxicola) und der Familie der Fliegenschnäpper (Muscicapidae). Die beiden nächstverwandten Arten, das Afrikaschwarzkehlchen (Saxicola torquatus) und das Pallasschwarzkehlchen (Saxicola maurus), galten früher als Unterarten, wurden aber durch Ewan Urquhart und Adam Bowley im Jahr 2002 als selbständige Arten klassifiziert. Die hier beschriebene Art wird zur Unterscheidung daher zuweilen auch Europäisches Schwarzkehlchen genannt. Das Schwarzkehlchen gilt regional als ein stark gefährdeter Vogel. Der Gesamtbestand ist aber mit 2.000.000 – 4.000.000 Brutpaaren (Birdlife International) derzeit nicht gefährdet.
The stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small songbird from the genus Saxicola and the flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). The two closest related species, the African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) and the Pallas's stonechat (Saxicola maurus), were previously considered subspecies, but were classified as independent species by Ewan Urquhart and Adam Bowley in 2002. The species described here is therefore sometimes called the European stonechat to distinguish it. The stonechat is regionally considered a highly endangered bird. However, the total population of 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 breeding pairs (Birdlife International) is currently not endangered.
Revsund, Gallö , Sweden
My niece and her husband have a bed-and breakvast in Revsund, Sweden. A very nice place. They also have three cute alpaca's.
An alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance.
There are two breeds of alpaca; the Suri alpaca and the Huacaya alpaca.
Alpacas are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,500 ft) to 5,000 m (16,000 ft) above sea level, throughout the year.[1] Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be beasts of burden, but were bred specifically for their fiber. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, a wide variety of textiles and ponchos in South America, and sweaters, socks, coats and bedding in other parts of the world. The fiber comes in more than 52 natural colors as classified in Peru, 12 as classified in Australia and 16 as classified in the United States.
Ninja / Intelligence
Classified Series Jinx is an alright figure. I did remove the unnecessary tattoo sleeve, and I swapped out her sword for the swords and backpack that was included with Quick Kick. I don't understand why Hasbro seemed to have swapped their swords around. I did have to repaint these swords, as the silver paint that was on them began to rub off way too easily. I think they look much better now.
During my Los Angeles layover in early February, I captured my first Milky Way panorama of the current core season.
I have shot at Trona Pinnacles before, but this is the first time I captured a panorama that gives an overview of the stunning foreground structures.
Despite being classified as a bortle 2 area, light pollution is pretty strong. You can see two distinct light domes. The middle one is from Las Vegas (130 miles) and the right one from Los Angeles (100 miles). The blueish glow on the very left is from the mines in Trona.
EXIF
Canon EOS Ra
Sigma 28mm f/1.4 ART
IDAS NBZ filter
iOptron SkyTracker Pro
Sky:
8 panel panorama. Each a stack of 6 x 30s @ ISO1600, f/2 unfiltered + 3 x 60s @ ISO6400, f/1.4, filtered
Foreground:
8 panel panorama. Each 5s @ ISO100, f/8 during blue hour
Part of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in December 1996, the Monastery of Serra do Pilar is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church and cloisters are laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal.
The convent built in the 16th century belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine. The church is characterised by a circular shape, a replica of the Church of Santa Maria Redonda in Rome, and is covered by a hemispheric vault with a narrow balcony running its full extent. It took 72 year to complete due to the lack of funding and the political turmoil of those times – with the kingdom of Portugal having fallen to neighbouring Spain. One legacy of that event was the adoption of a Spanish saint for the monastery, Our Lady of Pilar.
In 1832, during the Siege of Oporto, its military value was made use of with the convent swiftly turned into an improvised fort. At the beginning of the 20th century, the monastery was used for military barracks and remains under the tutelage of the Serra do Pilar Artillery Regiment.
Within, the Church features some impressive carved gold leaf altars with Solomonic columns. There are also 18th century, polychrome wooden carvings of the saints Eulalia, Apollonia and Augustine.
In front of the church, there is a wonderful view point taking in the full splendour of the city of Oporto and the river Douro below.
The common name 'black bulbul' is also used as an alternate name by the Malagasy bulbul. Formerly, the square-tailed bulbul was also classified as two subspecies of the black bulbul.The black bulbul is 24–25 cm in length, with a long tail. The body plumage ranges from slate grey to shimmering black, depending on the race. The beak, legs, and feet are all orange and the head has a black fluffy crest. Sexes are similar in plumage
Seeing lots of these Katiannid springtails in our Staffordshire garden at the moment. They exhibit a range of pleasing colour variations. As far as I know, they are still not formally classified.
In our garden!
Firecrests eat tiny morsels like spiders, moth eggs and other small insect food.
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
Like the goldcrest, the firecrest's scientific name has a royal ring to it. Regulus ignicapilla translates roughly as the fire-capped little king, a reference to the beautiful orange crown of the male.