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Randy the Rooster near London, Oregon.
Photographed with a Kodak Vigilant Six-20 using Ilford HP5+ developed in Beerenol (Rainier Beer).
An entertaining mornings walk with Gus, a cocker spaniel, and the pack .. all I can say is hat's off to anyone who owns (and manages!) a spaniel! Auntie Elk was in her element as she doesn't quite like the randomness of how a spaniel seems to behave, thinking Gus was, perhaps, going to attack her at some part during the proceedings ... so took every opportunity to consolidate he top dog position over Gus by baring teeth and giving chase at every opportunity .... Gus was in a world of his own thankfully so they didn't engage in top trumps! When we arrived back at the car, my lot were still a pristine black and white (they purposely avoid unescessary mud and puddles) whilst Gus was shall we say wet, muddy and had ears full of burrs!!
Turkey .... Meleagris gallopavo
This lovely red headed turkey cock was trying to impress the hens while I was photographing him.
A turkey's throat and head can change colour according to its levels of stress or excitement.
Turkeys make a gobble, gobble sound to try and attract hen's.
Photographed recently at Avon Valley Nature Reserve, Saltford near Bristol.
Yes it's a mirror image! There was only one cock. If you look carefully - the a tribal-looking face, neck and shoulders have appeared in the pattern of the dust below between the two cocks! Weird when that kind of thing happens.
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This pic made the Explore/Interestingness Top500 on December 7th, 2005.
From a bicoloured square of paper
Diagrams: in the book "Twelve Animal Signs and Japanese Helmets - NOA Creator 4"
Floral Image
Cockscomb flowers are also known as Wool Flowers or Brain Celosia, suggestive of a highly colored brain. The flowers belong to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Cockscomb blooms with a compacted crested head 2-5 inches across, on leafy stems that are 12-28 inches long. The flower's name is suggestive of a rooster's comb. The Cockscomb flower blooms from late summer through late fall. The Celosia plant is an annual
Source www.theflowerexpert.com/content/growingflowers/flowersand...
The cock fighting culture in SE Asia is fascinating. Male dominated obsessions in which houses and life savings are won and lost. Doping and skulduggery is apparently rife, Lance Armstrong may not be running the most sophisticated doping program after all.
Outside the famous Cock Hotel/Inn in Stony Stratford, sits an MGA.
The Cock is famous for being one half of the origin of the phrase 'Cock and Bull Story' The Bull Inn just up the road being the other half of the equation. The story goes, a tale was told in one pub, and retold slightly differently in the other.. Hence Cock and Bull.
The Cock is also slightly less famous for being the venue of my wedding 16 years ago. I say less famous, but if I was to forget the date/venue, my wife would make sure I would be famous for the damage she would inflict on me...
About the Breed
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality, is one of the world's best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions. Those big, dark eyes; that sweet expression; those long, lush ears that practically demand to be touched'no wonder the Cocker spent years as America's most popular breed. The Cocker is the AKC's smallest sporting spaniel, standing about 14 to 15 inches. The coat comes in enough colors and patterns to please any taste. The well-balanced body is sturdy and solid, and these quick, durable gundogs move with a smooth, easy gait. Cockers are eager playmates for kids and are easily trained as companions and athletes. They are big enough to be sporty, but compact enough to be portable. A Cocker in full coat rewards extra grooming time by being the prettiest dog on the block. These energetic sporting dogs love playtime and brisk walks.