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This morning, a gentle breeze stirred as intermittent sunlight pierced through the clouds, illuminating the landscape. Understanding the importance of sunlight in nature photography, I attached the NikonTC14EII Teleconverter to my Nikkor500mm lens, eager to capture close-up shots, particularly of the industrious robins as they hurriedly built their nests. With the impending responsibilities of egg guarding and shared nutrition looming, these days were crucial for the avian community amidst the ongoing climate crisis.
As I entered Bradgate Park, my attention was immediately drawn to a jackdaw meticulously collecting nest materials. Further along, although the green woodpecker pair remained distant, I seized the opportunity to capture a rare moment of them side by side. Beyond the breeding season, these woodpeckers are solitary feeders, making the encounter all the more special.
After a rewarding three-hour excursion, on my way back to the car, I chanced upon a little egret. Concealing myself, I observed as it skillfully hunted amidst the flowing waters of the River Lin. With deft movements, it startled small fish, seizing its prey with precision before swallowing.
However, my primary focus for the morning was the beloved robin. Patiently, I watched the pair as they foraged, allowing them to acclimate to my presence. Finally, capturing one of their favorite poses beneath a "KEEP CLEAR" sign, I immortalized the moment with three captivating photographs.
With that, I conclude my nearly four-hour journey, sharing with you the highlights of my photo tour.
The Pied Wagtail, scientifically known as Motacilla alba, is a small passerine bird in the family Motacillidae. Here's some detailed information about this fascinating bird:
Physical Description:
The Pied Wagtail is a slender bird with a long, black-and-white tail that constantly wags up and down, hence its name.
It has a distinctive black and white plumage, with a black head, throat, and upperparts, and white underparts.
Its wings are dark with white wing bars, and it has a black bib or breastband, which contrasts sharply with its white throat and belly.
Both males and females look alike, although males might have slightly longer tails.
Habitat:
Pied Wagtails are highly adaptable birds and can be found in various habitats, including urban areas, parks, gardens, farmland, riversides, and wetlands.
They prefer open areas with short vegetation, such as grasslands, fields, and lawns, where they can forage for insects and other small invertebrates.
Behavior:
As their name suggests, Pied Wagtails are known for their distinctive wagging tail movements, which are believed to serve various purposes, including communication, balance, and flushing out insects.
They are active birds, constantly moving about as they search for food. They have a characteristic walking gait, often bobbing their heads as they walk.
Pied Wagtails are generally social birds and are often seen in small flocks, especially during the non-breeding season.
Diet:
These birds are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates, including flies, beetles, caterpillars, spiders, and worms.
They often forage on the ground, picking insects from the grass or soil, but they also catch insects in mid-air during aerial pursuits.
Breeding:
Pied Wagtails typically breed from April to July. They construct cup-shaped nests made of grass, leaves, and moss, lined with softer materials such as feathers and hair.
Nests are usually built in a concealed location, such as in crevices, among rocks, or in vegetation close to water bodies.
The female usually lays a clutch of 4-6 eggs, which are pale grey or buff with darker speckles. Both parents share the responsibilities of incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.
Conservation Status:
The Pied Wagtail is widespread and abundant throughout its range, and its population is considered stable.
However, like many other bird species, it faces threats such as habitat loss, pollution, and predation by domestic cats.
Overall, it is not considered globally threatened, and its conservation status is of least concern.
Cultural Significance:
In folklore, the wagtail's constant tail-wagging is sometimes seen as a symbol of restlessness or nervousness.
In some cultures, the wagtail is considered a harbinger of good luck or prosperity.
These birds are also popular subjects in literature, art, and poetry, often celebrated for their lively and distinctive behavior.
Overall, the Pied Wagtail is a charming and adaptable bird, known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. Its presence in various habitats makes it a familiar sight to many people, whether in urban or rural settings.
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Waitangi is a locality in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand. It is close to the town of Paihia (of which it is considered a part), 60 kilometres north of Whangarei. The name means weeping waters in Māori.
Site of national significance
Waitangi is best known for being the location where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840; however, it is also the place where the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand was signed five years prior, on October 28, 1835. This document was ratified by the British Crown the following year (1836).
Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi proper began on February 5, 1840 when a public meeting was held on the grounds in front of James Busby's residence. Lieutenant Governor Hobson read a proposed document to the 300 or so European and Māori who were in attendance and then provided the Māori chiefs an opportunity to speak. Initially, a large number of chiefs (including Te Kemara, Rewa and Moka Te Kainga-mataa) spoke against accepting the Crown's proposition to rule over Aotearoa.[1] Later in the proceedings a few chiefs began to entertain the idea; amongst the more notable chiefs to support the Crown were Te Wharerahi, Pumuka, and the two Hokianga chiefs, Tamati Waka Nene and his brother Eruera Maihi Patuone.[1] The proceedings were ended and were to recommence on February 7; however, a number of chiefs pressed to sign earlier. The Treaty of Waitangi was initially signed on February 6, 1840 in a marquee erected in the grounds of James Busby's house at Waitangi by representatives of the British Crown, the chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand, and other Māori tribal leaders, and subsequently by other Māori chiefs at other places in New Zealand. Not all of the chiefs chose to sign this document, with a number of chiefs either delaying or refusing to put pen to paper.
In 2007, researcher Brent Kerehona claimed[citation needed] that uncertainty has arisen over whether Ngapuhi chief Moka Te Kainga-mataa actually signed; despite his name appearing on this document. A close inspection of the Treaty document itself shows no evidence of a signature or 'mark' next to Moka's name (which is written as 'Te Tohu o Moka'). Kerehona elaborates by inferring that it is clear by the accounts of Colenso (1890)[1] that not only did Moka clearly express his concerns about the Treaty's effects whilst at the meeting on February 5, but that the discussion that he had with the Reverend Charles Baker, combined with Moka's final comment, should be taken into account.
The introduction of the Treaty effectively revoked the Declaration of Independence, making New Zealand a British colony, and the Treaty is generally considered the founding document of New Zealand as a nation. Waitangi Day is the annual celebration of the signing, and is New Zealand's national holiday.
The Treaty House
What is now called the 'Treaty House' was first occupied by James Busby who acted as the British resident in New Zealand from 1832 until the arrival of William Hobson. In preparation for New Zealand Centenary in 1940 the Treaty House was restored in the 1930s, and the Māori meeting house was built beside it, sparking the first emergence of the Treaty into Pākehā attention since the 19th century.
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DragonFlight - Anne McCaffrey (Science Fiction - 09-30-2020 - review 0886)
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DragonFlight (1968) is the first of thirteen "Dragon Riders of Pern" novels Ms McCaffrey has written. I was very disappointed with this story; I found it very confusing, nonsensical, scientifically incomprehensible and ultimately boring.
I had a hard time buying into a race of telepathic, highly intelligent dragons who bond at birth with adolescents boys taken from their families without apparent permission or any objection according to the text. These boys can instantly "communicate" via telepathy with their chosen dragon. How these boys acquired instant ESP skills when no one had such a skill in their birth household or society is not explained. Girls are selected, one to attend the Queen Dragon and the others to cook and clean apparently. Confusingly there are no children or babies in the Dragon Eeyrs. The word celibacy
is not mentioned but no pairing apparently. Young men and women are taken on the Search but don't mate - strange.
The technology level on Pern is pre-industrial revolution - no tractors, yes, craft guides and there is some metal working skills. About two-thirds of the way through the book the term "flamethrower" is used an a method to kill grounded threads. How a technologically primitive society can have flamethrower and no other cool items like guns for example is hard to swallow unless your an author that uses narrative subterfuges to confuse gullible readers.
So the Red-Star rises and the life killing threads fall and the dragons shoot flames to burn the threads to dust but their are too few dragons and riders. Well ok so what's going to happen next. Imaging now the dragon can teleport about anywhere on Pern but still those nasty thread are coming in droves. We learn that in addition to instant teleportation the dragon can travel in time! Shoot, go back in time and round up a fleet of fire breathing dragon - travel to "today" problem solved - hmmm another narrative subterfuges. Unbelievable is what I say.
Not recommended from this commentator - you have been alerted.
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A collection of time lapses I took around the San Francisco Bay Area roughly shot over the period of one year.
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They say that politics makes for strange bedfellows. It happens within governments and between governments. Israeli President Shimon Peres plans to visit Moscow this week at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ostensibly, the reason for Peres’ visit is to celebrate the opening of the Russian Jewish Tolerance Museum, which will be the largest museum of Jewish culture and history in the world. But it is also known that the two are planning on holding discussions about the evolving events in the Islamic countries of the Middle East and northern Africa. Given that neither of the men are the executive leaders of their respective countries, more than likely they will be delivering messages from and to their respective prime ministers.
The fact that the invitation was extended by Putin almost certainly means that the Russians have something definitive to say, especially relative to Syria, Iran, and Egypt, all of which have much closer ties to Russia than Israel does. Russia, which much of the world had pronounced dead with the collapse of the Soviet Union, is once again growing its clout on the international stage, which, in fact, the Bible prophesies that it will in the latter days. While Putin may cozy up to Israel on the surface, that will not be Russia’s underlying intent. Some advice to Mr. Peres: Never trust a sleeping bear.
Israel must be wise as a serpent when it comes to dealing with those who have been no friend to her in the past. Russia is the country that birthed the infamous Protocols of the Elders of Zion, a fantasy defaming the Jews that stoked Hitler’s fires and now fans Ahmadinejad’s.
Pray for the Israel’s leaders, especially that they will not be easily deceived and that they will see through the smokescreens of insincerity. Pray also, as always, for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) It will come eventually, because God has promised that it will. So pray also for patience and protection for the Jews while they wait for the peace and the Prince of Peace that is to come.
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I had a visit from Bella. We had a lovely weekend although quite low-key - both nights out on Prince's Avenue.
We spent night 2 in Hoi chatting with a couple of lovely girls who were part of a DJ collective. Yasmin and Rose - they were fantastic company and it was brilliant to meet them!
I went on a photo walk today.. man it was fun! more procrastination, yep! :) I took so many awesome photo's..... so there is a bazillion more in the comments. I couldn't decide...
All of these are SOOC, except for some slight contrast adjustments :) I LOVE the flare.. wow, love love love!
Public comments; FWC commission meeting in Jacksonville, July 13-14, 2022.
FWC photo by Megan Mitchell
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this is a view from the willow tree that i am absolutely positively in love with!
i would live there if i could :)
there was a realllllly cool picture catherine took of me in the tree and i was holding onto branches but you couldn't see me, only my feet dangling, but it didn't come out :( actually i'm not even sure that she took it cause i don't see it in the negatives..?
p.s. catherine you're not coming near my minolta again until you get glasses because you neverrrr get the focus! haha i swear to god, you can't see SHIT woman.
Q-tips! :D
After the drama that was last night's photo, I had to be a little silly today.
I'd really like to thank everyone who left a comment or sent a flickrmail (or both) giving me hope and encouragement. It's awesome to know that when times are tough we have such a great group of peeps supporting us here in the Flickrverse isn't it? So again, THANKS YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE!!!
For February's Alphabet Fun - The Letter Q.
For TOTW - Color: Between the Lines (White, because there are white lines and white q-tips :)
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9th July 2020 update: The cost of reinstating East Princes Street Gardens after the Christmas market was more than £150,000, three times higher than previous years. It transpired Underbelly did not actually have planning permission for the 2019 market. Underbelly paid the council in full for the repairs. The council paid an additional £40,000 for improved drainage work.
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Wednesday 17th June. There was widespread expectation First Minister Nicola Sturgeon would announce a move to phase two of lockdown on Thursday 18th June and give indicative dates for further easing of lockdown.
In phase two the virus is controlled but remains; R is consistently below 1 and WHO conditions are met. Physical distancing would still be required.
Phase two includes: People meeting in larger groups; workers being allowed to return to construction sites; opening playgrounds; small shops selling non-essential goods reopening (but not shopping malls); outdoor beer gardens but not indoor areas of pubs.
"Ms Sturgeon has previously stressed that not all of the changes will happen overnight, and it might not be until "the coming weeks" that some are in place."
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This image was taken during the Covid-19 pandemic and phase one of moving out of lockdown in Scotland.
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Cristal leads a very hard daily life. Abandoned and left with more responsibility than one should ever have to handle she indulges herself in a simple escape so that just for a moment she can really mean that smile that is always on her face.
Iv never done a shoot like this before but Im so thankful for these 3 lovely people for breaking down for me. Please view the other photos from this very emotional series.