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- The hot days of Summer have been creeping in and this scene just seems fitting for the current weather conditions in Phoenix, as we move into Summer temperatures, Spring Field, AZ. -
Norfolk Hawker - Anaciaeschna isoceles (M)
Habitat
The optimum conditions for breeding appear to be unspoilt grazing marsh dyke systems with clean, non-saline water, rushy margins, preferably with an abundance of water soldier as well as other aquatic plants.
Threats
Conversion of grazing marsh to arable farming.
Inappropriate ditch management.
Nutrients enrichment.
Pollution.
The impact of global climate change and fluctuations in water levels.
Status & Distribution
The Norfolk Hawker is currently restricted to the fens and grazing marshes that are relatively isolated from polluted water in the Broadlands of Norfolk and Northeast Suffolk. A Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) for the Norfolk Hawker has been drafted for Norfolk.
Similar Species
Brown Hawker
Brown wings.
Blue-brown eyes.
Blue and yellow markings.
Management
Norfolk Hawker Management Profile
General management principles include maintaining grazing marshes, controlling saline intrusion, controlling nutrient enrichment. There are also best practice guidelines for managing inhabited sites, particularly the dyke vegetation and the surrounding terrestrial habitats.
Case Study
Work is underway to restore habitats for this species in Norfolk.
Le martin-pêcheur se rencontre au bord des eaux calmes, propres et peu profondes, plutôt en des lieux abrités du vent et des vagues. Son existence reposant sur la capture de poisson en nombre suffisant, le martin-pêcheur doit pouvoir disposer d'une eau pure et poissonneuse. Les rives, pourvues d'arbres et de poteaux utilisés comme des perchoirs, sont appréciées. L'eau doit être assez claire pour permettre un bon repérage des proies. Les adultes sont sédentaires si le climat le permet, mais les jeunes se déplacent parfois loin. En hiver, des martins-pêcheurs s'observent sur les côtes où ils fuient le gel des eaux douces. La plupart des martins-pêcheurs russes et chinois migrent loin au sud à l'automne pour échapper à des conditions glaciales.
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The kingfisher is found at the edge of calm, clean and shallow waters, rather in places sheltered from wind and waves. Its existence is based on the capture of fish in sufficient number, the kingfisher must be able to have a pure water and fish. The banks, with trees and poles used as perches, are appreciated. The water must be clear enough to allow proper tracking of prey. Adults are sedentary if the climate allows it, but young people sometimes move away. In winter, kingfishers are observed on the coasts where they are fleeing freshwater frost. Most Russian and Chinese kingfishers migrate far south in the fall to escape frosty conditions.
When conditions are sufficient things manifest. When conditions are no longer sufficient things withdraw. They wait until the moment is right for them to manifest again.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
We've been told it's going to snow this weekend, but this magnolia tree is getting ready for spring with its fuzzy buds.
Had some luck with weather conditions tonight...why go so far...Have a good remaining weekend. Stay healthy and safe. Thanks, Udo.
These conditions were more than I could have asked for. The drive up was terrible and muddy and my truck still has mud stuck in places 3 weeks later. In the end it was all worth it for this shoot, and this one is just the beginning!!!! Vlog this weekend!! Kris.. Vlog below…
Blustery conditions and not a reflection in sight.
Llyn Cowlyd is the deepest lake in North Wales. It lies in the Snowdonia National Park at the upper end of Cwm Cowlyd on the south-eastern edge of the Carneddau range of mountains, at a height of 1,164 feet (355 m) above sea level.
Winter Conditions
Cariboo, British Columbia
Canada
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) in the Central Interior of BC encompasses 80,252 square kilometers of land. The Cariboo and Coastal mountain ranges hug the CRD on its west and east side boundaries. The region straddles Highway 97 from 70 Mile House in the south to 5 km south of Hixon in the north.
District of the South Cariboo region of the Interior of British Columbia, Canada
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The conditions were perfect to shoot Hood with the Milky Way. Lost Lake is the best, really the only place you can shoot this because the Milky Way needs to be south of the Mountain. With the clear skys and the new moon I knew there would be a few photographers there. I assumed every guy I passed from Sandy all the way to the lake who was alone in their car was probably heading to shoot this location. I was right on a few counts. I met Greg and Kenny (sorry, I did not get your last names) and the famous Gary Randall who was leading a workshop with a few other folks. I was on the water, in a line with about 7 other photographers. On my way out when I was done I did not realize there were about 10 more behind us on the hill. I had never been to Lost Lake, but I will be back again.
Someone commented on how close the galactic core was to the mountain, like it was kissing the stars. I liked the way that sounded.
Winter driving conditions through the Thompson–Nicola Regional district
Sub-zero temperatures.
As beautiful as this mountain highway is, wintery conditions can serve to be treacherous.
**Steep grade warning, hence the posted speed signs on both sides of a two way highway to command the driver's attention.
Beautiful British Columbia
Canada
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Golden hour conditions surround Stevenson Harbour as the sun neared the horizon.
Floating Restaurant
The scenic, Steveston Heritage Fishing Village is a charming & ever so romantic fishing village that is situated in Richmond BC on the Mighty Fraser River
Canada's Largest Fishing Harbour
I 💖 Steveston
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'Why be a copy, when you were born an original'
The conditions in which I was shooting in here were very dark, as it was quite early in the morning, so unfortunately I had to bump up my ISO, but I still like how this one came out.
Taken in Estes Park, Colorado
P.S. If you zoom in on this shot, and the photo doesn't look sharp anymore, just move your cursor around a bit.
three conditions are necessary for the appearance of a geyser:
* water in depth which can circulate and then rise freely (no obstacles)
° a reservoir;
* the proximity of a pocket of magma which heats the water.
It is possible to find hot springs and geysers in non-volcanic regions if the geothermal gradient is sufficient! Thus heated, the water turns into steam. The pressure increases and propels a powerful jet of water and steam to the surface. The surface orifice is generally narrow. The intensity of the forces at play explains the rarity of the phenomenon. Geysers therefore differ from simple hot springs by the underground geological structure.
Strokkur projects hot water into the air at a height of 20 meters, sometimes exceptionally up to 40 meters.
The more complete documentation appears in the 3 photos of yesterday
Conditions were perfect: 80% chance of rain and strong winds. What could be better? For shooting osprey, nothing. Rain suit for me and my camera and a surprising a lot of other adventurous souls showed up for the show. The pelicans seemed to being doing better than the osprey, dive after dive while the osprey were out in force looking but not catching much. This one did well however, and one greedy pelican made an attempted steal. The osprey pulled up up an away!
Weather conditions were more favorable for photographing these fidgety warblers today, and this young chestnut-sided warbler even stopped for a second to stretch out! Key ID features here are the bright white eye ring and greenish-gold cap on its head.
Back from China after visiting some very photogenic places.
The conditions were not 100% when I think of some pictures that are in my mind; but we were lucky, because 2 hours after this spot began to rain.
Panorama from 6 vertical shots a' 27 mm, after composition and editing in Lightroom cut in the format 16:8.
Zurück von China nach dem Besuch einiger sehr fotogenen Orte.
Die Bedingungen waren nicht 100 %, wenn ich an einige Bilder denke, die mir im Gedächtnis sind; dennoch hatten wir Glück, denn 2 Stunden nach diesem Spot fing es an zu regnen.
Panorama aus 6 vertikalen Fotos a' 27 mm, nach Zusammensetzung und Bearbeitung in Lightroom in das Format 16:8 geschnitten.
Danke für deinen Besuch! Thanks for visiting!
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"...one of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.”
I'm wishing I was out 'connecting' with nature but instead I'm connected to a computer and desk. BUT -- good news! It is Friday and I'm looking forward to some outdoor time tomorrow. Rain and 5 degrees in the forecast but those quiet early mornings are worth getting bundled up for!
Happy weekend all!!
A windy cool evening on the rocky ledge by Pulpit Rock on the headland at Portland.
The conditions were difficult but I managed a few Long Exposure shots in between wiping spray from the filter.
Conditions and the forecast looked great so a last minute decision to visit The Lakes. I know it's a cliche but when you've been to a location many times and the conditions were never right, I make no apologies about this one.
Even so, I still messed up. Was supposed to be a ten shot pano but ended up as six, hence no Fleetwith Pike and I had to crop a lot of the reflections out.
This was about a hour and a half after sunrise.
I headed out as storms were all around us, making lighting conditions pretty poor. I only grabbed my camera because people tend to avoid such places in bad weather, and the birds seem to notice the absence of humans and behave in more relaxed ways.
I was discussing this with a fellow birder I had run into. We were noting that the woods were empty of people, and wishing each other some good birding experiences when this female dropped right down in front of us. This is not cropped. As we stared while she began excavating part of a stump just off the trail, I raised my camera.
Serendipity.
So successful was she, and so intent on food, that after a couple of minutes we were able to walk by her, and she gave a brief look as if to say ‘are you going to make me fly away?’ But we didn’t, and she didn’t, and she resumed her digging.
Of the twenty or so images I secured, almost all are blurred by the rapid-fire hammering she was engaged in. Again, as if sensing she was lower than usual and exposed, she rarely paused. I was lucky to get a couple of images when she came up for air and checked her environment.
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The Nile monitor is Africa's longest lizard. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and along the Nile. They are not found in any of the desert regions of Africa (notably Sahara, Kalahari and much of the Horn of Africa), however, as they thrive around rivers.
They grow from about 120 to 220 cm in length, with the largest specimens attaining 244 cm. In body mass, adults have been reported to vary widely, one study claiming only 0.8 to 1.7 kg, others state weights ranging from 5.9 to 15 kg in big monitors. Variations may be due to age or environmental conditions.
Their nostrils are placed high on their snouts, indicating these animals are very well adapted for an aquatic lifestyle. They are also excellent climbers and quick runners on land. Nile monitors feed on a wide variety of prey items, including fish, frogs, toads (even poisonous ones), rodents, small reptiles and birds, eggs, invertebrates, and carrion. (Wiipedia)
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The little frog in this photo (an African Foam-nesting Tree Frog) fought valiantly but could not escape from this young monitor. The monitor is quite a lot smaller than some we have seen elsewhere.
Ankasa National Park, Ghana. March 2019.
Ashanti African Tours.
Un couple de martins-pêcheurs élève normalement 2 nichées par an, voire 3 ou 4, si les conditions sont favorables ou si une nichée a été détruite.
La première ponte a lieu dès la mi-mars en Europe occidentale, un mois plus tard en Europe orientale. De 4 à 8 œufs sont pondus à un jour d'intervalle, à même le sol de la chambre de ponte. D'un beau blanc brillant et de forme presque sphérique, ils ont un diamètre moyen à peine supérieur à 2 cm et ne pèsent guère plus de 4 grammes.
Le couple se partage, à parts à peu près égales, le temps de couvaison et se relaie par factions de 2 à 5 heures. L'incubation dure trois semaines et ne commence qu'une fois le dernier œuf pondu ; les éclosions ont donc toutes lieu au même moment.
Nus à l'éclosion et incapables de maintenir leur température interne, les petits sont réchauffés par les adultes pendant une semaine, jusqu'à ce qu'ils se couvrent de courtes plumes. Les parents peuvent alors se consacrer tous deux à leur ravitaillement.
Les poissons apportés aux jeunes sont légèrement plus longs que ceux que les adultes capturent pour eux-mêmes : entre 4 et 7 cm, avec un maximum de 10 cm. Pendant la becquée, les petits, disposés en étoile à l'intérieur de la chambre, sont nourris chacun à son tour durant les deux à trois premières semaines. C'est l'époque où le sol du nid se couvre de leurs pelotes de réjection, et où les parents se baignent souvent. Un peu plus tard, les jeunes se tournent tous vers le boyau d'entrée, serrés les uns contre les autres, ou s'avancent dans le couloir à la rencontre des adultes.
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A pair of kingfishers normally rear 2 broods a year, or 3 or 4, if conditions are favorable or if a brood has been destroyed.
The first spawning takes place in mid-March in Western Europe, a month later in Eastern Europe. From 4 to 8 eggs are laid one day apart on the floor of the laying chamber. They are bright white in color and almost spherical in shape. They have an average diameter of just over 2 cm and weigh little more than 4 grams.
The couple share, roughly equally, the brooding time and relays in factions from 2 to 5 hours. The incubation lasts three weeks and begins only once the last egg laid; hatching therefore takes place at the same time.
Naked at hatching and unable to maintain their internal temperature, the young are warmed by adults for a week, until they cover themselves with short feathers. Parents can then devote themselves to their food.
The fish brought to the young are slightly longer than those that the adults catch for themselves: between 4 and 7 cm, with a maximum of 10 cm. During the beak, the little ones, arranged in a star inside the chamber, are each fed during the first two to three weeks. It is the time when the ground of the nest is covered with their balls of rejection, and where the parents bathe often. A little later, the youths all turn to the inlet hose, huddled together, or walk down the hallway to meet the adults.
Due to drought conditions, water is not always present at the falls. We were lucky to see a trickle coming over the cliff high above. Still pretty awesome and the area is beautiful. There are signs galore warning of potential landslides and danger, but visitors (such as myself) ventured close anyway.
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Nojoqui Falls Park - Santa Barbara County - California - USA
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Conditions for limestone pavements are created when an advancing glacier scrapes away overburden and exposes horizontally bedded limestone, with subsequent glacial retreat leaving behind a flat, bare surface. Limestone is slightly soluble in water and especially in acid rain, so corrosive drainage along joints and cracks in the limestone can produce slabs called clints isolated by deep fissures called grikes or grykes[2] (terms derived from a northern English dialect).
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Winter conditions slowly take hold of the Cariboo Mountains as they remain enshrouded behind a stormy veil over Bowron Lake. In the in 1860’s the first Europeans came to the Cariboo Mountains to find their fortunes, as part of what became known as the first Cariboo Gold Rush. Originally referred to simply as “Bear Lake” it was eventually renamed Bowron Lake after John Bowron, the first Gold Commissioner of the nearby gold mining town Barkerville, who organised numerous exploration parties into the remote mountains to look for gold-bearing ground. British Columbia, Canada
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A pair of Ring Necked Ducks are on the move during a March snowfall.
I normally would shoot these BIF shots at a higher shutter speed, but these went from relatviely static subjects to fast moving ones very quickly and with the overcast low-light conditions I was shooting with, I was only at 1/500 and didn't have time to adjust. I honestly found the blur in the wings helped in conveying the element of movement though in the image.
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With calm, clear weather conditions at sunset, it was well worth a second visit to the Starling murmuration at Radipole Lake in the centre of Weymouth. The photo above was taken at 16.50 as the flock circled and circled creating all sorts of ever-changing shapes.
The photo below was taken two minutes later when some birds seemed about to drop into the reedbed but most, if not all, pulled out at the last second. The skies finally became empty of Starlings at exactly 17.00. Last evening they finally dropped in at 17.05.
If conditions are good, as they were this morning, this is one of my favourite spots to take a photograph, Garreg Ddu Dam, Elan valley, Powys, Wales, UK
Well they were testing conditions to start with, and I took this before any sunlight appeared and with wet underpants. The cloud had just lifted off the distant mountains, the Langdale Pikes, and the view was beginning to open up for me as the breeze slowly dried my nethers.
I can't deny it is a great view from Holme Fell, out over the slate quarry workings of Hodge Close and to the North West. I just needed some splashes of sunlight rather than the lashing rain and hail that came to soak me again, several times over.
The Duffy Lake road showcases the stunning natural beauty of B.C.'s coastal mountain range. This year's impressive snowpack continues to attract back country skiiers...try to find them in the lower right corner of the photo. :)
Light conditions were very exciting during my after work stroll across the Schönbrunn Garden this afternoon: they changed every minute, because there were lots of clouds around the sun.
Very shortly after I’d taken the slow shutter-speed shot of the water, this chap ran along the edge of the bathing pool and simply leapt into the churning sea and paddled off in search of his wave. I just managed to crank up my iso enough to catch him and I fired off a couple of shots. It all happened so quickly.
This is a composite of the two images.
Bude bathing pool on Summerleaze beach, after sunset. Winter.