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EXPLORE - April 9, 2009 #167
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In Christianity, the Crown of Thorns, one of the instruments of the Passion, was woven of
thorn branches and placed on Jesus before his crucifixion. It is mentioned in the
Gospels of Matthew (27:29), Mark (15:17), and John (19:2, 5) and is often alluded
to by the early Christian Fathers, such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and others.
Warblers have been migrating through my yard. They are feeding high in willow trees so they are difficult to see let along photograph. I have probably taken 200 shots of Orange-crowned Warblers and got half dozen or less that I will let anyone see. Most have been deleted. IMG_6319
This young Kookaburra was sitting on the fence, as I was checking on the damselflies which live in the Acalypha at the back of our garden. When I saw that the neighbours Variegated Cordyline was making like a crown behind him, I grabbed my camera and started shooting :)
In spite of his very dirty beak, I still find Ernie very charming, don't you ? :))
This white-crowned sparrow was lurking at the base of this tree, looking for fallen goodies. Back in the good old summer time (of 2017)
The Victoria crowned pigeon is a large, bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red irises. It is part of a genus of four unique, very large, ground-dwelling pigeons native to the New Guinea region. Wikipedia
Conservation status: Near Threatened (Population decreasing)
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Myiothlypis coronata
(Russet-crowned Warbler / Arañero Coronado)
The russet-crowned warbler (Myiothlypis coronata) is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
The russet-crowned warbler is approximately 14 cm in length. Among its distinguishing markings are the rust-orange crown, for which it is named, black crown-stripes and eye-line and otherwise gray face. Its breast is often pale yellow. The species exhibits no obvious sexual dimorphism.
Most populations occur between 1500 and 3000 meters above sea level on either side of the Andes throughout northern South America. Typically found in the subtropical and temperate forests, they can usually be found inhabiting dense under growth.
It was a snowy day here. My birding was done from my bathroom window. This Sparrow posed nicely on a rock I placed on a deck rail. I put seeds on either side of it and birds will often hop onto it. I also posted a shot of a Blue Jay on that same rock.
I put a shot in the first comment showing what my yard looked like this morning.
Edmonton, Alberta.
(Regulus calendula) -- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
A tiny bird seemingly overflowing with energy, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet forages almost frantically through lower branches of shrubs and trees. Its habit of constantly flicking its wings is a key identification clue. Smaller than a warbler or chickadee, this plain green-gray bird has a white eyering and a white bar on the wing. Alas, the male’s brilliant ruby crown patch usually stays hidden—your best chance to see it is to find an excited male singing in spring or summer.
Read more at: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned_Kinglet/overview
With all the palace intrigue regarding William, Harry, Kate, Meaghan, Charles and Camilla, I decide to provide a portrait of Queen Peanut. She creates her own drama, she needs no help from anyone else.
Looking Close...on Friday - Crown
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Yet another photo op on the side of the road on a cold yet gorgeous day in Iceland.The sun had set and the light was failing, but the view from the ice (creaking and cracking below) was wonderful. 20200118BesidetheRoadDXOLrPs2
I haven't had a chance to get out with my camera recently so here is an image taken this spring of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet searching for something to eat.
Thank you for viewing and wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!! (This is the weekend it's celebrated in Canada)
The Vista House is a 55 foot high structure opened in 1918 as a "comfort station" for travelers on the Columbia River Highway. It is perched on a rocky promontory almost 700 feet above the Columbia River. It has glazed tiles on the roof and stained glass windows.
Happy Saturday Stairs!
AZ. White-crowned Sparrows appear each winter over much of North America to grace our gardens and favorite trails (they live in parts of the West year-round). The smart black-and-white head, pale beak, and crisp gray breast combine for a dashing look – and make it one of the surest sparrow identifications in North America. Watch for flocks of these sparrows scurrying through brushy borders and overgrown fields, or coax them into the open with backyard feeders. As spring approaches, listen out for this bird’s thin, sweet whistle.
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A cute ruby crowned kinglet from my yard. These are one of my favorite visitors and they are the kind of bird that seems to benefit from my presence on the deck scaring the other birds (especially house sparrows) away.
Leiothlypis celata
Have seen many of these, never caught the orange crown.These little guys jump around like crazy.
Violet-crowned Plovercrest (Stephanoxis loddigesii) or Beija-flor-de-topete-azul as it is known here in Brazil. Come to Brazil to get this and a lot other pics/species.
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#Spiky
These are the tiniest "spikes" on my miniature kitchen grater, just about 3 mm (0.11 inches) wide each. I also liked that these tiny spikes look like crowns, and I assume they are meant for grating spices like nutmeg. The grater has four sides, each with differently sized grating and slicing options.
While I bought this for photography (and because it looks cute), I also had plans for using it in the kitchen for its designated purposes, but found it hard to handle due to its tiny handle and small sides. So, for finger-saving reasons, it stays out of the kitchen.
To get extra close, I mounted the Laowa 50 mm 2x Ultra Macro, so it's a single shot (at F2.8 for extra bokeh). To illustrate the potential dangers of working with such a tiny grater, I equipped the right LED Lamp with the transparent red chocolate box lid (and because red and green always look good together). On the left lamp, I used a blue glass jar for a hint of blue. The green blur in the foreground is the grater's tiny handle.
I am busy today and will catch up with you later.
HMM, Everyone!
This Crowned Lapwing, aka Crowned Plover, was flying around a very small pond we stopped briefly at during the Kenya portion of my safari with Simon this past spring. It was interacting with some wading plovers and their almost adult chicks which caused it to periodically take to the air. It gave me this nice pose as it flew toward me. (Vanellus coronatus) (Sony a1, 400mm, f/4, 1/6400 second, ISO 640)
The grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats. They can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes in Uganda and Kenya and as far south as South Africa.
The East African B. r. gibbericeps (crested crane) occurs in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Uganda, of which it is the national bird represented in its national flag; and Kenya to eastern South Africa.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_crowned_crane
Photo taken at the AVIARIO NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA, BarĂº.
Colombia is the number one country in the world to have the largest varieties of birds, having about 1,876 species and almost 70 kinds that belong specially to Colombia. AVIARIO NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA has done an amazing job to show that. You see some of birds free and others in beautiful habitats. Peacocks, Toucans, Pink Flamingos, Crane Corona, Guacamayas, Pelicanos, Ducks, all types of little colorful birds Colombia is most famous for it, every imaginable birds are here.
This place is so well design, and so well taking care of, that you think some times you are in paradise!
www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g1507145-d982271...
The grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats. They can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes in Uganda and Kenya and as far south as South Africa.
The East African B. r. gibbericeps (crested crane) occurs in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Uganda, of which it is the national bird represented in its national flag; and Kenya to eastern South Africa.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_crowned_crane
Photo taken at the AVIARIO NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA, BarĂº.
Colombia is the number one country in the world to have the largest varieties of birds, having about 1,876 species and almost 70 kinds that belong specially to Colombia. AVIARIO NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA has done an amazing job to show that. You see some of birds free and others in beautiful habitats. Peacocks, Toucans, Pink Flamingos, Crane Corona, Guacamayas, Pelicanos, Ducks, all types of little colorful birds Colombia is most famous for it, every imaginable birds are here.
This place is so well design, and so well taking care of, that you think some times you are in paradise!
www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g1507145-d982271...
Victoria Crowned Pigeons obviously are very beautiful birds with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast and red iris. They strut around showing off their beautiful crowns acting like the royal birds they are. The crowns are not just for breeding season, they have their elegant crowns all year round.