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The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) is a medium-sized black and white passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. Although once considered to be three separate species, it is now considered to be one, with nine recognised subspecies. A member of the Artamidae, the Australian magpie is placed in its own genus and is most closely related to the black butcherbird (Melloria quoyi). Currawongs have yellow eyes, whereas Magpies have red-brown eyes and Butcherbirds have very dark brown, almost black eyes. It is not, however, closely related to the European magpie, which is a corvid. The adult Australian magpie is a fairly robust bird ranging from 37 to 43 cm in length, with distinctive black and white plumage, gold brown eyes and a solid wedge-shaped bluish-white and black bill. The male and female are similar in appearance, and can be distinguished by differences in back markings. The male has pure white feathers on the back of the head and the female has white blending to grey feathers on the back of the head. With its long legs, the Australian magpie walks rather than waddles or hops and spends much time on the ground. Described as one of Australia's most accomplished songbirds, the Australian magpie has an array of complex vocalisations. It is omnivorous, with the bulk of its varied diet made up of invertebrates. It is generally sedentary and territorial throughout its range. Common and widespread, it has adapted well to human habitation and is a familiar bird of parks, gardens and farmland in Australia and New Guinea. This species is commonly fed by households around the country, but in spring (and occasionally in autumn) a small minority of breeding magpies (almost always males) become aggressive and swoop and attack those who approach their nests. 6966
A male Cinnamon teal from the West coast of the United States is a rare sight at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, Florida
We need to encourage more bees in to our gardens! All it takes is to plant more bee loving flowers in our garden, like Cerinthe, which i am told by the bees is a favourite of theirs :)
#beesmakeitgreen
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It is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the 'pigeon'. The domestic pigeon descended from this species. Escaped domestic pigeons have raised the populations of feral pigeons around the world. Wild rock doves are pale grey with two black bars on each wing, whereas domestic and feral pigeons vary in colour and pattern. Few differences are seen between males and females. The species is generally monogamous, with two squabs (young) per brood. Both parents care for the young for a time. Habitats include various open and semi-open environments. Cliffs and rock ledges are used for roosting and breeding in the wild. Originally found wild in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, pigeons have become established in cities around the world. The species is abundant, with an estimated population of 17 to 28 million feral and wild birds in Europe alone. 15770
We found this big fella/gal, and five of his/her friends taking advantage of the first rays of sun in three days. The Nature Conservancy Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve, Kansas.
Prairie Creek Waterfall in Richardson, Texas, cascading over rocks with water flowing into a pool below.
A striking, medium-sized bird found along the Pacific coast from southern British Columbia through California and into Baja California. About 27–31 cm long with a 39 cm wingspan, it is an easy to sight bird, active throughout the day in the countryside and even in the suburbs.
These birds are commonly found in dry shrublands, oak woodlands, chaparral, and suburban yards, often in proximity to oaks. Omnivorous, they feed on insects and fruit in spring and summer and shift to nuts and seeds, especially acorns, in fall and winter.
These birds - like Acorn Woodpeckers - have a symbiotic relationship with Acorns. They cache acorns and retrieve it later, helping them thrive in diverse environments. That caching also helps in seed dispersal and helps the Oak trees spread across the areas.
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This Whooping Crane was photographed in the same location as the Sandhill Crane I posted yesterday, a few hours later during a pause in the rain. Both species of crane hang out in this field, along with some other cool bird species.
The 2023 count for Whooping Crans wintering around the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is 536, including 88 juveniles. The population is considered stable for now. They've recovered from a low count of 43 in 1967, but they're still considered critically endangered. We've visited the Aransas NWR area several times over the years and it's always a thrill to see these magnificent endangered birds.
In North America, Barn Swallows are spring time arrivals from their South American winter. Although their flight acrobatics are extraordinary, their colours and markings are equally noteworthy. From Cornell: "The Barn Swallow is the most abundant and widely distributed swallow species in the world. It breeds throughout the Northern Hemisphere and winters in much of the Southern Hemisphere." www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barn_Swallow/overview
The Wild Center· Natural History Museum
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
There is a lot of information ranging from different types of fungus to the life of an otter. Along the tree top excursion you can continually be educated about the surrounding environment. Ground trails are well maintained and are clearly marked when trails outside of the center intersect them. The parking lot is spacious and hard topped; easy to traverse.
Sony ﾐﾗｰﾚｽｶﾒﾗの凄さを実感。
In a kind of rural area, many people lead their lives near places of birth. As for me, however, l don't think I'm one of those guys. Just like one of those who move elsewhere. In my case, there is no single factor that made me decide to live in other
surroundings. One of the reason
why l moved there is to try to
experience the environment that I'v
e never seen .
信州上田ｺｳﾉﾄﾘゆきちゃんは、兵庫県豊岡市から、この見知らぬ土地、信州上田で一人でがんばってます。
Rare and endangered birds found only in a few places across the country. Sightings are prized by bird lovers and photographers. They behave like terns both in flight and roosting behaviour, but are larger around 40-45 cms. These birds are mainly found in rivers and estuaries and are impossible to miss due to their bright orange, white and black colors.
The distinctive feature is the bill, with a long lower mandible and a short upper mandible. The birds skim on the water with their beaks open and grab fish, shrimp and other crustaceans and larvae. They are a delight to watch and we were lucky to sight around 300+ of them and spent an hour on the mossy wet ground shooting them. This was one of the largest concentrations of the bird.
Habitat degradation such as fishing, transportation, irrigation schemes etc.. are the main reason for their endangered status. The colonies lie in the sandbars of the rivers on the estuaries making them very hard to protect as well. Feral dogs, crows and other predators are known to decimate breeding colonies.
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A shot taken during sunset - guess its the last meal of the day before they get back to their nests. Maybe it is breeding, I need to check that out.
This male was feeding on the long pods and we sat in the car and watched it from start to finish, around 15 mins maybe. It first selected a ripe pod, then slowly walked down to the end, tore it open, tasted a few, liked it and continued to eat few more. There was a bit of wastage with the seeds falling on the ground, but that helps in generating more plants I suppose.
The bird is named after "Alexander The Great" who transported a large number of these back to Europe as gifts to various nobles.
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Welcome to to the beach, a haven for dog walkers and coffee drinkers. A special congratulations on picking up your dog mess, only to lob it into the dunes and leave it in a bag for the next hundred years. Shame on you........
Morning along a road in Babcock Wildlife Management Area near Punta Gorda, Florida. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is Florida's oldest Wildlife Management Area and protects 80,772 acres just south and east of Punta Gorda in Charlotte and Lee Counties, Florida.
Erhai (pronounced like "are high") is a beautiful lake in the Chinese province Yunnan. I took this picture during a bike trip in the environment of Dali.
"Erhai is situated at 1,972 metres (6,470 ft) above sea level. In size, the North-South length of the lake is 40 kilometres (25 mi) and the East-West width is roughly 7–8 kilometres (4.3–5.0 mi)..."
Many people associate lions with the grasslands of the Masai Mara or Serengeti. While those areas are great for seeing lions, there are also other environments where they can be seen. This image was captured in the Chobe National Park, Botswana during an extended drought in August 24.
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I'm still in moose mode for another day or two.
The color of this cow is the prettiest I've seen on any moose. We found her nearly ten years ago in Denali National Park, Alaska.
Twelve Flowers from the magnificent gardens at Dirleton Castle.
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The River Roding in spate.
The sad human need to destroy the beauty of nature.
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"As long as there is wanting in you, especially for someone or something to make you happy, paradoxically, this is a sure way to make yourself feel lacking and therefore miserable."
-Mooji (White Fire)
A beautiful and interesting looking parakeet found in the Himalayan Belt within India, but also found much of South East Asia. They are easily identified by the Red patch on their breast area.
These parakeets are social creatures and generally seen in flocks. On this day, we sighted a large flock on a nearby fruiting tree in the afternoon. The birds are quite vocal and caused quite a ruckus with their fights over good fruit.
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