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Le Bruant jaune est un passereau vivement coloré. Le mâle en plumage nuptial arbore un plumage jaune et châtain roux du plus bel effet. Cette espèce est connue pour son chant décrit localement par plusieurs mots qui ne font que rappeler le rythme et ne sont qu'une pâle imitation du véritable son émis par l'oiseau.
Le Bruant jaune est largement répandu à travers la majeure partie de l'Europe, avec quelques populations partiellement migratrices ou dispersives après la reproduction. Il fréquente les zones cultivées et les pâturages boisés, les lisières des forêts et les landes de bruyères.
Le Bruant jaune est menacé par la destruction de l'habitat et sa population semble décliner, mais actuellement, l'espèce n'est pas globalement menacée.
Image prise derrière un filet de camouflage et dans un milieu naturel .
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The Yellowhammer is a brightly colored passerine bird. The male in nuptial plumage sports a yellow and reddish plumage of the most beautiful effect. This species is known for its song described locally by several words which only remind the rhythm and are only a pale imitation of the real sound emitted by the bird.
The Yellowhammer is widely distributed across most of Europe, with some populations partially migratory or dispersive after breeding. It frequents cultivated areas and wooded pastures, forest edges and heather moors.
The Yellow Sparrow is threatened by habitat destruction and its population appears to be declining, but currently the species is not globally threatened.
Image taken behind a camouflage net and in a natural environment.
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You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, you inform them, and you help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them.
Wangari Maathai
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What happens to large structures that become derelict? No, this is not about 'me', but who is responsible or can you just be allowed to let something decompose irrespective of how it affects others or the environment? This may be a wreck in a better state than the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach harbour. Apparently it is at risk of sinking as there are no bilge pumps to drain the lower compartments and they are corroding and weakening. But who can afford the hundreds of millions that might be required to replace the weakened parts and keep it floating? The current owners seem to be suggesting it's not their problem. If it sinks, will they just leave someone else to pay the bills and deal with the wreck? It's a bit big.
A Common stork often seen in fields, grasslands and in dry lakebeds and easily identified by its black body and white neck. They are resident birds in the country and can be seen throughout the year.
The colors of the bird are quite interesting and the wings and head feathers are iridescent. They are pretty tall around 80-90 cms and taller compared to the other herons / storks we have here. The birds are seen in small groups, though they forage alone like this one.
We sighted this in a grassland and the rains made the landscape very beautiful. These large storks were hunting for insects in the semi wet ground and seemed quite successful in getting a good meal.
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Yesterday's post had a bit of color. I decided to up the ante today. Found this little beauty in a residential neighborhood in Kansas City.
New York City - April 8, 2023: View of Yoshino Cherry tree blossoms and a street lamp along the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City.
(The Beauty of Austerity III)
The Colle Fauniera in Italy is one of the most beautiful passes I've ever seen.
- 1st, from one side or from the other, the climbs are different but as somptuous each. Each road would deserve a hike for itself, to take the time to feel the changes.
- 2nd, when you're up there, the austere wind-swept rocks and grass environment grabs you so deep in the soul, that you feel the highness and it's like touching the sky, actually, physically...
It then becomes a mental and psychic experience.
Colle Dei Morti - Italy
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Long since closed down corner shop. Net curtains, double doors, wall ties, awning frames, blown render and Victorian chimney pots, what's not to love about it ?
I have always thought of crucifixion and the Holy Trinity when passing by . .
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Red-shouldered Hawk
The Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) is a medium-sized hawk. Its breeding range spans eastern North America and along the coast of California and northern to northeastern-central Mexico. Red-shouldered Hawks are permanent residents throughout most of their range, though northern birds do migrate, mostly to central Mexico. The main conservation threat to the widespread species is deforestation.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-shouldered_hawk
Are we spending too much time infighting politically and forgetting the real global danger to the entire world. Peace and harmony are the only solutions but in order to achieve them we must work endlessly to that goal.
Shouldn't our politicians, news organizations, technology empires and vast corporations get involved in protecting humanity and our environment?
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Image made without bait of any kind and with respect for the animal and its environment - Image réalisée sans appât de quelque nature que ce soit et dans le respect de l'animal et de son environnement.
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At this year's iLight Singapore festival held at the Marina Bay and surrounding areas, several light and art installations can be found within walking distance from each other.
Often, many have environmental themes that evoke us to think of the impact that our actions have on the environment and Mother Nature.
In this shot here, the projections shown ask us to think about the fragility of glaciers as a result of rising sea levels.
(White Capped variant!)
This small bird is a winter migrant to India from parts of the Central Asia and middle East. It prefers dry areas and desert regions for its habitat and we found it all over the desert - infact it was the most common bird in that area - more than the myna's or bulbuls and sighted in the dry bushes and often coming to the ground.
Wikipedia refers to three distinct morphs of the bird and we sighted all 3 of them, though 2 seemed fairly common - the 3rd one - the white cap - was a bit uncommon but did sight a few times. The one we get down in the Southern India has white on the belly all the way till the neck. We never found it in our home state despite searching several seasons, but am so am glad that we sighted all the 3 variants.
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The collared pratincole, scientifically known as Glareola pratincola, is an elegant bird belonging to the family Glareolidae. This species is known for its long, narrow wings and distinctive forked tail, which gives it a graceful appearance during flight.
My first encounter with collared pratincoles was a captivating experience dating back to the early eighties in the Ebro Delta in Spain. It was a mythical species for me, and I can still recall the excitement when I could observe the graceful flight of foraging collared pratincoles above my tent on the beach of Platja Eucalyptus where they hunt insects.
These birds breed in parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, usually in sandy areas with little vegetation, such as coastal plains, riverbanks, and steppes. They migrate to sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia during the winter months.
Although they are generally not a threatened species, collared pratincoles are sometimes affected by habitat loss and disturbance of breeding areas due to human activities. Fortunately, they also benefit from protected natural areas and wetlands, where they can thrive.
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Ho scelto questa bottiglia di plastica buttata negligentemente in acqua per denuncia:
sono tante le "piccole" cose che ognuno di noi può fare per l'ambiente.
Non possiamo chiedere ai governi di fare qualcosa per il futuro del nostro pianeta se poi noi per primi ci comportiamo male ...
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A large falcon that is endemic to South Asia including parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This is as large as a Peregine Falcon and taller than Saker Falcon, but more leaner unlike the bulky build of Saker Falcon or Peregrine Falcon. We sighted them on two days in action - they were hunting in the area and one of them was fighting with the Saker Falcon. They seem to be quite common in the desert regions and as a fan of falcons was delighted to be sighting them and seeing them in action.
This was sighted in Pokhran, again a desert region. The bird was hunting in the area possibly targeting the many small birds like Pipits, Larks, Crested Larks, Wheatears etc.. There was no dearth of prey. Unfortunately, we didn't see it with any catch though and we were in a rush to see the Indian Bustards, so had to move along.
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Broccoli on steroids !
It is actually a very strong growth of Ivy engulfing a street lamp,
I meet some nice people along the way with my photography.
Jaywick, rising up from being Britain's most deprived area.
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Ruthven Barracks near Ruthven in Badenoch, Scotland, are the best preserved of the four barracks built in 1719 after the 1715 Jacobite rising. Set on an old castle mound, the complex comprises two large three-storey blocks occupying two sides of the enclosure, each with two rooms per floor. The barracks and enclosing walls were built with loopholes for musket firing, and bastion towers were built at opposite corners. Destroyed by Jacobites following their retreat after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the Barracks ruins are maintained as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland. They are accessible at all times without entrance charge.
I knew that moving from Florida, that I would miss the burrowing and barred owls ... but I also knew that Colorado would offer up its own variety of owls. I put a few of them high on my list, but probably none higher than the northern pygmy owl. See, I had never seen one before. Several times I had been looking without success. I figured that it would happen when I least expected it.
On this day, we went out in a desperate search to find one ... or perhaps a saw whet owl. No such luck. We had all but given up. As we were driving about, Amy said she saw something that was "too small" to be anything, but I had my binoculars with me, so I fugured why not stop and check it out. So glad that we did ... because we found this guy perched in the bare tree branches! Finally .... it happened and as figured, when we had all but given up for that day anyway.
I couldn't believe how incredibly beautiful and mesmerizing its eyes were. It was clearly not the least bit concerned with us. It would look around from its perch in its vicinity for prey. When it would turn its head we noticed its dots on the back of its head ... "fake eyes" if you will. Amazing!
So excited and felt very thrilled that it blessed us with its presence. :-)
So this week's blog post features this amazing owl, as well as some other birds from the winter in Colorado. Feel free to check it out if you like by clicking:
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Mississippi River Bridge looking toward West at Delta, Louisiana. Accompanying me was protege, friend, family and brother Peyton Wisner as we both explored our natural and man made environment around us celebrating our God/life/liberties/freedoms. It was a beautiful day to get out and just take in America.
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 55209
The visual imagery conveys the extreme cold and harshness of the environment; this contrast between humanity and nature highlights the resilience of humankind in surviving in extreme conditions.
Photographed by Liu Wanching at Lake Baikal, Russia, March 2, 2026.
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視覺上傳達出極低的溫度和惡劣，這種人與自然的對比，突顯了人類在嚴酷環境下求生存的堅韌精神。
劉浣青2026.3.2攝於俄羅斯貝加爾湖
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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Have you ever wondered how a drake Wood Duck in nuptial plumage, with his wide array of vibrant colors, can possibly blend into his environment? Well, this is how. Every color of this slightly-disheveled drake is echoed in his surroundings. You might think that the his white markings would stand out, but they actually help to break up his profile. You can also see bits of white as the sun reflects against the lily pads. At the bottom of the food chain, Wood Ducks must be extremely discreet, even as they dress their best to please the ladies. October 18, 2017