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This is a Townsend's solitaire. It was seen on Sunday at Koll Center wetlands, and soon had attracted bird watchers and photographers to try to catch a view of it. I wasn't fortunate enough on Sunday, but did get to see it today - a lifer for me! Thanks to Keith Todd for calling my attention to the location!
Timeline Events photo charter. Jinty 47406 making a spirited departure from Loughborough on the Great Central Railway.
Timeline Events photo charter. Jinty 47406 making a spirited departure from Loughborough on the Great Central Railway.
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon, at 8000 ft., provides one with an expansive view of the canyon, sky and the weather that passes through. Watching these storms was musical. As they say, "all politics is local", so too with rain!
I've been going over to Commonwealth Lake for the last few weeks, in anticipation of the arrival of the Osprey. I keep hearing about the Virginia Rail, and where to look for it, but hadn't been fortunate enough to see it - until Friday. Came out into plain sight - briefly - before darting back into the brush.
Eight Thousand Horses spot seventy tons of bricks at W.R. Taylor Company in the middle of Tarragona Street in Pensacola, Florida. With apparently no more four-axles in the yard, a pair of six-axle Gevos did the honors of swapping an empty for a loaded boxcar at W.R. Taylor this night. While certainly not the ideal set of power for my liking, having caught a rare daylight move a few days prior with a proper leader on this already very difficult to catch and unique operation, I was happy to document the odd move. The empty boxcar was set out further back so the conductor could connect a road barrier to it across the street to avoid any northbound traffic while switching. Pensacola, FL
For the second time in the eleven years that I have been blessed to visit the Juniper Club and fish the Juniper River, a Barred owl has stalked our crew while fishing. The last time this happened was October of 2015. I have comparing photos of both and cannot tell if it is the same owl. In the wild they are known to have lived at least 18 years, so it certainly could be the same.
As shared back in 2015, this owl has learned to observe local fishermen. In our case we are using live bait, shiners that range in size from 4 inches to the much less desired slab…they run in the 7–8-inch range. Once hit by the bass, the shiners often die and are discarded. The owl has learned to wait and watch for floating baitfish that can be easily snatched from the surface, eagle style, and consumed.
This is a mixed blessing as it is always wonderful to see owls in the wild. The flipside of that coin is the sadness of knowing that dependance on humans isn’t a good thing and often times sets up an opportunity for some yahoo to come along and hurt this magnificent creature. Since it is rewarded and it is easier than the traditional hunt, it will pass on this trait to its young. Just like humans pass dependency to future generations.
At a local park not more than a few miles from my house. At low tide there is solid stretch of land that connects to the small island just right of center. This area is a designated bird sanctuary home to gulls, Canadian geese, egrets, swans, hawks, flacons and various species of mallards. This area is not recommended during hot summer days as mosquitos, deer flies and ticks will bite you to pieces.
Friday's R-MRL841 tends to return east with a healthy cut of power, as they often bring back the Logan local power for relay to Livingston or points east. This week's train was no exception, and with an extra GP9 in the mix, they ended up having five engines. After building their train at Logan, they wasted no time heading east - we beat them from the west end of Manhattan siding here to the west end of Bozeman siding with seconds to spare.
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Trebeurden, côtes d'Armor
Il y avait une jolie lumière dans la cuisine qui tombait sur cet assortiment déposé sans rangement sur la table
A glorious swan at the local lake. It had been diving a few times and there was wonderful droplets of water all over which were shining in the late evening sun. The water was super still apart from where it was making these wonderful circles of ripples as it dived and returned.
While not surprised, I was saddened last week when it was announced that the BNSF would acquire the Montana Rail Link (MRL). I made a few trips to visit the railroad, usually with Mike Danneman, and quickly became a fan. The big attractions were vintage locomotives, friendly employees and superb scenery.
On September 24, 2007, the Paradise Local has just left its namesake town and is crossing the Clark Fork River behind geeps 118 and 131. Photo by Joe McMillan, Paradise, Montana.
a local bay..... with the geese that visit daily, in the autumn...until the bay freezes over...( usually by New Year's Day ) we enjoy seeing and hearing them!
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Went to a local country park today in search of Bluebells and found these instead...I don't know what was going on but these strings were strung up amoungst the trees also if you looked up above dotted around the walks there were chairs in the trees...these strings though amoungst the trees did look beautiful....and as for the Bluebells I don't know where they are, in the tea room there are photographs on the walls of the park with pathways through the trees and carpets of bluebells everywhere it's why we ended up here today I thought I'd get some good shots of them....oh well, we had a wonderful day anyway.
The climate here in Greece coupled with the fertile nature of the soil means an abundance of high quality cheap fruit and vegetables, eg, a kilo of oranges or lemons or grapefruit (around two pounds in weight) costs around one Euro!
A Soo Line local with a single SD40-2 for power rolls northward out of Gladstone, Michigan. The section car setout and shed is another element that has disappeared from the fabric of modern railroading.
The most photographed corner in Markyate, Hertfordshire. It is truly a central location. Straight ahead, the pharmacy (and, farther away, the "fish and chips" place); to the left, a pub; behind, the bakery.
Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve
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The Mute Swan is a large, all-white waterfowl native to Eurasia, widely recognized for its long, gracefully curved neck and a distinctive orange bill with a black knob at the base. Despite its name, it is not completely silent and produces hisses, snorts, and grunts, though it is less vocal than other swan species.
Size and Appearance:
Mute swans are among the largest flying birds. Adults have brilliant white plumage, black feet, and a prominent black knob (basal knob) on their orange bill, which is larger in males (cobs). When swimming, they hold their necks in an elegant 'S' shape, often with their wings slightly raised in a display known as "busking".
Habitat and Diet:
They are found in a variety of aquatic environments, including ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, estuaries, and sheltered coastal areas. Their diet primarily consists of submerged aquatic vegetation, which they reach using their long necks.
Behavior:
Mute swans form strong, long-lasting pair bonds and are known for their devotion to their offspring. They are highly territorial, especially during the breeding season, and will aggressively defend their nests and cygnets (young swans) from perceived threats, including humans and dogs.
Cygnets:
Young swans are typically covered in greyish-brown down (sometimes white, in a morph called "Polish swan") and have a dull, grey-black bill. They grow quickly, reaching near-adult size within three months, and attain full white plumage and the adult orange bill by their second year.
Lifespan:
In the wild, mute swans can live for over 20 years, with an average lifespan of around 10-11 years.
In Culture and Law:
The mute swan is significant in human culture. It is the national bird of Denmark and a symbol of love in many cultures due to its monogamous nature. It is also the subject of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, "The Ugly Duckling".
In the UK, the British monarch retains the right to ownership of all unmarked mute swans in open water, a law dating back to medieval times. This ownership is primarily exercised on certain stretches of the River Thames through the traditional annual ceremony of "Swan Upping," which now serves as a population health check.