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I saw a cedar waxwing use this branch by the pond as a perch, so I stood nearby hoping another one would do the same. Instead, one of a flock of migrating robins used it instead. I really like the background autumn colors here.
A migrating Green Heron stopped over to give me a look and also a photo. The Green is my favorite of all the herons and to have this one do a quick drop in and departure was thrilling to say the least.
The first I have seen of the incoming gull migration. Poor lighting for photos but it is one for the records.
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This Monarch just crossed the Gulf of Mexico and fell out on the narrow little stretch of vegetation on Perdido Key. Watched lots of them riding the southern breezes to the mainland of Florida. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
Geese are on the move! This large flock of snow geese was spotted moving over Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa.
Photo by Jessica Bolser/USFWS.
Tundra swans migrate through my home area in Ontario. Got a few decent shots last week as I sat my the roadside in the ditch waiting on Golden Hour.. been promising these for a week..more to come..in time!
Swainson's Hawk
Anza Borrego State Park
Each spring thousands of swainson's hawks decend on Anza Borrego State Park to feast on insects during migration. One of their favorite foods is the white-lined sphinx moth caterpillar. Unfortunately, they never seem that easy to photograph so this is one of the few photos I have.
A Prothonotary Warbler feeding on rosemary after falling out on Perdido Key, FL. All the bird this day were actually on the ground or down low. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
A Yellow-throated Warbler during a stop-over in the Oklahoma Cross Timbers. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
A tree Sparrow happy to get seeds as the 30 cm of new snow was covering the ground.
The snow was all gone but a sudden snowstorm brought over a foot of snow on the 18th and 19th of April. Here is what I wrote on FB I checked the live bird migration map this morning and weather conditions. Seems like it snowed at least from S. Dakota to here. I also looked at maps to try to figure out the bird radar locations.
In spite of the wintry conditions, there was a large number of birds that left the area of Aberdeen, SD (where there is a big wildlife refuge) around 10 pm, and went generally NW, a bit over Bismark but mostly Minot, where activity peaked around 2- 3 am , 4 to 5 hours later to slowly disappear over the border into SK. I think the birds have to be strong flyers, likely cranes or waterfowl, but I am puzzled as to why they would migrate in a snowstorm with the ground covered with snow and freezing temperatures. It's not like they will have an easy time of finding open water and food when they get here....
For that matter, the night before there was certainly a large migration of Fox Sparrows and Juncos as I had 3 fox Sparrows in my yard and people seem to have reported lots around Regina. We even had an Orange-crowed Warbler. We also had 4 Yellow-rumped warblers the day before.
I get that it's the right time of year and the winds are suitable but am surprised that the birds are not apparenlty being deterred by the weather. Well, the snow started melting on the 21st but in the morning the ground was still 100 % snow cover. On the 21st, open patches were visible at the bse of some trees and under spruce Much more open by the end fo the afternoon with the street 98 % clear. I must have been worried for nothing. Even the Yellow-rumps nd RCKI seem to be ok. Home, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. 22 April 2023
While I was at Bodega Bay I made my way to Bodega Head looking for Pigeon Guillemot, they were there but the big stir of excitement was the 'migrating whales'! As they passed the head the mother with her baby hung out on the surface. It appeared she was nursing and the baby did spend some time poking his head up out of the water. A very enjoyable afternoon.
We're leaving today heading up to Sierra Valley, guys golfing, girls birding!
Thank you all for your continued inspiration,comments & favs...see you next week!
The 2nd of two uploads created at the side of the Leeds - Liverpool canal in the centre of Leeds, another composite image taken just before and just after dusk. It was touch and go whether I uploaded this one but thought I would for the Scottish Migrating Class 170 now with Northern and the couple of local nosey swans who came by to see what I was up to.
I wasn't paying much attention to the workings and I've subsequently tried to work out the likely diagram of this Class 170, the best I can do - but I'm not certain is the 1C56 15:12 York to Barrow-in-Furness, passing Leeds West Junction at 15:52 3/4 with the image taken at 15:53 - 28th December 2018.
More birds migrating. I put seed on the ground for them but it seems the birds just passing through.
The squirrels and doves make sure that the seed don't go to waste.
*EDIT* Thanks so much to everyone who added me! It's awesome to see so many people I know from Flickr on Ipernity! :D
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A few lovely people on here have recommended Ipernity, so I went and made an account to try it out. So far I really like it! It is very much like how Flickr used to be and it seems like quite a few bjd people are migrating over. I think it will be a big and really nice dolly community like Flickr is :)
Please feel free to add me! :D
I won't leave Flickr completely though. I've met way too many awesome people here for that to even be an option! When I do photoshoots sometimes I can end up taking 200+ pictures! I only upload my favourite shot(s) to Flickr so I can keep them together. I will use Ipernity to upload other shots from photoshoots that I like, but haven't uploaded to Flickr.
Looking forward to seeing everybody! :D <3
This female Monarch flew past all of the many blooming flowers and landed on this plant which has gone to seed. She appears to be feeding. What's up with that? And, what is the plant she is on?
This little girl just flew across the Gulf of Mexico and crashed on the first perch she saw on Perdido Key, FL. Lots of lantana around, she will be able to fuel up and continue her journey north. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/leightonmoss/index.asp
Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England, and home to some really special birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. You might see deer too, not to mention butterflies aplenty!
Opening times
The reserve and visitor centre are open daily all year round (except 25 December). The reserve is open from 9 am to dusk and the visitor centre from 9.30 am-5 pm (4.30 pm November-January inclusive).
Entrance charges
Free to the visitor centre and tearoom. Admission to hides and nature trails: £4.50 adults, £3 concessions, £1 children, £9 family. Free to RSPB members and those who come by public transport or on bike.
Avocet
Avocets can be seen from the hides overlooking the Allen and Eric Morecambe Pools in spring and summer.
Bearded tit
A year-round attraction here in the extensive reedbeds. They form flocks in autumn and can often be seen picking up grit from special tables on the causeway or directly from the paths.
Bittern
Bitterns can be heard 'booming' from the causeway between march and May. Scan over the reedbeds and you may catch a glimpse of one in flight - particularly in May and June. You may also see one sitting at the edge of the pools on frosty winter days.
Marsh harrier
Spring brings displaying marsh harriers to Leighton Moss. The males and females are busy feeding their young throughout summer and can often be seen hunting over the reedbed.
Water rail
Watch from the hides for water rails emerging to feed on the edge of the channels and pool within the reedbed. They may venture out onto exposed mud when the water drops in late summer and autumn or onto ice in winter.
Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Booming bitterns in the reedbeds, best heard from the Causeway. Marsh harriers displaying high above the reedbeds. Butterflies along the reserve trails. The arrival of summer-visiting birds fills the reedbed with the rattling calls of sedge and reed warblers. Birdsong can be enjoyed in the woodland. Buzzards can be seen daily flying over the reserve. On the Allen and Eric Morecambe pools, large flocks of migrant black-tailed godwits stop off on their way to Iceland and the first avocets return to nest.
Summer
The special sight of marsh harriers passing food to each other in flight. Red deer grazing the Jackson and Griesdale meres in the evenings. The sight and sound of a busy black-headed gull colony. A chance to see young bitterns venturing out into the edges of the pools to feed, as well as a variety of young waterbirds. A succession of marsh flowers along the reserve tracks. Avocets and their chicks on the Allen and Eric Morecambe pools.
Autumn
Parties of bearded tits flying across the reeds and picking up grit from the paths. Huge flocks of starlings wheeling above the reedbed before pouring into the reeds to roost. Migrant wading birds, especially greenshanks, ruffs and returning black-tailed godwits on the pools viewed from the Allen and Eric Morecambe hides.
Winter
Teals, shovelers and gadwalls join the resident ducks to congregate in large numbers in the pools. Bitterns and water rails can be seen out on the ice during cold spells. Flocks of siskins feed in the alders. Flocks of wigeons and greylag geese graze the saltmarsh at the Allen and Eric Morecambe pools, and are regularly disturbed by wintering peregrines and merlins.
Viewing points
Seven hides with the nearest hide to visitor centre only 160 yards (150 m) away.
Nature trails
Three nature trails: 0.5 miles, 0.8 km to 2 miles, and 3.2 km.
Tearoom
A wide selection of hot and cold food and drinks throughout the day. Parties catered for on request.
Refreshments available
•Hot drinks
•Cold drinks
•Hot meals
•Cold meals
•Sandwiches
•Snacks
Shop
The shop stocks:
•Binoculars and telescopes
•Books
•Bird food
•Gifts
Educational facilities
Education visits to Leighton Moss offer an exciting opportunity for your pupils to explore nature through the first-hand study of birds, other animals and plants. Led by professional RSPB educators, the curriculum-linked programmes are safe, hands-on, thought-provoking and fun. Approved as a safe provider of outdoor education activities by Lancashire County Council, Leighton Moss's risk-assessed programmes help children to understand the value of wildlife and natural places through experiential learning. Leighton Moss has the largest remaining reedbed in north-west England - a magical place where you and your pupils could hear the bitterns booming in the spring, watch the marsh harriers swooping in the summer or see the meres full of over-wintering ducks and geese in the winter. With a well-equipped classroom, shop, picnic area, trails and bird hides, Leighton Moss is the ideal place to bring your class for an unforgettable experience of nature. You can visit any day of the year. Our start times are flexible to suit you. It is advisable to book well in advance for the summer term, which is our busiest time. We can cater for two classes (or approximately 60 children), which will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 15.
Access to hides and viewpoints
Bird-feeding station has a screen, with varied height viewing slots and knee hole extension, which overlooks the birdtables and feeders. Lilian's hide is accessed via 1:20 ramp; a large, glazed, picture window overlooks the lagoon and reedbeds; an induction loop is available. Jackson's hide is accessed via 1:10 ramp; there are no adapted wheelchair places.
Griesdale hide is accessed via 1:10 ramp; there are no adapted wheelchair places. Public hide is accessed via a very shallow, 1:40 ramp; specially adapted places for wheelchairs are at left end of hide. Lower hide is accessed via three steep steps.
Access to visitor centre, shop and tearoom
The front entrance is accessed through double doors, which open both ways, to reception desk on ground floor. The upper floor, with tearoom, is accessed via a stair-lift from the shop and rear entrance of the visitor centre. This lift does not accommodate wheelchairs; transfer from chair to lift via shallow ramp; staff are available to help.
Shop is on the ground floor of the visitor centre; staff are available to help. Tearoom is on the first floor of visitor centre, staff are available to help with carrying trays etc.
Path surfaces and gradients
There are 8 km of trails on the nature reserve. There is a bird-feeding station 50 m from visitor centre, down 1:15 and 1:40 gradients with an adverse camber; the path is surfaced with compacted gravel/rolled stone. From the feeding station to Lilian's hide is 100 m, initially down a 1:20 slope, levelling and then another 1:20 slope to the hide entrance; the path is surfaced with compacted gravel/rolled stone.
From Lilian's hide to Jackson's hide is 535 m. From Lilian's hide to Griesdale hide is 735 m; the path is surfaced with compacted gravel/rolled stone, and narrows to one metre in places. From Lilian's hide to Public hide is 1,000 m; the path is undulating, rolled stone with two non-wheelchair accessible kissing gates; it has a steep gradient of 1:10 along some of its length. There is a 100 m stretch along the public highway.
The final approach to the hide is along a public causeway of rough, rolled stone with a 1:10 slope. Visitors with limited mobility can drive to the start of the public causeway. From Public hide to Lower hide is 820 m; the path is surfaced with compacted mud and stone; it is narrow in places and accessible to semi-ambulant visitors.
Car parking
Visitors can park in front of and behind the visitor centre; the surface is rolled stone. There is an alternative car park on the opposite side of the road from the visitor centre.
Toilets
One adapted, unisex toilet accessed via shop and rear entrance to visitor centre.
Wheelchair loan
One wheelchair available for loan, contact reserve staff for availability.
During the rainy season in the southern Serengeti, Western white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus) kick up dirt as they run along a clifftop overlooking Lake Ndutu at sunrise. They are part of the Great Migration north of the huge herds of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes that move north following the rains and the greening of the grasses and giving birth. Mount Lemakarot, in the Ngorongoro Conservation area can be seen on the horizon.
16/03/2018 www.allenfotowild.com
The narrow gauge network of the Tömörkény fish farm is (was) one of a kind. Next to the Fehér-tavi ("White-lake") network this was the last one with the sole purpose of serving the nearby lakes with tiny freight trains for feeding juvenile fishes, and transporting the harvested ones back to base.
Sadly, the fish farm's - and with that the special narrow gauge railway's - life has come to an end: the fisherman packed their stuff at the end of March, then the premises were taken over by Kiskunság National Park on the 15th of April, 2021.
In 2020 November, on a sunny but windy Saturday a couple of railway fanatics visited Tömörkény to see this very special place for themselves, and also try to capture some of the magic in the form of memories and pixels alike.
A huge thanks to the organisers, be sure to check out the amazing photo report by Endre Barta here.
Here is my new "Butterfly Migration" mosaic. It has been selected as the winner of the 2016 People's Choice Award for the ArtPop Peoria billboard contest. Thanks to all who voted!
The migrating males of this species quickly assume ownership of the nectar feeders on their arrival from their Northern breeding grounds, They are generally more aggressive than our local breeding Hummers: Broad-taileds. This year they seemed to have surpassed them in numbers present! This one has settled on a perch slightly above the feeders... he often assumes guard duty at this station to protect "his turf."
IMG_3654; Rufous Hummingbird
During the time of the spring rains, migrating zebras (Equus quagga} with a colt move along a cliff top overlooking Lake Ndotu at sunrise, with Mt Lemakarot in the distance.
05/03/2018 www.allenfotowild.com
Encountered a flock of migrating Scissor-tailed Flycatchers this morning. They were extremely vocal. Long tail indicates a male. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
Another shot of the Long-tailed duck that visited a small pond in Ohio. It dove down to feed and came up with some vegetation clinging to it (must be a vegan 😁). It's always nice to get a chance to see a new bird in the wild.
"The Sleeper Awakes"
The Migrator, born from the stars, carrier of all emotions, and harbors the dreams of all.
Check out my YouTube for more MOCs like this!
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NS 13R heads south through Charlottesville on a cool, shadowy, and gloomy Sunday afternoon as the train heads south toward warmer weather. A conductor in training is seen sitting in a red/orange vest in the cab.
Taken the day I posted it and this was the biggest day so far for migrating Monarchs passing through our yard on the way to their wintering grounds.
The Wadhwana wetlands, located in the central region of Gujarat, India - are home for a lot of migratory birds during winters. Located right at the crossroads of two major migratory routes, this place hosts over a thousand species every year!
The ruby-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are solitary. Adults of this species are not social, other than during courtship (which lasts a few minutes); the female also cares for her offspring. Both males and females of any age are aggressive toward other hummingbirds. They may defend territories, such as a feeding territory, attacking and chasing other hummingbirds that enter.
As part of their spring migration, portions of the population fly from the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico across the Gulf of Mexico, arriving first in Florida and Louisiana. This feat is impressive, as a 800 km (500 mi), non-stop flight over water would seemingly require a caloric energy that far exceeds an adult hummingbird's body weight of 3 g (0.11 oz). However, researchers discovered the tiny birds can double their fat mass in preparation for their Gulf crossing, then expend the entire calorie reserve from fat during the 20-hour non-stop crossing when food and water are unavailable.
Hummingbirds have one of the highest metabolic rates of any animal, with heart rates up to 1260 beats per minute, breathing rate of about 250 breaths per minute even at rest, and oxygen consumption of about 4 ml oxygen/g/hour at rest. During flight, hummingbird oxygen consumption per gram of muscle tissue is approximately 10 times higher than that seen for elite human athletes.
They feed frequently while active during the day. When temperatures drop, particularly on cold nights, they may conserve energy by entering hypothermic torpor.
Nikon D7100
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR
210mm - f4.8 - 1/2000 - ISO 900