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The Elegant Tern is a sleek seabird with a stiletto-like orange bill, a shaggy black crest, and a blush of rose-pink to the underside during the breeding season.
It nests in just a few colonies in California and in Mexico, the biggest being tiny Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California.
Elegant Terns flutter above the ocean on their long, pale wings, and then plunge into the water to catch small fish, particularly anchovies. After breeding, Elegant Terns disperse far and wide in search of plentiful anchovy stocks.
The Elegant Tern’s fates are closely tied to those of its main source of food—the northern anchovy. When anchovies are abundant, the terns have high breeding success, and vice versa when anchovies are scarce. The distribution and abundance of these small fish, in turn, is heavily influenced by oceanographic conditions such as El Niño.
The Elegant Tern was first found nesting in the United States in 1959 in San Diego Bay, California. Since the 1980s, several more colonies have been established in California.
The oldest recorded Elegant Tern was at least 20 years, 11 months old when it was found in California in 2010, the same state where it had been banded in 1989.
(Nikon, 500mm +TC 1.4, 1/2000 @ f/8, ISO 200)
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
If it wasn't for the evil thorns I would love, love, love these plants (wild blackberries). But alas they have cat-claw sharp and plentiful thorns that refuse to let me and my clothing go if they get any chance to grab hold.
However the berries are absolutely delicious and worth the risk. They rarely make it inside because I am a berry fiend ... but when they do and a smoothie is made the brilliant purple colour is outstanding and a 'wow' is often heard rolling off my tongue.
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Large, lanky, long-necked white heron. Size and black legs help separate from other egrets. Widespread and fairly common across the globe. Bill color varies across range: always yellow in the Americas, black in breeding season elsewhere. Occurs in any shallow wetland, including ponds, marshes, and tidal mudflats. Slowly stalks prey in shallow water. Often seen singly, but sometimes gathers in large numbers where food is plentiful. Breeds in colonies, frequently mixed with other egrets and herons. (eBird)
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I watched this egret track the progress of a fish as it swam past, turning so slowly from left to right, before striking and catching its breakfast.
Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2022.
Due to their plentiful numbers and generally the distant views I had of them whilst growing up always viewed the Starling as a dull unattractive bird. When seen close up they positively sparkle in their breeding colours. As can be seen they wear a coat of hearts that contrasts very nicely with their iridescent base plumage.
These gregarious birds are also great fun to watch. They squabble with one and other, are often confident around man and strut as though they own their surroundings.
Woke up to rain this morning, so I headed out for a quick peek at my neighbor’s rose garden. There it was, my rose, dappled in raindrops; a beautiful work of mother nature and my neighbors green thumb.
A bit of Rock and Roll history:
The Rose is a 1979 American drama film which tells the story of a self-destructive 1960s rock star who struggles to cope with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager. The film stars Bette Midler.
The story is loosely based on the life of singer Janis Joplin. Originally titled Pearl, after Joplin's nickname which was also the title of her last album, the film was fictionalized after her family declined to allow the producers the rights to her story.
I was fortunate enough to see Janis Joplin perform in a very small venue, and can say Janis was amazing to view up close… when the smoke from the plentiful reefers parted momentarily : )
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Seagulls are fondly remembered in Utah for helping Mormon settlers deal with a plague of crickets. The seagull is now the state bird of Utah and a monument in Salt Lake City commemorates the event, known as the ‘Miracle of the Gulls’. Seagulls are very clever. They learn, remember and even pass on behaviours, such as stamping their feet in a group to imitate rainfall and trick earthworms to come to the surface. Seagulls’ intelligence is clearly demonstrated by a range of different feeding behaviours, such as dropping hard-shelled molluscs onto rocks so that they break open so they can eat them, and following ploughs in fields where they know upturned grubs and other food sources will be plentiful.
Wild Parrot
The wild parrots flying free in Southern California today are descendants of wild-caught parrots who were imported into the United States before importation was banned and somehow either escaped or were released intentionally.
These birds were already well versed in their survival skills and able to establish themselves in areas where exotic plant-life is plentiful. Contrary to popular belief, companion parrots stand very little chance of making it out there. Though some have made it, it is a very small percentage. Without the expert training that adult parrots instill in their young, the odds are against them from the beginning.
Wild parrots have been documented in Southern California since the 1960s and there is strong evidence to suggest there may have been wild parrots as far back as the 1940s. One thing is certain -- several events have contributed to the status and distribution of wild parrots in California today.
With their personal origins a mystery, these naturalized parrots have banded together to make the skies over Southern California their flyways, the wires their playgrounds and the trees their homes.
Steadily increasing in numbers with the passing of each spring, the successful adaptation to the urban environment by these pioneering parrots gives testimony to a promising future.
(Sony 200-600 @ 481 mm, 1/1000 @ f/6.3, ISO 3200, processed to taste)
The Antarctic Cormorant also referred to as the Antarctic Shag - - they were quite plentiful in some parts of the Antarctic - - in this particular sighting the one was the receiving party at Neko Harbour - - I was still on the zodiac when I took this shot, I really wanted the glacier background which would have been impossible once standing on the beach.
Antarctic Cormorant / Antarctic Shag - Neko Harbour
This is an archiival picture of Waldo, my #1 Hawk Owl of all time. He was a wild owl who hung out at the local zoo one winter season because voles were extremely plentiful.
Zoo staff named this charismatic superstar, who delighted many onlookers and a few other photographers besides me.
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In the truly symbiotic relationship, both parties gain an advantage by sticking together. For example, birds ride along on the backs of hippopotami eating insects. The birds are delighted by the plentiful supply of food, and the hippos are pleased to be bug free with little effort on their parts.
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Unlike our Eastern species,the Western was very plentiful,and not very shy.We got great looks and shots with many different birds on the trip.This one was walking around on the road not more than 10ft from us,while we were shooting YHB!
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
...Make Margaritas !!!
- Jimmy Buffett
One of my favorite Birds came to a local park to feed. Gotta Love these noisy guys cause they remind me to put on some Jimmy Buffet music... and Smile !!
Have a Great Weekend !!!
The wild parrots flying free in Southern California today are descendants of wild-caught parrots who were imported into the United States before importation was banned and somehow either escaped or were released intentionally.
These birds were well versed in survival skills and able to establish themselves in areas where exotic plant-life is plentiful.
Wild parrots have been documented in Southern California since the 1960s and there is strong evidence to suggest there may have been wild parrots as far back as the 1940s. One thing is certain -- several events have contributed to the status and distribution of wild parrots in California today.
With their personal origins a mystery, these naturalized parrots have banded together to make the skies over Southern California their flyways, the wires their playgrounds and the trees their homes. Steadily increasing in numbers with the passing of each spring, the successful adaptation to the urban environment by these pioneering parrots gives testimony to a promising future.
Some sunflowers can attain great heights with large sunny yellow heads. So an obvious reason for drooping heads is simply top-heavy sunflowers. If this is the case, there’s no fixing drooping sunflowers. Top-heavy sunflowers are a natural occurrence just as overladen fruit boughs bend under the weight of a plentiful harvest. If all else is well with the plant and it is healthy, the stalk should be able to withstand the weight without splitting.
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Puffins were plentiful and busy on Lunga near Mull during April, arriving from the sea to re-establish pairings and bondings prior to mating.
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It was a delight watching this fledgling Burrowing Owl as he climbed out of the underground burrow and investigated the surrounding area.
The Burrowing Owl is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America.
Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation. They nest and roost in burrows, such as those excavated by prairie dogs.
They are small, sandy colored owls with bright-yellow eyes. They live underground in burrows they’ve dug themselves or taken over from a prairie dog, ground squirrel, or tortoise.
They live in grasslands, deserts, and other open habitats, where they hunt mainly insects and rodents.
Before laying eggs, Burrowing Owls carpet the entrances to their homes with animal dung, which attracts dung beetles and other insects that the owls then catch and eat. They may also collect bottle caps, metal foil, cigarette butts, paper scraps, and other bits of trash at the entrance, possibly signifying that the burrow is occupied.
Burrowing Owls have a higher tolerance for carbon dioxide than other birds—an adaptation found in other burrowing animals, which spend long periods underground, where the gas can accumulate to higher levels than found above ground.
Unlike most owls in which the female is larger than the male, the sexes of the Burrowing Owl are the same size.
Burrowing Owls often stow extra food to ensure an adequate supply during incubation and brooding. When food is plentiful, the birds' underground larders can reach prodigious sizes.
The oldest known Burrowing Owl was at least 9 years, 11 months old when it was sighted in California in 2014.
It has been pleasing to see a bird which was once near extinction in the UK in plentiful numbers this year. I am able to watch Red Kite on a near daily basis from my garden in Hampshire. This was one of a series of photos I took earlier in the year of the Red Kite with a rabbit it had scavenged.
When my sister and I visited this spot yesterday, the waves were rolling in and a strong breeze was blowing... it was a beautiful evening. Likewise, it was another beautiful evening but the waves were still and there was hardly any breeze... but I did notice that the noseeum flies were more plentiful.
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A very cold day here with a wind chill down to -40 C. (-40 F) It was bright and sunny though, and a good day to hang around this popular feeding area. Lots of birds taking advantage of the plentiful food, including this beautiful male Purple Finch.
Hermitage Park. Edmonton, Alberta.
Redshank - Tringa Totanus
The common redshank is a widespread breeding bird across temperate Eurasia. It is a migratory species, wintering on coasts around the Mediterranean, on the Atlantic coast of Europe from Ireland and Great Britain southwards, and in South Asia. They are uncommon vagrants outside these areas.
They are wary and noisy birds which will alert everything else with their loud piping call. Like most waders, they feed on small invertebrates. Redshanks will nest in any wetland, from damp meadows to saltmarsh, often at high densities. They lay 3–5 eggs.
The common redshank is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
It is widely distributed and quite plentiful in some regions, and thus not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
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It was such a peaceful morning game drive in the delta. The grasses were high and the zebras were enjoying the plentiful food. There is much to be said about the beauty of visiting Botswana in the Green Season apart from the more affordable rates.
I haven't been to Homosassa Springs State Park in Florida in a few years but always enjoy visiting while in Florida. Good opportunity to work with the birds and the 200-500 lens. The black vultures are always plentiful and this one was giving me a nice pose.
One more poser and this one in color.
I haven't been to Homosassa Springs State Park in a few years but always enjoy visiting while in Florida. Good opportunity to work with the birds and the 200-500 lens. The black vultures are always plentiful and another one giving me a nice pose.
Although we see the tricolored heron in plentiful numbers in Florida during the winter months, we have only seen one other than the one above in these marsh grass lands along Rehoboth Bay, Delaware where we have visited for the last 25 years.This guy showed up one day for a couple of hours and then took off.
Fulvous whistling duck. Taken in St James`s Park.
The fulvous whistling duck or fulvous tree duck (Dendrocygna bicolor) is a whistling duck that breeds across the world's tropical regions in much of Mexico and South America, the West Indies, the southern US, sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian subcontinent. It has mainly reddish brown plumage, long legs and a long grey bill, and shows a distinctive white band across its black tail in flight. Like other members of its ancient lineage, it has a whistling call which is given in flight or on the ground. The preferred habitat is shallow lakes, paddy fields or other wetlands with plentiful vegetation.
Impalas (Aepyceros melampus) are medium-sized antelopes that roam the savanna and light woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. In the rainy season, when food is plentiful. They are regarded as the most beautiful of all antelope.
Huge gray heron, no other similar species in range. Note large yellow-orange bill, short black plumes on head, and black and chestnut pattern on shoulder. Immatures are more brownish than adults, and have a dark crown. Fairly common and widespread throughout North America; wintering range extends to northern South America. Occurs in almost any wetland habitat, from small ponds to marshes to saltwater bays. Usually seen singly but can gather in numbers where food is plentiful. White form, sometimes considered a separate species (“Great White Heron”), is found in southern Florida and the Caribbean. It is most similar to Great Egret but has a larger bill. (eBird)
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A photo from last summer. I saw my first heron of the year fly over this week and am looking forward to seeing them again in the near future. In the meantime, i'll share this photo of our resident heron keeping his feet dry for a change.
Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2022.
Dad Burrowing Owl shows up with a Gecko to feed the three youngsters peeking out of the burrow. In SW Florida lizards are plentiful providing food for these tiny Birds of Prey.
.Scientific name: Tagetes Patula
.Popular Names: Dwarf Tagetes, Marigold, French carnation, Student Flower
.Family: Asteraceae
.Category: annual flowers
.Climate: continental, equatorial, mediterranean, oceanic, subtropical, seasoned, tropical
.Origin: North America
.Height: 0.1 to 0.3 meters
.Luminosity: Full Sun
.Life Cycle: Annual
Found in the colors: yellow, orange, reddish orange, Marigold are plants with a special sense. Its leaves have a characteristic aroma and the planting with other more delicate plants are used because they have the fame to keep pests at a distance.
Native from Mexico, is plentiful in the summer. In landscaping it is used in groups, forming massive in large lawn spaces; in borders along paths but also develops well in pots and gardeners.
This flower needs full sun to grown, in soil composed of garden land and vegetable earth, with regular watering. It's tolerant to the cold and multiply by seeds.
Quail Lake is a 22-acre lake on the southwest side of Colorado Springs. The lake is stocked with fish regularly and Rainbow Trout are plentiful in the spring and early summer with cooler water temperatures. Other species that populate this lake include warm water fish ranging from crappie and pike to catfish and wipers.
Main Beach, Nth Stradbroke Island (Australia), shot during a hill hike in the hinterland. The waves are very plentiful along the extremely long beach, which often has a very good deep water surf to ride (e.g. see 'Riders On The Storm' photos down this page). Enjoy your holidays.
"Earth" (Nacho Maldonado): (www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_nPkltiXI8
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
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This one was high on the list also,and they were plentiful near ponds with high reeds.They pick the choice locations,and chase the Red-winged blackbirds from the area,quite aggressively!
We now have both Baltimore Orioles and Orchard Orioles. What a wonderful time of the year. The Baltimore Orioles seem to be a bit more plentiful. Much more difficult to catch an Orchard Oriole. This male posed nicely.
Huge gray heron (Ardea herodias), no other similar species in range. Note large yellow-orange bill, short black plumes on head, and black and chestnut pattern on shoulder. Immatures are more brownish than adults, and have a dark crown. Fairly common and widespread throughout North America; wintering range extends to northern South America. Occurs in almost any wetland habitat, from small ponds to marshes to saltwater bays. Usually seen singly but can gather in numbers where food is plentiful.
Tiger lilies are a very popular perennial flower around our area. Many people plant them in their home flower beds, but it is not uncommon to see them growing wild by the side of drainage ditches, creeks and rivers. I found them to be quite plentiful around the shore of the Canard River, just outside of Windsor, Ontario.
Large, lanky, long-necked white heron. Size and black legs help separate from other egrets. Widespread and fairly common across the globe. Bill color varies across range: always yellow in the Americas, black in breeding season elsewhere. Occurs in any shallow wetland, including ponds, marshes, and tidal mudflats. Slowly stalks prey in shallow water. Often seen singly, but sometimes gathers in large numbers where food is plentiful. Breeds in colonies, frequently mixed with other egrets and herons. (eBird)
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May 2022.
Huge gray heron, no other similar species in range. Note large yellow-orange bill, short black plumes on head, and black and chestnut pattern on shoulder. Immatures are more brownish than adults, and have a dark crown. Fairly common and widespread throughout North America; wintering range extends to northern South America. Occurs in almost any wetland habitat, from small ponds to marshes to saltwater bays. Usually seen singly but can gather in numbers where food is plentiful. White form, sometimes considered a separate species (“Great White Heron”), is found in southern Florida and the Caribbean. It is most similar to Great Egret but has a larger bill. (eBird)
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The heron had just landed on this little island in the middle of the river and was getting his balance and gathering his wings. The white spots behind him are just a few of the hundreds of Ring-billed Gulls that make the Deschênes Rapids their home. The green on the far side of the river is the Province of Quebec.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. July 2022.
Hummingbird Hawkmoth - Macroglossum stellatarum
In the British Isles they can be seen somewhere every year, and have been recorded in every county as far north as the Orkney and Shetland Islands. The numbers which reach our shores can vary greatly between years. The main season runs from June to September, with smaller numbers recorded throughout the rest of the year.
Hummingbird hawkmoth breeds regularly in the UK, and larvae have been found in most years in July and August. The favourite food plant is Galium (bedstraw) and Rubia (wild madder). The larva grows up to 60mm in length. It is very colourful with green or reddish brown body with white dots and dark, white and yellow stripes, black spiracles and a blue yellow-tipped horn.
The late summer peak in numbers is largely the result of emergence of locally raised moths. Even though the moths successfully breed in the UK, they are not able to survive the winter (in mild winters, small numbers may overwinter). Therefore, the continuing presence of this remarkable moth is dependent on the annual influx from southern France.
The hummingbird hawkmoth prefers to fly in bright sunlight, but it will also take to wing in dull weather, at dusk or dawn, and sometimes even at night. It is very strongly attracted to flowers that provide a plentiful supply of nectar, such as red valerian, honeysuckle, jasmine, Buddleia, lilac, Escallonia, petunia and phlox. It hovers in front of a flower, probes it repeatedly for nectar and then darts to the next flower. It has a remarkably good memory individuals return to the same flowerbeds every day at about the same time.