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Sanderlings (Calidris alba) are so prevalent on our winter beaches, it would be easy to think of them as mundane. But the life history of this little, pale shorebird who so perfectly blends in with the surf, is actually extraordinary.
Sanderlings migrate long distances, from 3,000 to 10,000 miles, to breed only in the high Arctic tundra.
They lack a back toe which helps them skitter in a blur against receding tides, probing for mole crabs, and bathing in the swash.
They advance and retreat with the waves, a choreography of tiptoes -- skinny black legs barely marking the sand as they chase the water, or scavenge the wrack line for food.
As with many birds, their future survival is at risk from climate change at their breeding grounds, and habitat loss throughout their range.
I came upon a small group of Sanderlings where I frequently see them, on the beach at Crissy Field. It's also where off-leash dogs, unfortunately, chase most of the birds who land there, interrupting critical feeding and resting time.
On this day, the Sanderlings seemed to escape the notice of all but the most determined bird dogs. So, they were left to forage and feed on their own, between tides and pilings.
I loved the texture of this wave, frozen like Chihuly glass.
Custom model of the famous Viper probe droid better known as the imperial probe droid.
This MOC has 5 arms, which is the correct number, unlike the officiel set which has 6 arms.
So könnte der Adventskalender aussehen...als Endproukt.Ich brauchte nur ein paar Blümchen...um sie in den entstehenden Kalender ein zu setzen.
Wer macht mit.???
Whimbrel WHIM (Numenius phaeopus
background is
Marbled Godwit MAGO ( Limosa fedoa)
Victoria Golf Club
Oak Bay
BC
DSCN5927
shot from 2 years ago
Posted May 10th 2018
Although i have yet to make it by there lately
there are currently over 20 WHIM and a single MAGO hanging about VGC on the regular migration stopover
I find it fun to photo doc. a species in a variety of habitat context.
Butterfly gathering all the nectar it can. Taken at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems site in Goldsboro, NC.
Vehicle make
FORD
Date of first registration
26 September 1994
Year of manufacture
1994
Cylinder capacity (cc)
2497cc
Ford Probes at the U.S. car meet in Bramsche.
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NASA's LADEE moon probe on a Minotaur V Rocket soaring across the night sky. As seen from Massabesic Lake in Auburn, NH
WWT Slimbridge - Estuary Tower.
The Blackbird is one of our most common and familiar birds. It is particularly numerous in gardens. It can be found almost everywhere in Britain & Ireland, apart from the highest ground.
This species forages on the ground, and is most often seen turning over leaf litter, probing the soil for food, or visiting flat feeders like bird tables. Adult male birds are black with a contrasting yellow bill and eye ring, whilst females are browner and streakier. The Blackbird's fluting, melodic song, often performed from a high perch, is a particular feature of summer evenings.
Breeding numbers have increased in the UK since the mid-1990s, following a decline during the 1970s and 1980s. The UK also hosts many additional birds from northern Europe in the winter. (BTO).
My thanks to anyone who views, faves or comments on any of my photos. It is much appreciated.
I asked her if she want to sleep with common people like me,
but she didn't understand, she just smile… :-)
Another point of view on the probe droid.
So if you would like to get your hands on those files you can follow on of the two links below.
Directly to Repubrick (5-sec ad - helps me out, but probably a bit annoying): dapalan.com/NSr7
Detour over Rebrickable (no ads): rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-21391/Cpt.%20Ammogeddon/minifig-...
Ink and acrylic marker on paper 9.75" x 6.75" 2018 www.saatchiart.com/art/Drawing-Red-Planet-Surface-Probe/2...
Specimen of poster type, H. Berthold AG, Berlin
Probe Nr. 468, Specimen No. 468, n.d.
Other Berthold specimen in my collection:
Proben hebräischer Schriften der H. Berthold AG, Berlin, 1924