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Last week the weather was gorgeous in Holland. Lucky us that we had planned a couple of days on board of the "Tembo". We had moored her for the night in a small river, up in the North of Holland, near Sloten. With the temperature still some 25 degrees I climbed down to the swimming platform, dangled my feet in the water, a lovely glass of red, having a nice chat with a friendly neighbour and hubby beside me; what more could a girl want! Well..... except maybe....hubby on the other side of me! Because at that moment daddy Grebe had caught himself some lovely sashimi for the chicks and ran, Coot-style, over the water to the family. I had never seen a Grebe doing that! Of course by the time I had put down my glass and had the camera ready with Hans between me and the 'water walking Grebe', it was long gone. Hans remarked dryly: "you've missed". Still don't know if he meant the Grebe or his nose (with the swaying long lens) :-)
We switched places but I really didn't expect the Grebe to repeat his run. Still kept an eye open though. All of a sudden there was this familiar cry again: "Dinner!!" and off daddy went again, straight to where I sat. This time I was a bit faster.. :-) Turned out it was the only chance I got, because afterwards he never did it again.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Arriving at Nuneaton with DVT 82139 leading is the 1Z93 Manchester Piccadilly - Euston , with 90002 on the rear. An extra capacity service which was operating on behalf of Avanti West Coast and Network Rail to support Operation London Bridge .
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I saw some Skimmers skimming, but they were at a distance. This one was successful and was bring home a fish for the family.
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Member of the Nature’s Spirit
Good Stewards of Nature
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The ULS straight decker CANADIAN PROVIDER is upbound light heading back north for another load of grain.
Lock 8
Welland Canal
Port Colborne, Ontario
There are several of these water pumps on the entire coast of the River Plate. One while strolling along the coast can see this without problems. But what is very unusual is to see a sailboat sailing so close to them. In the background you can see a large charger ship crossing the channel that communicates with the Parana river. Buenos Aires city. River Plate coast. Argentina.
"Hey kids , I'm bringing sushi for lunch". I love how graceful these big birds are , even with a fistful of catfish.
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This is a Dark-eyed Junco Mama collecting insects for her babies. I loved the fact that she has so many in her bill and she even collected quite a variety. She certainly was a good provider for her offspring.
I hope everyone enjoys this image! :)
The scientific name for this species is: Junco hyemalis.
A US Navy Grumman C-2A Greyhound from VRC-30 "Providers" out of NAS North Island line up for departure at NAF El Centro.
Nord Stream 2
Standard Provider, one of the offshore supply ships being used to carry sections of pipeline from Stilleryd out to the pipe laying vessel Solitaire.
Pacific Baza delivering lunch to her hungry and demanding customers. And they don't even pay their bill!
Cairns, QLD
Going astern whilst switching berths in Aberdeen Harbour,Mersey Fisher to the left and Aberdeen Lifeboat to the right with the Cityscape behind.
Clark's grebes with two chicks and one fish on Lake Almanor, Plumas County, California.
Although Northern California got quite a lot of rain last winter, only 100 chicks hatched this year from 700 nests on Lake Almanor. Why? The water level dropped too rapidly due to a release that occurred a few weeks before this photo was taken. These two chicks were among the 100 that hatched in the three days before the release.
The grebes whose first nesting attempts failed were building new nests. Perhaps their second nesting attempt will be successful.
Sandy. In my sickness she has been a constant companion and comfort. Things seem to be taking a turn for the better, but we're still waiting.
Also, we're very saddened today at news of the passing of dear old Chester. Rest peacefully friend.
This AFRES C-123K from the 439th TAW was photographed while visiting NAS Oceana in May 1977. The 439th was home based at Westover ANGB, MA.
Currently, this aircraft is on display at the Pima Air & Space Museum in a fire fighting tanker livery.
PROVIDER-TH434
Now: PROVIDER N434
Vessel Type - Detailed: Fishing
Status: Active
MMSI: 235077091
Call Sign: 2CZO8
Flag: United Kingdom [GB]
Administrative port: BELFAST
Home port: KILKEEL
Port letters and number: N434
Vessel name: PROVIDER
Registry of Shipping and Seamen number: GBR000C19713
Licence number: 25008
Fish producer organisation: NORTHERN IRELAND FPO LTD
Overall length: 9.96
Registered tonnage: 15.87
Engine Power: 130.5 (kw)
Vessel Capacity Units:101.254
Year Built: 1998
Hull Material: Steel
Country of Build: GBR
Shellfish Licence licence (Y)
Scallop Licence (N)
Primary: Handlines and pole-lines (hand operated) - LHP [EU / LHP]
Secondary: Set gillnets (anchored) - GNS [EU / GNS]
two juvenile bald eagles wait on the banks of a salmon stream for mom to bring home the catch of the day
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Lake Kerkini is situated in Northern Greece, about 20km from Greek-Bulgarian border. The lake and the surrounding wetlands are nestled between the Kerkini Mountains to the north and the Marvovouni Mountains to the south. The lake occupies an area of about 50 to 73 sq km, depending on water levels.www.kerkinilake.com
Kerkini Lake is an artificial reservoir. It was formed in 1932 by men’s technical intervention on the Strymon River, which is the greatest lake’s water provider. In addition, there is Kerkinitis river from Krousia Mountain that flows into Kerkini Lake. The lake was created on site that previously was an extensive marshland. As the time went by, the river substances were washed up, so the rising of the banks a new dam construction took place in 1982, which gave the lake its present look. Although the human intervention in the nature usually takes a harmful action against the natural development, Kerkini Lake is an atypical example where the human intervention had an opposite effect, since after the construction of the dam on the river the hydro-biosphere entirely changed. Today it has a reputation as one of the best places for birdwatching in Greece due to its position. It is located along the migratory flyway to the Agean Sea, the Black Sea, Balkan region and Hungarian steppes. This area is famous for its biodiversity and nowadays is one of the major Greece’s wetlands. It is considered a miracle of nature with thousands of birds, fish variety, more than ten amphibian species, nineteen reptile species, five snail species, hundreds of butterfly species along with riverside forest, variety of water lilies and a great diversity of insects which play an important element in the food chain and contribute to the biological diversity of the Kerkini Lake.
The hydro-biosphere of the Lake Kerkini is of great international importance – the water level of the lake is valuable as a hydro-biosphere for thousands of water fowls, variety of fish and other species and it has a great agricultural function alike.
The Kerkini lake area is also an important recreational area and nice vacation spot. Besides birdwatching, other available activities on the lake include hiking nearby mountains and forests, lake boating, cycling or horse riding.
Birdwatching on Kerkini Lake
Lake Kerkini is a real paradise for bird watchers. The lake hosts more than 300 sorts of birds, including 140 non-migrants species, including some endangered species and 170 species that migrate every year. At least 31 of bird species are protected by EEC’s Directive in relation to wild life and 76 of them are recorded in the National Red catalogue.
Non-migrating species of birds include Black Storks, Squacco Herons, Purple Herons, Spoonbills, Little Bitterns, and a variety of Warblers. There are also two endangered non-migrating species, the Pygmy Cormorant and the Dalmatian Pelican that can be observed here. In the nearby mountains, even more birds can be founded, including diversity of Eagles like White-tailed Eagles, Lesser Spotted Eagles, Golden Eagles, Blue Rock Thrush, Peregrine Falcons, Black Woodpeckers and Nutcrackers. Birdwatching tours regularly include walking tours around the lakeside as well as hiking into the hillside and lake boat rides.
There are numerous guided birdwatching tours in this region available and number of hotels nearby ideal for bird watchers’ accommodation, such as hotel Eroditos on a hill of the village Lithotopos, offering an exclusive panoramic view of the Kerkini Lake.
The Birdwatching Seasons
Almost every season of the year is good for birdwatching in this area, but you may prefer to visit Lake Keriki at certain times of the year, depending on what do you want to see. If you want to see migrating of the birds than the April is particularly good month for visiting the lake. On the other hand, if you are interested in birds breeding, than you should plan your visit for May and June. And if you would like to see different non-native birds that migrate to this area, you should plan a winter trip to the Lake Kerkini.
How to Get to Kerkini Lake
Lake Kerkini is positioned a little more than an hour’s drive from Thessalonika international airport, some 20 km from Bulgarian border and about 100 km from the international highway E75, which makes it easy accessible by car or by plane, if you are coming from abroad.
Birdwatching in Lake Kerkini
About Kerkini Lake
Lake Kerkini is located in Northern Greece, some 20km from Greek-Bulgarian border and it stretches on an area of approximately 50 to 73 square kilometers. Kerkini Lake is an artificial water reservoir fed by Strymon River, created in 1930s. Today, Kerkini Lake area is well-known among nature lovers for its biodiversity and it is one of the major wetlands in Greece of great biological importance. It is also considered the best birdwatching spot in the country. It is protected by the Ramsar Convention and it is a part of the “Narura 2000” network.
One of the most popular birding spots in Europe is Kerkini Lake region in Northern Greece. It is famous due to its position on a migratory way that birds follow to the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, Balkan region and Hungarian steppes. Lake and its surroundings has been popular over decades among birders from country and abroad because of its biodiversity with hundreds of bird species, variety of fish, diversity of snail species, more than 120 species of butterflies, insects and diverse flora in the lake area and nearby mountains as well. Lake Kerkini itself is very dynamic bird environment with thousands of migrating and non-migrating bird species. It usually takes two or three weeks to see all this area has to offer and if you are planning your birdwatching trip to Lake Kerkini, the best would be to set aside at least a week or two of your vacation for this. Furthermore, a vacation in this area wouldn’t be complete without visiting nearby mountains of Krousia and Marvovouni with breathtaking panoramic views, diverse flora and fauna and challenging paths for hiking, cycling or walking. At the end, because of Lake Kerkini’s relatively close proximity to the Aegean Coast, you shouldn’t miss going to the beaches if you come during summer season.
But the main reason why lots of people visit this area every year is recreational birding and enjoying in observing the spectacular diversity of breeding or wintering bird species. No wonder this lake is considered an authentic paradise for birdwatchers and photograph lovers alike. It is home to more than 10.000 birds and you can find in more than 300 bird species there, from which 140 are non-migrants species and 170 species that migrate every year. Non-migrating bird species include some endangered species like Pygmy Cormorant and the Dalmatian Pelican. Some 31 of bird species are protected by EEC’s Directive in relation to wild life and 76 of them are recorded in the National Red catalogue.
Kerkini Lake provides shelter to a large number of waterfowl, thousands of Night Herons, several hundred pairs of Squacco and Grey Herons, Purple Herons, few hundred pairs of Pygmy Cormorant, more than two thousand pairs of Cormorants, about one hundred pairs of Spoonbil, Glossy Ibies, hundreds of Dalmatian and white Pelicans, Black Storks, Ferruginous Ducks and many other species. If you go to nearby mountains, you can find Black Kite, penguline Tit, Sparrowhawk, Golden Oriole, Black-headed Bunting, Cirl Bunting, Red-Rumped Swallow, Woodchat Shrike, Masked Shrike, Lesser Grey Shrike, Olivaceous Warbler, Black-eared Wheatear, Semi-collared Flycatcher etc. Large numbers of waders and other raptors on passageway could also be observed early in spring.
You can enjoy birdwatching activity in Lake Kerkini during the whole year. If you come in Winter, you’ll have the opportunity to see a great number of birds that call this area home, such as Greater Flamingos, Dalmatian Pelicans, Greater Spotted Eagles, White-tailed Eagles, Ferruginous Duck, White-fronted Geese, Pygmy Cormorant, Cormorant, Black Kite, Pochard, Teal, Wigeon, Crested Grebe, Shoveler, Peregrine, Golden Eagle, Goshawk, Marsh Harrier, etc.
If you visit this region in early spring, you’ll be on time for observing the bird migration. Migration begins in early March, with the arrival of pioneering Garganey and Osprey. White Storks arrive towards the end of the month. Migration continues through April into beginning of May. Glossy Ibis are expected and thousands of both species of Pelican can be seen.
There are some great accommodation alternatives available nearby Kerkini Lake with excellent services offered to birders, to fully enjoy your birdwatching experience in Greece.
This male Osprey provided food for his mate as she tended to the nest. She accepted the fish gladly and flew off to eat it close by.
Preparing for a show in February 2008. this will be one of my paintings. About a 16x20 on felt board done with pastel chalk.
Lackland AFB (TX), 28 January 1987.
54-0593 in its original camouflage and AFRes titles. The Provider is still preserved at Lackland AFB but has been resprayed in a glossy scheme.
I can't find much information about this airframe, except that it flew with 310th SOS at Phan Rang AB in Vietnam.
Lackland AFB is part of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and has an impressive collection of vintage aircraft.