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Red Squirrel - Sciurus Vulgaris
Highlands, Scotland.
The red squirrel is found in both coniferous forest and temperate broadleaf woodlands. The squirrel makes a drey (nest) out of twigs in a branch-fork, forming a domed structure about 25 to 30 cm in diameter. This is lined with moss, leaves, grass and bark. Tree hollows and woodpecker holes are also used. The red squirrel is a solitary animal and is shy and reluctant to share food with others. However, outside the breeding season and particularly in winter, several red squirrels may share a drey to keep warm. Social organization is based on dominance hierarchies within and between sexes; although males are not necessarily dominant to females, the dominant animals tend to be larger and older than subordinate animals, and dominant males tend to have larger home ranges than subordinate males or females.
Red squirrels that survive their first winter have a life expectancy of 3 years. Individuals may reach 7 years of age, and 10 in captivity. Survival is positively related to availability of autumn–winter tree seeds; on average, 75–85% of juveniles die during their first winter, and mortality is approximately 50% for winters following the first.
Although not thought to be under any threat worldwide, the red squirrel has nevertheless drastically reduced in number in the United Kingdom; especially after the grey squirrels were introduced from North America in the 1870s. Fewer than 140,000 individuals are thought to be left in 2013; approximately 85% of which are in Scotland, with the Isle of Wight being the largest haven in England. A local charity, the Wight Squirrel Project,[26] supports red squirrel conservation on the island, and islanders are actively recommended to report any invasive greys. The population decrease in Britain is often ascribed to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America, but the loss and fragmentation of its native woodland habitat has also played a role.
In January 1998, eradication of the non-native North American grey squirrel began on the North Wales island of Anglesey. This facilitated the natural recovery of the small remnant red squirrel population. It was followed by the successful reintroduction of the red squirrel into the pine stands of Newborough Forest. Subsequent reintroductions into broadleaved woodland followed and today the island has the single largest red squirrel population in Wales. Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour is also populated exclusively by red rather than grey squirrels (approximately 200 individuals).
8th September 2012 - Panavia Tornado GR4 'ZA547' wearing the 1,000,000 hour special scheme creates its own weather above the beach at Southport. This airframe was sadly reduced to spares at RAF Leeming in January 2014.
Bench with lovely sea view at Criccieth promenade area.
Criccieth is a town and community on the Llŷn Peninsula in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd in Wales. The town lies 5 miles west of Porthmadog, 9 miles east of Pwllheli and 17 miles south of Caernarfon. It had a population of 1,826 in 2001, reducing to 1,753 at the 2011 census.
Old Fisherman's Cottage for Rent - West Coast of Scotland
This imaginary rental cottage on the west coast of Scotland is a charming, rustic building, nestled amongst the rolling hills and rugged coastline of the Isle of Bute.
The cottage is fairly well-equipped with some modern amenities. It has a small kitchen at the back, as well as unheated outdoor bathroom facilities. There is also a compact bedroom upstairs, where guests can fall asleep to the haunting sound of the wind and waves crashing against the shore. Warm extra bedclothes can be provided at no extra charge.
This is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life, a place where the stresses of daily life melt away, leaving only the wild forbidding landscape, the constant rain and the unrelenting swell of the sea.
Reduced rates for the winter months - September to May.
Imagined in Midjourney with additional work in Photoshop.
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
2 cups water
1 jar pasta sauce
1/2 cup red, dry, wine
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 pinch dry thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups pearl onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (or potatoes steamed aside)
4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 package frozen peas
In a large pot/cocotte, sauté beef in oil over medium heat until brown – about 8 minutes. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in pasta sauce and wine, parsley, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
Stir potatoes, carrots and onion into the pot.
Cover and simmer 1 hour more.
Add peas for the last 10 minutes
(2 teaspoons cornstarch or flour: optional. Stir in 3 Tbsp water and add with the peas if the stew feels too liquid.)
This primeval scene is beside the Natchez Trace Parkway at mile 122, east of Canton, Mississippi. The National Park Service has provided a nice boardwalk to help the visitor experience this silent and gloomy place. In the lower right a few cypress knees can be seen protruding upward out of the water.
A cypress knee is a distinctive structure forming above the roots of a cypress tree of any of various species of the subfamily Taxodioideae. Their function is unknown, but they are generally seen on trees growing in swamps. Some current hypotheses state that they might help to aerate the tree's roots, create a barrier to catch sediment and reduce erosion, assist in anchoring the tree in the soft and muddy soil, or any combination thereof. (Source: Wikipedia)
Many years ago, the Pearl River flowed here but then changed course. A shallow area was created by the deposition of sediments as the river retreated. During periodic low water, seedlings of water-tolerant cypress and tupelo trees gained a foothold. The trees you see today are a result. Water tupelo and bald cypress trees can live in deep water for long periods. After taking root in the summer when the swamp is nearly dry, the seedlings can stay alive in water deep enough to kill other plants. (Source: www.nps.gov/places/cypress-swamp.htm)
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Reduce, re-use, recycle. The 3 R's we ought to be living by. I think these pencils are the best use for 'newspapers' these days... For Macro Mondays this week's theme is; Stationery
Happy Macro Monday/ HMM
just what: observer and eye-catcher!
nur was für : Beobachter und Hingucker !
What is there to see?
was ist alles zu sehen ?
Fotografen sind immer unterwegs ! Day and night !
A photographer is always on the go!
Oberbayern , Bayern, Germany , Europa, Welt !
Guten Morgengruß in alle Welt, Morgengruß von
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Natur Pur, wer bestimmt was natürliche "unkonstruierte" Bilder sind, der Administrator ? Nein der Fotograf !
Pure nature, who determines what natural "unconstructed" images are, the administrator? No the photographer!
Nicht "jede" Gruppe um jeden Preis !"
Morgenstunde im Gebirge, und Sonne, Lichteffekte !
Morning hour in the mountains, tough struggle between clouds and sun, light effects!
Licht bei Sonnenuntergang
clean sky = Corona-blau
No toxic streak of consensus in the blue sky!
Flugzeug-Abgase stark vermindert !! Weniger Smog !
Aircraft exhaust fumes greatly reduced !! Less smog!
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im Hochgebirge : Alpen Europa !
in the high mountains: Alps Europe!
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El Garceta rojiza (Egretta rufescens) es una garza de tamaño medio conocida por ser uno de los miembros más activos y "dramáticos" de su familia. Es famosa por su inusual técnica de pesca, que parece un baile frenético sobre el agua.
Características Físicas
Esta especie presenta dos variantes de color (morfos) que conservan durante toda su vida:
Morfo Oscuro (más común): Tiene el cuerpo de color gris pizarra con la cabeza y el cuello de un tono rojizo o canela intenso.
Morfo Blanco: Es completamente blanco.
Rasgos comunes:
Pico: Largo y puntiagudo, de color rosa con la punta negra (más brillante durante la época de cría).
Cuello: Presenta plumas largas y desgreñadas que le dan un aspecto "shaggy" o despeinado.
Patas: Son largas y de un color azul cobalto o negruzco.
Tamaño: Mide entre 68 y 82 cm de largo, con una envergadura de unos 116 a 125 cm.
Comportamiento y Alimentación
Se le apoda el "T-Rex de las marismas" por su estilo de caza agresivo y enérgico:
Baile de Pesca: A diferencia de otras garzas que esperan inmóviles, la rojiza corre, salta y gira en aguas poco profundas para perseguir a los peces.
Pesca con dosel: A menudo extiende sus alas formando una sombra sobre el agua; esto reduce el reflejo del sol y atrae a los peces que buscan refugio en la sombra, facilitando su captura.
Dieta: Se alimenta principalmente de pequeños peces, aunque también consume ranas y crustáceos.
Hábitat y Distribución
Es una especie casi exclusivamente costera.
Ubicación: Se encuentra en las costas del Golfo de México, el Caribe, América Central y el norte de Sudamérica. En EE. UU., es común en Texas y Florida.
Entorno: Prefiere marismas saladas, lagunas costeras, manglares y llanuras de marea.
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The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is a medium-sized heron celebrated for being the most energetic and "theatrical" hunter of the heron family. It is best known for its frantic, dance-like fishing technique.
Physical Appearance
This species is unique because it exists in two distinct color morphs, regardless of age or sex:
Dark Morph (Most Common): Features a slate-grey body with a contrasting shaggy, reddish-cinnamon neck and head.
White Morph: Completely white plumage.
Key Features:
Bill: Distinctive two-toned bill—bright pink at the base with a black tip.
Eyes: Pale, yellowish-white irises that give it a piercing gaze.
Legs: Long, cobalt-blue to blackish legs.
Size: Stands about 27–32 inches (68–82 cm) tall with a wingspan of approximately 46–49 inches.
The "Canopy" Hunting Behavior
The Reddish Egret’s hunting style is its most famous trait. Unlike other herons that stand still, it:
Dances: Runs through shallow water, spinning, leaping, and flapping its wings to startle fish.
Canopying: It often arches its wings over its head to create a shadow (canopy) on the water. This reduces glare, allowing the bird to see prey better, and lures fish into the shade for safety—at which point the egret strikes.
Habitat and Conservation
Range: A strictly coastal bird found along the Gulf Coast of the US (Texas, Florida), Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Habitat: It stays near salt water, favoring tidal flats, lagoons, and salt marshes.
Conservation: It is considered one of the rarest herons in North America, largely due to habitat loss and historical hunting for the plume trade.
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Lugar de Observación / Taken: Minas de sal, Monte Cristi,, República Dominicana.
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Pelecaniformes (disputed)
Family:Ardeidae
Genus:Egretta
Species:E. rufescens
Binomial name
Egretta rufescens
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Astoria Megler Bridge on a very nice fall day.
Nikon D7200
18mm, f/8, 1/1000 sec at iso 500
Post processed with RawTherapee, Lens correction with Digicam and a little dodge and burn with Gimp. Shot in Nikon Vivid and reduced color with 25% Ilford XP2 film simulation.
A fence I used once before. I use it again to christen a new lens, and because the fence pickings ain't so good in our neighborhood. Is anyone running fence tours?
HFF to all: Looking forward to seeing everyone's handiwork.
Here I am standing on the edge of Lake Michigan during a polar vortex. The wind and blowing snow made it nearly impossible to get one shot without snow completely covering my lens. But somehow I managed to get a few. The sun was trying to shine thru the clouds at sunset. Snow squalls come and go making a very dramatic stormy feel to it.
day 2 of the monsoons. At least we don't have the wind today. The dog keeps whining to go out, then puts her nose out of the door and comes straight back in. So looks like a day to catch up on some paperwork - whoopeeeee!
When the world is over, reduced to piles of rubble and waste by human wars, ghosts will appear, and wander elegantly among the memories of what was.
And yes: Ghosts Wear Love-Potion.
Shot in Portocorvo
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This chapel is a reduced scale reproduction of the Sacred House of Loreto in Italy. It is situated on top of a hill over looking the old town of Fribourg. The architecture style is Baroque.
lease click here to view this Large on Black.
Infrared Photography: Shot with an R72 Hoya Filter.
Europhenix liveried 37611 slows for a signal check at Beck Foot before getting looped at Grayrigg to allow faster traffic to pass. The tractor is dragging Transpennine 397005 running as 5N32 Kilmarnock - Longsight.
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Strategically favorable landing site ... good visibility in all directions.
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This picture was taken with the Leica Q3 at an autumn afternoon at Großer Ahornboden. Behind the valley with the colorful trees we can see Eiskarlspitze (left) and Spritzkarspitze (right).
I masked the sky to be able to optimize mountain landscape and sky separately. Finally I added a small radial gradation filter with the sun star in the center of it to reduce overexposure at that part of the picture and make the sunstar appear a bit clearer.
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It took way longer than intended, but its finally done. The V2.0 overhaul of the rubidium set features new LODs, a new nameplate system, and a far more powerful HUD. The price of all the items has also been reduced! I hope you enjoy ♥
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human potential. By not accepting
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Looking up at the exterior louvres that act as sunshades outside The Shoppes, the shopping mall at Marina Bay Sands.
More than just decorative architectural embellishments, these aluminium louvres are designed to reduce solar heat gain from Singapore's often scorching equatorial sun.
Singapore; October 2025
Despite this Red Squirrel's environment being severely reduced by forestry works it has chosen [at less temporarily] not to relocate.
In August last year, the Y&S made a weekend run to switch out cars at the incredibly busy construction debris transload site at Negley. The entire Y&S main from Youngstown to Darlington looks a lot like this (minus the trash) utilizing the exact same rails as the interurban that previously operated on the line many decades earlier. This transload operation was moved a dozen miles west (railroad north) to Signal earlier this year to reduce the amount of time each car spent on the line, as Signal to Darlington is 5mph.
This is a closer view of this fascinating lunar region, featuring the brightest lunar crater Aristarchus and crater Herodatus to its right. The lava "drowned" Prinz crater can be seen to the left of Aristarchus - some of the crater's walls are still visible.
The largest rille or valley on the moon, Schröter's Valley can be seen snaking below both the crater pair. The rille starts at a 6km crater north of Herodatus.
This part of the rille is often called the Cobra's Head due to the resemblence to a snake's head! The rille has a maximum diameter of 10km, reducing to 1km near its terminus.
Believed to be volcanic in origin Schröter's Valley has a fine rille within its floor - so we have a rille within a rille!
A portion of this has been resolved in the image within the Cobra's Head section.
Imaged with a Celestron C11 and a ZWO290MM camera/Baader long pass filter.
Thanks for looking!
NGC 5907/5906 - The Splinter or Knife-edge Galaxy - is another classic edge-on Spiral Galaxy displaying a prominent dust lane that is located 54.5 million light-years away in the constellation of Draco.
I shot this because I thought it would be an interesting comparison to the galaxy NGC 4565, which I recently published.
This was shot over 3 evenings on the nights of 5-29-22, 5-30-22, and 5-31-22.
During this period of time, there were a lot of drifting thin clouds. Since this galaxy is small and my image scale on this shot was a bit on the low side, I had to be very careful to use only the best frames in integration to ensure a sharp and detailed image. While this reduced my total integration, I think it helped with the detail level of the resulting image.
This was shot with my Astro-Physics 130mm f/8.35 APO sitting on an IOptron CEM60 mount, sporting a ZWO ASI260MM-Pro camera.
The story of the image and complete processing walk-through can be seen on my website at:
cosgrovescosmos.com/projects/ngc5907
Thanks for looking, and let me know if you have any questions!
CS,
Pat
The Orion constellation shot under Bortle 3 sky.
Equipment:
- Nikon D300 modified
- Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4 ED
- Skywatcher StarAdventurer
Frames:
45 frames x 120sec at ISO 800.
Preprocessed in APP and Pixinsight and post-processed in Lightroom.
Old data, re-edited.
I tried to reduce the amount of flash, but it still was too bright and illuminated too much snow.
More Winter shots are in my set
More photos like this one are in my set
The beaver has been extinct in the UK since the 16th century, however up and down the land there are now numerous reintroduction projects. Apart from the wish to see the introduction of a large mammal back into our countryside there are now strong arguments that the beaver through its dam creation will help transform many of our smaller rivers. It is expected that by building the dams the flow of water will reduce after heavy rain and therefore gradually release the run off rather than produce the deluge we often see. Of course dam creation creates ponds and floodplains which in turn will have a knock on effect on the environment. There is one such designated release area not too far from me but I have yet to see the star attractions.
This photo was taken on our recent American trip in Oregon close to the coast at Barview which is just north of Tillamook. I should have expected we might have struck lucky as Oregon is known as the "Beaver State".
I had spotted somewhere to photograph a heritage diesel service and whilst I waited the beaver appeared. Alas I only had my standard lens to hand. The diesel passed, I got my shot and returned to the car to grab my long lens. This time Shirley accompanied me and for once was pleased I had stopped for a railway photograph. Thankfully it was quite active and reappeared a couple more times. Clearly it was an industrious individual.