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Cattle Egret
The Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a cosmopolitan species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics, and warm-temperate zones. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Bubulcus, although some authorities regard two of its subspecies as full species, the western cattle egret and the eastern cattle egret. Despite the similarities in plumage to the egrets of the genus Egretta, it is more closely related to the herons of Ardea. Originally native to parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe, it has undergone a rapid expansion in its distribution and successfully colonized much of the rest of the world in the last century.
It is a white bird adorned with buff plumes in the breeding season. It nests in colonies, usually near bodies of water and often with other wading birds. The nest is a platform of sticks in trees or shrubs. Cattle egrets exploit drier and open habitats more than other heron species. Their feeding habitats include seasonally inundated grasslands, pastures, farmlands, wetlands, and rice paddies. They often accompany cattle or other large mammals, catching insect and small vertebrate prey disturbed by these animals. Some populations are migratory, and others show post breeding dispersal.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_cattle_egret
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cattle_Egret/id
I saw someone else's post of a Hummingbird and I just had to go back a little while when it was warm. Here a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird is taking a little rest on a Salvia in my backyard.
Atlantic County, New Jersey
American Avocets are rare to uncommon migrants here in New Jersey, usually appearing in August or September. However, this small flock appeared at the Forsythe NWR in July. I tired several times to get a group shot, but they were usually way out in the water feeding or blocked from view by marsh grass. This was the one chance I had to photograph them but they were resting, eyes closed and bills tucked into their chests. There were also Short-billed Dowitchers feeding all around them. And so I waited and waited, sweating in the summer heat and being attacked by biting flies and mosquitos. All to get this one shot!
A Red-shank (Tringa totanus) was found resting on its one leg with a typical posture of the shank species in its natural habitat. I love the green Bokeh transformation in the backdrop and the blurring gradient of the depth of field which gives a glimpse of everything surrounding. The bird really stands out against such ambience. It was taking a short rest in between its foraging. Pics was taken from Purbasthali, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
European Wasp (Vespula germanica)
It had been flying around me when it decided to take a rest on an Ivy leaf.
This Four-spotted Pennant takes a breather on a twig.
Taken 22 August 2016 at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Maryland
This is the first swallow I met this spring. Swallows are back and they are now building their nests with mud and hay. This one is taking a rest, from its work. Notice the beak (its tool for the constructions) covered with mud.
Memorial bench along the river trail.
The Browne Creek Wetlands are adjacent to the Vedder River and offer many kilometres of trails. Rivers and other waterways in this area are diked to prevent flooding, making the connected and almost endless dyke trails excellent for biking, walking, or horse back riding.
Even the strongest of us have moments when the burdens of life seem too great. It's then that the Lord whispers to our hearts..."Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest". Matthew 11:28
Why birds stand on one leg , I am still trying to work that one out - yes one leg gets a rest , but then the other one gets double the work and has to work harder keeping balance !!
I am also not sure what they are doing with their feather sticking out every which way .
If they do overbalance the landing will be soft - but wet !!
Male leopard (Panthera pardus) known locally as the Flat Rock Male, resting in the grass after consuming a very large helping of impala.
MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa
Conservation status: Vulnerable
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Sedersi ad un tavolo e contemplare l'architettura. Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Roma
Sit at a table and contemplate the architecture.
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A Pika rests in the warm morning sun high up above the tree line. Making its home in the jumble of rocks and boulders in the alpine region of the rocky mountains, safety is always a quick dash away under some crevice and away from danger.
Mount Evans, Colorado.
Take off your shoes, sit on the sand for a while, take a deep breath and smile. There is still a long way to go...
Around 930am this morning I looked out the back window and saw this fox resting at the back edge of the yard. I have seen her off and on in the past year but have not been able to get any good images of her since this past Spring/Summer. These were taken through glass out the back garage door.
Pittsfield, MA
January 15, 2021
It was so nice to just sit here and watch the birds for a while yesterday afternoon. So often I have all my camera gear with me and I get caught up in taking photos rather than sitting back and enjoying the birds. I really must do this more often.