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A view of the Elvis Church in Apacheland Movie lot. The church was used in many western movies. Television shows, such as "The Rifleman", "Zane Grey Theater", "Wanted: Dead or Alive", "Stagecoach West", "Death Valley Days", and "Have Gun, Will Travel", used the ranch for some filming.
The dusting of snow is quite unusual for the Superstition Mountains.
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A female Titipounamu (European name Rifleman - Acanthisitta chloris), Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand. The Titipounamu is New Zealand's smallest bird weighing 6-7 grams (0.21oz). Titipounamu chatter in a very high-pitched 'buzzing' that is out of the hearing range of some people. They are also hard to sight in thick forest given their size and plumage colour. Sixty banded birds were relocated to Zealandia in early 2009.
A male Rifleman seen along the Bealey Valley track in Arthur's Pass.
Endemic to New Zealand, the rifleman is generally considered to be New Zealand’s smallest bird at 6 g (the equally light-weight grey warbler has a longer tail). It is one of only two surviving species within the ancient endemic New Zealand wren family. Riflemen are small forest-dwelling insectivores, and are constantly on the move, producing a characteristic ‘wing-flicking’ while moving through the canopy and foraging up and down tree trunks.
Riflemen are sexually dimorphic. Males are smaller than females and have bright green on the head and back. Females are mainly yellow-brown with darker speckles on the head and back. Both sexes have pale grey under-parts. The black bill is slender, pointed, and angled slightly upwards.
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New Zealand’s smallest bird. Tiny endemic wren with fragmented distribution across both islands. Often found in patches of mature forest and scrub. Constantly moving across tree trunks and within the canopy. More common in higher-altitude beech forest. Males are smaller, with bright green on the head and back. Females are mainly yellowish-brown. Note the short wings, the stumpy tail, and the slender, upturned black bill. Utters an almost constant high-frequency “zipt,” “pip,” or “chuck” calls while foraging that are often inaudible to people. Distinguished from South Island Wren by smaller size and shorter legs; rarely feeds on forest floor. Habitats unlikely to overlap. (eBird)
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One of only two surviving New Zealand Wren species, this tiny bird is only the size of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird (7-9 cm). We had seen and/or heard them a few times but they preferred the very tops of the trees and I could not get my camera on them fast enough. This female, though, decided to come into the light and she paused just long enough for me to capture a few shots.
Arthur's Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand. March 2024.
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A male Rifleman seen along the Bealey Valley track in Arthur's Pass.
Endemic to New Zealand, the rifleman is generally considered to be New Zealand’s smallest bird at 6 g (the equally light-weight grey warbler has a longer tail). It is one of only two surviving species within the ancient endemic New Zealand wren family. Riflemen are small forest-dwelling insectivores, and are constantly on the move, producing a characteristic ‘wing-flicking’ while moving through the canopy and foraging up and down tree trunks.
Riflemen are sexually dimorphic. Males are smaller than females and have bright green on the head and back. Females are mainly yellow-brown with darker speckles on the head and back. Both sexes have pale grey under-parts. The black bill is slender, pointed, and angled slightly upwards.
A female Rifleman seen along the Bealey Valley track in Arthur's Pass.
Endemic to New Zealand, the rifleman is generally considered to be New Zealand’s smallest bird at 6 g (the equally light-weight grey warbler has a longer tail). It is one of only two surviving species within the ancient endemic New Zealand wren family. Riflemen are small forest-dwelling insectivores, and are constantly on the move, producing a characteristic ‘wing-flicking’ while moving through the canopy and foraging up and down tree trunks.
Riflemen are sexually dimorphic. Males are smaller than females and have bright green on the head and back. Females are mainly yellow-brown with darker speckles on the head and back. Both sexes have pale grey under-parts. The black bill is slender, pointed, and angled slightly upwards.
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A female Rifleman seen along the Bealey Valley track in Arthur's Pass.
Endemic to New Zealand, the rifleman is generally considered to be New Zealand’s smallest bird at 6 g (the equally light-weight grey warbler has a longer tail). It is one of only two surviving species within the ancient endemic New Zealand wren family. Riflemen are small forest-dwelling insectivores, and are constantly on the move, producing a characteristic ‘wing-flicking’ while moving through the canopy and foraging up and down tree trunks.
Riflemen are sexually dimorphic. Males are smaller than females and have bright green on the head and back. Females are mainly yellow-brown with darker speckles on the head and back. Both sexes have pale grey under-parts. The black bill is slender, pointed, and angled slightly upwards.
Went for a walk doing the Mistletoe track and part of the Edge Track near Cragieburn with high expectations of capture swaths of Rifleman, Robin and Tomtit. I did see several Rifleman but as they kept well within the shrubbery, no shots Didn't see any Robin either. Maybe the warm weather and/or time of day kept them away. One of the couple of Tomtits I did see was happy to hang around for a little bit. I believe this is a juvenile female. Being in the bush and using my 100-600mm lens I had to let the ISO go way up to 51k @ f/6.3 and 1/640 sec.
Did the beautiful Mistletoe Walk in Craigieburn, Arthur's Pass in the vain hope of seeing the shy and elusive Rifleman. No such luck though. But a friendly male Tomtit didn't mind too much to have it's photo taken.
First time I've managed to get a shot of one of these tiny, tiny birds - a little obscured but still enough visible to make a nice image from.
The grey warbler is New Zealand’s most widely distributed endemic bird species, based on the number of 10 x 10 km grid squares it occupied over the whole country in a 1999-2004 survey. It vies with rifleman for the title of New Zealand’s smallest bird, with both weighing about 6 g. The title usually goes to rifleman, based on its shorter tail and therefore shorter body length.
The grey warbler is more often heard than seen, having a loud distinctive song, and tending to spend most of its time in dense vegetation. They are closely related to other members of the Gerygone genus, which are found throughout Australasia and South-East Asia, and include the other native warbler, the Chatham Island warbler.
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New Zealand’s smallest bird. Tiny endemic wren with fragmented distribution across both islands. Often found in patches of mature forest and scrub. Constantly moving across tree trunks and within the canopy. More common in higher-altitude beech forest. Males are smaller, with bright green on the head and back. Females are mainly yellowish-brown. Note the short wings, the stumpy tail, and the slender, upturned black bill. Utters an almost constant high-frequency “zipt,” “pip,” or “chuck” calls while foraging that are often inaudible to people. Distinguished from South Island Wren by smaller size and shorter legs; rarely feeds on forest floor. Habitats unlikely to overlap. (eBird)
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Tiny birds with a tiny voice. We came across this bird several times, but achieved photos only once, in this very non-typical habitat. They behave much like nuthatches or treecreepers, which means they blend well with the trees. This one hopped onto the branch just long enough for a couple of shots.
The Rifleman is one of the two surviving members of the New Zealand Wren family, in no way related to the Troglodyte wrens. We did see the second - the South Island Wren - but only at a distance. The other two species are now extinct.
Pukaki Canal, Canterbury, New Zealand. March 2024.
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From left to right:
Romanian Panzergrenadier 1943
Romanian MG Gunner 1942
Hungarian Infantry 1943
Hungarian Rifleman 1944
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My first Grey Warbler / Riroriro! I usually hear them but don't see them when I am out exercising in the Hakarimatas. Today I brought my camera along and had a good go at spotting these little birds. These little birds are even jitterier than the slightly larger Fantail / Pīwakawaka. I used my 1.4x TC with the 100-400mm lens at 400mm. just to frame the bird a little closer. One moment you see the bird, then bring the camera up to your eye and wonder where the bird has gone. It was a bit of a challenge but got there in the end.
According to NZ Birds Online: It is a tiny slim songbird weighing in between 5.5g and 6.5 g. The grey warbler is New Zealand’s most widely distributed endemic bird species, based on the number of 10 x 10 km grid squares it occupied over the whole country in a 1999-2004 survey. It vies with rifleman for the title of New Zealand’s smallest bird, with both weighing about 6 g. The title usually goes to rifleman, based on its shorter tail and therefore shorter body length. The grey warbler is more often heard than seen, having a loud distinctive song, and tending to spend most of its time in dense vegetation.
Acanthisitta chloris granti. One in a family group of at least 6 birds foraging at Zealandia. This one, presumably a recent fledgling, was being fed by the others.
I gave these away to everyone that attended my presenation last Friday evening at WWB CT.
• Gewehr98 w/Bayonet (proto)
• M24 Anti Tank (AT) "Geballte Ladung" Grenade (proto)
• C96 Pistol
• Gunmetal Stahlhelm
• German Rifleman Vest
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Finally managed a decent shot of our endemic Grey Warbler with it's distinct red eyes. They only still for a split second before moving on.
The grey warbler is New Zealand’s most widely distributed endemic bird species. It vies with rifleman for the title of New Zealand’s smallest bird, with both weighing about 6 g. The title usually goes to rifleman, based on its shorter tail and therefore shorter body length.
The grey warbler is more often heard than seen, having a loud distinctive song, and tending to spend most of its time in dense vegetation. They are closely related to other members of the Gerygone genus, which are found throughout Australasia and South-East Asia, and include the other native warbler, the Chatham Island warbler.
There were quite a few tiny Rifleman up along the Hawdon Valley track. Weighing a mere 6 gram, these are New Zealand's smallest birds. Not easy to photograph (read very frustrating) as they literally do not stop moving and are good at staying in the shade and among foliage.
The Chitin Corps is comprised of 5 members; from front to back: a rifleman, the medic, the commander (on a robot ant), the radioman, and another rifleman.
A slightly different shot to better show off the Commander's sweet ride.
This female sat quite still for what felt like ages, very unusual behaviour for litttle tītipounamu, who usually cannot sit still for more than a few seconds.
The bronze statue of the rifleman stands in the Cathedral Close, Winchester.
It was sculpted in 1922 by Glasgow-born John Tweed who was a close friend of Auguste Rodin. Tweed worked prolifically on WW1 memorials towards the latter part of his life.
A visit to the Bealey Vally walk in Arthur's Pass was rewarded with a few shot of the friendly and inquisitive Rifleman / Tititpounamu. The rifleman is generally considered to be New Zealand’s smallest bird (the equally light-weight grey warbler has a longer tail). It is one of only two surviving species within the ancient endemic New Zealand wren family. Riflemen are small forest-dwelling insectivores, and are constantly on the move, producing a characteristic ‘wing-flicking’ while moving through the canopy and foraging up and down tree trunks.
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I think this one suits my colouring better.
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Now this one looks more like my size.
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Lance Cpl. Rick Mercer, a rifleman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, emerges from the tree line during the Advanced Infantry Course aboard Kahuku Training Area, September 20, 2016.
(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson)