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Rock Pipit - Anthus petrosus
The Eurasian rock pipit is closely related to the water pipit and the meadow pipit, and is rather similar in appearance. Compared to the meadow pipit, the Eurasian rock pipit is darker, larger and longer-winged than its relative, and has dark, rather than pinkish-red, legs. The water pipit in winter plumage is also confusable with the Eurasian rock pipit, but has a strong supercilium and greyer upperparts; it is also typically much warier. The Eurasian rock pipit's dusky, rather than white, outer tail feathers are also a distinction from all its relatives. The habitats used by Eurasian rock and water pipits are completely separate in the breeding season, and there is little overlap even when birds are not nesting.
The Eurasian rock pipit is almost entirely coastal, frequenting rocky areas typically below 100 metres (330 ft), although on St Kilda it breeds at up to 400 metres (1,300 ft).[15] The Eurasian rock pipit is not troubled by wind or rain, although it avoids very exposed situations. It may occur further inland in winter or on migration.[3]
The breeding range is temperate and Arctic Europe on western and Baltic Sea coasts, with a very small number sometimes nesting in Iceland. The nominate race is largely resident, with only limited movement. A. p. kleinschmidti, which nests on the Faroe Islands and the Scottish islands, may move to sandy beaches or inland to rivers and lakes in winter. A. p. littoralis is largely migratory, wintering on coasts from southern Scandinavia to southwest Europe, with a few reaching Morocco. Wanderers have reached Spitsbergen and the Canary Islands, but records in Europe away from the coast are rare.
The Eurasian rock pipit is a much more approachable bird than the water pipit. If startled, it flies a fairly short distance, close to the ground, before it alights, whereas its relative is warier and flies some distance before landing again. Eurasian rock pipits are usually solitary, only occasionally forming small flocks.
Estimates of the breeding population of the Eurasian rock pipit vary, but may be as high as 408,000 pairs, of which around 300,000 pairs are in Norway. Despite slight declines in the British population and some range expansion in Finland, the population is considered overall to be large and stable, and for this reason it is evaluated as a species of least concern by the IUCN.
When I was packing for a weekend getaway down to Camel Rock on the NSW South Coast I looked at the 3 tents in my garage. My Ultra Like Big Agnes, my Hilleberg Bomb Shelter or my palatial Black Wolf weekender.
While this shot was being taken my Black Wolf was perched on an open hill back at Dalmeny Campground being hammered by 50km/h winds. Maybe I should have packed differently…
In the end I came away fairly un-scathed with just a broken tent pole, a small price to pay for finally getting myself down to this remarkable part of the coast. There are literally too many comps here to count and I didn’t even both looking at Horse Head or Glasshouse.
I’ll definitely be back and next time I’ll be prepared!
The rock garden in Sanspareil is a unique garden from the time of the Bayreuth margrave couple Friedrich and Wilhelmine. It was laid out in 1744-1748.
Der Steingarten in Sanspareil ist ein einzigartiger Garten aus der Zeit des Bayreuther Markgrafenpaares Friedrich und Wilhelmine. Er wurde 1744-1748 angelegt.
My last shot of the shoreline of Liland at the Lofoten Islands. I am impressed how much different kinds of stones come together at this place. I can't wait to come back in that fascinating area.
Mein letztes Foto vom Strand von Liland auf den Lofoten. Beeindruckend für mich ist, wie viele unterschiedliche Gesteinsarten hier zusammen kommen. Ich kann es kaum erwarten wieder in diese faszinierende Gegend zurück zu kehren.
I spotted this composition on a flying visit to Portrwrinkle on the south coast of Cornwall, between Looe and the Rame Peninsular. I was drawn to the shapes of the various headlands, which were given additional atmosphere by the mist spilling out from the land.
We spotted this female Blue Rock Thrush on, very appropriately, a Rock!
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☄ Michel Pagliaro at the 2019 Quebec National Day (St-Jean-Baptiste). Pag, as he is called here is the most famous rock musician of Quebec, a real legend. He’s been on the scene for many, many years and believe me, he stills rock the crowd hard ... with the help of excellent musicians of course. So I allowed myself a small photo montage by mixing a portrait of the artist with the Fireworks.
☄ Michel Pagliaro à la Fête Nationale du Québec (St-Jean-Baptiste) 2019. Pag, comme on l'appelle ici, est le plus célèbre musicien rock du Québec, une véritable légende. Il est sur la scène depuis de très nombreuses années et croyez-moi, il continue de faire puissamment vibrer la foule ... avec l’aide d’excellents musiciens bien sûr. Je me suis donc permis un petit montage photo en mixant un portrait de l'artiste avec les Feux de la St-Jean.
☄ Michel Pagliaro en el Día Nacional de Quebec (St-Jean-Baptiste) 2019. Pag, como se le llama aquí, es el músico de rock más famoso de Quebec, una verdadera leyenda. Él ha estado en la escena por muchos, muchos años y créeme, él continúa emocionando poderosamente a la multitud ... con la ayuda de grandes músicos, por supuesto. Así que me permití un pequeño fotomontaje al mezclar un retrato del artista con los fuegos.
Sunset at Elephant Rock. In fact, it really looked like an elephant, but in the 2016 earthquake the head and trunk collapsed. It is next to the Three Sisters and at low tide gives access to more than 1km of Cliff beaches with other "Sisters", caves, arches, waterfalls....
A composite shot of the Arch Rock in Valley of Fire. When I think of "Arch Rocks" I think huge geological structures created by the forces of nature over time. The Arch Rock in Valley of Fire State Park, is about 10 feet across. If you look for it near the sign, you may have difficulty finding it. It took me 3 visits to find it. I call it Secret Arch Rock.
A brown pelican enjoying its bathing time. A refreshing photo for a hot summer day.
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Early morning long exposure from the harbour port entrance of Colijnsplaat. In the background you may notice (very small) the Johannis de Rijke Statue.
This is the famed "Round Rock" that the city was named after. I looked it up and it seems that I didn't have the story right.
In 1851, a small community was formed on the banks of Brushy Creek, near a large round and anvil-shaped rock located in the middle of the creek. This round rock marked a convenient low-water crossing for wagons, horses, and cattle. The first postmaster called the community "Brushy," and the creek was called "Brushy Creek". But in 1854, at the suggestion of the postmaster, the small settlement was renamed Round Rock in honor of this now famous rock. After the Civil War, Jesse Chisholm began moving cattle from South Texas through Round Rock on the way to Abilene, Kansas. The route he established, which crossed Brushy Creek at the round rock, became known as the Chisholm Trail.[17] Most of the old buildings, including the old Saint Charles Hotel, have been preserved. This historic area is now called "Old Town.
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From my Stuff in the Sand collection.
Pescadero State Beach, between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, California.
Though my body and my heart wither away, God will forever be the rock of my heart and my portion. psalm 73,26
From last weekends trip to Valley of The Moon in Jacumba California, this gem of a valley is located right on the Mexico/ San Diego County border. You can tell where the border is(not in the shot but close by) by the triple line barb wire fence is, Hint it's laying flat on the ground. Reviewing this photo on my devices one shows a purple cast to the sky, my other 2 show it fine.
Rock ptarmigan, Lagopus muta, kiiruna, Finland.
In Finland rock ptarmigans are found only in the highlands of Lapland. They live above the tree line year round and use plants and berries for food. In winter they take cover in the snow and can stay there most of the day. Quite tough birds, I would say.