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A crow swallows small bits of gravel/stones that act as teeth in the gizzard, breaking down hard food such as seeds and thus helping digestion. These stones are called gizzard stones or gastroliths and usually become round and smooth from the polishing action in the stomach
This image of a hand carved stone lizard was taken using a single blue light source on the left at about 45 deg and about 6 or 7 inches from the subject.
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The notion that people could be turned into stone in punishment for some misdemeanour or other is a recurring theme in Gaelic folklore, and here at Athgreany in the stillness of the Wicklow hills is a strange troupe of dancers and a piper, all ossified on the spot for violating the Sabbath with their merrymaking. The circle stands on the crest of a low hill and consists of fourteen granite boulders and an outlier (representing the luckless piper) 40 yards to the north-east. The tallest circle-stones are on the east; one of these measures 6 feet 4 inches in height and has a girth of over 12 feet. An old thorn tree grew on the circumference of the ring until it was recently blown down, and it now lies decaying among the timeless stones. Townland names frequently hold clues about past associations between places and traditions. Athgreany translates as 'Field of the Sun', leading one to the conclusion that this was formerly a ceremonial site. Not many miles to the west in the adjoining county of Kildare, there is another Piper's Stones, a much-ruined monument enclosed by an earthen bank.
90040 is seen leading 6Z94 Wembley-Carlisle north past Hest Bank not the consist I was expecting... - 27/07/2016
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Driving down a small country road we both saw an old rickety sign for a stone church which was not visible from the road and so Anita did a U-turn (she's getting really good at that!) and we went back to find a small one track gravel path leading off into the fields. At one point we had to stop and open a gate to go through but what a treat when we finally rolled up to this church. Being of an inquisitive and adventurous spirit Anita tried the door and found it to be unlocked and in we went!
So beautiful on the inside and part of it had been sectioned off for a school at one point. The pews are not facing the pulpit but sitting on the sides of it with a center aisle leading to it. You can see a corner of a desk that was used in the school room that looks like 3 pupils at a time would have used it. Here's is what I found out about this place:
Old Stone Church, also known as Green Spring Church and Stone Church, is a historic Lutheran church located at White Hall, Frederick County, Virginia. It was built about 1820, and rebuilt in 1838 after a fire. It is a one-story, gable-roofed, cut stone church. Also on the property is a contributing cemetery with many headstones dating from the early to mid-19th century and two stone gate pillars. It is the second oldest stone church surviving in Frederick County.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit there and explored the cemetery and grounds also. There was such a sense of peace and serenity in that place! It is located at the most northern and western part of the state and right after that we were in West Virginia.
And now we are off adventuring again and I think in a northerly direction..... but that is Always subject to change! LOL Have a great Sunday everyone and if you get the chance, go do some adventuring but don't forget the cameras! :D
I saw this bird at The Cotswold Wildlife Park and it really caught my eye even though there were more colourful birds there. I think it was because of it's very beady eyes so I checked it out on the RSPB site and here's what it says
"A strange, rare summer visitor to southern England, the stone-curlew is a crow-sized bird with a large head, long yellow legs and relatively long wings and tail. Active at night, and its large yellow eyes enable it to locate food when it is dark. It is not related to curlews and gets its name from its curlew-like call"
Larry and I drove over to Stone Harbor yesterday.
The Point beach (the wildlife management area) only had a handful of fishermen and walkers, but this was the scene looking back at the bathing beach on the other side of the jetty.
A pretty summer scene, but disconcerting to see that many people crammed together.
My first reasonable attempt using an adjustable stopper. I don't think the adjustable stoppers are great. They tend to lose a little quality in your image.
Found this lovely stone wall and old house in Barrydale, South Africa.
For Wednesday Walls
Have a happy day!
I found this little nature still life on a walk up Eager Hill, back in October. It's one of my favourite strolls near Cranbrook and always offers something special. I don't know if this pebble ended up on the leaf all on its own or if some other traveller placed it there, but in the low afternoon light it seemed just perfect and how it got there really didn't matter. The autumn colours, the long shadows and the wonderful textures of leaf and pebbles were what caught my eye.
IORY 4071 and a Red passes by the former B&O depot in downtown Loveland, OH with a Kibby Rd. bound stone train.
A late ABEBE (Belvidere Train) rumbles across this stone arch bridge on Elgin's east side. The old C&AE right-of-way is behind me.
This stone wall was found at an abandoned church. Maybe not completely abandoned as someone does mow the lawn and they did patch the roof where a chimney fell off.... but the chimney still lays on the ground.
Beach Stone-curlew at Merimbula. These birds are Critically Endangered in NSW and are rarely seen this far south.
We haven't had one visiting here since 2018.
Beach Stone-curlew (right)
Esacus magnirostris
Red-capped Plover chick (left)
Charadrius ruficapillus
June 4th, 2023
Buffalo Creek, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Canon EOS R5
Canon EF 600mm f4L IS III USM lens
Our largest beach-nesting bird meets our smallest!
I'd been following a pair of Beach-stone Curlew as they wandered along the sand dunes foraging for food early one morning. The Beach Stone-curlew pictured was digging around under the plants with that enormous bill (as you can see with all that dark sand on its bill).
All of a sudden it jumped backwards & was staring at the base of the plant. I had no idea what had startled it until this tiny little Red-capped Plover chick wandered out from within the stems of the plant!
The chick came out & for a few moments the pair just stood there motionless. My initial thought was 'I hope the Beachy doesn't eat the chick!'. Thankfully it didn't, it just kept staring at it in this same position & within about 10 seconds the chick scurried off onto the beach in search of its parents.