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Oystercatcher on the wing and skimming the surface of the river. This bird had it's young tucked under the river bank just up from my position, I was able to get some shots as it kept returning to feed the chicks.
Seagull with his/her landing gear down, approaching crisscrossed wire used as a detterent to keep birds away.
Gulls, or colloquially seagulls, are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers and even more distantly to waders. Until the 21st century, most gulls were placed in the genus Larus, but that arrangement is now considered polyphyletic, leading to the resurrection of several general.
An older name for gulls is mews, which is cognate with German Möwe, Danish måge, Swedish mås, Dutch meeuw, Norwegian måke/måse and French mouette, and can still be found in certain regional dialects.
Gulls are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls; stout, longish bills; and webbed feet. Most gulls are ground-nesting carnivores which take live food or scavenge opportunistically, particularly the Larus species. Live food often includes crustaceans, molluscs, fish and small birds. Gulls have unhinging jaws which allow them to consume large prey. Gulls are typically coastal or inland species, rarely venturing far out to sea, except for the kittiwakes. The large species take up to four years to attain full adult plumage, but two years is typical for small gulls. Large white-headed gulls are typically long-lived birds, with a maximum age of 49 years recorded for the herring gull.
Gulls nest in large, densely packed, noisy colonies. They lay two or three speckled eggs in nests composed of vegetation. The young are precocial, born with dark mottled down and mobile upon hatching. Gulls are resourceful, inquisitive, and intelligent, the larger species in particular demonstrating complex methods of communication and a highly developed social structure. For example, many gull colonies display mobbing behavior, attacking and harassing predators and other intruders.Certain species have exhibited tool-use behavior, such as the herring gull, using pieces of bread as bait with which to catch goldfish, for example.[ Many species of gulls have learned to coexist successfully with humans and have thrived in human habitats. Others rely on kleptoparasitism to get their food. Gulls have been observed preying on live whales, landing on the whale as it surfaces to peck out pieces of flesh.
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“Behavior which appears superficially correct but is intrinsically corrupt always irritates those who see below the surface.”
James Bryant Conant
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- Au Canada le nombre de lacs dont la superficie dépasse 3 km2 est estimé à 31 190
- In Canada, the number of lakes whose surface area exceeds 3 km2 is estimated at 31,190
A large family of Water Smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) basks in a calm shoreline, sending its pink spires skyward. As the scientific name suggests, it is one of few plants which has adapted to both land and water environments.
This Marbled Godwit was seen flying over the pond at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Point Richmond, California.
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The waters of Moraine Lake seem like they have been poured straight from the heavens into the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The towering mountains encircle the deep blue surface of the lake in a formation so extraordinary, only Mother Nature could shape it.
Piles of boulders have been seemingly dropped by the hands of giants, forming miniature mountains near the lakeshore. Let yourself be drawn to the trails that wind amongst the rocks and travel beyond to alpine meadows and sparkling lakes.
These rocks are normally caressed and covered by the current of a backcountry desert river. During low flows, they breach the surface of pools filled with silt and debris carried from higher elevations as well as minerals, microorganisms, and massive rock falls carried from flash floods into the river's bed.
A slick blanket of incandescent colors, created by the decomposition of all that settling miasma, nestle up to their exposed faces to give audience to winter's dimming light.
Life lived amidst tension and busyness needs leisure. Leisure that recreates and renews. Leisure should be a time to think new thoughts, not ponder old ills.
-C. Neil Strait
A beautiful scarlet autumn leaf suspended on the surface of Victoria Lake in Whanganui.
© Dominic Scott 2022
This little red squirrel kept disappearing from view, virtually tunnelling through the leaves, and then would surface, knee deep, every so often. It was quite comical :-)
Scratched glass of an aquarium with the sun shining through the surface with a sealion swimming towards it.
This nightscape of some houses by the waterway of Gubei Watertown was captured during our visit in October. This watertown is about two hours drive Northeast of Beijing, with stunning lighting of the town at night.
The well lit buildings and trees were reflected nicely by the mirror-like surface in the waterway. It was a captivating sight during our stay at the Watertown.
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The watercolor painting, created from a digital picture of that place, depicts a charming scene in Seville, Spain, capturing the essence of the city's lively atmosphere. The focal point of the painting is a beautiful set of three-story white facade buildings, which line a bustling street. On the street level, several restaurants with outdoor seating areas can be seen, each adorned with colorful umbrellas that provide much-needed shade from the hot Andalucian sun.
The tables are occupied by both locals and tourists, who sit leisurely enjoying their lunch while observing the hustle and bustle of the busy street. The scene is full of life, with people chatting and laughing, waiters bustling about, and the occasional bike or car passing by in the background.
The buildings themselves are beautifully depicted with intricate architectural details, including ornate wrought iron balconies and wooden shutters painted in vibrant colors. The painting has captured the warm and vibrant colors of Seville, with the golden sun casting a warm glow over the scene, while the blue sky and greenery in the background provide a refreshing contrast.
Overall, the watercolor painting perfectly captures the charm and beauty of Seville, with its stunning architecture, lively street scene, and inviting restaurants that are perfect for enjoying a leisurely meal in the shade.
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Fungal life is starting to stir out in the forest where the snow has finally melted away. This cute colorful scarlet cup likes cold soil conditions and kicks off the mushroom fruiting season here. Even though it appears to be growing right out of the dirt on the ground, it is actually anchored to and feeding off a decaying stick that's buried below the surface.