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Hunslet 1893 built 2-4-0ST+T 'Blanche' negotiates Whistling Curve on the approach to Tan-y-Bwlch, with the 10.55 Porthmadog - Tan-y-Bwlch service on Thurs 5th May 2022.
With thanks to Phil M for location guidance.
Whistler Blackcomb is a ski resort located in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. By many measures, it is the largest ski resort in North America and has the greatest uphill lift capacity. It features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola for moving between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top.
British Columbia Canada
40 004 whistles its way south light engine through Leicester
I can't imagine 40s were unknown at Leicester, but I usually only spent time here while passing through to/from somewhere else, and this is the only time I saw one. Also, by mid 84, 40s were getting thin on the ground
A stunning heron in beige and slate-colored tones. Whistles in flight. A Lifer seen on a "field birding" (vs. "feeder birding") trip to Colombia in the Casanare region. Hato La Aurora.
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Whistling Kite
Scientific Name: Haliastur sphenurus
Description: The Whistling Kite is a medium-sized raptor (bird of prey) with a shaggy appearance. It has a light brown head and underparts, with pale streaks, and dark sandy-brown wings with paler undersides. The underwings have a characteristic pale 'M' shape when open. The head and body are relatively narrow and the tail is rounded. The wings are long and well-rounded, with a wingspan of 120 cm to 145 cm. The sexes are similar, but the females are larger. Yong birds are slightly darker above, with paler streaking on head and underbody. They are often seen near water or around farms, soaring in a lazy circling flight pattern.
Similar species: Several other raptors may be confused with the Whistling Kite, including the Little Eagle, Hieraaetus morphnoides, other kites and harriers. These can only be separated by factors such as flight silhouette and style and the overall body shape.
Distribution: The Whistling Kite is widespread over mainland Australia but uncommon in Tasmania, and is also found in New Guinea, the Solomons and New Caledonia.
Habitat: The Whistling Kite is found in woodlands, open country and particularly wetlands. It is also common around farmland, vineyards and anywhere where carrion (dead animals) can be found (e.g. abattoirs, rubbish dumps and roadsides). Prefers tall trees for nesting.
Feeding: Whistling Kites soar above the ground, trees and water to search for prey such as carrion (dead animals) and small live animals such as mammals, birds, fish and insects.
Breeding: The Whistling Kite appears to be monogamous, with some breeding pairs remaining in a territory throughout the year and pairs actively defend the area around a nest. The bulky nest platform is built of sticks in a tall tree and may be reused, growing larger over time. Both sexes build the nest and incubate the eggs (the female does most of the incubation however) and may breed two or three times a year. The young stay with the parents after fledging for about six to eight weeks.
Calls: Loud descending whistle: 'teee-ti-ti'.
Minimum Size: 50cm
Maximum Size: 60cm
Average size: 55cm
Average weight: 770g
Breeding season: July to January in south; March to October in north.
Clutch Size: One to three, usually two.
Incubation: 38 days
Nestling Period: 46 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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A view of the Mountains at Whistler B.C. in June of 2011. At any moment the sky would change or the clouds and give you a completely different look. What a wonderful part of the country for sure.
Though Golden Whistlers sometimes perch quietly among the foliage of trees or shrubs, the males are often noticeable by their rich, golden plumage, extending from their underparts and in a collar around the bird’s neck, contrasting with a jet-black hood and a white throat patch. The female whistler is drab by comparison, greyish and indistinct. Even if they are not seen, their beautiful whistled song carries on the wind for hundreds of metres, and is a common sound in the Australian bush throughout spring and summer.
A crowd of people cheer for the medal winners while watching live on outdoor televisions in Whistler during the 2010 Olympic Winter games in Whistler, BC Canada. Leanna Rathkelly photo.
386) Lesser Whistling Duck
Lesser Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna javanica, Belibis
This is a species of whistling duck that breeds in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal feeders that during the day may be found in flocks around lakes and wet paddy fields. They can perch on trees and sometimes build their nest in the hollow of a tree. This brown and long-necked duck has broad wings that are visible in flight and produces a loud two-note wheezy call. Lesser whistling duck are usually gregarious. They feed mainly on plants taken from the water as well as grains from cultivated rice apart from small fish, frogs and invertebrates such as molluscs and worms. They dabble as well as dive in water.
40.031 passing Eccles with a Manchester-bound parcels, March 1977. This was photographed from the Old Wellington Road bridge, a viewpoint still possible as the houses on the left still stand, although greenery now obscures passing trains.
Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4 rated @ 200 ASA
Today, being such a beautiful day, I headed out in search of nature's way. Suddenly, and to my surprise, I detected the unmistakable aroma of the El Supremo. I couldn't believe what I saw next, and if that wasn't enough, ten minutes later I heard the Dark Side Of The Moon blasting from under the old shed out back.
We ate a couple dinners at this place but I rather have a simple angel hair meal with tomato sauce :P.
Didn't spend that much time in the Whistler area, first stop on the roadtrip. Nice little town with some luvly bakery shops and wonderful buildings.
I was fortunate enough to have this Whistling Kite fly close enough to capture this as it flew overhead yesterday during a shoot at Hunter Wetlands Center (Shortland, NSW; Australia).
I think I might have attracted him to have a closer look at me by mimicking his call!
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Whistling Kite.
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Making every feather work to gain some height.
Be intruiging to know what their lift capacity was.
It was quite exciting to get a chance to photograph this beautiful Whistling Heron in flight during our visit to the Pantanal last month. Most of the time they flew away before we could get even remotely close to them but this one must have had a wire crossed because it flew right past at close range and landed not too far away.
Syrigma sibilatrix
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We will be doing this trip again next year, if you think you might be interested more information is available here: www.texastargetbirds.com/group-photo-trips/2018-brazil-s-...
A Whistling Kite keeps a watchful eye on the intruder(s) in their territory on Lake Somerset, Queensland.
These magnificent medium sized raptors are widespread over mainland Australia and also found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. They feed on live prey such as fish and small mammals, but also enjoy a decent roadkill...
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The blue whistling thrush (Myophonus caeruleus) is a whistling thrush present in the mountains of Central Asia, China and Southeast Asia. It is known for its loud human-like whistling song at dawn and dusk. The widely distributed populations show variations in size and plumage with several of them considered as subspecies. Like others in the genus, they feed on the ground, often along streams and in damp places foraging for snails, crabs, fruits and insects.
The blue whistling thrush is usually found singly or in pairs. They hop on rocks and move about in quick spurts. They turn over leaves and small stones, cocking their head and checking for movements of prey. When alarmed they spread and droop their tail. They are active well after dusk and during the breeding season (April to August) they tend to sing during the darkness of dawn and dusk when few other birds are calling. The call precedes sunrise the most during November. The alarm call is a shrill kree. The nest is a cup of moss and roots placed in a ledge or hollow beside a stream. The usual clutch consists of 3 to 4 eggs, the pair sometimes raising a second brood. They feed on fruits, earthworms, insects, crabs and snails. Snails and crabs are typically battered on a rock before feeding. In captivity, they have been known to kill and eat mice and in the wild have been recorded preying on small birds
The pinkish-yellow and powder blue finely streaked plumage with long head plumes together with the bright pink, black tipped bill make the Whistling Heron a real beauty. It has a unique whistling call.
Set as the iconic café in the movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, the Whistle Stop Café got its humble start in the little town of Juliette, Georgia. When filming was done, the restaurant remained open and still serves classic southern dishes and of course, Fried Green Tomatoes, everyday!