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Manor Lodge, Sheffield. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here in the 16th centrury. Smena 8m, 35mm film.

 

More deer here and here!!

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.

Parent Lapwing offering a safe place for one of it's chicks.

American Coot AMCO (Fulica americana)

Adult with 2 chicks

  

"'Greater' Edmonton Area"

 

St Albert's Riel Wetlands:

Big Lake and John E. Poole boardwalk

Location: west side of St Albert

 

St. Albert,

Alberta, Canada

 

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Interestingly(bizarre) the Parent fed one constantly and persistently ignored constant begging of the other

 

PS

i like the feet detail visible in this shot

Over-sized Juvenile feet still appear chicken-like - while parent bird shows fully developed lobed features

Click on Image for Enlarged View

 

Bald head won't win the chicks any cutie-beauty pageants

click on image for more detail

Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide with Jim Wilson.

www.markcarmodyphotography.com

 

The Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris), also known as the European Starling, or in Ireland and the British Isles as just the Starling, is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It has glossy black plumage with a metallic sheen, which is speckled with white at some times of year. The legs are pink and the bill is black in winter and yellow in summer; young birds have browner plumage than the adults. It is a noisy bird, especially in communal roosts and other gregarious situations, with an unmusical but varied song. Its gift for mimicry has been noted in literature.

 

The common starling has about a dozen subspecies breeding in open habitats across its native range in temperate Europe and western Asia, and it has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, the Falkland Islands, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, South Africa and Fiji. This bird is resident in southern and western Europe and southwestern Asia, while northeastern populations migrate south and west in winter within the breeding range and also further south to Iberia and North Africa.

 

The species has declined in numbers in parts of northern and western Europe since the 1980s due to fewer grassland invertebrates being available as food for growing chicks. Despite this, its huge global population is not thought to be declining significantly, so the common starling is classified as being of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

 

The common starling is a highly gregarious species, especially in autumn and winter. Although flock size is highly variable, huge, noisy flocks - murmurations - may form near roosts. These dense concentrations of birds are thought to be a defence against attacks by birds of prey such as peregrine falcons or Eurasian sparrowhawks. (wikipedia)

 

A trio of Starlings having a bath at the East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

I was met with in an accident and leg was fractured. A plate was fixed in my leg. With this, I went to Sankagiri Fort, near Salem, Tamil Nadu, India with my friend and I was not able to walk for long distance and due to pain, I laid down on the way under a tree. Then, around 10 monkeys came near the tree and I was waiting for a good shot with my camera. Suddenly, a monkey took newspaper and while laying down, I shot this photo which I feel is the gift given by God.

I also thank my friend at this moment who was with me at that time. Date :- 11-03-2018 - Timing - 15:17 pm

 

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One of the major reasons why we need to work towards protecting the environment is because it helps to protect humanity. If we didn’t have our environment, then we wouldn’t have a place to live or resources to live.it is our moral obligation to do so. As a human who lives on earth, it is our responsibility to make sure that it is protected. We must give back to the future generation that what we have received and enjoying. Give them an environment that isn’t damaged and teach them how to continue living sustainably. I request all good souls to plant Banyan tree while making tree plantation. It will have a long lasting effect for mankind and go a long way in carry forwarding the nature to the next generation and will also give fruits useful for birds. Instagram Id : @nagendran_c4777. Planting of trees in a special occasion such as Birthday Wedding etc is a excellent gesture. It can be done in memory of our Parents, Teachers, Friends and also people who comes across in our life such as Doctors Nurses and health staff for their noble service to the society.

( Interview of Shri. C. Nagendran BSNL in NewsTamil 24x7 - Dated:- 05-10-2024 )

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Ly_euGfvk

youtu.be/GgOvcjSlA6Y?si=hH_LWz9Ij_NBI1Xr

 

C. Nagendran,

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Scientific Name : indopadilla sp

Family : Salticidae

 

📷Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark III

📷M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8

⚡Olympus Fl36r + Wayfuser

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Immediately after copulation, the male drifted away while the female compulsively used her bill and neck to spoon water over herself, a process that lasted a coupl of minutes at least.

FDCPCG Contest: 3 Round: 3 Theme: BOUDOIR BEHAVIOR

 

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Credits: Agnes is a Nightfall Agnes on a Poppy Parker/Darla Daley body. Top and shorts are playline, boots are by Hot Dotz Blythe (ebay).

I love this picture..

It doesn't look much like an ant, although it behaves like one.

Happy Arachtober 14!

Beautiful female pine marten on the Black Isle, July 2019

too much accomplishes little

 

1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random

The first article title on the page is the name of your band.

 

2. www.quotationspage.com/random.php3

The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album.

 

3. www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/

The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

 

link to original: flickr.com/photos/31747118@N08/3287611673/in/set-72157613...

Corn bunting-Emberiza calandra bathes in a Dew pond. Summer

It was a gorgeous sunny day (last Thursday) and the Mallards courtship was in full swing. Males and females rhythmically bobbing their heads.

This display was repeated and followed by mating.

 

Ottawa River at Mud Lake, Ottawa.

A small group of Oystercatchers flew overhead and were showing signs of coming in for a landing in this spot, yelling continuously. These two were having none of it, and responded by doing some yelling of their own, repeatedly alternating between holding their heads high and then bowing down. The small flock went away after much screeching and never did land here.

used my Mind the Scrap May kit to create this grid style page for todays LOAD prompt.

 

www.mindthescrap.co.uk

 

Used photos of my daughter on stage with Nutty Noah and told the story of how she was better than expected and did exactly as she was told even when he didnt want her too lol

The breezy conditions made catching any fish difficult, but at least there was no shortage of insects for these Common Terns to feed on.

Taken in Soho on my way to lunch wth friends...

Not the prettiest of spots but lots of insects for these Grey Wagtails in amongst the farm waste.

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve.

 

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