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With its gleaming, velvety blue-and-black plumage, the male Superb Fairy-wren is easily distinguished. These ‘coloured’ males are often accompanied by a band of brown ‘jenny wrens’, often assumed to be a harem of females, but a proportion of them are males which have not yet attained their breeding plumage. The contents of these birds’ untidy nests — a clutch of three or four eggs — are not necessarily the progeny of the ‘coloured’ male, as there is much infidelity among female fairy-wrens, with many eggs resulting from extra-pair liaisons.

From Florida earlier this month!

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Tordo-zornal, Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris)

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The Dhanauri Wetlands is a birdwatching area located in Thasrana, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Dhanauri Wetlands is home to over 150 Sarus cranes.

As reported in HT on May 28, 2019 , The Uttar Pradesh forest department has decided to notify the Dhanauri wetland in Greater Noida’s Gautam Budh Nagar— one of the few wetlands supporting a fairly large sarus crane population. While this is cheerful news for birders and nature-lovers in the National Capital Region, the department’s plan is to recognise only 25 hectares of the wetland’s 100ha area.

The forest department’s plan, accessed by HT, states that Dhanauri is an extremely important site for sarus cranes, which has over eight breeding pairs of sarus cranes compared to four in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Dhanauri hosts a non-breeding sarus crane population of about 100 birds.

Along with a proposal to notify Dhanauri under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, the proposal states that the International Crane Foundation will initiate a documentation of annual variation in numbers and distribution of sarus Cranes. The documentation will give information on survival of sarus crane chicks hatching in Dhanauri and spatial movement of the species.

The proposal lists sarus cranes, pheasant-tailed jacana, baya weaver, green bee-eater, marsh harrier, ashy prinia and grey heron among birds thronging Dhanauri.

But the proposal states that the “zone of influence” (an area in which developmental activities are likely to induce adverse changes in wetland structure and functioning) of the wetland is 25ha and the active wetland area is only 4.24ha. However, the National Wetland Inventory and Assessment conducted by the Space Applications Centre in 2006-07 shows the wetland is spread over a 100ha area.

“We are trying to find a solution for this. Villagers may turn hostile if there is a restriction on several activities if a larger area is notified. Most of the area here is private and the value of real estate is high,” Pramod Kumar Srivastava, divisional forest officer, Greater Noida, said. A report by the Remote Sensing Applications Centre in Uttar Pradesh also shows that the total area is about 100ha.

Anand Arya, a birder and environmentalist who has been pursuing the notification of Dhanauri wetland for years, said “This wetland is the perfect place for sarus cranes. This is why at the roosting time a flock of about 150 sarus cranes can be seen here and 4-8 nests have been seen during 2015-2017 within the wetland itself. Dhanauri is also home to over 211 species of birds — 92 migratory and 119 resident species. Dhanauri also meets the criteria of a Ramsar wetland.” The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands recognises wetlands of international significance because of their conservation value.

Activists fear many other wetlands may not be notified in their entirety. The data on how many wetlands have been notified in the country is not available.

The Supreme Court had, in 2017, directed the Centre to “identify and inventorise” all 201,503 wetlands with an area of 2.25ha captured by satellite imagery.

“Dhanauri is part of the sarus crane belt connecting with Mainpuri and Etawah. It meets the criteria of an important bird and biodiversity site (IBA),” said Nikhil Devasar, birder and author. The sarus crane is listed in the “vulnerable” category by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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Zutraulich und neugierig bleibt das Rotkehlchen in der Nähe und posiert vor der Kamera.

Trusting and curious, the robin stays close and poses in front of the camera.

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Lechucitas vizcacheras: Su simpática y, afortunadamente, abundante presencia en los campos.

🇦🇷 Lechucita de las vizcacheras, Lechucita vizcachera

🔬 Athene cunicularia (Molina, 1782)

The storm is capable of destroying the flower, but it is powerless against the seed.

Khalil Gibran

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Behold the resplendent beauty of the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, a magnificent creature that graces the skies with its vibrant plumage and charismatic presence. With feathers of azure blue and sunlit yellow, it is a living masterpiece, painted by the hand of nature herself.

This remarkable bird hails from the lush rainforests of South America, where it soars through the canopy with effortless grace, its wings outstretched in a display of freedom and vitality. With a playful spirit and a raucous call that echoes through the jungle, the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw embodies the wild spirit of its tropical homeland.

But beyond its stunning appearance lies a creature of intelligence and social grace. Known for its keen intellect and ability to form strong bonds with its human companions, the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw captivates hearts with its curious gaze and affectionate nature.

Whether perched among the branches or taking flight against the backdrop of a tropical sunset, the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw enchants all who encounter it, reminding us of the boundless beauty and diversity of the natural world.

May we cherish and protect these magnificent birds, ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at their splendor and grace.

Fly high, dear Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, and may your vibrant colors light up the skies for generations to come. 🌈

From Nome a couple weeks ago. These birds aren't easy to find out on the tundra, but we found a couple to pose wonderfully for the group.

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This burrowing owl was in the process of ruffling when I snapped this paparazzi shot

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The little vole did not stand a chance. This Northern Hawk Owl dropped from the tree and hit the ground so fast, I was lucky to press the shutter as soon as I saw movement.

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The Shell Seeker....

Sanderlings can also be found on the Baltic Sea all winter long. However, in autumn I found a lot of them on the beach this year.

Der Muschelsucher....

Sanderlinge trifft man an der Ostsee auch den ganzen Winter über an. Jetzt im Herbst habe ich allerdings in diesem Jahr sehr viele am Strand vorgefunden.

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Chiflón 48 cm

Syrigma sibilatrix | Whistling heron

Confiado. Muy común en pastizales y ambientes acuáticos. Colorido.

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Trusting. Very common in pasturelands and aquatic habitats. Colorful.

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🇦🇷 Chiflón, Garceta Chiflón, Garza Amarilla, Garza chiflón, Garza Chiflona, Garza silbadora

🔬 Syrigma sibilatrix (Temminck, 1824)

🇺🇸 Whistling Heron

🇵🇾 Flauta del sol, Kuarahy mimby

🇧🇷 Maria-faceira

This Wattlebird was chasing all the New Holland Honeyeaters from feasting on 'his' brush.

From our annual photo tour to Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.

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Sometimes the best meals come with a waterfront view.

This bearded woodpecker, looking out from its stump into the soft, fading light of dusk, made for a moment of perfect stillness, a momentary pause in its busy life.

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Description: A portrait of a Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) looking up thoughtfully from its vantage point on a mossy tree branch. This agile insect hunter is beautifully framed by the soft green foliage of summer.

Cia, Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia)

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Merci à tous ceux qui ont commenté ou mis en favori la photo, c'était sincèrement apprécié.