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Kittiwake - Rissa Tridactyla (Juvenile)
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Kittiwakes are coastal breeding birds ranging in the North Pacific, North Atlantic, and Arctic oceans. They form large, dense, noisy colonies during the summer reproductive period, often sharing habitat with murres. They are the only gull species that are exclusively cliff-nesting. A colony of kittiwakes living in Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead in the north east of England has made homes on both the Tyne Bridge and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. This colony is notable because it is the furthest inland colony of kittiwakes in the world.
The black-legged kittiwake is one of the most numerous of seabirds. Breeding colonies can be found in the Pacific from the Kuril Islands, around the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk throughout the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands to southeast Alaska, and in the Atlantic from the Gulf of St. Lawrence through Greenland and the coast of Ireland down to Portugal, as well as in the high Arctic islands. In the winter, the range extends further south and out to sea.
In sharp contrast, the red-legged kittiwake has a very limited range in the Bering Sea, breeding only on the Pribilof, Bogoslof and Buldir islands in the United States, and the Commander Islands in Russia. On these islands, it shares some of the same cliff habitat as the black-legged kittiwake, though there is some localized segregation between the species on given cliffs.
I call this kind of activity the "stancing/strutting" part of Sandhill breeding displays. Posts of core "dance moves" will be posted soon.
In the famous Cafè Cicogne, in Marrakech, morocco, if lucky, it is possible to assist to several hatching couple of storks. Obviously, before hatching they must... Erm.. Be ready... And in the same way obviously we were there to steal the scene. What I like the most of this shot? The eye of the female... And now I'm wondering: who delivers the baby storks?
P1360724 - Purple Moorhen - Size - 45 - 50 cm
# 364 - 05 Aug '2019 - 20:03 (14:33 GMT)
Purple Moorhen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) - is a species of swamphen occurring from the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to southern China and northern Thailand.
Also Know as - Purple Swamphen, Grey-headed Swamphen, ...
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Great Egret
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Already a striking bird with its clean white feathers and long graceful neck, the great egret becomes even more amazing during breeding season. The patches on their faces become a brilliant lime green, while their back feathers grow into lovely waving plumes. These same plumes, called aigrettes, caused a dramatic decline in this species at the end of the 19th century when they became popular adornments for ladies’ hats. Eventually, the backlash against the hunting of birds for their feathers led to the foundation of the National Audubon Society and the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States.
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I hope I get to see these beauties this year. Horned Grebe in breeding plumage.
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Breeding males are glossy black with purplish head and greenish sheen on body. Nonbreeding males have pale eyebrows and staring yellow eye. Females are plain dark brown and typically have dark eyes. Forages by walking on ground. Sometimes in mixed flocks with other blackbirds at feedlots. Also, walks along parking lots, golf courses, or roadsides. Females similar to Brown-headed Cowbird, but with longer, thinner bill and longer tail than cowbird. (eBird)
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This female was collecting the last of the evening caterpillars to feed her young. Dusk was falling fast by this time and she didn't have much more time to prepare for the night.
Kilpoola Lake, British Columbia, Canada. June 2022.
Spring is two months away, but this Great Egret has already donned breeding plumage. That's a nutria to the right of the egret, left in the photo. Riverstone Wetlands, Sugar Land, Texas.
Breeding males have obvious white blaze on forehead and broad green slash behind eye. Females are plainer brown with rusty sides. Females are very difficult to distinguish from female Eurasian Wigeon; note colder grayish-brown head on American that contrasts with warmer orangey sides. Also look for brighter white, not gray, underwings in flight, but this can be difficult to judge, especially at a distance. Widespread and common in North America, occasionally wintering as far south as northern South America. Typically in flocks on lakes and wetlands, often grazing in nearby fields. Regular vagrant to Europe. (eBird)
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. May 2022.
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After breeding in Arctic Canada, the N Wheatear (eastern Canadian Arctic population) migrates south to Africa via Greenland and Europe.. Sometimes blown off course, we occasionally see them along the coast of NF in the fall. This female was seen at Cape Spear yesterday.
Nikon Z 9, Sigma 60-600mm Sports lens, 260mm, f/6.3, 1/800, ISO 500. Breeding male waterbird. View Large.
Here's a Red-shouldered Hawk on its way to the nest with some additional nesting material. I believe that the Florida Red-shouldered breed earlier than the species in other parts of the country. Once site had them breeding from January to May when general reference books state the species breed from May to July. In any event, I'm hoping that they are not just faking us out and that we have some new chicks to celebrate. In the course of my reading I learned that the females are larger than the males (probably smarter too) and that the pair are monogamous. Having said that, I've never been able to see the size difference but will pay more attention in the future. Happy 2023 everyone. (Buteo lineatus)
Snowy Egret in the rain, Alligator Breeding Marsh and Wading Bird Rookery, Gatorland, Orlando, Florida
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Long Tail Ducks are often overlooked, but honestly I love the transition into breeding colours - that rust / brown in the wings, I really like that detail and frankly the rain doesn't hurt either!
This is the start of the breeding time and the Herons are staring to build their nests. They are well located in the middle of lakes in between tall reeds and vegetation. Judging by the size of the materials, the nests are decent size - maybe half a meter to a meter wide easily.
I had never seen those chicks since they are always obstructed by vegetation. Have no hopes of catching a glimpse of the chicks this year as well.
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Breeding male Bobolink rests for a minute before taking off to catch another bug and then back down. Bucks Co. PA.
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Uferschnepfe (Limosa limosa) - im Prachtkleid des Frühjahres
Black-tailed godwit - in breeding plumage
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Uferschnepfe (Limosa limosa) - Black-tailed godwit
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uferschnepfe
Die Uferschnepfe (Limosa limosa) ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Schnepfenvögel (Scolopacidae). Uferschnepfen sind Langstreckenzieher und brüten vorwiegend auf Feuchtwiesen.
Die Art steht sowohl in Deutschland als auch international auf der Roten Liste der bedrohten Tiere.
Beschreibung
Maße und Gewicht:
Die Uferschnepfe ist ein großer, eleganter Watvogel. Sie hat eine Körperlänge von 35 bis 45 Zentimetern und erreicht eine Flügelspannweite bis zu 75 Zentimetern. Männchen wiegen 160 bis 440 Gramm, Weibchen 244 bis 500 Gramm. Männchen sind meist etwas kleiner als Weibchen und haben einen etwas kürzeren Schnabel.
Aussehen:
Im Prachtkleid sind Hals, Brust und Kopf orange bis tief rostrot gefärbt, häufig mit weißen oder schwarzen Tupfen durchzogen. Unterbauch und Unterschwanz sind weiß, dabei sind Brust und Bauch von schwarzen Querbändern überzogen. Deren Ausdehnung ist sehr variabel - es gibt sowohl Vögel mit beinahe fehlender schwarzer Querbänderung als auch Individuen mit schwarzen Steifen von der Brust bis auf den Unterschwanz. Auf Mantel und Rücken mausern Uferschnepfen im Brutkleid eine variable Anzahl von orangeroten, grau und schwarz gestreiften Brutfedern, was manchmal den Eindruck eines unfertigen Prachtkleids erweckt. Der Oberkopf ist schwarz gestrichelt. Der lange, gerade Schnabel ist im Sommer von der Basis bis etwa zur Hälfte orange gefärbt, der Rest ist schwarz. Weibchen sind zumeist etwas weniger intensiv und unauffälliger gefärbt als Männchen. Ganzjährig haben Uferschnepfen einen weißen Schwanz mit schwarzer Endbinde.
Im Winter sind Männchen und Weibchen identisch gefärbt. Mantel und Flügel sind dann hellgrau, Brust und Bauch schlicht weiß-grau. Der Schnabel ist im Schlichtkleid rosa mit schwarzer Spitze.
Juvenile Vögel sehen aus wie die Adulten im Schlichtkleid, nur ist die Oberseite dunkel grau-braun, mit blass rot- und gelbbraunen Federsäumen. Hals und Brust sind blass hellbraun. Im ersten Sommer und Herbst hat der Schnabel häufig auch noch nicht seine volle Länge erreicht und ist meist vollständig dunkelgrau.
Das Flugbild der Uferschnepfe ist durch den weißen Schwanz mit schwarzer Endbinde, die weißen Streifen auf den grauen Unterflügeln und den langen geraden Schnabel charakterisiert. Kopf und Schnabel überragen den Körper nach vorn ebensoweit wie Beine und Schwanz nach hinten.
Der Ruf klingt in etwa wie „wed“, „geg“ oder „grutto“. Daher hat die Art auch ihren niederländischen Namen „Grutto“. In Deutschland wird sie aus dem gleichen Grund in manchen Regionen landläufig „Greta“ genannt.
Black-tailed godwit
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The black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) is a large, long-legged, long-billed shorebird first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is a member of the godwit genus, Limosa. There are three subspecies, all with orange head, neck and chest in breeding plumage and dull grey-brown winter coloration, and distinctive black and white wingbar at all times.
Its breeding range stretches from Iceland through Europe and areas of central Asia. Black-tailed godwits spend (the northern hemisphere) winter in areas as diverse as the Indian Subcontinent, Australia, New Zealand, western Europe and west Africa. The species breeds in fens, lake edges, damp meadows, moorlands and bogs and uses estuaries, swamps and floods in (the northern hemisphere) winter; it is more likely to be found inland and on freshwater than the similar bar-tailed godwit. The world population is estimated to be 634,000 to 805,000 birds and is classified as Near Threatened. The black-tailed godwit is the national bird of the Netherlands.
Great Egret in it's breeding plumage and lores, Alligator Breeding Marsh and Wading Bird Rookery, Gatorland, Orlando
Great Egret with breeding lores, Alligator Breeding Marsh and Wading Bird Rookery, Gatorland, Orlando, Florida. Title lyrics from the song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by The Beatles.
This breeding male Chestnut-sided Warbler decides to sing a bit between turns of looking for insects. 2016 was my first year at Magee Marsh and I was able to make it back the next two years running, but I never got over the thrill of seeing these beautiful birds. I can't imagine what Magee will look like this year with COVID-19 but I bet there won't be tons of folks going.
Taken 15 May 2016 at Magee Marsh, Ohio.
The largest/heaviest flying bird native to Africa, the Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) is a ground dwelling bird and an opportunistic omnivore. The males can get up to 42 lbs and stand nearly 5 feet tall; they may be twice as heavy as the females.
This is a male in breeding display striding about with his neck puffed out, his tail fanned and wings planed and pointed downward. If he was looking to court a lady, we saw none in the vicinity - perhaps he was just practicing his routine.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
Conservation Status: Near Threatened
At this time of the year, about a month or two before breeding starts most birds start to look their best. Dull fringes to the feathers that moulted in after last year's breeding season have worn off and their true colours appear. It's also convenient that these paler/duller fringes add to feather volume thus keeping them warmer in winter. Blackbirds become so shiny and almost scaly with the dark feather centres contrasting with the shiny edges
We recently learned that the glossy ibis changes at breeding time to add red color. Also, the breeding period is March to August so coming up soon. Some Flickr members already are presenting pictures of ibises with the red color. So we went out looking yesterday in the Rich Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, Florida. We found only one bird so far with red, out of many ibises that were there. This ibis, the subject bird, seemed to lift its wing as if to show us that it was already changing.