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I have searched for years for a short-eared owl. These comical-looking birds are scarce at best in Ireland, and every time I've checked out a regular site, I've never seen one. So when a report came of a SEO at a small headland near Bangor, I got the earliest train to Bangor I could this morning. I cycled to the headland and connected with the bird very quickly. It was one of the most superb birds in flight I have seen for a while - graceful, buoyant flight, almost floating over the grass. Later on, the sun came out and I got a shock as the owl landed on the ground - beside a second SEO! I spent the golden evening photographing them, and watching them hunt and interact.
Life is good!!
Helen, Robert and Jamie came up with the idea for this comic cake for my, slightly belated, 50th party and it really made us all laugh. Based on a picture that Rob took at Melton Mowbray several years ago it also features my favourite First Gen unit, a Bubble Car.
A noisy, head-bobbing, slightly comical bird captured in Rio Pescado, Region de los Lagos, Chile.
Known locally as a Queltehue or a Treile, it is known in other countries as a Tero, Leque, Quero Quero, Pellar or Alcaraván. It's English name is the Southern Lapwing, and in latin it is Vanellus Chilensis. It is the symbol of the Uruguayan Rugby Team.
I find these birds so adorable. They look like little penguins when the are walking around. So comical to watch. Makes me smile. :)
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Tina & the Puglets
We watched a nature documentary last night that showed footage of a Greater Roadrunner attacking and eating a Sidewinder Rattlesnake. A lot of people think of these birds as somewhat comical as they skitter around the desert floor at high speed and from their portrayal in cartoons. But they are efficient predators. Found in Saguaro National Park, AZ.
Roseate Spoonbill ~ out on a limb
In the Wild ~ Florida Wetlands U.S.A.
Northern Florida ~ St. Augustine, Florida
(three more photos 'from this day' in the comments)
*[My own personal take on the Roseate Spoonbill: After moving to South Florida in the early 70's I was pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful bird living here. Yes, they are comical and awkward, but I have grown to love and appreciate them. They are special, even delicate and graceful, and superbly stunning in-flight! Pretty fast flyer!]
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The Roseate Spoonbill is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. This species feeds in shallow fresh or coastal waters by swinging its bill from side to side as it steadily walks through the water, often in groups. The spoon-shaped bill allows it to sift easily through mud. It feeds on crustaceans, aquatic insects, frogs, newts and very small fish ignored by larger waders. The Roseate Spoonbill nests in shrubs or trees, often mangroves, laying 2 to 5 eggs, which are whitish with brown markings. Immature birds have white, feathered heads, and the pink of the plumage is paler. They are extremely agile high in the treetops. (They are often confused with the flamingo.)
Fort Pierce Inlet
The Brown Pelican –
“comically elegant bird” - oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body.
Squadrons glide above the surf …. Rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves.
They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up.
They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
Plenty of sheep in Cumbria! They've a certain 'comical' quality about them - the one at the back looks like it's having a chuckle.
Dunnet Head on the north coast of Scotland must be one of just a few places where you can see puffins on the UK mainland.
This is probably my most famous of all my cat images, Charlie as she was trying to look through the gate I originally posted this on my first year on flickr so I thought I would re-post it in keeping with the last to postings!
Some shots of puffins taken on a beautiful day in June - hard to believe now! They are such cute birds and I have given them some daft titles!
Pier 21 Galveston Texas
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along southern and western coasts, rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves. They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
A very comical looking giraffe with one ear lower than the other.
Photo taken by Trevor Wright
Kudu Private Nature Reserve
Lydenburg
Mpumalanga
South Africa
After photographing my once a month shot of the Italian Gardens in my local park, I wandered down to the lake and spent a little time watching this comical pair of chicks. The one on the right is definitely a little Mr/Miss bossy boots! Constantly chasing off and shouting at the other chick so mum only gave the fish that she caught to this little bossy boots.
Mum would thrash away in the shallow weeds with her feet, churning up the mud and fish hiding down there and came up with some nice sized fishy nibbles for the young. The other chick finally got it's turn for goodies when the other chick was full and finally content.
Looking at the lovely Red Admiral butterfly from this angle makes me chuckle because its expression seems so comical. :)
The loch is blessed with many Oystercatchers, noisy, beautiful, almost comical and endlessly fascinating to watch.
When several male American Toads began to try and jostle for position to mate with this large female the 'look' on her face was quite comical.
Image created on May 14, 2017 at the Blenheim Sewage Lagoons in southern Ontario.
Like four naughty children the Cormorant's started arguing about who's fish it was., So in came the 'school teacher' to try and restore some order!
''I've told you lot before!''
''Leave the fish alone!''
Well that's the comedy view but anyway a 'light hearted' shot that hopefully puts a smile on your face
But can't help but feel for the fish!
puffin
Puffin - Fratercula arctica
Such a wonderful seabird with a great comical appearance. White cheeks, fabulous coloured beak and bright orange legs and feet...a real 'clown' of the bird world. Seen perched on a cliff as we approached Inner Farne Island by boat. Lots to be seen on the approach as they fished for Sandeels, their favourite fishy nosh!
They make such a comical sound as they call to each other and it was just magical to watch them popping out of their burrows in the soft turf. This is all roped off for their safety but they just walk across the paths in front of you and give you a quizzical glance, so endearing!
Adults arrive back at the breeding colony in March and April and leave again in mid-August. Some remain in the North Sea at winter, others move further south to the Bay of Biscay.
Inner Farne is part of The National Trust, all paths are roped off and birds protected....but some of the Tern chicks make their way onto the paths and the parents get slightly annoyed with you! So make sure you wear a hat or a jacket with a hood. You will need protection from the Terns as they occasionally 'tap' you on the head to remind you to stay away from their young! Laughter from everyone, no one was hurt :)) one particular Tern had a go at me three times, much to everyone's amusement!
This Great Blue was patient and cautious as it watched us carefully inch up to it. He stayed still just long enough for us to get this shot then ignored us and went on with his hunting for morning breakfast. We must have looked quite comical to him as we stuck our lens out the window of our vehicle vying for the best shot.
Other than kilts, golden eagles and whiskey, Scotland is also well-known and liked for a certain breed of cattle - none other than the "Highland Coo" (cow).
I had the pleasure of spending some time with a very obliging herd, whose man of the moment - this particular bull - appeared to cheekily adore the camera. More than happy to oblige and pose, his manners did get the better of him and gave me the most humorous image I've ever happily snapped! I present the nose-licker...
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Pearl's pal, Morticia. Year-old Affenpinscher. Lively and comical, affectinally known as the "Monkey Dog".
A really comical action from this male Goldeneye as it tries to impress the female by throwing back his head. She didn't seem all that impressed on a cold grey day on the River Esk.
With that big black ring around their bright yellow bill, redpolls always remind me of avian clowns since that comical appearance can't help but make me smile. Females wear a red cap, but no red vest. You can see here that redpolls have a notched tail too.