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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.
(Nikon D750, 80-400/5.6, 1/000 @ f10)
This is one of the more comical species to observe as they seem to be constantly squabbling, bantering and charging across the surface of the water at a rival with flailing, splashing wings in an effort to intimidate during the breeding season and then after the young are raised they gather in groups of thousands especially in a few select staging areas.
Despite the fact they have lobed feet rather than webbed they are still very skillful swimmers and when feeding can dabble like a duck, dive like a diving duck and also forage on land.
Their favored habitat is a shallow pond, marsh or wetland with a good supply of emerged vegetation where they build their floating nests, lay 5 - 15 eggs per clutch that they incubate for 21 - 25 days. They will raise one or two broods per season.
This adult bird is spending the winter months in a shallow portion of the shoreline of Lake Ontario.
Puffins are unmistakable birds with their black back and white underparts, distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is an Red List species. (RSPB)
There's something so comical about these creatures - they seemed very interested in what we were up to on our family walk!
I thought this male common grackle looked quite comical as he did a little display dance for a nearby female.
It poured all day yesterday and the jays that normally look very regal were looking somewhat comical.
One of my favorites...they are comical to watch, especially when chasing a mate. I think they believe they are much larger birds than they actually are !
A beautiful, graceful small egret, very active in its feeding behavior in shallow waters. Known by its contrasting yellow feet, could be said to dance in the shallows on golden slippers. The species was slaughtered for its plumes in the 19th century, but protection brought a rapid recovery of numbers, and the Snowy Egret is now more widespread and common than ever. Its delicate appearance is belied by its harsh and raucous calls around its nesting colonies.
Source: Audubon
An unmistakable little bird with its comical clown like appearance. Love it’s red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
The weather on the Isle of May,Scotland yesterday went from torrential rain to warm and sunny.
Well worth a visit :)
Not my best work. I don't usually post photos like this. I would have tossed it into the recycle bin, but I'm posting here only for its fun value. I was out at the local park to shoot ducks and came upon this scene. I found it comical. I didn't have much time to compose the shot. It is out of focus too. Anyway, here it is. I will take it down in a few days. Thank you for your continued visits, support, and encouragement. Peace.
Update:
I didn't expect this photo to receive so much love and appreciation. I know it is not so great a photo, yet you guys have all been magnanimous in sending many generous comments my way. Many suggested I keep the photo and not delete it. You win. The photo will stay.
Thank you, everyone. Love.
I couldn't help but laugh at this Canada Goose Gosling as it flung a pancake up over it's head somewhat like a P.P.E mask and cap. Wildlife sure can be comical at times and it's great to capture them in the process.
(P.P.E Personal Protective Equipment)
After a stunning but comical display of acrobatics trying to position herself on the tree limb, the Female Great Blue Heron stands like a sentinel on top of another branch.
Ghost Crab (Ocypodinae)
First thing we saw were these comical little guy's The beach was full of them running in and out of their holes. We just laid in one spot for a while letting them get use to you. What a fun show they put on. You can see the sunrise in it's eyes. Stone Harbor Point NJ.
Another story from these comical swallow fledglings. unedited. Not sure where that spittle is coming from lol
The little burrowing owls are so comical and often I find myself laughing at their behavior. This image was taken when one little owlet ran and stood behind the other thinking I am sure that he would not be seen. What a privilege it is to spend time with these little creatures and watch them grow up.
Wishing you a great start to the new week and a very blessed one too !!!
Taken at the Farne islands
Puffins are unmistakable birds with their black back and white underparts, distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is an Red List species.
As you might know I did watch this guy for a time and some of his antics were comical. In this image he was stalking what I thought was a food source, as he did obviously, but was only a dried leaf, but in an instant he did pick it up and was a little disappointed, one more and done.
Have a great day, be safe and thank you for stopping by.
If you have a super-wide lens, and a dog, you owe it to yourself to get a close-up portrait. The lens distortion in the center of the frame makes for a comical look! Riely didn't mind. This was shot at 11mm.
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Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) I watched a group of gentoos hopping around on the ice for quite a while. They are comical and follow each other everywhere!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw772km7PQ
Taken this afternoon,when dropping off my daughter's bestie Charlize after lunch out.She lives in a small private game reserve.
Nature Protection Challenge - November 2016
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We got sunshine yesterday and this little fellow decided a spot of sunbathing was in order. It could not have chosen a better sunbed on this comfortable mossy log. Really comical to watch as it spread its wings and got into all different positions. It will have to warm up a bit more before I do the same.The weather is looking rather nice for the weekend here. I hope it is going to be a good one for you all as well. Have fun. xx
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If you were to take a look at a map, you would see that the Little La Crosse River meanders all over the place in many different directions! It's rather comical! This is the Little La Crosse River (although here it looks more like a stream or creek ha!) that flows just south of the town of Sparta, Wisconsin. I was able to capture this, just standing at the bridge that runs over Icebox Road. I like the reflection I was able to capture! I always think it's quite pretty, anytime you're able to capture reflection. Hope you enjoy!
Little La Crosse River
Icebox Road
Leon Valley
Sparta, Wisconsin
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From two of my objects photos, joined digitally...comically enhanced.
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The Great Lord or the Skies... not something we think of with pelicans. Eagles, yes; pelicans, never. Pelicans are comical: squabbling amongst themselves; crash landing each time as though they seem to always over- or under-estimate where the water is. Yet, when I watch them in flight, they exude a power in their gracefulness, an undeniably regal quality.
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In the trees, munching away
They seem to get braver, and come closer. Which we like. Sometimes they just seem to watch us, or just stare at us. They’re comical.
Stacksteads
Lancashire
Blackbird shot through my back window as not to scare it as I just thought this was comical. Technically rubbish but I love it anyway
This is an image I have wanted in my collection for a very long time and in the hot dry weather I feed them at night and give them water . This particular one started to visit every evening at Dusk giving me my long awaited chance. I had as many as 3 visit in an evening but mostly well into the dark hours . Hedgehogs are declining rapidly but thankfully in the UK they are still very widely distributed with almost comprehensive coverage across England. They have a distinctive waddling gait a long snout and are covered in characteristic brown spines.
If you recall, that is part of the lyrics taken from the song, The Surrey with the Fringe on Top," written by Rodgers and Hammerstein for "Oklahoma." That is what came to mind, when I posted this picture! Hope you don't mind my comical thoughts!
This nearly looks like a two-headed goose! ha! Sorry about that. The two geese just happened to be standing right beside each other! Hope you enjoy!
Puyallup, Washington
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♫ The Cowboy Christmas Ball -
Michael Martin Murphey
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Sometimes it's the smalllest of things and the smelliest that can really mess up a good plan.
Wanna send out a special thank youi to my friend Alsatian Kidd for helping me out on this shot. This was our first collaboration and what a super nice guy and so wonderful to work with. Thank you so much Alsatian Kidd.♥
I'd also like the thank my friend Morgan Talbot, who came over from the Talbot Ranch to help us out in a pinch. Thank you Mr. Talbot!♥
This capture was taken at gorgeous Snowy Monverdun
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). I love watching the sparrows in our garden - common birds but quite comical.
No, I didn't just catch this moment in time when the Ibis just looked awkward and off balance. I think this guy had been drinking. It couldn't get its balance and without wings would have plunked into the water. From the look on its face I would say that it wouldn't have been the first time.
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.
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!
This majestic steller's sea eagle gave an unwanted comical picture with this fluffy white feather on his enormous beak. The photo makes me really smile... 😄