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Zürich under construction 4L8A9994 by Ricardo Gomez A

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yarrowee river - crimson rosella by Chris Burns

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Crimson Rosella

Platycercus elegans

Description: There are several colour forms of the Crimson Rosella. The form it is named for has mostly crimson (red) plumage and bright blue cheeks. The feathers of the back and wing coverts are black broadly edged with red. The flight feathers of the wings have broad blue edges and the tail is blue above and pale blue below and on the outer feathers. Birds from northern Queensland are generally smaller and darker than southern birds. The 'Yellow Rosella' has the crimson areas replaced with light yellow and the tail more greenish. The 'Adelaide Rosella' is intermediate in colour, ranging from yellow with a reddish wash to dark orange. Otherwise, all the forms are similar in pattern. Young Crimson Rosellas have the characteristic blue cheeks, but the remainder of the body plumage is green-olive to yellowish olive (occasionally red in some areas). The young bird gradually attains the adult plumage over a period of 15 months

Similar species: The adult Crimson Rosella is similar to male Australian King-Parrots, but differs by having blue cheeks, shoulders, and tail, a whitish, rather than red, bill and a dark eye. Immature Crimson Rosellas also differ from female and immature King-Parrots by having blue cheeks, a whitish bill and a more yellow-green rather than dark green colouring.

Distribution: There are several populations of the Crimson Rosella. Red (crimson) birds occur in northern Queensland, in southern Queensland to south-eastern South Australia and on Kangaroo Island. Orange birds are restricted to the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, while yellow ones are found along the Murray, Murrumbidgee and neighbouring rivers (where yellow birds meet red birds they hybridise, producing orange offspring). Red birds have been introduced to Norfolk Island and New Zealand.

Habitat: Throughout its range, the Crimson Rosella is commonly associated with tall eucalypt and wetter forests.

Feeding: Crimson Rosellas are normally encountered in small flocks and are easily attracted to garden seed trays. Once familiar with humans, they will accept hand held food. Natural foods include seeds of eucalypts, grasses and shrubs, as well as insects and some tree blossoms.

Breeding: The Crimson Rosella's nest is a tree hollow, located high in a tree, and lined with wood shavings and dust. The female alone incubates the white eggs, but both sexes care for the young. The chicks remain dependent on their parents for a further 35 days after leaving the nest.

Calls: The Crimson Rosella has a range of calls, the commonest being a two-syllabled "cussik-cussik". It also has a range of harsh screeches and metallic whistles.

Minimum Size: 32cm

Maximum Size: 36cm

Average size: 34cm

Average weight: 129g

Breeding season: September to January

Clutch Size: 4 to 8 (usually 5)

Incubation: 20 days

Nestling Period: 35 days

(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Platycercus-elegans)

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buckley's hole: juvenile white-bellied sea eagle by Chris Burns

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White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucogaster

Description: The White-bellied Sea-Eagle has white on the head, rump and underparts and dark grey on the back and wings. In flight the black flight feathers on the wings are easily seen when the bird is viewed from below. The large, hooked bill is grey with a darker tip, and the eye is dark brown. The legs and feet are cream-white, with long black talons (claws). The sexes are similar. As in other raptors (birds of prey), Males (2.5 kg - 3.7 kg) are slightly smaller than females (2.8 kg - 4.2 kg).The wingspan is about 1.8 m - 2 m. Young Sea-Eagles are brown as juveniles than slowly become to resemble adults in a patchwork manner, acquiring the complete adult plumage by their fourth year.

Similar species: The White-bellied Sea-Eagle is the second largest raptor (bird of prey) found in Australia. The largest is the Wedge-tailed Eagle, Aquila audax, which stands up to 1 m tall. The Wedge-tailed Eagle is mostly brown, with a wedge-shaped tail. Young Sea-Eagles may be confused with the Wedge-tailed Eagle, but differ in having a paler head and tail and more steeply upswept wings when soaring.

Distribution: White-bellied Sea-Eagles are a common sight in coastal and near coastal areas of Australia. In addition to Australia, the species is found in New Guinea, Indonesia, China, south-east Asia and India

Habitat: White-bellied Sea-Eagles are normally seen perched high in a tree, or soaring over waterways and adjacent land. Birds form permanent pairs that inhabit territories throughout the year.

Feeding: The White-bellied Sea-Eagle feeds mainly off aquatic animals, such as fish, turtles and sea snakes, but it takes birds and mammals as well. It is a skilled hunter, and will attack prey up to the size of a swan. Sea-Eagles also feed on carrion (dead prey) such as sheep and fish along the waterline. They harass smaller birds, forcing them to drop any food that they are carrying. Sea-Eagles feed alone, in pairs or in family groups.

Breeding: White-bellied Sea-Eagles build a large stick nest, which is used for many seasons in succession. The nest can be located in a tree up to 30m above the ground, but may also be placed on the ground or on rocks, where there are no suitable trees. At the start of the breeding season, the nest is lined with fresh green leaves and twigs. The female carries out most of the incubation of the white eggs, but the male performs this duty from time to time.

Calls: Distinctive loud "goose-like" honking call, which is heard particularly during the breeding season.

Minimum Size: 75cm

Maximum Size: 85cm

Average size: 80cm

Average weight: 2 630g

Breeding season: May to October

Clutch Size: Two.

(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Haliaeetus-leucogaster)

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Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis by Kevin Agar

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Pied Kingfisher, Ceryle rudis

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fairy toadstools in the green garden by Alex

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Each Autumn I get two visits from these fungi in my garden. They seem to be part of circles with a radius of nearly 1 metre - hence the "fairy ring". They last a couple of days, then disintegrate, and presumably this is just long enough to set and distribute spores. I understand the whole circle is part of a single organism.

www.forteantimes.com/articles/141_faeryrings.shtml

They came again a year later, but not in the same grouping.

www.flickr.com/photos/algo/70051962/in/set-1218250/

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Another one -- flickr.com/photos/algo/223705667/

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Winge about Interestingness/Explore, and the arbitrary treatment of photos on Flickr.

For two years this was officially my most Interesting photo. Then, suddenly, it disappeared from my Most Interesting 200 photos list altogether. And it was kicked down from No.1 in the most interesting lists for a number of tags, to 500+ (if I could find it at all.).

I suppose I am grateful that it got all that exposure from two years as a most interesting photo. But I am also concerned that Flickr has that much control over the exposure that someone gets. I'm a very amateur photographer, but it could dramatically effect a professional.

(If interested, please see my "Banned from Explore" set -- www.flickr.com/photos/algo/sets/72157607021230533/ .)

Once top of the "most Interesting" of several Tags -- Fungi - toadstools - macro - mushrooms - autumn - closeup - Utata - - amongst others

DJI_0062 by Ricardo Gomez A

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IMG_4639 Benitachell - Seen On Explore - 2011-02-21 #432 by jaro-es

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Great Gray Owl...#39 by Guy Lichter

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To learn more about these magnificent birds please visit www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Gray_Owl/overview

organically shaped... by Gregoria Gregoriou Crowe

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47C2DD9 by Ricardo Gomez A

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DSC03313 by Ricardo Gomez A

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170A4414 by Ricardo Gomez A

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ballarat - musk lorikeet by Chris Burns

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Musk Lorikeet

Glossopsitta concinna

Bird Overview: The Musk Lorikeet specialises in feeding on the nectar which is produced by flowering eucalypts, and sometimes also from the flowers of banksias and grevilleas. They collect nectar with their brush-shaped tongues. Musk Lorikeets are usually seen feeding in large noisy flocks in the canopy of eucalypts, often associating with other nectar-feeding birds, especially Rainbow Lorikeets and honeyeaters. The movements of Musk Lorikeets are often correlated with the flowering of trees, with birds appearing when the trees are in bloom, and leaving after the flowering has finished.

Identification: The Musk Lorikeet is a medium-sized, sturdy lorikeet, sometimes seen in large flocks when trees are flowering and often in mixed flocks with other parrots and other birds. They are active and noisy. This lorikeet is mostly green, with a yellow patch at the side of the breast. It has a bright red forehead and band through the eye to the ear coverts. The crown is blue, with females having less blue than males. In flight, brown flight feathers and the golden tail are revealed. Flight is fast and direct, with short angular wings and a medium-length, pointed to wedge-shaped tail.

Songs and Calls: The usual contact call is a shrill metallic screech, higher than the Rainbow Lorikeet, in flight and when perched. They constantly chatter when feeding.

Habitat: Musk Lorikeets are found in tall, open, dry forest and woodlands, dominated by eucalypts and are usually found in the canopy. They are also seen in suburban areas, parks and street trees. They roost or loaf in tall trees away from their feeding sites.

Behaviour: Musk Lorikeets are gregarious, often mixing with other parrots when feeding, including Scaly-breasted Lorikeets, Little Lorikeets and Swift Parrots.

Feeding: Musk Lorikeets feed in all levels of the canopy and are very active when foraging. They eat mainly pollen and nectar from eucalypts using their specialised brush-tipped tongues, but also eat seeds, fruits and insects and their larvae.

Breeding: Musk Lorikeets breed in hollow branches and holes in living eucalypts, often near watercourses. The entrance holes are usually very small, so they have to squeeze in. Eggs are laid on a base of chewed or decayed wood. The female incubate the eggs and both parents roost in the hollow at night.

(Source: birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/musk-lorikeet/?srsltid=AfmB...)

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Comment fixer une GO PRO sur un chapeau de paille ? by Dominique Le Doujet

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Rupit (XXVIII) by José Luis Mieza

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"Gloomy Sunday" (from Hungarian "Szomorú vasárnap", IPA: ['somoruː 'vɒʃarnɒp]) is a song written by László Jávor and set to music in 1933 by Hungarian pianist and composer Rezső Seress, in which the singer mourns the untimely death of a lover and contemplates suicide. Gloomy Sunday had been announced as to be the most famous song for people to commit suicide.

Though recorded and performed by many singers, "Gloomy Sunday" is closely associated with Billie Holiday, who scored a hit version of the song in 1941. Due to unsubstantiated urban legends about its inspiring hundreds of suicides, "Gloomy Sunday" was dubbed the "Hungarian suicide song" in the U.S.. Seress did commit suicide in 1968, but most other rumors of the song being banned from radio, or sparking suicides, are unsubstantiated, and were partly propagated as a deliberate marketing campaign.

Sunday is Gloomy,

My hours are slumberless,

Dearest, the shadows I live

with are numberless

Little white flowers will never awaken you

Not where the black coach of

sorrow has taken you

Angels have no thought of

ever returning you

Would they be angry if I

thought of joining you

Gloomy Sunday

Sunday is gloomy

with shadows I spend it all

My heart and I have decided to end it all

Soon there'll be flowers and

prayers that are sad,

I know, let them not weep,

Let them know that I'm glad to go

Death is no dream,

For in death I'm caressing you

With the last breath of my soul

I'll be blessing you

Gloomy Sunday

Dreaming

I was only dreaming

I wake and I find you

Asleep in the deep of

My heart

Dear

Darling I hope that my

dream never haunted you

My heart is telling you how

much I wanted you

Gloomy Sunday

Las casas están construídas con gran armonía entre la montaña y como es natural son calles estrechas y enpinadas. El término se extiende por el altiplano de Collsacabra, las sierras de Tavertet y los riscos de Aiats y Falgars. Si bien en la economía tradicional es la agricultura de secano (cereales, legumbres, forrajes, patatas y maíz) y la ganadería eran las principales actividades, en la actualidad, el turismo constituye la mayor fuente de ingresos. El desarrollo del fenómeno turístico ha conllevado la aparición de numerosos establecimientos comerciales y restaurantes que ofrecen al turista de verano o de fin de semana todos los servicios necesarios, como el Hostal Estrella que se encuentra en el centro de Rupit.

Una carretera local comunica el término con la C-153. En el núcleo urbano pueden admirarse edificios de los siglos XVI y XVII, de piedra, con ventanales de tipo gótico o gótico tardío y portales dovelados con antiguas inscripciones, la calle del Fossar es la más típica. El castillo de Rupit se alza sobre un espolón rocoso. La iglesia de Sant Miquel de Rupit, es de estilo barroconeoclásico. Palacio de la notaría de los Soler, con jardín colgante. Capilla de Santa Magdalena, del siglo XVII. La iglesia románica de Sant Joan de Fábregues, a 4 kilómetros de la población. Las masías son de notable interés (la Sala, el Colell, Mas Corriol). Pruit, cuenta con la iglesia románica de Sant Andreu (de los siglos XII - XIII). Iglesia románica de Sant Lloreno; Dosmunts, cerca del gran Mas de les Viles. Masías del Bac de Collsacabra, la Cassassa de Pruit y Comajoan

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Nezara viridula - final instar (+ many more stages in comments!) by rockwolf

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Despite this species being common in France, and my previous trips there, this is the first time I've encountered it! And there were LOTS (hence all the extra pics in comments)!!!

Everything from early instars to adults!

All taken in various locations in Charente - France

4L8A8234 by Ricardo Gomez A

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"No comment ..." by Levon Avdoyan

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JWL7147 Red Grouse.... by Jeff Lack Wildlife&Nature

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Zurich 170A7909 by Ricardo Gomez A

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The truck in the tunnel 170A2734 by Ricardo Gomez A

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🇹🇼 內湖・📍公館山 / Gongguan Mountain∣ Taipei City Neihu District by 鹽味九K ( IG: iwakuma.kelvin)

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台北・平菁街42巷 / Ln. 42, Pingjing St. ∣ Taipei City by 鹽味九K ( IG: iwakuma.kelvin)

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Duo Birds by ❉ΨᗩSᗰIᘉᗴ 卄ᗴᘉＳ❉

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Forêt du Battert au soleil de novembre. by ViveLaMontagne67

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Merci d'avance pour tous vos faves et commentaires. J'y répondrai peut-être plusieurs jours après. Et je posterai peut-être d'autres photos entre temps.

Allemagne. Forêt Noire. Forêt du Battert (nord de Baden-Baden).

Germany. Black Forest. Battert Forest (north of Baden-Baden).

Deutschland. Schwarzwald. Battert Wald (nördlich von Baden-Baden).

Belle ambiance lumineuse et colorée dans la forêt du Battert, sous les rayons du soleil de novembre (très généreux ce jour-là).

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Je vais bientôt suspendre temporairement mes publications pour pouvoir me consacrer pleinement à la préparation des randos que je prévois de faire dans les Alpes cet été ... Sachant que notre séjour alpin commence le 20 juillet !... Et je m'en réjouis déjà ! 😊

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Voyage to the Deep: Waikiki's Underwater Adventure by Randy Herring

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This serene image captures a unique aspect of Hawaii's diverse tourist experiences - a sightseeing submarine excursion off the coast of Waikiki. The photograph, taken from the shore, offers a glimpse of the submarine adventure in progress.

In the distance, two vessels can be seen on the calm blue waters of the Pacific. The larger boat is the shuttle vessel that transports passengers to and from the shore. Beside it, partially submerged, is the submarine itself, its yellow top barely visible above the waterline. This submarine offers tourists a rare opportunity to explore Hawaii's underwater world without getting wet, providing close-up views of coral reefs, tropical fish, and maybe even sea turtles or sharks.

The ocean stretches to the horizon, its surface a mesmerizing palette of blue hues that blend seamlessly with the pale sky above. The lack of clouds suggests a perfect, sunny Hawaiian day ideal for underwater exploration.

On the right edge of the frame, a dark vertical line - a palm tree trunk - serves as a reminder that this oceanic scene is viewed from Hawaii's legendary beaches. This element adds depth to the composition and grounds the viewer on the shore, emphasizing the accessible yet adventurous nature of the submarine tour.

This image encapsulates the allure of Hawaii's tourism industry, showcasing how it combines natural beauty with unique experiences, allowing visitors to explore the islands' wonders both above and below the waves.

Comments and favorite cho mình nhé ♥ by zynnieeee trần ♥

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Ít onl, repl chậm cho mọi người, với ít cmt được cho mọi người nha :( Đi học rồiiii

porcupine flats - a brown falcon by Chris Burns

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Brown Falcon

Falco berigora

Description: Brown Falcons are small to medium-sized raptors (birds of prey). The female is larger than the male. The Brown Falcon has a range of plumage colours, from very dark brown to light brown above and off-white below. Generally, the upperparts are dark brown and the underparts are pale buff or cream. The sides of the head are brown with a characteristic tear-stripe below the eye. Birds from the tropical north are very dark, with a paler face and undertail, while those from central Australia are paler all over. Younger birds resemble dark adults, but have less obvious barring on the tail, and a buff-yellow colour on the face, throat and nape of the neck.

Similar species: Paler birds may often be confused with a related raptor (bird of prey), the Nankeen Kestrel, F. cenchroides, which is quite a bit smaller and has a more rufous crown. Dark Brown Falcons may be mistaken for slightly larger Black Falcon, F. subniger. The Black Falcon has longer legs and lacks barring on the tail. The Black Falcon also appears sleeker in shape and movements.

Distribution: The Brown Falcon ranges throughout Australia, and north to New Guinea.

Habitat: The Brown Falcon is found in all but the densest forests and is locally common throughout its range. The preferred habitat is open grassland and agricultural areas, with scattered trees or structures such as telegraph poles which it uses for perching. Around outback towns, the birds become quite tame and will allow quite close approach. Birds may stay within the same areas throughout the year or may move around locally in response to changes in conditions. Paler birds are usually associated with inland areas, but all the colour varieties are fairly scattered throughout the range.

Feeding: Brown Falcons are usually seen alone, searching for food from an exposed perch. When prey is sighted, the bird swoops down and grasps it in its claws (talons), killing the prey with a bite to the spine. The powerful bill has specialised 'tomial' teeth and matching notches for this purpose. Less often the species will hunt by hovering or gliding over the ground, often at great heights. Brown Falcons feed on small mammals, insects, reptiles and, less often, small birds.

Breeding: The nest used by the Brown Falcon is normally an old nest from another hawk species, but the species may build its own stick nest in a tree. Occasionally birds nest in open tree hollows. Both sexes share the incubation of the eggs, and both care for the young, although the female performs the bulk of these duties, while the male supplies most of the food.

Calls: Normally silent at rest, but gives some cackling and screeching notes when in flight.

Minimum Size: 41cm

Maximum Size: 51cm

Average size: 46cm

Average weight: 530g

Breeding season: June to November in the south; November to April in the north.

Clutch Size: 2 to 6 (usually 3)

Incubation: 30 days

Nestling Period: 45 days

(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net; and Pizzey & Night, The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia)

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falling down by Andreas Kah

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MORNING SUN by athif

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mi is a szó –

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nak hoz –

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távol odább odaát mi –

mi –

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Male Spruce Grouse...#14 by Guy Lichter

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To see more pictures I have taken of Grouse, please visit my Grouse album at www.flickr.com/photos/black_cat_photography/albums/721777...

To learn more about Spruce Grouse you can visit www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/spruce_grouse

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