A WARBLER of open country. Male Whitethroats in particular often perch conspicuously, allowing good views to be obtained.. It is a summer visitor to the region, loves hedgerows and heaths, gorse and bramble-covered slopes, seen on the Ancient Highway, Sandwich Bay Kent.

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This waterfall was very popular probably because of its conspicuous location in Southern Iceland (so tour buses don't miss it). That said, this falls also featured some things that made it more than an ordinary tall waterfall; such as the ability to go behind it as well as its close proximity to other nice waterfalls such as the spooky Gljúfurárfoss. 5720

STONECHATS are easy to find if you visit a suitable habitat, birds often perch conspicuously and announce their presence with harsh, agitated calls. Seen at the ancient highway at Sandwich Kent.

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A WELL-MARKED Bunting, a familiar bird of wetland margins, on reedbeds as seen, the ideal place for the species. They are most conspicuous in the breeding season when the males sing their distinctive songs from prominent perches.

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"LOVE YOU TO BECOME A CHRISTIAN ?"

Being a Christian is about a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only Son of the living God, who died in our place, to pay the price for our sin. To start this relationship, simply pray the prayer below.

"Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness,

I believe that Jesus shed his precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn away from my sin.

I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour "

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FAMILIAR warbler of open country, the male whitethroats in particular often perch conspicuously, allowing good views to be obtained. They are a summer visitor to the region and very welcome by me.

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There are around 25 species of harvestmen to be found in the UK, usually they are nocturnal but a few are day-active like this one seen here. They may resemble a spider but harvestmen are in fact arthropods and unlike spiders harvestmen have only one segment, are mainly omnivorous, do not have any venom glands or silk glands. The name Harvestmen is said to have come about because they are meant to be most conspicuous in the fall at harvest time although they are also most commonly known as Daddy Longlegs.

With those conspicuous horns, it's not so easy for a Lechwe buck to pass unnoticed through the tall grass. I sensed the Lechwe's concern as it tried to pass unseen through the lion infested tall grass in Kanana Nature Reserve, Botswana.

The woodlark is a streaky brown bird, with a buffy-white eye-stripe which meets across the nape. It has a well-developed crest on its crown which is not always conspicuous. In flight the peculiarly short tail and broad, rounded wings are noticeable and the deeply undulating flight with closed wing glides is characteristic.

RATHER skulking, but males are comaratively bold and conspicuous now in spring.. Outside of spring, despite relative abundance it can be difficult to locate.

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Found another Pic while fishing in my bloated 2014 Archives.

This Reddish Egret is doing the Hop, Skip, and Jump style of fishing. Haven't tried that myself, but he was having pretty good luck : )

Reddish Egrets are conspicuously long-legged, long-necked waders of coastal regions; more tied to salt water than any of our other herons or egrets.

Reddish Egrets have an unusual feeding behavior… running through shallows with long strides, staggering sideways, leaping in air, raising one or both wings, and abruptly stabbing at fish.

Reddish Egrets are either dark or white for life, beginning with the downy stage in the nest. Mated pairs may be of the same or different color morphs, and broods of young may include either or both morphs. Over most of range, dark birds are far more numerous.

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A extremely conspicuous sun loving butterfly. In some species the spectacular wings can reach up to 180 mm (7.1in) across. Found from Belize to Bolivia and Mexico to Colombia and Venezuela.

A GREETING CARD star, one of the nations favourites. Often bold and inquisitive in garden settings, strongly and conspicuously territorial, so how can you not take its picture, I love them, seen at Stodmarsh, Kent, UK.

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CONSPICUOUSLY PERCHED HIGH UP, standing guard for the other stonechats feeding on the ground, and they take turns to do this, and this is your opportunity to photograph the guarding one, I took a few shots, But I made a very basic error, I looked down at my camera screen, to see how well the image looked when returning my eyes to the bird it was gone, and I never found them again.

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PAIR OF STONECHATS feeding their young on the ancient highway Sandwich Bay Kent, a real joy to see, one of my favourite birds. It perches conspicuously and frequently flicks its tail to add to the entertainment.

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Males are striking black-and-white flycatchers with a conspicuous complete white collar, all dark tail, and white rump. Females can be difficult to separate from other flycatchers but have a large white primary patch on the wing. Breeds in deciduous forests, nesting in cavities and quick to take advantage of nest boxes. Spends much of the non-breeding season in miombo and other broad-leaved woodlands. The song is a high-pitched series of whistled notes; alarm call is a dry "pik."

The woodlark is a streaky brown bird, with a buffy-white eye-stripe which meets across the nape. It has a well-developed crest on its crown which is not always conspicuous. In flight the peculiarly short tail and broad, rounded wings are noticeable and the deeply undulating flight with closed wing glides is characteristic.

Parque das Nações Indígenas - Campo Grande - Brasil

LINNETS are most obvious in spring and early summer, when males often sit conspicuously on dead brambles, and other prominent perches On seeing this one quite close, just had to take his picture, it just would have been rude not to have done. Seen at Oare Marshes, Near Faversham, Kent. UK.

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REJOICE in this promise from JESUS !

" I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "

Jeremiah 29 ; 11

Looks like that’s what this Western Kingbird is thinking : )

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The Western Kingbird

An eye-catching bird with ashy gray and lemon-yellow plumage, the Western Kingbird is a familiar summertime sight in open habitats across western North America. This large flycatcher sallies out to capture flying insects from conspicuous perches on trees or utility lines, flashing a black tail with white edges. Western Kingbirds are aggressive and will scold and chase intruders (including Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels) with a snapping bill and flared crimson feathers they normally keep hidden under their gray crowns.

Western Kingbirds are fairly large flycatchers with large heads and broad shoulders. They have heavy, straight bills, long wings, and a medium-length, square-tipped tail.

Western Kingbirds are gray-headed birds with a yellow belly and a whitish chest and throat. The tail is black with white outer tail feathers that are especially conspicuous in flight.

Easily found perched upright on fences and utility lines, Western Kingbirds hawk insects from the air or fly out to pick prey from the ground. They ferociously defend their territories with wing-fluttering, highly vocal attacks. Vocalizations include long series of squeaky, bubbling calls as well as single, accented kip notes.

Western Kingbirds live in open habitats, where they perch on utility lines, fences, and trees. They prefer valleys and lowlands, including grasslands, deserts, sagebrush, agricultural fields, and open woodlands. They are typically found below about 7,000 feet in elevation.

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The "All About Birds" Web site describes the male Northern Cardinal as "a perfect combination of familiarity, conspicuousness, and style: a shade of red you can’t take your eyes off."

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STONECHATS are fairly easy to find as they often perch conspicuously and announce their presence with harsh, agitated calls. Find them at heaths, commons, and gorse-slopes near the coast, and this year seems to be a larger influx of them, so good to see.

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LINNET // CARDUELIS CANNABINA (13cm)

DELIGHTFUL bird of wayside habitats.. The males often sit conspicuously on gorse or bramble prominent perches. At other times, the species can be rather unobtrusive, especially when feeding on the ground. Every few minutes, flocks tend to take to the wing, often returning within a few seconds to a patch of ground just a short distance away. Their distinctive calls give a clue to their identity.

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The woodlark is a streaky brown bird, with a buffy-white eye-stripe which meets across the nape. It has a well-developed crest on its crown which is not always conspicuous. In flight the peculiarly short tail and broad, rounded wings are noticeable and the deeply undulating flight with closed wing glides is characteristic.

Males are striking black-and-white flycatchers with a conspicuous complete white collar, all dark tail, and white rump. Females can be difficult to separate from other flycatchers but have a large white primary patch on the wing. Breeds in deciduous forests, nesting in cavities and quick to take advantage of nest boxes. Spends much of the non-breeding season in miombo and other broad-leaved woodlands. The song is a high-pitched series of whistled notes; alarm call is a dry "pik."

Pine Marten - Martes martes

Pine martens are found in the Scottish Highlands and Grampians, with isolated populations in southern Scotland. In England and North Wales pine martens seem to be on the verge of extinction. They are widespread and relatively common in Ireland. Although they occur in a wide range of habitats, pine martens prefer well-wooded areas with plenty of cover.

Diet: Pine martens are generalist predators, feeding on small rodents, birds, beetles, carrion, eggs and fungi. In autumn, berries are a staple.

General Ecology: Marten dens are commonly found in hollow trees or the fallen root masses of Scots pines, an association that probably earned pine martens their name; cairns and cliffs covered with scrub are frequently used as alternative den sites. Martens have territories that vary in size according to habitat and food availability. For males, these are about 10-25 square kilometres and for females about 5-15 square kilometres. They mark their territories with faeces (known as scats) deposited in places where they are conspicuous to other martens; they are frequently left along forestry trails.

Breeding: Young martens are born blind and hairless, in litters of 1-5, in early spring and stay with their mothers for about six weeks. Their eyes open at the end of May and by mid-June they begin to emerge from their den. Male martens play no direct part in rearing the young.

Conservation Status: Martens and their dens are fully protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981); martens must not be trapped, sold or disturbed except under licence from Scottish Natural Heritage, the Countryside Council for Wales or Natural England. Despite this legal protection, poisoned baits and traps, often set for hooded crows and foxes, still probably account for many marten deaths each year. Others are also shot at hen houses, and some are killed when mistaken for mink.

Until the 19th Century, pine martens were found throughout much of mainland Britain, the Isle of Wight and some of the Scottish islands. Habitat fragmentation, persecution by gamekeepers and martens being killed for their fur, drastically reduced this distribution. By 1926, the main pine marten population in Britain was restricted to a small area of north-west Scotland, with small numbers in N Wales and the Lake District. They have now increased their range in Scotland, and now occur throughout the Highlands, N of the Central Belt but remains one of the rarest native mammals in Great Britain, with a total population of around 3-4,000, but Ireland probably also has as many.

The woodlark is a streaky brown bird, with a buffy-white eye-stripe which meets across the nape. It has a well-developed crest on its crown which is not always conspicuous. In flight the peculiarly short tail and broad, rounded wings are noticeable and the deeply undulating flight with closed wing glides is characteristic.

The ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is a large, conspicuous kingfisher. The Ringed Kingfisher feeds primarily on fish. But it also takes reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and insects.

The Pantanal is a tropical wetland and the world's largest wetland of any kind. The Pantanal ecosystem is also thought to be home to 1000 bird species, 400 fish species, 300 mammalian species, 480 reptile species and over 9000 different subspecies of invertebrates.

Pantanal, Brazil

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BIRDS OFTEN PERCH, conspicuously and announce their presence with harsh, agitated calls. Most adults are year round residents of suitable heaths and commons.

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SHEENS of black, green, purple and blue, with conspicuous white barring on wings, and white spots on the tail. VERY DIFFICULT bird to photograph as its nearly always face turned into a tree trunk, and does its best to avoid you , by moving to the far side of the tree, out of sight. They move in small follow the leader groups, tree to tree, looking for termites. Very lucky to get this image in a out of character move. Strange also that it is known as green, and this does not show though very often.

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The Western Plantain-eater, also known as the Grey Plantain-eater or Western Grey Plantain-eater, is a large member of the turaco family, a group of large arboreal birds restricted to Africa.

This species is a resident breeder in open woodland habitats in tropical west Africa. It lays two or three eggs in a tree platform nest.

These are common, noisy and conspicuous birds, despite lacking the brilliant colours of relatives such as the Violet Turaco.

This bird kept returning to drink from a dripping water tap in the grounds of a hotel in Senegal and wasn't put off by the clicking sound of cameras.

MOST CONSPICUOUS, now in the breeding season, when males sing their distinctive songs from prominent perches, At other times of year, the species is rather unobtrusive, in small flocks., found in most reeded wetland margins though out the year. Seen at Elmley Marshes, Sheppey Kent, finding him put a giant smile on my face.

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Spotted Flycatcher - Muscicapa striata

This is an undistinguished looking bird with long wings and tail. The adults have grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts, with a streaked crown and breast, giving rise to the bird's common name. The legs are short and black, and the bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. Juveniles are browner than adults and have spots on the upperparts.

Spotted flycatchers hunt from conspicuous perches, making sallies after passing flying insects, and often returning to the same perch. Their upright posture is characteristic.

They are birds of deciduous woodlands, parks and gardens, with a preference for open areas amongst trees. They build an open nest in a suitable recess, often against a wall, and will readily adapt to an open-fronted nest box. 4-6 eggs are laid.

Most European birds cannot discriminate between their own eggs and those of other species. The exception to this are the hosts of the common cuckoo, which have had to evolve this skill as a protection against that nest parasite. The spotted flycatcher shows excellent egg recognition, and it is likely that it was once a host of the cuckoo, but became so good at recognising the intruder's eggs that it ceased to be victimised. A contrast to this is the dunnock, which appears to be a recent cuckoo host, since it does not show any egg discrimination.

A WARBLER of open countryside, they love to perch conspicuously, allowing good views, but this one did not read the script, and gave me a runaround for an hour or more, peeking up briefly to tease me. My only saving grace was there was a bench to sit on, and finally, it took pity on me and perched beautifully. Seen on Skomer Island.

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Captive Bird.

The white-tailed eagle is the largest UK bird of prey. It has brown body plumage with a conspicuously pale head and neck which can be almost white in older birds, and the tail feathers of adults are white. In flight it has massive long, broad wings with 'fingered' ends. Its head protrudes and it has a short, wedge-shaped tail.

This Schedule 1 species went extinct in the UK during the early 20th century, due to illegal killing, and the present population is descended from reintroduced birds.

CONSPICUOUS and vocal winter visitor to many of our estuaries and consequently hard to miss. The hard part is trying to approach them, if one takes flight, they all do, and the mud at Seasalter is so much like a swamp, you could soon be in trouble, and no places to hide, so a fairly heavy crop.

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Captive Bird.

The white-tailed eagle is the largest UK bird of prey. It has brown body plumage with a conspicuously pale head and neck which can be almost white in older birds, and the tail feathers of adults are white. In flight it has massive long, broad wings with 'fingered' ends. Its head protrudes and it has a short, wedge-shaped tail.

This Schedule 1 species went extinct in the UK during the early 20th century, due to illegal killing, and the present population is descended from reintroduced birds.

Smaller than blackbirds, with a short tail, pointed head, triangular wings, starlings look black at a distance but when seen closer they are very glossy with a sheen of purples and greens.

Their flight is fast and direct and they walk and run confidently on the ground. Noisy and gregarious, starlings spend a lot of the year in flocks.

Still one of the commonest of garden birds, its decline elsewhere makes it a Red List species. What they eat: Invertebrates and fruit. Starlings are conspicuous and widespread in the UK, occurring everywhere except for the highest parts of the Scottish Highlands. They are most abundant in southern England and are more thinly distributed in upland areas with moorland. Still one of the UK's commonest garden birds. In winter, huge roosts can be found in plantations, reedbeds and city centres (Courtesy RSPB).

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"WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY THE ROBIN !"

If greeting cards are anything to go by, this is indeed the Nations Favourite !!! Bold and inquisitive, strongly and conspicuously territorial. A utter delight to see in the country side or garden, always puts a big smile on my face !

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Harris Brown-ALL rights reserved. This image may not be used for ANY purpose without written permission.

Pennypack Trust, Huntingdon Valley, PA. USA.

Eastern Kingbirds are blackish above and white below. The head is a darker black than the wings and back, and the black tail has a conspicuous white tip. Eastern Kingbirds breed in open habitats such as fields, pastures, grasslands, or wetlands, and are especially abundant in open places along forest edges or water. They spend winters in forests of South America. See you next year buddy.

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Nikon D500 camera with Nikon 500mm f4 G VR lens and 1.4 converter.

1/2500 F5.6 ISO800

I love the Lord. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalm 116:1-2

A shot taken during a trip to the Netherlands, a few years ago. The Male Bluethroat really is a stunning photographic subject, particularly during the breeding season, when they make themselves so much more conspicuous. Perched high on a reed-top, they sing out over the reed-bed & really are a glorious sight.

The light here was fabulous too, which always helps of course.

Abutilon striatum

“Redvein Indian Mallow”

This is a golden peach bell-shaped flowers conspicuously veined in red and clasped in a charming calyx dangle like jeweled ornaments from a mass of strongly upright branches year-round😍

The woodlark is a streaky brown bird, with a buffy-white eye-stripe which meets across the nape. It has a well-developed crest on its crown which is not always conspicuous. In flight the peculiarly short tail and broad, rounded wings are noticeable and the deeply undulating flight with closed wing glides is characteristic.

Large and conspicuous honeyeater with striking patch of bare facial skin: blue in adults, green in juveniles. White underparts and bright olive upperparts. Face black with white streaks on neck and chin. Usually found in noisy groups—often bickering with other bird species. Usually found in open woodlands and gardens. Can be very common in suburban areas. (eBird)

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Known colloquially as "Bananabird", this is one of the few honeyeaters that we saw in multiple places around Australia. Large, noisy and beautiful, it was difficult to overlook.

Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.

Eagle-Eye Tours - Tropical Australia.

La Ceja, Colombia; 2300 meters above sea level.

Melanerpes formicivorus flavigula

(Acorn Woodpecker / Carpintero careto)

The Acorn Woodpecker is a common, conspicuous inhabitant of foothill and montane woodlands from northwestern Oregon, California, the American Southwest, and western Mexico through the highlands of Central America to the northern Andes in Colombia.

Subspecies Melanerpes formicivorus flavigula is found in the Colombian Andes.

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There are three species, the Bohemian, cedar, and Japanese waxwings. The Bohemian waxwing is a is short-tailed, mainly brownish-grey, and has a conspicuous crest on its head. The wings are very distinctive; the flight feathers are black and the primaries have markings that produce a yellow stripe and white "fishhooks" on the closed wing.

Waxwings are primarily fruit eaters, but also consume insects during the breeding season. Mosquitoes and midges are the most common prey, but many other insects and some spiders are eaten.

Finland, Tampere

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Tufted Titmouse.

Sparrow-sized at 6 inches. Gray above and whitish below, with rust colored sides and a conspicuous gray crest. The "Black-crested Titmouse", a species found in southwestern Oklahoma and Texas is similar but has a black crest.

Their habitat includes swampy or moist woodlands, and shade trees in villages and city parks. In winter, at feeders.

They range from eastern Nebraska, southern Michigan, and Maine south to Texas, the Gulf Coast and central Florida.

Kensington Metropark, Livingston County, Michigan.

Spotted Flycatcher - Muscicapa striata

This is an undistinguished looking bird with long wings and tail. The adults have grey-brown upperparts and whitish underparts, with a streaked crown and breast, giving rise to the bird's common name. The legs are short and black, and the bill is black and has the broad but pointed shape typical of aerial insectivores. Juveniles are browner than adults and have spots on the upperparts.

Spotted flycatchers hunt from conspicuous perches, making sallies after passing flying insects, and often returning to the same perch. Their upright posture is characteristic.

They are birds of deciduous woodlands, parks and gardens, with a preference for open areas amongst trees. They build an open nest in a suitable recess, often against a wall, and will readily adapt to an open-fronted nest box. 4-6 eggs are laid.

Most European birds cannot discriminate between their own eggs and those of other species. The exception to this are the hosts of the common cuckoo, which have had to evolve this skill as a protection against that nest parasite. The spotted flycatcher shows excellent egg recognition, and it is likely that it was once a host of the cuckoo, but became so good at recognising the intruder's eggs that it ceased to be victimised. A contrast to this is the dunnock, which appears to be a recent cuckoo host, since it does not show any egg discrimination.

The ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) is a large, conspicuous kingfisher.

The Pantanal is a tropical wetland and the world's largest wetland of any kind. The Pantanal ecosystem is also thought to be home to 1000 bird species, 400 fish species, 300 mammalian species, 480 reptile species and over 9000 different subspecies of invertebrates.

Pantanal, Brazil

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Leliehaantjes op lelie

This lilybeetle can be seen all spring and summer, from April to August, and both as a beetle and larva on various types of lilies. But the beetle also likes Imperial Crowns (Fritillaria imperialis), for example. The larvae in particular, which are less conspicuous but all the more voracious, can cause great damage to the plant, especially its leaves. Beetles are more concerned with breeding than eating and are easy to catch so they are easy to catch.

Papilio machaon is one of the largest and most conspicuous butterflies in Germany. It belongs to the family Papilionidae and has a wingspan of 50 - 75 mm. The species occurs in many parts of the northern hemisphere. There are 2 generations per year, the first flying from April through June and the second from July - through August/September.