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The Little Owl is not a native species, having been introduced to Britain in the 1870s, but it appears to have occupied a vacant niche without having any detrimental impact on other species. Numbers and breeding distribution increased gradually, reaching an estimated breeding population of between 4,000 and 8,500 pairs at the time of Project Barn Owl. The current distribution extends across England, north to the Scottish borders and west into Wales, where it is largely confined to Anglesey and to eastern parts of the country. There have been very few records from Ireland.
Pairs remain on their breeding territories throughout the year, with territorial calling evident during autumn – when young birds are searching for breeding territories – and again during spring. Small cavities are favoured for breeding, these often located within hedgerow trees or the walls of old agricultural buildings. Favoured nesting chambers tend to be located some distance from the cavity entrance and with little daylight reaching them. The male will often perch close to the nest cavity while his mate is incubating her clutch of eggs.
Little Owls often hunt from a perch, taking small mammals and large invertebrates, including earthworms, cockchafers and other beetles. There is evidence to suggest that breeding success is linked to the availability of small mammals, though some pairs evidently do well on other prey; a pair breeding on the island of Skomer, for example, took a large number of Storm Petrels (Courtesy BTO).
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Nelumbo nucifera, also known as sacred lotus, Laxmi lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae.
Lotus plants are adapted to grow in the flood plains of slow-moving rivers and delta areas. Stands of lotus drop hundreds of thousands of seeds every year to the bottom of the pond. During flood conditions, sediments containing these seeds are broken open, and the dormant seeds rehydrate and begin a new lotus colony.
It has a very wide native distribution. It has a very long history (c. 3,000 years) of being cultivated for its edible seeds, and it is commonly cultivated in water gardens. It is the national flower of India and Vietnam. - Wikipedia
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Splendid Fairy-wren
Scientific Name: Malurus splendens
Description: The breeding plumage of the male is predominantly blue, varying from cobalt-blue in the east of its range to violet-blue in the west.It has black bands at the base of the tail (absent in the violet-blue birds), across the breast and from the beak, through the eyes to join a band across the back of its neck. Its crown and cheek patches are paler blue. Wings and long tail are brown with a blue wash. His beak is black and his legs and feet are brown-grey. In non-breeding plumage, called eclipse, he is very similar to the female, being pale brown above and buff to white underneath although he retains the blue wash on wings and tail. The female does not have the blue wash on her wings, but does have a reddish-tan line from beak to eye that extends into a ring around her eye. Her beak is reddish-tan.
Similar species: The male in breeding plumage is quite distinct but in eclipse he is similar to the males of other fairy-wrens in eclipse. A faint wash of blue on male wings during eclipse distinguishes this species from others. The female is similar to females of other fairy-wren species, but has a bluer tail than most.
Distribution: These birds are widely distributed across Australia in two areas. One area is from about Shark Bay south through WA, through SA except the coast to about the Flinders Ranges and the southern and central parts of NT. The eastern area include SA from the Flinders Ranges, the far north-western tip of Vic, NSW east to about Moree and Balranald and south central Qld.
Habitat: These birds live in arid to semi-arid areas, in mostly dense shrublands or woodlands of acacia, and mallee eucalypt with dense shrubs.
Seasonal movements: These birds are mostly sedentary, defending a territory all year, but the younger females may disperse to another territory. In some areas they are semi-nomadic, depending on local conditions.
Feeding: Like most of the fairy-wrens, Splendid Fairy-wrens eat mostly insects and forage on both the ground and in shrubs. They live in groups which forage together.
Breeding: The Splendid Fairy-wren female builds an oval domed nest of dry grass, strips of bark and rootlets, with an entrance two thirds of the way up one side. The female is the only member of the group to incubate the eggs, but all members of the group feed the chicks.
Calls: A rapid series of slightly metallic, high-pitched pips that blend into an "undulating" call.
Minimum Size: 12cm
Maximum Size: 14cm
Average size: 13cm
Average weight: 9g
Breeding season: mostly September-December, but can extend from August to April
Clutch Size: 2 to 4, mostly 3
Incubation: 15 days
Nestling Period: 11 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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Primula polliniana (= Primula spectabilis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.
It is a perennial plant with short and thick rhizome, and short woody stems, surrounded at the base by the brownish residues of the previous years' leaves; the height of 10÷15 cm.
It is an endemic species; present in the wild only in the pre-Alps of north-eastern Italy. Its distribution area is limited to the areas that have remained free of glaciation.
Its habitat is rocky and gravelly places, with damp cliffs, and pastures preferably on the calcareous substrate. From 600÷2,500 m.
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The White-faced Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna viduata) is a highly social and vocal waterfowl species easily recognized by its striking black-and-white head pattern. Unlike many other ducks, it has long legs and a long neck, giving it an upright, almost goose-like silhouette.
Physical Appearance
Head:
A bright white face and crown contrast sharply with a black rear head and nape.
Body:
Features a rich chestnut or rufous breast, dark brown to black wings and back, and distinctive fine white barring on its black flanks.
Legs and Bill:
It has long, bluish-grey legs and a long, dark grey bill.
Similar Sexes:
Males and females are virtually identical in plumage, though juveniles have less contrasted head patterns.
Behavior and Communication
Whistling Call:
They are named for their clear, high-pitched, three-note whistling call (swee-swee-sweeoo), which they use frequently in flight and while feeding to maintain group cohesion.
Social Structure:
They are extremely gregarious, often gathering in dense flocks of hundreds or even thousands.
Bonding:
Mating pairs are monogamous for life and strengthen their bonds through frequent mutual preening (allopreening).
Activity:
They are largely nocturnal, flying to foraging areas at night and resting in large flocks on banks during the day.
Diet and Habitat
Diet:
Primarily vegetarian, they eat seeds, grasses, grains (like rice), and aquatic plants. They also supplement their diet with mollusks, crustaceans, and insects by diving or dabbling in shallow water.
Habitat:
They inhabit a wide range of freshwater environments, including lakes, swamps, marshes, floodplains, and artificial sites like rice paddies and sewage works.
Distribution:
They have a unique "disjunctive" distribution, being native to both sub-Saharan Africa and South America, though they do not migrate between these continents.
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Calystegia sepium has a subcosmopolitan distribution throughout temperate regions of the North and South hemispheres.
The flowers are white, or pale pink with five darker stripes, produced from late spring to the end of summer. The open flowers are trumpet-shaped, 3–7 centimetres (1+1⁄4–2+3⁄4 in) diameter, white, or pale pink with white stripes.
The plant thrives in hedges, fields, borders, roadsides and open woods.
Calystegia sepium is toxic, containing calystegine alkaloids. It can kill an adult.
Der Kronenkranich, auch Schwarzhals-Kronenkranich, Pfauenkranich oder Dunkler Kronenkranich genannt, ist eine Vogelart aus der Familie der Kraniche. Er ist nahe mit dem Südafrika-Kronenkranich verwandt. Es werden zwei Unterarten unterschieden. Ihr Verbreitungsgebiet liegt in Subsahara-Afrika.
The crowned crane, also known as the black-necked crane, peacock crane or dark crowned crane, is a species of bird in the crane family. It is closely related to the South African Crowned Crane. Two subspecies are distinguished. Its distribution area is in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The turquoise tanager is a medium-sized passerine bird. This tanager is a resident bird from Trinidad, Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia and much of Brazil. It is restricted to areas with humid forest, with its primary distribution being the Amazon, while a disjunct population occurs in the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. The latter population is sometimes considered a separate species, the white-bellied tanager (Tangara brasiliensis) It occurs in forest, woodland and cultivation. They are social birds usually found in groups. They eat a wide variety of fruit and also take insects, often gleaned from twigs.
... sadly taken on another dull day; we have had them uninterrupted-ly for weeks here now. The marsh tit is tiny, around 12 cm long. It is distinguished from the similar willow tit (P. montanus) by its relatively glossy black crown, usually small black bib and, as seen here, brown area at the rear of the white cheeks. Both species are found in damp woods, the marsh more frequently in deciduous woods, the willow being more partial to coniferous and birch upland forest. The marsh tit has a disjunct distribution with one population mainly in Europe, the other mainly in Eastern China and Japan.
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Black Kite
Scientific Name: Milvus migrans
Description: The Black Kite is a medium-sized raptor (bird of prey). From a distance, it appears almost black, with a light brown bar on the shoulder. The plumage is actually dark brown, with scattered light brown and rufous markings, particularly on the head, neck and underparts. The tail is forked and barred with darker brown. This feature gives the bird its alternative name of Fork-tailed Kite. The eye is dark brown and the bill is black with a yellow cere (area of skin around the nostrils). Both sexes are similar. Young Black Kites are generally lighter in colour than the adults, and have a comparatively shallower forked tail.
Similar species: The Black Kite's plumage is similar to other raptors (birds of prey), such as the Little Eagle, Hieraaetus morphnoides, Whistling Kite,Haliastur sphenurus, and Square-tailed Kite, Lophoictinia isura. In flight, however, its long forked tail and almost unmarked underwing make it unmistakable.
Distribution: The Black Kite's range covers the majority of the Australian mainland, as well as Africa, Asia and Europe. The Black Kite is arguably the most numerous species of raptor in the world.
Habitat: The Black Kite is found in a variety of habitats, from timbered watercourses to open plains, and is often observed in and around outback towns. Although it is more normally seen in small groups, the Black Kite may form huge flocks of many thousands of birds, especially during grasshopper plagues. No other Australian bird of prey is seen in such large flocks.
Feeding: The Black Kite preys on lizards, small mammals and insects, especially grasshoppers. It also is a scavenger, and frequents tips in outback towns. Black Kites also gather in flocks around bush fires, and eagerly pounce on small animals as these flee the flames. Both live and dead (carrion) prey is eaten.
Breeding: Black Kites nest in isolated pairs or in small, scattered colonies. As with other raptors, a ritualised aerial courtship display is performed by both sexes. This involves loud calling, grappling of feet (talons), and tumbling or cartwheeling. The nest is a bulky cup of sticks, lined with softer material, and is placed in the fork of a tree branch (generally close to the trunk). The female incubates the eggs while the male provides food.
Calls: The call is a descending whistle "psee-err" followed by a staccato "si-si-si-si-si".
Maximum Size: 55cm
Average size: 51cm
Average weight: 540g
Breeding season: Usually August and November; can breed at any time
Clutch Size: One to three.
Incubation: 28 days
Nestling Period: 40 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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Toucanet à croupion rouge (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus). Toucan de montagne pouvant atteindre la forêt de brouillard. Distribution: Venezuela, Colombie et Equateur de 800 á 2100 m anm, occasionnellement plus bas. Ici dans le département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.
Tucaneta rabirroja (Aulacorhynchus haematopygus), tucán de montaña que pueden alcanzar el bosque de niebla, departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Distribución: Venezuela, Colombia y Ecuador desde 800 hasta 2100 m snm, ocasionalmente más abajo. Acá en el departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
The Brimstone butterfly is pretty generally distributed in southern Britain, becoming rarer to the north. Its distribution pretty much matches that of its larval foodplants; Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn. It emerges in July then overwinters as an adult butterfly, apparently among ivy leaves, which it certainly resembles, though I have never found one hibernating. It then emerges on the first warm days of spring, and is usually the first butterfly to emerge. Its scientific name is Gonepteryx rhamni. Gonepteryx means angled wing, and Rhamnus is the scientific name for its larval foodplant Buckthorn.
Brimstone has been used as the name for this butterfly since it started appearing in books in the 17th century. The name is also an old-fashioned name for Sulphur (or Sulfur). Both the element Sulphur and the male butterfly are a similar yellow colour. Sulphur is associated with the acrid odour of volcanic activity (the word Brimstone comes from burnt stone) and is frequently used in the Bible to evoke either hell or God's wrath for the unfaithful.
Brimstones and Buckthorns are uncommon where I live in the Pennines of West Yorkshire. I usually see two or three a year but rarely get an opportunity to photograph them. I photographed this female nectaring on Knapweed during my recent visit to Lincolnshire for Brown Hairstreaks.
I occasionally have to be careful how I frame a natural landscape or be willing to use the clone brush tool rather more than I would like, all to stop these towers poking their way into my photos. Sometimes however you've just got to let them take centre stage...
Single phase "pole pig" transformer feeding my house and 3 neighbors. Pole is around 8" diameter, for scale.
8331 and 8348, with 8349 and 8333 assisting, work loaded coal train MF25 into Edungalba bound for Gladstone.
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These lichen-encrusted granite rocks are typical of the Isles of Scilly where Rock Pipit is a common breeding bird. But living in the Pennines it isn't a bird I encounter that often. You can see this one has rather smudgy breast markings and dark legs that are characteristic of this species, although this adult is unusually white underneath. Rock Pipits also do the parachuting song-flight typical of pipits. About 36 thousand pairs of Rock Pipits breed in Britain, which may sound a lot, but is 70 times rarer than Meadow Pipit with 2.5 million pairs. Also Rock Pipits only breed on rocky coasts so they are absent as a breeding bird from the sandy/saltmarsh coasts of much of Lancashire, Lincolnshire and East Anglia (though they do winter in these sandy coasts and saltmarshes). Here's the breeding distribution map: app.bto.org/mapstore/StoreServlet?id=900