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Curlew - Numenius Arquata
They are one of the most ancient lineages of scolopacid waders, together with the godwits which look similar but have straight bills.
Curlews feed on mud or very soft ground, searching for worms and other invertebrates with their long bills. They will also take crabs and similar items.
Curlews enjoy a worldwide distribution. Most species show strong migratory habits and consequently one or more species can be encountered at different times of the year in Europe, Ireland, Britain, Iberia, Iceland, Africa, Southeast Asia, Siberia, North America, South America and Australasia.
The distribution of curlews has altered considerably in the past hundred years as a result of changing agricultural practices. Reclamation and drainage of marshy fields and moorland, and afforestation of the latter, have led to local decreases, while conversion of forest to grassland in some parts of Scandinavia has led to increases there.
Population:
UK breeding:
66,000 pairs
UK wintering:
140,000 individuals
There was a Jabiru standing here but she flew off - and with dignity, despite her size. Jabirus come here only seasonally, from the Northern Territory - maybe seeking water? Anyhow, I mainly see Jabirus at the estuaries, so this sighting here, in the arse end of town, was a treat.
The quartet of mills is a mill hall with four windmills, north of Zevenhuizen on the Rotte. The mills were built around 1722.
The mill-course was built for the drainage of the Tweemanspolder. In 1953 the mills were owned by the Foundation for the preservation of the mill-course of Tweemanspolder. In 1950, the scoop wheel of one of the mills is replaced by a centrifugal pump, which, however, does not comply. This substitution is an imbalance in the four-course arise. During a restoration in 2009/2010 this mill is, however, again put a little deeper paddlewheel, so the balance is better. For drainage of the polder have been the mills in 1953 out of operation. They are a grind and run twice a month, on Saturday. There are no visitor facilities.
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Looking for somewhere to moor up for the night. We never did find a space near the drainage mill, so we could visit the Inn.
It's on the east bank of the River Thurne, close to the village and close to the Lion Inn.
We took a longish walk from Halvergate across the Norfolk flatlands to Berney Arms Windmill and visited this cracking mill on the way.
A bit of a muddy walk and there was no shelter at all from the wind as there were only a few trees and no landscape features to break up the wind!
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I always love the sand patterns the combination of waves wind and water create in the sand. this was on the edge of a drainage channel, and gave a lovely creased effect. I decided to split the scene diagonally, hence Half and half by Ivor Cutler. I was going to make this black and white, but liked the colour contrast emphasising the division of textures between wet and dry.
This grid from the drip tray of an Espresso machine helps account for any spillage.
Taken for the "Crazy Tuesday" theme of 5/24/2022: HOLES.
Just a little something that we all normally walk past in our hurried lives but which happened to catch my eye. It’s always intriguing the looks I get when I stop to photograph the common things in life.
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Marsh Owl (Asio capensis ssp.tingitanus) in flight Morocco_North Africa_w_0363
The Morocco Marsh Owls are an isolated and dwindling population. So much so that they are now a critically endangered species in Morocco.
This fragmented population is geographically separated from other breeding Marsh Owls by the huge arid area to the south called the Sahel. The Moroccan Marsh Owls are in fact a sub-species Asio capensis ssp. tingitanus. The only other other sub-species is Asio Capensis hova, in Madagascar.
The main cause of their decline in Morocco is habitat loss due to draining of large marsh areas with the expansion of agriculture.
There is nothing like being here. After languishing over many beautiful photos, works of art, taken at this location in general, I had to try it myself. Believe it or not, we kind of got lost and didn't make it to the site as early as I had planned. Thank goodness, it would have been too early.
It takes time to sift through the many files taken and stored, as all of you know. It will take me months to view and review the multitudes, but this one, although not my favorite view, is my favorite for today. I love the tones and the depth!
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Susan
Pumping out the sewers is part of a major overhaul of our drainage system. The main issue is the separation of sewage from rain water - both have been using the same pipe (with rather unpleasant effects during flooding). Shot done with Leica M8 plus Voigtlander AS 2.8/90 at F11. Mounted on the M8, the lens has a 120mm focal range.
Seen next to the Noddle Hill Nature Reserve .in East Hull..( I uploaded another Photo of this Dyke on March 25th which see )
Fertile Township - Iowa
There is nothing romantic or interesting about a ditch until the light plays with contrast, color and composition. On this pristine sunny late afternoon, I found this to be quite pleasing . . .
simple, but interesting!
Nope, I'm not in Holland by a canal, just northern Iowa and a late autumn view to the east! :)
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Whenever I happen across Anhingas, they always seem to be drying out their wings! One day I hope to catch one in flight!
Happy Feathery Friday!