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During the breeding season, the northern gannets (Morus bassanus), seen here on the German North Sea island of Heligoland, are highly dedicated to continuously transporting materials for their nest hollow. This is conveniently carried out using the bird's beak. The partner gratefully receives the materials in an elaborate greeting ceremony.
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Male Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), Gekraagde roodstaart
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Portrait of a Northern Gannet from the bird colony on the island of Helgoland. Helgoland is a small German archipelago located in the North Sea. It is renowned for its unique natural beauty, striking red sandstone cliffs, and rich wildlife, especially its bird colonies. The island is a significant breeding ground for seabirds, including the Northern Gannet, making it a popular destination for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Helgoland also has a fascinating history and offers a peaceful retreat with its car-free environment and charming village atmosphere.
In May, northern gannets transport seaweed to their nests to stabilize them and protect them from the harsh coastal conditions. The seaweed serves as building material, anchoring the nests, which are often located on rocky cliffs. Additionally, the material provides protection from wind and rain, offering better insulation. Thanks to its natural antimicrobial properties, seaweed can also keep parasites away, improving the nest's hygiene. In this way, the gannets create a safe and protected environment for their eggs and chicks. This photo was taken at the gannet colony on Heligoland.
Uromastyx Aegyptia, also called "Dhub" in Arabic, is a lizard that can reach up top 90 cm long, and lives in Middle East and Northern Africa's desertic or semi-desertic areas.
Its colour is changing with daytime : when going out of its burrow in the morning, the skin is mainly grey, like on this photo that was taken around 9AM. As the sun rises, their skin absorbs light radiations and turns into a sand-like tone.
This lizard is herbivorous, feeding on any kind of vegetation that it can find around. It never gets very far from its burrow, where it moves back quickly at any sign of danger.
In some locations, like in Saudi Arabia, it is considered as eatable and even a prized delicacy.
Wow, I never got this close to a wild (Eurasion) hawk before! As I inched the car slowly closer and closer this fellow didn’t budge. Most hawks fly away long before you even get close. Driving a car helps a bit. This is only a simple portrait but given the fact that this wild bird stayed put is something I never experienced and wanted to share. These are rare occasions. Of course there are loads of pictures, like this one, of these birds taken at bird shows.
Een uniek moment deed zich voor. Deze wilde buizerd (geen vogel op een roofvogel "show"!) bleef rustig op zijn paaltje zitten toen ik langzaam met de auto heel dichtbij kwam. Ik had ruim de tijd om veel plaatjes te schieten. Dit is gewoon een ordinaire portretfoto maar het moment was voor mij heel bijzonder. Deze kans krijg je maar zelden. Meestal zijn roofvogels erg waaks en zijn ze al lang vertrokken voordat je dichtbij bent.
Die Kegelrobbe (Halichoerus grypus) ist Deutschlands größtes wildlebendes Raubtier. Diesem Examplar auf der Insel Düne war aber weniger nach Jagen sondern vielmehr nach einem abkühlenden Bad. Im Frühjahr steht der Fellwechsel an, und in dieser Zeit lässt es sich nicht besonders gut schwimmen und tauchen. Auf dem Foto ist es gut erkennbar: Das längere, bräunliche Fell ist schon zum Teil durch das neue, kürzere graue Fell ersetzt worden.