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I'm often very difficult to see
I like to sit and watch quietly
sometimes maybe up in a tree
often somewhere special . . .
waiting my moment consciously
when I look around here and there
cameras I see from afar and near
don't think I don't notice . . .
for indeed I do
watch your back, sides and front
I'm still active
I might just surprise you !
my legs are crossed my paws too
expression intent
yes I'm watching you
don't be fooled by my elegance too
I'm a quick mover
watch out all of you !
From Bev
A snowy egret comes in for a soft landing.
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In the Lourosa ornithological park, Santa Maria da Feira.
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While attending a wedding on California’s central coast, I snuck away for a bit of Pelican watching at Pismo Beach. Watching these unwieldy Birds dive at breakneck speed into the Pacific Ocean (to catch a fish) makes for an interesting morning… but I’m easy to please : )
The Brown Pelican is a comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, sinuous neck, and big, dark body. Squadrons glide above the surf along southern and western coasts, rising and falling in a graceful echo of the waves.
They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today—an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.
While the Brown Pelican is draining the water from its bill after a dive, gulls often try to steal the fish right out of its pouch—sometimes while perching on the pelican's head. Pelicans themselves are not above stealing fish, as they follow fishing boats and hang around piers for handouts.
Pelicans incubate their eggs with the skin of their feet, essentially standing on the eggs to keep them warm. In the mid-twentieth century the pesticide DDT caused pelicans to lay thinner eggs that cracked under the weight of incubating parents. After nearly disappearing from North America in the 1960s and 1970s, Brown Pelicans made a full comeback thanks to pesticide regulations.
During a dive, the Brown Pelican tucks its head and rotates its body to the left. This maneuver is probably to cushion the trachea and esophagus—which are found on the right side of the neck—from the impact.
The oldest Brown Pelican on record was 43 years of age.
(Nikon D500, 80-400/5.6 @ 300 mm, 1/5000 @ f/6.3, ISO 360, edited to taste)
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This week's theme for Macro Mondays is "Mesh." My macro is of a mesh bath sponge. HMM!
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There is a reason flowers whiter away... a reason for the short and fragile passage... It teaches us to appreciate their beauty while it lasts...
And even in decay they show us how to design systems... they show us graceful degradation.
For grandma Eleanor who has (please click here --->) the hand on shooting Robins. To thank her for her steady generous support!
- Élégance
Pour grandmaman Eleanor qui (svp cliquez ici --->) a la main pour capturer des rouge-gorges. Afin de la remercier pour son constant généreux support!
We spotted this Marbled Godwit at Stinson Beach National Recreation Area. Stinson’s white sand and pristine oceanfront make it one of the best swimming beaches in northern California. The birds on this beach had no fear of humans as they startled only when being chased by children. This graceful shorebird is speckled in browns with a cinnamon wash that is especially noticeable when it spreads its long and pointed wings to take flight. We had a wonderful time splashing in the water and can’t wait to get back.
♫ Bill Medley · Jennifer Warnes - [I've Had] The Time Of My Life (From "Dirty Dancing" Soundtrack) ♫
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone to stand by me
We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasy
Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each other's hand
Cause we seem to understand the urgency
Just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love
Because
I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt like this before
Yes, I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
Hey, baby
You just have to love watching the Northern Harrier hunt as they gracefully fly low over the fields. Pole Farm, Mercer Meadows, Lawrence Township, NJ.
Thinking of the incredibly graceful and gifted Olympic skaters who are competing in Beijing
#7/52, Colourful, 52 weeks the 2022 edition
Rains coming while the sunsets in the Masai Mara. A giraffe in the distance makes a nice silhouette.
I think that this butterfly is so very beautiful and graceful! I hope you all will enjoy it! Have a super evening!
Recently I went on an exploration walk together with my best girlfriend from day one at school to visit the area where we grew up. I the old park where we used to go to play, my friend spotted this great blue heron for me... so I could get some captures..
Have a wonderful weekend !
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