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This was a US Coast Guard AM excursion; seems the crew was playing rugby with the ocean. Doing this exercise before lunch is wise. Location: Depoe Bay, Oregon.
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Nun hatte er tatsächlich seinen Aal.
Seeadler (Haliaeetus albicilla) - White-tailed eagle
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Seeadler (Haliaeetus albicilla)
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Der Seeadler (Haliaeetus albicilla) ist ein Greifvogel aus der Familie der Habichtartigen (Accipitridae). Seeadler bewohnen gewässerreiche Landschaften Eurasiens von Grönland bis zum Pazifik. Sie ernähren sich überwiegend von Fischen, Wasservögeln und Aas. Die Art wurde in Mittel- und Westeuropa durch menschliche Verfolgung und die Vergiftung durch das Insektizid DDT fast ausgerottet. Seit Mitte der 1980er Jahre nimmt der Bestand in weiten Teilen Europas wieder stark zu.
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White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
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The white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a very large species of sea eagle widely distributed across temperate Eurasia. As are all eagles, it is a member of the family Accipitridae (or accipitrids) which includes other diurnal raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers. One of up to eleven members in the genus Haliaeetus, which are commonly called sea eagles, it is also referred to as the white-tailed sea-eagle.[2] Sometimes, it is known as the ern or erne (depending on spelling by sources),[3] gray sea eagle[4] and Eurasian sea eagle[5]
While found across a very wide range, today breeding as far west as Greenland and Iceland across to as far east in Hokkaido, Japan, they are often scarce and very spottily distributed as a nesting species, mainly due to human activities. These have included habitat alterations and destruction of wetlands, about a hundred years of systematic persecution by humans (from the early 1800s to around World War II) followed by inadvertent poisonings and epidemics of nesting failures due to various manmade chemical pesticides and organic compounds, which have threatened eagles since roughly the 1950s and continue to be a potential concern. Due to this, the white-tailed eagle was considered endangered or extinct in several countries.[3][6][7][8] However, some populations have recovered well due to some governmental protections and dedicated conservationists and naturalists protecting habitats and nesting sites and partially regulating poaching and pesticide usage, as well as careful reintroductions into parts of their former range.[9][10][11]
White-tailed eagles usually live most of the year near large bodies of open water, including both coastal saltwater areas and inland freshwater, and require an abundant food supply and old-growth trees or ample sea cliffs for nesting.[3][9] They are considered a close cousin of the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), which occupies a similar niche in North America.
Noone knows if behind this stonework is original opening out or special cave now filled with sand
Still some more from the manmade cave, believed to be carved out by celtic munks some time before norse settlement in Iceland
Eaglehawk Neck is a narrow isthmus that connects the Tasman Peninsula with the Forestier Peninsula, and hence to mainland Tasmania, Australia. A township settlement in the same region is also called Eaglehawk Neck. Locally known as the Neck, the isthmus itself is around 400 metres long and under 30 metres wide at its narrowest point. The area features rugged terrain and several unusual geological formations. These include the Tessellated Pavement, an area of flat rock that looks to be manmade but is in fact formed by erosion. A short walk further via Lufra Cove leads to Clyde Island, accessible for crossings at low tide, which sits at the northern entry to Pirates Bay. The island hosts two grave sites, and a rumbling blow hole cleaves the island. Eaglehawk Neck is a well-known local holiday destination. On the eastern side, a beach that stretches around Pirates' Bay is a popular surfing area. In summer the population rises as people return to their holiday homes. 29013
Manmade lake, the lake accounts for approximately 40% of Greater Vancouver's water supply. The southern part of the lake is within the Capilano River Regional Park; it is also in this area that the lake is separated from the Capilano River's southern portion by the Cleveland Dam.
IJsselstein, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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This is named the altar and around one can see carved old norse runes and newer names or initials
Still some more from the manmade cave, believed to be carved out by celtic munks some time before norse settlement in Iceland
Better on B l a c k M a g i c
Heading back to Pukekura park for this shot, these water falls are man made and theres a button behind where i am standing for this shot to start the water flowing
Hope everyones had a good weekend and may next week go well for you all
The man made cirrus ice clouds and high layered ice clouds are quite transparent for visible light, but they are a barrier for infrared radiation and so they are part of the atmospheric greenhouse effect!
My Best Wishes for a Happy creative New Year 2020.
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Tribute to the Series known as "Large Flowers", Hokusai Katsushika.Musée du Louvre-Lens.
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Last night's sunset over Lake Joanis, a manmade lake which is the jewel of Schmeeckle Reserve.
Freiston Shore
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Freiston was developed as a sea bathing resort.
By the mid-19th century there were horse races and other attractions on the beach.
However, the process of coastal accretion caused a salt marsh to develop, leaving hotels without customers.
Eastern Screech Owl
The Eastern Screech Owl or Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada. This species is native to most wooded environments of its distribution and, more so than any other owl in its range, has adapted well to manmade development, although it frequently avoids detection due to its strictly nocturnal habits.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_screech_owl
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird was probably the species we saw more of than any other hummingbird during our trip to Costa Rica earlier this month. We certainly saw quite a few. I usually prefer to get photos on non-manmade objects whenever I can but when this little beauty flew up and landed right next to me I couldn’t resist taking a few shots and I’m glad I did because I really find the result pleasing. It helps when your favorite color is green!
We will be doing this trip again next spring, if you think you might be interested more information is available here: www.texastargetbirds.com/group-photo-trips/2018-costa-ric...
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Mionectes oleaginous
The Skyway provides a brief break from a midsummer downpour. Chicago RailLink has one of the rare storage car transfers out of Irondale. This one heads north up the District and is about ready to swing into the BRC's Commercial Ave Yard at Rock Island Jct.
Base 11/19 – Loos en Gohelle, Lens.
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Machines building in renovation.
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My friends were having some deep conversation while I was enjoying the unlimited views of the fascinating gardens! The one in full suit is so familiar with the views as he’s living there for over a decade. The other in red pullover was a visitor -just like me- but he got entrapped in that conversation and missed out great part of the paradise he was walking though, the thing he later regretted.
To avoid getting entrapped, I slowed down until there was a gap between me and them. So, I took the chance to document that event of my friends conversing in the wrong place at the wrong time!
It’s old and of no great quality, but I really like this photo.
This relatively small but still impressive underground cave network was recently built using a tunnel boring machine to form the Guray Seramik Museum in Avanos, Cappadocia, Turkey. When I walked in last year, it just had a soft opening and wasn't in full swing yet - hence the quiet bar area in the pic. Beyond that are the entrance and steps from the outside.