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*ahem* deer in headlights? *ahem* This giant mossy thing was an interesting play thing. I look like I'm a nesting mother.
Monumento Natural Los Pingüinos on Isla Magdalena in the Estrecho de Magallanes, 35 kilometers north of Punta Arenas, Chile. is a nesting site for thousands of kelp gulls.
Found this dove nesting in my neighbors tree. She was so well hidden, and sat so still, that I almost didn't notice her.
Goldfinches are one of our most colourful birds even though 80% of them migrate for the Winter I see them as our birds. We have a charm that comes to our garden and now I know where they go to nest. Happy
Nikon FE w/ 50mm. Ilford HP5 in Xtol 1+1. Splitgrade print on Ilford multi-grade-V glossy RC paper in E72 developer.
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Last full day in Corolla NC I was able to view about 5 different osprey nest while walking along the waters edge.
The US Navy 'Blue Angels' make their signature overlapping curving pass during their display at the NAS Jacksonville Airshow
Maybe Number '4' seems to have been feeling a bit shy but I think they purposely shift into pairs as they pull the curve!
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“i want to be
in love with you
the same way
i am in
love with the moon
with the light
shining
out of its soul.”
- Sanober Khan
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Someone told me that Loons were the national bird of Canada, but on researching I deduce Canada does not have a national bird. Never-the-less, I found this pair nesting at the lake at the Jasper Lakeside Resort.
Being close to a large pound, we have many turtles that come on our property to lay their eggs. This one was on our driveway. Not 100% certain, but I think it's a Blanding Turtle, by the shape of it's shell, which looks like a helmet, and the strong yellow marking on her neck.
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The European Shag or Common Shag is a species of cormorant. It breeds here around the rocky coasts of Menorca - Balearic island of Spain. The green sheen on the feathers and green eyes results in the alternative name Green Cormorant. The European Shag is one of the deepest divers among the cormorant family. Using depth gauges, European Shags have been shown to dive to at least 45 metres. They find their prey on the sea bottom. They will eat a wide range of fish but their commonest prey is the sand eel. Shags will travel many kilometres from their roosting sites in order to feed. The dive times are typically around 20–45 seconds, with a recovery time of around 15 seconds between dives; this is consistent with aerobic diving, i.e. the bird depends on the oxygen in its lungs and dissolved in its bloodstream during the dive. When they dive, they jump out of the water first to give extra impetus to the dive. It breeds on coasts, nesting on rocky ledges or in crevices or small caves. The nests are untidy heaps of rotting seaweed or twigs.
From our apartment in Cala'n Bosch on the Spanish island of Menorca we found ourselves nestling between a spectacular coastline and the outstanding natural environments that have earned world-wide acclaim for Menorca. In 1993 UNESCO declared the island of Menorca Biosphere Reserve. UNESCO considered Menorca worthy of this declaration for the diversity of its Mediterranean landscape and the species of animals and plants found exclusively on The island, some of which are in danger of extinction. We explore some unique scenic landscapes on foot. We hike along along the coast line and found this peacefully rural location where we met the Green Cormorants nesting on the rocks. It is located on the South West tip of the island.
De Kuif Aalscholver is een vogel uit de orde van Suliformes. De vogel wordt ongeveer 75 centimeter groot, iets kleiner dan de gewone aalscholver. Verder lijken de soorten veel op elkaar, maar de kuifaalscholver heeft een dunnere snavel, een groenachtige ogen en verenglans en een voornamelijk bij adulte vogels zichtbare kuif. Kuifaalscholvers komen zelden in het binnenland voor. De kleur is groenzwart, met een gele snavelbasis. De kuifaalscholver onderscheidt zich in de broedtijd van de gewone aalscholver door o.a. een kleine, naar voren buigende kuif en het verenkleed is voornamelijk krijgt een groene glans. Buiten de broedtijd is de kuifaalscholver te herkennen aan het kleinere formaat, een minder dikke snavel en de rondere kop. De kuifaalscholver is een echte zeevogel en laat zich in tegenstelling tot de gewone aalscholver zelden in het binnenland zien. De aalscholver is een echte viseter. Ze kunnen langer dan een minuut onder water blijven en ze zwemmen met behulp van de zwemvliezen aan hun poten achter de prooi aan. De staart doet dan dienst als roer. De aalscholver heeft niet zo'n goede waterafstotende vetlaag als andere watervogels. Het verenkleed van de aalscholver is waterdoorlatend, omdat hij anders niet zou kunnen duiken. Bij het duiken naar vis wordt hij nat tot op de huid. Na het duiken gaat de aalscholver met uitgespreide vleugels op een paaltje of tak bij het water zitten. Hij droogt op deze manier zijn veren. De vogel broedt langs de noordelijke kusten van de Atlantische oceaan en langs de kusten van de Middellandse Zee, zoals hier op Menorca. In Nederland is de kuifaalscholver zeldzaam.
We spotted this Killdeer nest in the open, on a gravel mound. The nest blended marvelously into its surroundings. Furthermore, the speckled eggs themselves looked like well placed stones. Killdeer are very tolerant of humans, as we discovered, by the way it just sat on its nest despite our picture taking. The eggs are incubated for 24-28 days.
'Tha's had it now Casper lad’. Female Kestrel, hovering over RSPB St Aidan’s, West Yorkshire.
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Kestrel
In medieval falconry the kestrel was reserved for the knave, reflecting its lowly status.
Country kestrels feed almost exclusively on small rodents (particularly voles), but those living in towns will take sparrows instead.
Though rodents may be the principal diet, they will also take a wide variety of other prey, including lizards, earthworms, large insects and even bats.
Vole numbers affect kestrel numbers: in good vole years more young kestrels are fledged.
Kestrels have remarkably keen eyesight even in extremely poor light, allowing them to hunt almost until dark.
Kestrels hunt from static perches and by hovering: the latter is far more productive, but uses lots of energy, which is why they hunt mainly from perches during the winter.
Hovering gives the kestrel its country name of windhover.
Kestrels aren’t as big as they look. An adult weighs on average a mere 220gm, less than half the weight of a red-legged partridge.
Our kestrel is one of a large group of similar species, found throughout much of the world, but it has the largest range, breeding through much of Europe, Africa and Asia.
Kestrels are Britain’s most widely distributed bird of prey, breeding throughout the mainland and on many offshore islands.
Kestrels rarely breed on Shetland: the most recent record was in 1905.
Their absence from Shetland may be explained by the absence of voles there.
Until recently kestrels were also our most numerous bird of prey, but the buzzard has taken over the No 1 slot.
Breeding kestrels like to use old crows’ nests, but they will also use holes in trees, nest boxes and cliff ledges.
Most kestrel nest failures occur during incubation; if eggs hatch, then it is most likely that some of the young will fledge.
Though not a colonial species, in years when there is an abundance of voles they will sometimes nest within a few metres of each other.
The lesser kestrel, which breeds in southern and eastern Europe, is a strictly colonial nester, often found in large colonies.
The world’s rarest species of kestrel lives on Mauritius, where it has come perilously close to extinction. There were just eight birds left in the wild 30 years ago, but the number is now close to 1,000.
Kestrels have been seen to rob sparrowhawks and both barn and short-eared owls of their prey.
The major cause of death among young kestrels is starvation: only 30-40% survive their first year.
The film Kes, about a young working-class boy training a kestrel, was made in 1969 but is still regarded as a classic. Living With Birds Notes.
A Black Tern nests on a floating mud mound in the marsh wetland of Point Pelee National Park. They usually nest either on floating material in a marsh or on the ground very close to water, laying 2–4 eggs. Looking close at this photo reveals at least one of her eggs. Point Pelee National Park in Canada boasts a robust population of black terns.
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On an early Easter Monday bank holiday morning, I set off towards Bradgate Park under a biting wind, with my car showing just 4°C. Despite the cold, the land was clearly awakening with spring, quietly signaling renewal in every detail.
As I stepped into the park under the soft morning light, there was a rare stillness—no people, just nature beginning its day. Instead of the usual robin, I was greeted by a Eurasian chaffinch foraging on the ground. Around me, small birds were busily flying back and forth, carrying nesting materials in their beaks into tree hollows.
Continuing my walk, I noticed a group of fallow deer on my right. Among them, a young deer fixed its curious gaze on me, and I believe I captured that exact moment of connection in a single frame. Between us flowed the River Lin, its subtle elevation difference and fresh greenery adding depth to the scene.
As I observed the group, something remarkable caught my attention in the distance. Eurasian jackdaw were landing on the deer, pulling out loose fur and flying off to line their nests in ancient tree hollows. This interaction seemed less about parasite removal and more about building soft nesting material.
I waited patiently as the light shifted and the sun rose higher, creating a beautiful backlit background. Finally, the moment came—a female deer allowing a jackdaw to pull fur from her back. I captured this frame at ISO 4000 and 1/1250 sec.
It’s also worth noting that the deer are currently shedding their winter coats, which the jackdaws are clearly taking advantage of. Interestingly, not all deer tolerated this behavior—some females resisted, perhaps due to discomfort.
Nature’s balance and these subtle interactions continue to fascinate me, often leading me to reflect more deeply on the connections within the wild.
I hope this story adds another layer to the image and helps convey the moment beyond the frame.
Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful Easter Monday.
I've captured some unforgettable moments with my camera, and I hope you feel the same joy viewing these images as I did while shooting them.
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Lens & support:
Nikon AF-S TC-14E III — hand-held or monopod, SPORT VR enabled.
Aperture set to f/8, full focal length.
All images were converted from RAW to JPEG.
During long walks, I use either a Nikon cross-body strap or a monopod.
Monopod setup:
Gitzo GM2542 Series 2 4S Carbon Monopod
Really Right Stuff MH-01 Monopod Head (Standard Lever)
Really Right Stuff LCF-11 Replacement Foot for Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF
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