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size: set of five
color: milk white
the nesting lotus bowls are one of the top pieces of my collection. their botanical, organic shape make them universally appealing. the nesting lotus bowls are gorgeous as a sculptural display piece, and they are completely functional for everyday use.for entertaining, these bowls are wonderful for filling with favorite dips, condiments, and snacks.
sizes:
set of five (6.25"w x 3"h) smallest bowl measures 3" w, largest is 6.25" w
set of eight (9"w x 4.25"h) mallest bowl measures 3" w, largest is 9" w
colors: emeraude green, milk white, robin egg blue, poppy red
A pair of willy wagtails spent several days working from dawn till dusk, trying to build a nest between the light and the beam (which I can now see needs a good wash). However, the gap was too wide, and all their nesting material kept falling through. Finally, they decided to relocate.
Notice the distinctive white eyebrows and whisker marks
I like how South Carolina has stepped up their environmental program by trying to preserve the natural bird species in the state. These look like a group of swallows nesting around the man-made homes built for them.
The blackbirds are nest building in the holly tree next to the hedge at the bottom of our garden.. I could only get the silhouette because I was looking up at the sun..
We saw our first Speckled Pigeons of the trip right around the camp at Golden Gate. They were very common later on, in the Western Cape region.
This one was nesting under the awning of the building next to ours, and constantly made a hooting call.
At Nugget Point in The Catlins, southern New Zealand, you walk along a high cliff towards the Nugget Point lighthouse. Looking over the cliff you often see sealions. This time I saw Royal Spoonbill (the white spots dotted over the rock) nesting on this rock way below the cliff They have chosen some precarious situations to nest on.
Herring Gull (Larus argentatus). St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. June 21st, 2014.
Normally I avoid nesting birds. However, I was taking geology photos and didn't notice the bird until I was close enough that it gave me a warning call. Since I was already that close I took this snap and went on my way.
As a result of the slight relaxation of the StayatHome guidelines, I have been taking the opportunity to have a few day trips to locations that I hope wouldn't be too busy with other people. One such place is the Blackdown Hills and in particular where a few new clearings were created last year. I was watching Spotted Flycatchers when I noticed a Treecreeper returning to the same old tree. Then I realised that it was nesting behind the bark only a few inches off the ground. I have enjoyed watching the adults making repeated visits with all manner on insects. That is probably it for now as I do not wish to disturb the birds. All images taken from a very safe distance.
A female African quailfinch collects nesting material from the regurgitated pellet of some large raptor, containing fur and feathers. It is generally believed that only the male collects nesting material, making this observation rather fascinating!
One always finds them in short, open grassland especially if there is water nearby.
One can tell breeding male and female apart by the darker upper mandible and grey (not black) face of the female.