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One of my favorite birds to photograph and watch. Avocets are of beautiful coloration, I love their calls, and they are quite active wading birds. I was able to sneak up on this one while she was sitting on her nest. It is remarkable how well they blend in with the ground and backgrounds they choose to make thier nests. All rights reserved.
The great egret, about 100 cm (about 40 in) long, is the only species native to both America and Eurasia; it nests from southern Canada south throughout Central and South America and the West Indies, and widely in Eurasia from central Europe and Japan south to Africa and New Zealand.
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.
Pattern: Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth.
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Country Colors in "Country Yellow".
Recently, I've begun to feel a little guilty about how many paper towels I've been using just to clean the counters and stove in the kitchen. A couple months ago I switched to using just vinegar & water to clean the counters instead of the more expensive, more toxic cleaners I used to use. It only seemed natural to find a more "green" way of cleaning and these cloths were a perfect addition to my new kitchen routine :)
March 22, 2020
Our two remaining Eastern bluebirds are very busy making their nest. They are occupying the same box from last year. I guess they like the location!
Brewster, Massachusetts
Cape Cod - USA
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In this species the male is the one who takes care of the nest and the chicks. Note the four eggs on floating vegetation.
Santo Domingo, Heredia Costa Rica.
Very early in the morning for my telephoto as my ISO was at 3200 but i wanted to share this fantastic moment.
The Galapagos are home to the only flightless species of cormorant. (I had one dive into the water next to me while I was snorkeling later on the same day that this photo was taken.) The bones in the nest are, according to our guide, the bones of some other cormorant that didn't make it.
Fernandina Island, Galapagos