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We are back on the ferry and heading home. What a nice trip it was. One of the seagull's was observing us to leave.
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Griffith Park Observatory, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA.
03-21-20
Although the Observatory itself is closed, along with everything else in town (and up and down the state of California) the hiking trails are open, and there were dozens of walkers, with and without dogs, hikers, and joggers, all keeping their "social distance" enjoying the absolutely beautiful and clear Spring day this morning.
You could see all the way to Terminal Island and the bridges, and on the other side of Palos Verdes, Catalina Island was clear on the horizon.
This leopard was observed in the Serengeti, Tanzania. There are endless grasslands (from which the name Serengeti comes) interspersed with rock outcroppings which provide habitat for many creatures as well as shade. The rocks also often hold rainwater where I saw elephants come to drink. The outcroppings are called Moro Kopjes, or just Kopjes. We found many lions on the rocks and were lucky to find this leopard. It napped for a long time on a rocky ledge then climbed down and made it onto this log which provided a nice photo setting. Thank you, Mr. Leopard! Leopards are strong and can carry more than their body weight up a tree, where it is safe from lions, hyena and other carnivores. We found one old carcass of something in one of the Acacia trees we passed. They need to get close to their prey to attack and often hunt at night, aiding in their concealment. Personally, I don’t think they have a personality as entertaining as lions or cheetah, but their beauty is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. (Panthera pardus) (Sony a1, 400mm f/2.8 at f/2.8, 1/800 second, ISO 640)
A Small passerine bird found across small ranges in the country and across much of South East Asia. The bird is around 15 cms long, and found in decidous forests where it hunts in the middle canopy. This is an elusive bird and since its prefers hunting in canopy, is a tough shot in my view.
The bird is a quick agile flyer and I had seen it a few times before from long distance just enough to get a record shot. But this time, under dense canopy and hiding behind bushes, we got a chance to observe it in action. The Flycatcher Shrike tends to join other species (mixed flock groups) in hunting insects. It darts off, catches, consumes and darts off in quick succession. The area we found it had a variety of bird species - around 7-8 interesting ones, and this is the only bird we got a shot of. We did sight around 4-5 of them, though they hunted alone.
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I was fortunate to get the opportunity to observe and photograph this bird for several minutes. It was rather tolerant of my presence and was solitary. Western Grebes in the area were paired up. In my area Clark's are significantly less common than Western Grebes and I consider it a good day when I encounter one. Market Lake WMA, Roberts, Idaho
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This morning, while taking pictures of the Almond Trees blossoms, I observed this Hummingbird Hawk-Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) tasting the sweet flowers. I was lucky to take a decent image of the moment.
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Enjoy this Saturday, folks!
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Esta mañana, mientras tomaba fotos de las flores de los almendros, observé esta Esfinge Colibrí (Macroglossum stellatarum) saboreando las dulces flores. Tuve la suerte de tomar una imagen decente del momento.
Mejor visualizar en grande.
¡Disfrutad de este sábado, amigos!
Little Pied Cormorant observing the Pine River at Tinchi Tamba Wetlands in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.
natural light shots of hermits, birds with odd shaped tail which creates a typical hunched posture. Hermits have a long decurved bill with a red or yellow base to the lower mandible, and their two central tail feathers are elongated and tipped with white, buff or ochre. The crown of the head is flat, and two pale facial stripes enclose a dusky mask.
Most hermits are restricted to the edge and undergrowth of forest, woodland and second growth, but some species (e.g. the planalto hermit) also occur in more open habitats.
Many species of hermits form leks and congregate on traditional display grounds, where females visit to choose a mate. Male hermits are generally less aggressive than other male hummingbirds, although both sexes will defend a feeding territory.
From wiki:
The stripe-throated hermit feeds on flower-nectar taken by trap-lining. It has also been observed piercing the base of flowers to get nectar that otherwise would be out of reach; sometimes it take small insects. Typically this species forages fairly low, only occasionally at canopy-level.. This hummingbird is found in a wide range of wooded habitats, e.g. forest, woodland, clearings, thickets and gardens; typically in humid regions, but locally also in drier, deciduous habitats (e.g. in Ecuador). Mainly found in lowlands and foothills, it has exceptionally been recorded up to an altitude of 1,800 m (5,900 ft) ASL.
The Female Multicolored Tanager (Chlorochrysa nitidissima), photographed at La Minga Ecolodge near Cali, Colombia, is a striking representation of the vibrant biodiversity found in the Andean cloud forests. This delicate bird, with her emerald-green plumage, golden-yellow face, and soft blue undertones, perched gracefully on a slender branch amidst lush greenery. The diffused forest light illuminated her vibrant colors and intricate feather details while creating a soft, natural backdrop that emphasized her presence.
To capture this image, I used a Canon R5 paired with the RF 100-500mm lens at its maximum focal length of 500mm. A shutter speed of 1/500 second froze the tanager’s subtle movements, while ISO 800 ensured clarity and vibrancy in the low-light conditions of the dense forest. The combination of technical precision and patience was key to highlighting the beauty of this elusive species. Collaborating with local birding guide Asherita Viajera added depth to this experience, making it possible to observe and capture this stunning moment. This photograph reflects the importance of preserving such habitats and the species that thrive within them.
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Calm seas off Iona on a beautiful day in May. Quite a contrast to the weather today, I’m sure this scene is looking very different with storm Bert coming in.
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