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Auf dem Weg von Bias zum Plage de L’Especier von Mimizan verläuft eine der schönsten Straßen der Landes, als die Landschaft plötzlich leicht hügelig wird und für eine angenehme Abwechslung im sonst sehr flachen Landstrich sorgt. Dadurch erfährt die Straße in genau diesem Bereich eine ganz besondere Atmosphäre, sie läuft schnurgerade auf den Atlantik zu, der von dieser Position aus nicht zu erwarten ist. Man denkt sich nur: „Wo führt dieser Weg hin?“ Diese Atmosphäre scheint auch den Machern der französischen TV-Mysterie-Miniserie „La Derniere Vague“ aufgefallen zu sein, denn genau hier wurde auch gedreht.
On the way from Bias to the Plage de L'Especier of Mimizan, runs one of the most beautiful roads in the Landes, when the landscape suddenly becomes slightly hilly, providing a pleasant change in what is otherwise a very flat stretch of land. This gives the road a very special atmosphere in precisely this area, running dead straight towards the Atlantic Ocean, which is not to be expected from this position. You just think to yourself, "Where does this road lead?" This atmosphere also seems to have caught the eye of the makers of the French TV mystery miniseries "The Last Wave", because this is exactly where it was also filmed.
Sunrise over a pine forest along the coast of the Tuscan Maremma, near Principina a Mare, Grosseto. The low fog is due to the proximity to some coastal lakes.
Ektachrome 200 slide conversion from 1978.
Canon AE1, Canon fd 200/f4.
Le lac de Fabrèges est un lac de barrage des Pyrénées françaises, situé dans la commune de Laruns dans le département des Pyrénées-Atlantiques ) en région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Le lac est situé dans la vallée d'Ossau et est alimenté par le gave de Brousset. Il se situe, dans la commune de Laruns, à 1 241 m d'altitude et sa profondeur maximale est de 54 m, au pied de la station de ski d'Artouste et du téléphérique du petit train du lac d'Artouste.
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
The crossbill’s distinctive feature is its thick, powerful beak that crosses at the tips. Males have a bright red head, while females are a yellowish-green with hints of grey. Males have bright red plumage, whereas females are a yellowish-green. Common crossbills are heavy-set birds, weighing roughly twice as much as a robin.
Not to be confused with: the Scottish crossbill and parrot crossbill. These species are very difficult to tell apart by sight alone, but the Scottish crossbill is only found in northern Scotland. It is the UK’s only endemic bird species, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world. The parrot crossbill is very rare in the UK, with only a handful of breeding pairs in Scotland and occasional visitors from Europe.
Common Crossbill male (Loxia curvirostra)_w_5059
Le lac de Fabrèges est un lac de barrage des Pyrénées françaises, situé dans la commune de Laruns dans le département des Pyrénées-Atlantiques ) en région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Le lac est situé dans la vallée d'Ossau et est alimenté par le gave de Brousset. Il se situe, dans la commune de Laruns, à 1 241 m d'altitude et sa profondeur maximale est de 54 m, au pied de la station de ski d'Artouste et du téléphérique du petit train du lac d'Artouste.
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Red Squirrel - Sciurus Vulgaris
Highlands, Scotland.
The red squirrel is found in both coniferous forest and temperate broadleaf woodlands. The squirrel makes a drey (nest) out of twigs in a branch-fork, forming a domed structure about 25 to 30 cm in diameter. This is lined with moss, leaves, grass and bark. Tree hollows and woodpecker holes are also used. The red squirrel is a solitary animal and is shy and reluctant to share food with others. However, outside the breeding season and particularly in winter, several red squirrels may share a drey to keep warm. Social organization is based on dominance hierarchies within and between sexes; although males are not necessarily dominant to females, the dominant animals tend to be larger and older than subordinate animals, and dominant males tend to have larger home ranges than subordinate males or females.
Red squirrels that survive their first winter have a life expectancy of 3 years. Individuals may reach 7 years of age, and 10 in captivity. Survival is positively related to availability of autumn–winter tree seeds; on average, 75–85% of juveniles die during their first winter, and mortality is approximately 50% for winters following the first.
Although not thought to be under any threat worldwide, the red squirrel has nevertheless drastically reduced in number in the United Kingdom; especially after the grey squirrels were introduced from North America in the 1870s. Fewer than 140,000 individuals are thought to be left in 2013; approximately 85% of which are in Scotland, with the Isle of Wight being the largest haven in England. A local charity, the Wight Squirrel Project,[26] supports red squirrel conservation on the island, and islanders are actively recommended to report any invasive greys. The population decrease in Britain is often ascribed to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America, but the loss and fragmentation of its native woodland habitat has also played a role.
In January 1998, eradication of the non-native North American grey squirrel began on the North Wales island of Anglesey. This facilitated the natural recovery of the small remnant red squirrel population. It was followed by the successful reintroduction of the red squirrel into the pine stands of Newborough Forest. Subsequent reintroductions into broadleaved woodland followed and today the island has the single largest red squirrel population in Wales. Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour is also populated exclusively by red rather than grey squirrels (approximately 200 individuals).
Canary pine forest on the island of La Palma:
in the west-facing pine forests of the "Parque National de Cumbre Vieja" above the San Juan volcano, extensive areas of yellow clover blossomed. The scent was beguiling and accompanied our walk throughout the day.
Kanarischer Kiefernwald auf der Insel La Palma:
in den nach Westen ausgerichteten Kiefernwäldern des "Parque National de Cumbre Vieja" oberhalb des Vulkan San Juan blühten ausgedehnte Flächen mit gelbem Klee. Der Duft war betörend und begleitete unsere Wanderung über den ganzen Tag.
Red Squirrel - Sciurus Vulgaris
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Highlands, Scotland.
The red squirrel is found in both coniferous forest and temperate broadleaf woodlands. The squirrel makes a drey (nest) out of twigs in a branch-fork, forming a domed structure about 25 to 30 cm in diameter. This is lined with moss, leaves, grass and bark. Tree hollows and woodpecker holes are also used. The red squirrel is a solitary animal and is shy and reluctant to share food with others. However, outside the breeding season and particularly in winter, several red squirrels may share a drey to keep warm. Social organization is based on dominance hierarchies within and between sexes; although males are not necessarily dominant to females, the dominant animals tend to be larger and older than subordinate animals, and dominant males tend to have larger home ranges than subordinate males or females.
Red squirrels that survive their first winter have a life expectancy of 3 years. Individuals may reach 7 years of age, and 10 in captivity. Survival is positively related to availability of autumn–winter tree seeds; on average, 75–85% of juveniles die during their first winter, and mortality is approximately 50% for winters following the first.
Although not thought to be under any threat worldwide, the red squirrel has nevertheless drastically reduced in number in the United Kingdom; especially after the grey squirrels were introduced from North America in the 1870s. Fewer than 140,000 individuals are thought to be left in 2013; approximately 85% of which are in Scotland, with the Isle of Wight being the largest haven in England. A local charity, the Wight Squirrel Project,[26] supports red squirrel conservation on the island, and islanders are actively recommended to report any invasive greys. The population decrease in Britain is often ascribed to the introduction of the eastern grey squirrel from North America, but the loss and fragmentation of its native woodland habitat has also played a role.
In January 1998, eradication of the non-native North American grey squirrel began on the North Wales island of Anglesey. This facilitated the natural recovery of the small remnant red squirrel population. It was followed by the successful reintroduction of the red squirrel into the pine stands of Newborough Forest. Subsequent reintroductions into broadleaved woodland followed and today the island has the single largest red squirrel population in Wales. Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour is also populated exclusively by red rather than grey squirrels (approximately 200 individuals).
sunlight filtering through the dense canopy of tall pine trees, creating a dappled pattern of light and shadow on the forest floor. The air is crisp with the scent of pine needles, and there's a gentle rustle of leaves as a soft breeze sweeps through the trees. The play of light creates an ethereal atmosphere, with beams of golden sunlight illuminating patches of moss-covered ground and highlighting the rich green hues of the pine needles. It's a tranquil and mesmerizing scene, inviting you to pause and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.
I'm just back from a trip up north to the Black Isle in Scotland to James Roddie's hide. Originally I'd planned to go at the end of June, but due to COVID lockdown restrictions I had to cancel. Fortunately I was able to postpone to the end of July to spend 3 days in the hide.
It was supposed to be a trip with a friend of mine, but given social distancing we were unable to go together and so it became a solo camping trip.
I have a real fascination with Pine Marten and was hopeful to get up to Scotland at some point this summer to see them. I'm hoping to spend more time in Ardnamurchan again (perhaps next year) but camping surrounded by midges there didn't appeal this time around!
I was really hoping to see kits having only ever seen them at night before. They were showing regularly at James' hide so I went with eager anticipation. It wasn't until my third and last day, right at the end of the day (8.30pm) that one visited with her mum. The kit is actually on the left, having outgrown his (suspect he's a male) mum already! Amazing to see and I was chuffed to bits!
A couple more of these awesome kits... You can expect many more Pine Marten images to come! :)
Hope you've had a great weekend!
This Marten didn't quite get the memo, but I like the pose (even if part of the tail is cut off)... :)
Pine Siskin (Carduelis pinus) perched in a pine tree off the deck of a friend who lives on the pine covered slopes west of Montana City about 10 miles west of Helena, Montana, U.S.A.
There appeared to be large numbers of these birds in the area that were likely migrating south and had stopped for some nutrition and a rest.
8 September, 2017.
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Burtness Wood on the edge Buttermere in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England.
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This was a shot I'd envisioned (or hoped!) I'd have a chance at getting while up in Scotland.
I only had two nights while I was there when the sky was clear at night, the rest of the time it was either overcast or raining.
This shot was taken using two flashguns to freeze the action of the Pine Marten while the exposure went on for 30 seconds in order to allow enough light into the lens to capture the night sky.
I'm guessing it'll be a bit of a marmite shot, you'll either love it or hate it!
The weather had been very unpredictable, constantly changing from heavy rain to warm sunshine. This created very misty conditions as the rain evaporated from the forest covered hillsides.
A dramatic sunset was all that was needed to give a lovely golden shine through the mist and silhouetted trees. Fortunately I got lucky...
I have just uploaded a new gallery to the UK section of my website. Lots of new photos to have a look at if you're interested!
www.alastairmarshphotography.co.uk/pine-marten
Also, if you follow me on Flickr please take a look at my Facebook page. I'm constantly updating it with new photos...
Another shot of this gorgeous and very quick little bird, taken on a recent trip to the Cairngorms in Scotland .I was so pleased to get some shots of this beauty which is only found in the Caledonian Pine Forests and even then they are very hard to locate and photograph.
Forgot my wide angle lens at home yesterday and I had to do a photostack of this landscape, I had my D850 with me witch has alot of Mpx (45-46 if I remember ) and the problem was that this is made of multiple images in total It has a resolution of 21523x9725 witch is 209 mpx in total my potato pc sufferd the most out of this. Of course this is just a " illustration " of the original, not even the colors look as the original and thanks to instr beautiful crop policies it doesn't even show the full pic ♂️.... Sooo the lesson is always double check your bag to be sure you didn't forget anything. Thanks for the visit and have a nice day!
The crested tit is largely confined to ancient Caledonian pine forests and Scots pine plantations. Rothiemurchus Forest is one such place and I was delighted to see several of these little beauties on my recent trip there.
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Prompt: gorgeous watercolor of lobster boats in Nova Scotia, Atlantic ocean rocky shore in Edward Hopper style with pine trees on horizon on paper
Using base image: Yes (Effect strength - 60%)
Neil's Harbour is an unincorporated area in the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The population is approximately 300 permanent residents. There are a few cottages, but mostly there are local residents who work in the lobster/crab and fishing industry.
The first school was constructed in 1878. The Cabot Education Center lies on the west side of the village on the Cabot Trail.
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I have done this image with Jixipix Watercolor app, but I prefer this one with DDG.
Siskin - Carduelis Spinus (M)
The Eurasian siskin (Spinus spinus) is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is also called the European siskin, common siskin or just siskin. Other (archaic) names include black-headed goldfinch, barley bird and aberdevine. It is very common throughout Europe and Asia. It is found in forested areas, both coniferous and mixed woodland where it feeds on seeds of all kinds, especially of alder and conifers.
These birds have an unusual migration pattern as every few years in winter they migrate southwards in large numbers. The reasons for this behaviour are not known but may be related to climatic factors and above all the availability of food. In this way overwintering populations can thrive where food is abundant. This small finch is an acrobatic feeder, often hanging upside-down like a tit. It will visit garden bird feeding stations.
These birds can be found throughout the year in Central Europe and some mountain ranges in the south of the continent. They are present in the north of Scandinavia and in Russia and they over-winter in the Mediterranean basin and the area around the Black Sea. In China they breed in the Khingan Mountains of Inner Mongolia and in Jiangsu province; they spend summer in Tibet, Taiwan, the valleys of the lower Yangtse River and the south east coast.
The Eurasian siskin is occasionally seen in North America. There is also a similar and closely related North America counterpart, the pine siskin, Spinus pinus.
heir seasonal distribution is also marked by the fact that they follow an anomalous migration pattern. Every few years they migrate southwards in larger numbers and the overwintering populations in the Iberian Peninsula are greatly augmented. This event has been the object of diverse theories, one theory suggests that it occurs in the years when Norway Spruce produces abundant fruit in the centre and north of Europe, causing populations to increase. An alternative theory is that greater migration occurs when the preferred food of alder or birch seed fails. This species will form large flocks outside the breeding season, often mixed with redpolls.
It is a bird that does not remain for long in one area but which varies the areas it used for breeding, feeding, over-wintering from one year to the next.
They are very active and restless birds. They are also very social, forming small cohesive flocks especially in autumn and winter. They are fairly trusting of humans, it being possible to observe them from a short distance. During the breeding season, however, they are much more timid, solitary and difficult to observe.
Population:
UK breeding:
410,000 pairs
Luosto, Finland. (Amethyst Mine)
I got so many inspirations from the frozen trees, so many imaginations.
A Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli) perched on a spruce tree in an evergreen forest near Montana City, Montana. U.S.A.
This image provides an opportunity to compare the feature differences with the Black-capped Chickadee in the former posting.
8 September, 2017.
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In Explore April 1, 2023.
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Flowers in pine forest, Finland.
Summer has progressed and the beautiful marsh tea (suopursu) flowers had decorated this pine forest. The masses of mosquitoes made it hard to enjoy them for too long, though. This was a capture I managed to get before they drove me out of there.
Happy New Year everyone! Hope 2022 is a better year for us all, and you've got photography plans ahead!
A few more from Ardnamurchan back in November. I'm looking forward to spending more time with these amazing critters in summer next year as well as a few other things planned - including (all being well) a trip abroad at long last!
The red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) inhabiting the pine forest trail of Yeongok Beach (연곡해변솔밭길) in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, are part of the eastern range of this species. In South Korea, these squirrels are typically classified as the subspecies S. v. coreae (also known as S. v. coreanus), which is adapted to the country’s temperate coniferous and mixed forests. In this area, they live among coastal pine trees, feeding primarily on pine seeds, buds, and fungi.
The forested area near the East Sea provides them with a stable habitat rich in vegetation, ideal for their diurnal activity and territorial behavior. They are often seen in the early mornings, moving swiftly through the trees—especially in autumn, when they gather food for the winter.
• 청서
• Korean red squirrel (subspecies), red squirrel, eurasian red squirrel
• Ardilla roja coreana (subespecie), ardilla común, ardilla roja
Scientific classification:
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Sciuridae
Genus:Sciurus
Species:S. vulgaris
Subspecies: S. v. coreae
연곡해변솔밭길 (Yeongok Beach Pine Forest Trail), Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea
La Vésubie, jadis appelée le val de Lantosque, est une rivière de France, affluent du Var en rive gauche. Elle coule entièrement dans le département des Alpes-Maritimes, en région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Jenny, myself and the kids spent the long weekend at a guest farm just outside the small picturesque town of Montagu. We spent most of Friday lazing and relaxing in the pools at the local hot springs… and we spent most of Saturday high up in the mountains… in the mist and rain... freezing our asses off!! :)
Nikon D300, Sigma 18-200mm at 52mm, aperture of f5, with a 1/40th second exposure.
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