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Exceptionally long, pointed tail sets pheasant apart from other chicken-like birds. Typical male is beautifully patterned in orange, gold, and gray, with red facial skin and an obvious white ring around the neck. Green subspecies, endemic to Japan, is no less beautiful and very distinctive with entirely iridescent emerald body and pale aqua-colored rump and shoulder. Females are entirely buffy-brown with intricate spotted and scalloped pattern. Inhabits fields, hedgerows, and brushy areas. Native to Asia and now well-established across much of Europe, North America, and New Zealand. (eBird)
Mother and child. This is the mate to the male Ring-necked Pheasant I posted about a week ago.
Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada. July 2013.
Last Fall when my father and I were touring the property and lamenting about all the dead trees, he pointed to the beautiful birch, which he allowed to stand in the middle of his hay field and said to me “Even the Birch is Dead”. I was heart broken. I remember when we discovered the twig of a tree 50 odd years ago and my mother begging him to leave it... “Let it grow.” He did and then it became a marker of some sort reminding us of what the field looked like before he made it a seriously producing hay field. I grew up with that tree. Can’t believe it and my Dad left at the same time.
Small falcon with distinctive male plumage; gray head, rusty back, gray tail with broad black tip. Female is brownish above, barred on back, wings, and tail. Note rather pointed wingtips (unlike rounded wings of sparrowhawks and Shikra), and distinct dark spotting on breast. Fairly common in open and lightly wooded country, farmland, heathland; often seen over rough grassland beside roads and at airports. Perches on wires and posts, and typically hunts by hovering, at times fairly high overhead. Very similar to Lesser Kestrel. (Courtesy e.bird)
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Shortleaf Rose Gentian/Narrow-leaved Sabatia
Annual that grows in moist flatwoods and savannahs. It grows from 1-3 feet tall and the flowers have 5 white petals with pointed tips. (Seek)
Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs.
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Nuestra Señora del Rivero, San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, Castilla y León, España.
La iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rivero, de la Virgen del Rivero o, simplemente, el Rivero, es obra románica del siglo XII, se localiza dentro del núcleo urbano de San Esteban de Gormaz (Provincia de Soria, España), sobre un altozano, en un espléndido emplazamiento, rodeada por el antiguo cementerio, totalmente cerrado por un muro de mampostería, y con entrada independiente desde la rampa de acceso al conjunto.
Consta de una sola nave, con ábside semicircular, precedido de tramo recto, y galería porticada al Sur.
La iglesia ha sufrido diversas reformas y ampliaciones, siendo añadidos posteriores la sacristía, el camarín, la capilla y la espadaña-campanario.
El ábside queda oculto tras estos añadidos, por lo que es visible en un sector muy limitado, un solo lienzo, con ventana abocinada, decorada con ajedrezado, al igual que la cornisa, apoyada en rudos canecillos.
El pórtico sigue en todos los detalles la estructura de la vecina iglesia de San Miguel, sólo queda, de su disposición original, la puerta y dos tramos, uno de dos arcos y otro de tres.
Portada de la iglesia.
La portada, situada en posición elevada respecto al pórtico, consta de tres arquivoltas, la interior baquetonada, descansa sobre jambas lisas; la central formada por un doble sogueado, sobre fustes también sogueados, y la exterior decorada con temas florales.
En su interior, la nave se divide en tres tramos, cubiertos por bóvedas de lunetos, que se apoyan en pilastras. El presbiterio, muy alterado por la adición de la capilla, tiene bóveda de cañón apuntado.
El ábside, semicircular, se cubre con bóveda de cuarto de esfera.
A los pies se sitúa el coro.
The church of Nuestra Señora del Rivero, of the Virgen del Rivero or, simply, El Rivero, is a Romanesque work from the 12th century, it is located within the urban center of San Esteban de Gormaz (Province of Soria, Spain), on a hillock, in a splendid location, surrounded by the old cemetery, totally enclosed by a masonry wall, and with an independent entrance from the access ramp to the complex.
It has a single nave, with a semicircular apse, preceded by a straight section, and a porticoed gallery to the south.
The church has undergone various reforms and extensions, with later additions to the sacristy, the alcove, the chapel and the belfry-bell tower.
The apse is hidden behind these additions, so it is visible in a very limited sector, a single canvas, with a flared window, decorated with checkered pattern, like the cornice, supported by rude corbels.
The portico follows in every detail the structure of the neighboring church of San Miguel, only the door and two sections remain, from its original layout, one with two arches and the other with three.
Church front.
The doorway, located in an elevated position with respect to the portico, consists of three archivolts, the interior one with baquetonada, rests on smooth jambs; the central formed by a double roped, on shafts also roped, and the exterior decorated with floral themes.
Inside, the nave is divided into three sections, covered by lunette vaults, which are supported by pilasters. The presbytery, greatly altered by the addition of the chapel, has a pointed barrel vault.
The semicircular apse is covered with a quarter sphere vault.
At the foot is the choir.
Here is a photo of what use to be a Sears store, at the corner of Crosstimbers and N. Shepherd Drive, on the north side of Houston Texas, USA. My family shopped here a lot when I was a kid. The toy department was up stairs and at one time there was a cafe in the corner that the camera is pointed at. The photo was taken back in August 2022, with a Canon 80D with a EF-S 18-135mm lens with adjustments made in post-processing. Enjoy!
Staircase int the Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford
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My wife pointed out this moss covered stone in our garden yesterday afternoon. A ray of the low sun was breaking through and lightly kissing the moss.
I had the telephoto lens on in what turned out a familiar forlorn hope to catch a bird, but it also doubles as a half macro so my efforts weren't completely fruitless! Chuckle.
It just happened and I took a shot.
Now I'm thinking 'what's this all about' (-;
(Platalea regia)
(Trichoglossus haematodus)
(Lignum mortuum)
The Golden plover is smaller than its relative, the Grey plover. In summer, adults have a black throat, chest and belly, surrounded by a band of white and topped with a distinctive, spotted gold-and-black back and cap.
In winter, they lose their black and turn more buff in colour, with a pale throat, chest and belly. In mixed flocks, Golden Plovers can be distinguished from Lapwings by their sharp, pointed wings (Lapwings have bluntly rounded wings). Summer visitor from France & Iberia (though possibly some remain year-round in Ireland) & winter visitor from Iceland. Most in Ireland between October & February
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The monumental façade of the Hazrati Imam Jome Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, rises behind the vast square in the heart of the city’s historic religious centre. Its almost symmetrical architecture is dominated by two turquoise domes and two slender minarets, while blue tilework adds colour to the warm tones of the brick façade. The few visitors on the steps emphasize the impressive scale of the building and the enormous open space in front of it. The mosque forms part of the Hazrati Imam Complex, which developed around the mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, a highly respected 10th-century Islamic scholar. Over the centuries, several important religious buildings were constructed here, including the Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque and Muyi Muborak Madrasah. The present Hazrati Imam Mosque was completed in 2007. Despite its relatively young age, it was designed in the traditional architectural style of Central Asia. The monumental pointed arches, decorative blue mosaics, turquoise domes and twin minarets create a striking composition beneath the clear blue sky of Tashkent. One of the greatest treasures associated with the complex is the famous Uthman Quran, traditionally dated to the 7th century and regarded as one of the oldest surviving Quran manuscripts in the world. Hazrati Imam is not merely a historical attraction, but remains an important religious centre and place of worship. Visitors are therefore expected to dress respectfully when entering its religious buildings.
The monumental symmetry of Hazrati Imam — turquoise domes, slender minarets and centuries of religious history beneath the blue sky of Tashkent.
De monumentale voorgevel van de Hazrati Imam Jome-moskee in Tashkent, Oezbekistan, verrijst achter het enorme plein in het hart van het historische religieuze centrum van de stad. De vrijwel symmetrische architectuur wordt gedomineerd door twee turquoise koepels en twee slanke minaretten. Blauwe tegeldecoraties zorgen voor kleuraccenten in de warme bakstenen gevel. De enkele bezoekers op de trappen benadrukken de indrukwekkende afmetingen van het gebouw en de enorme open ruimte ervoor. De moskee maakt deel uit van het Hazrati Imam-complex, dat zich ontwikkelde rond het mausoleum van Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, een zeer gerespecteerde islamitische geleerde uit de 10e eeuw. Door de eeuwen heen verschenen hier verschillende belangrijke religieuze gebouwen, waaronder de Barak Khan-madrassa, Tillya Sheikh-moskee en de Muyi Muborak-madrassa. De huidige Hazrati Imam-moskee werd voltooid in 2007. Ondanks haar relatief jonge leeftijd werd de moskee ontworpen in de traditionele bouwstijl van Centraal-Azië. De monumentale spitsbogen, decoratieve blauwe mozaïeken, turquoise koepels en twee minaretten vormen een indrukwekkende compositie onder de helderblauwe hemel van Tashkent. Eén van de grootste schatten die met het complex wordt geassocieerd, is de beroemde Uthman-Koran. Dit manuscript wordt traditioneel gedateerd in de 7e eeuw en geldt als een van de oudste bewaard gebleven koranmanuscripten ter wereld. Hazrati Imam is niet alleen een historische bezienswaardigheid, maar nog altijd een belangrijk religieus centrum en gebedshuis. Bezoekers worden daarom gevraagd zich bij het betreden van de religieuze gebouwen respectvol te kleden.
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus phoeniceus) - 20230516-06
Males are black with red shoulder patch that is sometimes concealed. Males have rusty feather edges in the winter. Females are streaked brown and often confused with sparrows. Look for long, sharply pointed bill. Often in flocks, especially in winter. Visits feeders. Breeds in marshes and scrubby, wet fields. Distinctive song, especially as migrants arrive in early spring. (eBird)
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A proud male celebrates his vanquishing of the enemy found within the side mirror of a car. He fought that reflection for nearly five minutes, crammed in tight between door and mirror. His stance says it was all worth it.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May 2023.
Leaves of Century Plant (Agave americana). A stunning, sculptural plant. As the 6-foot leaves unfurl, savage spines leave a lasting impression on the plant’s epidermis. Matures in roughly 10 years, at which time a yellow-flowered stalk bolts upwards of 26 feet (8 meters); the primary plant dying thereafter.
McGovern Centennial Garden. Hermann Park. Houston, Texas.
"With Teeth", a lullaby of sorts, by Nine Inch Nails: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21PyAV4zCU
American Goldfinch
(Spinus tristis) is a Small finch. Sharply pointed bill is pink in summer, grayish-brown in winter. Small head, long wings, and short, notched tail. Adult males in spring and summer are bright yellow with black forehead and wings. Females are dull yellow below and olive above with two distinct wingbars. In winter, they are drab, buffy-brown. Active and acrobatic.
Happy Crazy Tuesday! Did you know that an eight-pointed star enclosed in a circle is a symbol for hope? <3
Der Schaiblingsturm ist eines der Wahrzeichen Passaus. Er steht auf der Südseite der Passauer Altstadt nahe der Ortspitze auf einem aus dem Inn aufragenden Felsen am Innkai. Von der Kegelform des Turmgemäuers ist wohl auch sein Name ableitbar: Scheibe – Schaibling. Der Rundturm mit dem hohen Spitzhelm ist ein Zeuge der mittelalterlichen Stadtbefestigung von Passau.
The Schaiblingsturm is one of the landmarks of Passau. It stands on the south side of Passau's old town near the tip of the village on a cliff rising from the Inn on the Innkai. Its name can also be derived from the conical shape of the tower walls: disc - sheep. The round tower with the high pointed helmet is a witness of the medieval city fortifications of Passau.
The Anhinga is quite a different bird with that big pointer of a beak! Here I captured this closeup of one during my trip to Florida back in 2019.
Taken 15 April 2019 at Circle B Bar Reserves, Lakeland, Florida
Merge in photoshop cs6 : 3x the same springtail. The right one shows the tiny furca.
In the background a violet petal.
Found : in fallen leaves, on our side of the fence, of the neighbor's chestnut tree. :-)
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A lone lemon yellow tulip... and Lemon yellow, pointed tulips in a glass cube vase, how can I resist? LOL
A vase of brightness.
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Black-crowned Night-Herons are small herons with rather squat, thick proportions. They have thick necks, large, flat heads, and heavy, pointed bills. The legs are short and, in flight, barely reach the end of the tail. The wings are broad and rounded.
Adults are light-gray birds with a neatly defined black back and black crown. Immatures are brown with large white spots on the wings and blurry streaks on the underparts. Adults have all-black bills; immatures have yellow-and-black bills.
Black-crowned Night-Herons often spend their days perched on tree limbs or concealed among foliage and branches. They forage in the evening and at night, in water, on mudflats, and on land. In flight they fold their head back against their shoulders, almost making the neck disappear.
These are social birds that tend to roost and nest in groups, although they typically forage on their own. Look for them in most wetland habitats across North America, including estuaries, marshes, streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
As soo as he saw me he started yelling, and all I could make out is Hey Everyone Watch That Guy Across The Street With That Big Thing Pointed At Us.
Thanks for everything.
Newly born males such as this one may have no markings on ventral side and could be mistaken for Delaware Skipper (Anatrytone logan), but Sachem has a pointed forewing with a triangular look while Delaware looks more rounded and elongated. Also, the antennae are positioned differently.
It was his beautiful orange jumper which caught my eye. I pointed to my camera and he nodded yes.
Only afterwards did I realise this was Marvin who is already in my Human Family project. I did not stop to talk as on my previous encounter Marvin told me busking is an essential part of his income. He also teaches guitar.
I noted he was offering for sale his CDs, also copies of his book: Diary of a Busker which he has been keeping online for more than 10 years now.
Marvin's website:
The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
Small, short-tailed warbler with a sharply pointed, bicolored bill. Blue-gray above with mossy-green patch on the back, white eye-arcs, and yellow breast. Adult males have most extensive black and rufous breast band; young females are plain yellow. Breeds in mature coniferous or deciduous forests, especially near water. Builds nest with moss; especially fond of Spanish moss in the southeast U.S. and old-man’s-beard in the Northeast. Found in any wooded habitat in migration. Winters primary in the Caribbean and eastern Mexico. Loud song is a buzzy, ascending trill with sharp chip at the end; sounds like a zipper. Compare with Tropical Parula, which always has a clean yellow or orange breast and lacks white eye-arcs. (eBird)
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First of year sighting of this lovely male parula. He's hard to photograph when there are leaves on the trees because he is so tiny and fast. This may be my only opportunity this year :)
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. May 2022.
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
This cheeky squirrel was raiding the bird peanut feeder close to the house and didn't seem at all bothered when I opened the back door and pointed the camera at him.
It was even beter when he moved position between two branches of the old pine tree we hang the feeders on.
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St. Nicolai is a church and Lutheran parish in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is one of three main churches in the town, all built in brick Gothic style. The church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is a basilica with three naves, built from 1407 to 1440.
Impressive is the approximately 7.20 meter wide and 28.70 meter high Gothic central nave with the eight-pointed star vault, which is unique in northern Germany, and with its medieval character.
Breakfast Time.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre.
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The Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) is a large, slender dabbling duck often nicknamed the "greyhound of the air" due to its graceful profile and swift flight speeds of up to 65 mph. It is one of the most widespread waterfowl in the world, with a circumpolar range that spans North America, Europe, and Asia.
Identification and Appearance
Males (Drakes):
Unmistakable in breeding plumage with a rich chocolate-brown head, a white breast, and a thin white stripe extending from the neck up toward the back of the head. Their most defining feature is the long, black, needle-like tail feathers that can make up to one-fourth of their total body length.
Females (Hens):
Subdued mottled brown with a tan face, providing excellent camouflage while nesting on the ground. They have shorter pointed tails than males and lack the bold neck stripe.
Shared Traits:
Both sexes have elegant long necks and blue-grey bills. In flight, they display a colorful wing patch called a speculum—iridescent green on males and bronzy-brown on females.
Behaviour and Diet
Feeding:
As "dabbling ducks," they feed by tipping their bodies tail-up in shallow water to reach seeds and aquatic plants. Their exceptionally long necks allow them to reach food up to 12 inches deep, reaching areas other ducks cannot.
Diet:
They are omnivorous, eating seeds, grains, and aquatic vegetation in winter, but shifting to protein-rich invertebrates like snails and insects during the breeding season.
Vocalisations:
Males produce a soft, flute-like whistle ("proop-proop"), while females have a coarse, descending quack similar to a Mallard's but quieter.
Life Cycle and Migration
Early Breeders:
They are among the first ducks to migrate north in spring, often arriving on breeding grounds as soon as the ice begins to thaw.
Nesting:
Unlike many ducks, Northern Pintails often nest on dry ground in open grasslands or croplands, sometimes up to a mile away from the nearest water.
Longevity:
While many live 5–10 years, some wild individuals have been recorded living up to 27 years.
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Taken at Bempton Cliffs Yorkshire
Adult gannets are large and bright white with black wingtips. They are distinctively shaped with a long neck and long pointed beak, long pointed tail, and long pointed wings. At sea they flap and then glide low over the water, often travelling in small groups. They feed by flying high and circling before plunging into the sea. They breed in significant numbers at only a few localities and so is an Amber List species.
This bird looks a bit like a multicolored chicken but with this amazing red headgear and beak. It was pointed out to me that this bird loves to eat the young shoots and roots of these water plants and thus leaves a wake of destruction in its path. Thanks to Alejandro for identifying this as a Grey-headed Swamphen, an invasive species. It does look a lot like a Purple Gallinule, given it's iridescent purple coloring, but it's a separate species.
Taken 6 April 2019 at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida.