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A whimbrel strides along the shoreline in its never-ending search for food.
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Grizzly has been part of our pack for 53 weeks now, And he seems all growed up. He's been helping with the work we're doing here every day, though his sense of purpose seems a little unfathomable at times.
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Brown Falcon
Falco berigora
Description: Brown Falcons are small to medium-sized raptors (birds of prey). The female is larger than the male. The Brown Falcon has a range of plumage colours, from very dark brown to light brown above and off-white below. Generally, the upperparts are dark brown and the underparts are pale buff or cream. The sides of the head are brown with a characteristic tear-stripe below the eye. Birds from the tropical north are very dark, with a paler face and undertail, while those from central Australia are paler all over. Younger birds resemble dark adults, but have less obvious barring on the tail, and a buff-yellow colour on the face, throat and nape of the neck.
Similar species: Paler birds may often be confused with a related raptor (bird of prey), the Nankeen Kestrel, F. cenchroides, which is quite a bit smaller and has a more rufous crown. Dark Brown Falcons may be mistaken for slightly larger Black Falcon, F. subniger. The Black Falcon has longer legs and lacks barring on the tail. The Black Falcon also appears sleeker in shape and movements.
Distribution: The Brown Falcon ranges throughout Australia, and north to New Guinea.
Habitat: The Brown Falcon is found in all but the densest forests and is locally common throughout its range. The preferred habitat is open grassland and agricultural areas, with scattered trees or structures such as telegraph poles which it uses for perching. Around outback towns, the birds become quite tame and will allow quite close approach. Birds may stay within the same areas throughout the year or may move around locally in response to changes in conditions. Paler birds are usually associated with inland areas, but all the colour varieties are fairly scattered throughout the range.
Feeding: Brown Falcons are usually seen alone, searching for food from an exposed perch. When prey is sighted, the bird swoops down and grasps it in its claws (talons), killing the prey with a bite to the spine. The powerful bill has specialised 'tomial' teeth and matching notches for this purpose. Less often the species will hunt by hovering or gliding over the ground, often at great heights. Brown Falcons feed on small mammals, insects, reptiles and, less often, small birds.
Breeding: The nest used by the Brown Falcon is normally an old nest from another hawk species, but the species may build its own stick nest in a tree. Occasionally birds nest in open tree hollows. Both sexes share the incubation of the eggs, and both care for the young, although the female performs the bulk of these duties, while the male supplies most of the food.
Calls: Normally silent at rest, but gives some cackling and screeching notes when in flight.
Minimum Size: 41cm
Maximum Size: 51cm
Average size: 46cm
Average weight: 530g
Breeding season: June to November in the south; November to April in the north.
Clutch Size: 2 to 6 (usually 3)
Incubation: 30 days
Nestling Period: 45 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net; and Pizzey & Night, The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia)
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The main purpose of the two massive bridge towers, reminiscent of city gate towers, was their importance as a design counterweight to the iron bridge. The bridge toll was levied on the bridge towers
Der Hauptzweck der beiden massiven, an Stadttortürme erinnernden Brückentürme lag in ihrer Bedeutung als gestalterisches Gegengewicht zur eisernen Brücke. An den Brückentürmen wurde der Brückenzoll erhoben
The sun was waning as the lights came on at this impressive Provincial government center.
"The purpose of the buildings is to serve as the seat of B.C.’s provincial government. It is here that important decisions are made regarding the province on matters such as health, education, transportation, and housing.
The Parliament Buildings are located on the banks of the Inner Harbour in British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria. As one of the dominant features of the downtown core, B.C.’s government buildings are one of Victoria’s must-see sights, teeming with history and culture. They reside on 12.5 acres of lush property. The Empress Hotel is nearby.
Staying in the area until sun sets is highly recommended. The Parliament Buildings will eventually light up with approximately 3500 energy efficient lightbulbs, highlighting the striking outline of the structure, and making for a great photo opportunity.
Incredibly, the original idea for the lightbulbs was first brought to life in 1897 when the buildings were first completed. This was a time when electricity was still a novel phenomenon. While fewer than there are today, the lightbulbs were strung in honour of Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee, as they were supposed to look like diamonds shining brightly in the darkness. The idea was brought back in the 1960s, and since then, the buildings have been lit every single evening at dusk." victoriabc.ca
Doug Harrop Photography • June 20, 1977
With a flat car load of rail to drop off en route to the mine, a Utah Railway Hiawatha Turn begins its journey out of Martin yard as it passes through Spring Canyon on the final day of spring in 1977.
Kipsala is an island in Daugava river in the middle of Rīga- capital city of Latvia
The island is 2.7 km long and 0.5 km wide. The island has existed and been inhabited for about 300 years, as it was originally formed as a sandbank brought by the river with muddy interlayers
18th century Ships entering Riga needed a place to unload large ballast, and for this purpose the Rāte of Riga established an area in Ķīpsala, where Ballast Dam was formed from the ballast material unloaded over the centuries - Ķīpsala's largest and also the most architecturally rich street. 18th century construction works of the dam took place according to the project of G.E. Veismanis, a century later restoration works were underway. For many years Ballast dam was the only paved street in Ķipsala.
The residential buildings were located on one side of the street, because the opposite side is washed by the Daugava. In order to strengthen the shore along the street, a boulder strengthening structure was built in 1885. On the banks of the Daugava near the Ballast Dam in the 20th century. In the 1930s, a city swimming pool was built.
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The purpose of my drive yesterday was to locate the Northfield Tunnel of the defunct New York Ontario and Western Railroad. I believe when I took the picture I was practically above the portal. Perhaps just past this ridge. But my wounded feet and legs and my arthritic knees ruled out any bushwhacking. In looking for the tunnel I spotted this 1930's era car bodies rusting away.
North American/Canadian Porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum. "The porcupine is the only native North American mammal with antibiotics in its skin. Those antibiotics prevent infection when a porcupine falls out of a tree and is stuck with its own quills upon hitting the ground. Porcupines fall out of trees fairly often because they are highly tempted by the tender buds and twigs at the ends of the branches." -- Wikipedia
Saint Louis County, Minnesota, USA.
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The main purpose of this photograph is the expression of change in colors, mood and landscape. Focus is not the perfection of overlay of two photos including shadows,... Both were taken in 4 months difference at about the same handheld position.
Mackens "The Cape Bar" adjacent to the Bull Ring in Wexford town. Not sure if it actually still an undertakers (Funeral directors)? HWW & HSS!
I have no special talent.
I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein
Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my religion. - John Burroughs
The four characteristics of humanism are curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and belief in the human race. - E. M. Forster
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. - Albert Einstein
It's daring to be curious about the unknown, to dream big dreams, to live outside prescribed boxes, to take risks, and above all, daring to investigate the way we live until we discover the deepest treasured purpose of why we are here. -
Luci Swindoll, I Married Adventure
Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! xo❤️
Steetley Pier, Hartlepool, Northumberland
I have no idea what this is, but it must have had a purpose… I thought of railway sleepers and the remains of a track but why would it be here on a soft sandy beach? Still, an opportunity to try some long exposures and if I’m prepared to lug all my gear all over the place then it’s damn well going to get used!
The gang were trying similar images on the south side of the pier so I had this all to myself. Possibly my best and favourite images from this location.
Une raison d'être, une force qui nous renforce, une « lumière directrice » : le but nous donne de la joie, de la motivation et la capacité de persévérer. En tant que photographes, il peut alors être bénéfique de relier notre forme d'art à un but. Ce faisant, nous pouvons trouver une approche plus holistique de la création, nous aidant à maintenir l'inspiration, nous offrant de la variation et des défis et, surtout, nous procurant un sentiment d'accomplissement …
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A reason to be, a strengthening force, a ‘guiding light’ — purpose gives us joy, motivation, and the ability to persevere. As photographers, it may then be beneficial to connect our art form with purpose. In doing so, we may find a more holistic approach to creating — helping us to sustain inspiration, providing us with variation and challenge, and, most importantly, giving us a sense of fulfillment …
Credit : © Leigh Schneider
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She rises not as art, but as testimony.
Strength flows where His Spirit moves, and purpose awakens where faith remains. What God forms, He empowers. What He calls, He brings to life.
The Forestville school building has been restored and operates as the Forestville Vines Winery in between Ellsworth and River Falls, Wisconsin.
I normally fly my drone for work purposes but on this day I turned the drone around to check out the view.
There are a few boats waiting to come in and guess what coloured car is popular in Australia.
Take a look around.
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One of Portland's freeflowing drinking fountain captured for Looking close... on Friday! theme: Let it flow!
In 1912, $10,000 for the fountains was donated to the City of Portland by lumber baron, Simon Benson, in hopes that it would keep his lumberjacks out of the saloons. Not sure if it worked for that purpose, but the citizens of and visitors to Portland have enjoyed them for over 100 years.
The monthly, film adventures of two, tiny, rubber critters exploring their very large world. Watch as an intended picnic at the beach turns into a disaster! As they capture drug smugglers while rockhounding for tourmaline! As they battle giant sized cats in their own backyard!
Starring Ethel Devine and Lucy Domestica as "the ladies" along with a cast unsavory characters!
Coming soon to a Fickr site near you!
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Although the purpose of my trip was for reasons having nothing to do with the port, it was a very pleasant surprise, as it was in walking distance from where I was staying.
I was able to spend a little time there on a few of the mornings and late afternoons, and as usual, I found that there is never enough time...
Cracks appear on the surface and, exposed, the fingers of God reach in. Then the light shines and gives meaning to life, and that life rejoices in the knowledge that there is more to this than we first thought. We have meaning and we have purpose.
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