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It was a rather brief meeting with some short and sharp exchanges of opinions.
Magpie-lark & Black-shouldered Kite
(Grallina cyanoleuca)
(Elanus axillaris)
A Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) arrives on the dancing ground or lek situated on the prairie landscape near Leader, Alberta, Canada.
A group of males will set up territories on the grassland and conduct a series of dances to mark out their limited territory or to draw the interest of a prospective mate.
This is the first of three images of the dancing ground encounter with this species.
22 May, 2013.
Slide # GWB_20130522_8973.CR2
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This bird showed up again a few minutes ago and reminded me to post this photo. Previously I posted a video. Yakima County, Washington.
Clean shirt, new shoes
And I don't know where I am goin' to
Silk suit, black tie (black tie)
I don't need a reason why
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man
Gold watch, diamond ring
I ain't missin' not a single thing
Cufflinks, stick pin
When I step out I'm gonna do you in
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man
Top coat, top hat
And I don't worry 'cause my wallet's fat
Black shades, white gloves
Lookin' sharp, lookin' for love
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man
A sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus) in the yard near a feeder in Tucson, Arizona. (Thanks to Arron Watler for help with the id).
Near the summit of An Sgarsoch now, it is within sight. An Sgarsoch translates as 'The Place of the Sharp Rocks' and I guess this is why it is so named. With all the climbing we've done today my legs are starting to cramp, but one final push as it levels out and we're there ..
Very sad to learn that Steve Watkins, editor of Outdoor Photography, passed away recently. This photo appears in this coming month's Outdoor Photography and his email congratulating me on it came just a couple of weeks before he passed away. His email was full of his warm words of support and encouragement. Although I never met him, Steve will be missed by me and I'm sure many others.
They are not all that rare in our area, but this is the first time we ever got lucky.
Canon FD300mm f/2.8 and 1.4 extender
I wasn't the only one looking for small birds in the park today.
I never would have found this one if not for the Crows, Magpies, and Jays creating a cacophony of sound.
I had to do some very noisy bush-whacking to find it and get an angle. I am surprised it stayed put. It certainly heard me and saw me when I set up for this shot.
William Hawrelak Park. Edmonton, Alberta.
Ahoi ye landlubbers, ye better nae come closer, dis sword is real sharp, ready tae spill yer guts all o'er.
For dem scurvy bilgerats who ken not the date, it's Talk like a Pirate Day
And a Jolly Macro Monday, me hearties!
Toy Project Day 2608
Winter is a difficult time for the-Birds of Pray-those who rely on Vols and other sources of food. The snow makes it difficult to pray on them when they generally travel under the snow. This Sharp-shinned Hawk has been spotted near our bird feeders from time to time and has even killed a bird on occasions. Yesterday I spotted this Hawk in our front yard with a Quail it had just caught. With it's food in it's talons it flew to a near by area to dine.
Nature is harsh and the strong survives while the weak parish..