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A Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) male was scanning his probable victims from the air while gliding. The combination of wide spread wings, sharp eyes and beak remind us of its personality as the boss of the air. Pics was taken from Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.
This Osprey was on the lookout for food...a few minutes later he took off and came back with a fish dinner clutched in his talons.
Today was sooo exciting was out banding for the first time in ages due to scheduling conflicts and we only caught 6 birds BUT one of them was this Sharp Shinned Hawk-first time we've ever caught a Sharpie in the net
Couldn't actually band it....we needed ageolius' for that! I couldn't wait to post a shot right away-hope you enjoy!
Yes he did get pretty ruffled up-we should have made him look prettier!
Textural abstract of sharp agave leaves at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Arizona
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The Gloucester & Sharpness Canal was once the broadest and deepest in the world. Even today, it stands out from other navigations because of its sheer scale and impressive engineering. Its immense swing-bridges and ornate bridge-keepers’ houses add to its unique identity. It connects Gloucester to Sharpness, allowing boats to bypass a treacherous stretch of the River Severn. From the canal, there are spectacular views of the Severn Estuary, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds.
The canal is 16 miles (25.7 km) long and this is Sellars Bridge at Hardwicke, near Gloucester, with The Pilot Inn in the background. Although this is an area I know very well, including all 16 bridges, I have only just walked the whole length of the canal.
This Sharp-shinned Hawk landed in front of me and stayed and posed for at least 5 minutes. This image was taken at the Daggerwing boardwalk in late 2011.
Canon EOS 7D, EF400 f/5.6L USM, f/8, 1/1600, ISO 500
In this architectural detail of Pierre Vives in Montpellier, I isolated these striking white geometric elements against the black backdrop, creating a study in contrast and form. The sharp lines and angles emphasize the bold design of Zaha Hadid's architecture.
A mature plant will produce a tuft of flowers on long stalks during early to mid-spring, by which time the basal leaves that persisted during the winter may have withered away. Each flower occurs on a naked hairy stalk about 3-4" long; this stalk is often reddish green or reddish brown. The flower may be erect or it may nod on its stalk. Each flower is up to 1" across, consisting of 5-11 petal-like sepals, a green cluster of carpels in its center, and numerous white stamens surrounding the carpels. The sepals are white, pastel pink, or pastel blue; each sepal is oblong-oval in shape. At the base of each flower, there are 3 leafy bracts that are lanceolate, ovate, or oval in shape. These bracts are reddish green or reddish brown, hairy across the outer surface, and shorter than the sepals. The blooming period occurs during early to mid-spring and lasts about 2-3 weeks for a colony of plants; however, individual flowers are short-lived. The carpels turn brown and become beaked achenes that are often pubescent. The root system consists of a tuft of fibrous roots. This plant spreads by reseeding itself.
2018-12-12
Back Yard, Alberta
What would winter be without the return of the hawks to the back yard. Back for another season of hunting the birds that come to our feeders.
Where did he come from,
Where did he go,
Where did he come from,
Sharp Hand Joe.
This image should explain nothing, but also everything:
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How would you guys feel if this was the last thing I ever posted?
The 50th and final Showbus took place near Redbourn in Hertfordshire on 25/09/2022 and was attended by around 245 buses and coaches from up and down the UK.
My photos show some of the vehicles that helped make the day another big success.
The Gloucester & Sharpness Canal was once the broadest and deepest in the world. Even today, it stands out from other navigations because of its sheer scale and impressive engineering.
April 9th_2019
Forgive me when I post too many photos of the grouse!
On April 9th 3 friends and I drove south of the city to a Sharp-tailed Grouse lek. I hadn't thought about the degree of difficulty that might challenge me in climbing over the stile with a knee replacement. I really struggled so I do not think I will be returning to see the grouse in future years.
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Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta, BC, Canada - September 26 2015
ABA Code 3
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This is only the second Sharp-tailed Sandpiper I've seen in BC, the first being last year at Boundary Bay. They are such a beautiful sandpiper!
I found this scene in Ballard WA at the Pac Fish Shipyard which is quite interesting it more like a museum of the Ballard Area
sometimes when I am random things happen a yesterday was one such day
while walking around with people all around and getting a little attention from the reenactors, a total stranger a member of the public, aged early 30s Tall and not bad looking came across to me and in an American accent and said " just had to say you're looking really sharp"
oh wow that took me a little by surprise but hell did I feel good from his kind words.