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Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata) owlet perched on the ground at night at the lowlands of Costa Rica, Guapiles, Cope Wildlife, www.chrisjimenez.net
Side view of tram viaduct aka fishnet stocking (in dutch Netkous) at the Beatrixkwartier. The Hague, the Netherlands
In Bluebirds, the blue colour is produced by the structure of the feather - there is no blue pigment. "Tiny air pockets in the barbs of feathers can scatter incoming light, resulting in a specific, non-iridescent color. Blue colors in feathers are almost always produced in this manner. Examples include the blue feathers of Bluebirds, Indigo Buntings, Blue Jay's and Steller's Jays."
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mountain_Bluebird/id
www.jstor.org/discover/pgs/index?id=10.2307/4077277&i...
On 18 June 2016, I went for a drive SW of the city, checking out a few of my usual roads. Almost straight away, I spotted a beautiful Wilson's Snipe perched on a fence rail in a different area than I usually photograph Snipe.
I had pulled over on the other side of the road and managed to get just three shots when a car came along in the opposite direction. The lady slowed down and asked if I was a birdwatcher. She told me that she had just passed an enormous Bald Eagle - bigger than any she had ever seen - perched on a fence post. Well, of course the Snipe flew off and I definitely wasn't expecting a Bald Eagle to still be sitting where it had been seen. I thanked the thoughtful lady and continued my drive, eventually spotting 'something' big in the distance. I couldn't believe it when I saw it was the Eagle. Expecting it to take off as soon as it saw my car, it surprised me by remaining right where it was. Wrong side of the road and with its back to me, but I was in awe! I think this was the first time I had ever seen a Bald Eagle perched on a fence post.
I was even more grateful to have seen this majestic bird of prey when I went to check on a nearby Mountain Bluebird pair and there was nothing to be seen. I then stopped at a different pair and, though I did see the female high up on the wire, there was no activity at all. When I eventually reached a third box - where I had recently photographed the male with a beautiful moth in its beak - I saw a Tree Swallow's face peeping out of the hole. When I was there two days earlier, I just knew that the babies were going to fledge any moment and I was so disappointed that I wasn't able to visit them in the last two days.
After driving further to see if I could see either of the Great Gray Owls or the Bobolinks, I was out of luck with both. This made the Bald Eagle sighting more special than ever! Then, driving down a road that I don't normally drive, I spotted a 'new' pair of Mountain Bluebirds. Both Mom and Dad were kept so busy, collecting caterpillars and other insects to feed to their babies. These were definitely 'Bluebirds of Happiness' that evening. Soon, the grey sky and low light finally took a toll on my camera or, should I say, my knowledge of how to use it? It was time to call it quits and head for home.
Ein grauer, kühler Tag. Ich hatte gehofft, ein paar Pilze zu finden, aber Grau allein macht noch keinen Niederschlag - es war überall noch viel zu trocken. Immerhin ein Schmetterling, den ich vorher noch nie vor der Linse hatte.
Keine Chance, das Ding zu sehen, wenn es sich nicht bewegt - er sieht im Gras aus wie ein vertrocknetes Blatt!
Ringlet
A grey, cold sunday. I had hoped to find some fresh mushrooms, but grey alone makes no rain. Was glad to find at least one butterfly I haven't photographed before. You won't see it unless it moves, because it looks like a dry leaf in the grass.
Created for the Our Daily Challenge January 18, 2011 topic: Sideview.
A little late, but I am catching up on last week's themes.
This Giraffe has been nagging me for a couple of months to get his picture taken. When it finally was time to do so, he did not want to be recognized, because he doesn't really trust the 'leaking' interweb.
Imagine that...
.explored! Highest position: 68 on Friday, January 21, 2011
On 27 December 2016, nine of us took part in the annual Sheep River/Priddis/Turner Valley Christmas Bird Count. This gorgeous little popcan-sized or fist-sized Northern Pygmy-owl was actually not seen on the Count, unfortunately, but afterwards, when three of us decided to keep driving a few extra roads on the way home. One other friend happened to drive along this particular road on her way home and so was lucky enough to share the enjoyment with us. Also, Joe Harley and his wife, Carolyn, happened to be driving along the same road. Joe, with his powerful camera, joined us to capture this beautiful bird that gave us a wonderful chance to take a few photos. We had also seen a second owl in the same area (presumably a pair), but one of them flew off into the trees and disappeared.
"The Northern Pygmy-Owl may be tiny, but it’s a ferocious hunter with a taste for songbirds. These owls are mostly dark brown and white, with long tails, smoothly rounded heads, and piercing yellow eyes. They hunt during the day by sitting quietly and surprising their prey. As a defensive measure, songbirds often gather to mob sitting owls until they fly away. Mobbing songbirds can help you find these unobtrusive owls, as can listening for their call, a high-pitched series of toots." From AllAboutBirds. They also love Meadow Voles.
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Pygmy-Owl/id
"Carolyn Harley loves to perform as a solo artist; as the husband/wife duo HARLEY & HARLEY with her husband Joe (who took up playing bass in self defense in his 50’s!!); as THE CAROLYN HARLEY TRIO with long time friend Robb Mann on guitar and mando; as COPPER JUNCTION, a four piece band that features country/bluegrass music with the addition of Craig West on fiddle; and as CAROLYN HARLEY & THE DAVIDSONS (a play on the motorcycle!!) which is the same four musicians playing a wide range of styles."
Our time all day was spent travelling by car, driving the backroads SW of the city and calling in at several acreages/farms. I took part in this Count last year but had missed it for a few years before that. I believe I had only ever done it once before, a few years ago, and that time I was with friends covering a different section of the count circle. I remember it as being very slow and extremely unrewarding, This time, like last year, our area was in the centre of the count circle and I'm so glad I decided to go again.
A great stop was at Rod Handfield's place. Some of us go there occasionally on botany trips and he always has the best mushrooms and other fungi growing in his forest. Rod and his wife have such a beautiful cabin there. A Gray Jay gave us a few photo opportunities, which was appreciated. Rod is always so delightfully hospitable!!
Thanks so much, Donna, for driving half of us - so much appreciated! This also meant that we were lucky enough to see this owl after the Count, too. A beautiful sunny day really helped - not all that cold (for Alberta!). A lot of snow everywhere (almost 8"), but that was OK, as we did so little walking. A great day!
I will add the list of species seen, in a comment box below.
New York City - June 4, 2024: Sunset over the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan as seen from the Manhattan Bridge.
It's that feeling of bliss, of contentment, of knowing you are forever in love. Everything is sunnier, everything a little brighter and cheerier, when you have someone to love. We took a cheery tulip print on a soft knit background and serged and snapped it with celery green. Soft but sturdy white cotton velour lines the inside of this diaper. You'll just love it. Forever.
Forever Love is a fitted diaper and requires a cover.
Pure. Love. Simple. Uncomplicated. There is nothing about you I would change. Pure Love is a reflection of that simplicity, the perfection of a perfectly pure, perfectly simple, perfectly true love. With blue and brown hearts, blue and brown switched snaps, and a turquoise blue cotton velour inside, we think you'll fall in love.
Pure Love is a fitted diaper and requires a cover.
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Flickr is a mess this afternoon, at least for me. The site disappeared for a while when I was trying to post five new photos and now some of my albums are gone, too. When I clicked on the very first page I ever uploaded, just to check if that was working, I got the "You have no public photos" message. Hopefully, this will all sort itself out as soon as possible.
Yesterday morning, 26 October 2021, I went on a birding walk with a small group of birding friends. The day started off chilly but gradually warmed up to maybe 11C. The sun was shining and there was a quite impressive Chinook Arch to enjoy. My group saw 25 bird species, with the highlight being a Black-backed Woodpecker, uncommonly seen here. You can't tell in this photo, but this is a male with a small, yellow patch on its forehead. A different group of birders did not see this species, but they did see a tiny Northern Pygmy-owl.
As of 27 October 2021, I have only ever seen a Black-backed Woodpecker on five different occasions.
1. 24 November 2007 at Griffith Woods
2. 29 November 2007 at Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Park
3. 8 April 2008 at Shannon Terrace, Fish Creek Park
4. 4 December 2014 at Votiers Flats, Fish Creek Park
5. 26 October 2021 at Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Park
This was only the second time that I had seen the newly constructed stormwater ponds. This time, it was a better look, though the few birds seen there were very distant. Nice to see a male Barrow's Goldeneye, with its beautiful white crescent marking on its cheeks.
At one spot on the walk, there were a few patches of ice patterns, so we know winter has started. The first snow has already fallen in Calgary, but didn't settle. Snow is in the forecast for tomorrow and the next day, unfortunately.
Today, 27 October, I went on another walk, this time in the SIkome/Hulls Wood/Bow Valley Ranche areas. Very quiet as far as birding was concerned, but very enjoyable with just four friends. The original plan was to go to the Lafarge area, but it is still closed to access while bridge construction continues (for another year, till October 2022?). Thanks for the great walk, Tony!