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ET22-947 with several wagons after bogie (probably the brakes, too) overhaul but yet before repainting during a come back test ride to Bydgoszcz Overhauling Workshop (today known as rolling stock manufacturer PESA Pojazdy Szynowe). The train passes Terespol Pomorski station and consists of one Russian sleeper, short two section Bhp double decker set and single Bdhpumn double decker wagon. June 5, 2002.
Photo by Jarek / Chester
ET22-947 z kilkoma wagonami po rewizji układu biegowego i pewnie hamulca, w trakcie powrotu z jazdy testowej do ZNTK Bydgoszcz mija stację w Terespolu Pomorskim. Krótki pociąg ma w składzie wagon sypialny RZD, dwusekcyjną "bipę" oraz jednego "Puna". 5 czerwca 2002 roku.
Fot. Jarek / Chester
37175 seen passing through Loughborough working the 3Z20 2122 Derby RTC - Westbury Down Yard 11/10/21.
These are the big chicks, getting ready to fledge. I've been watching them for a few days, but they've either been flapping on cloudy days or sitting in the nest like bumps on a log on sunny days. I finally got them flapping on a sunny morning even if with the distance away, the partly cloudy sky behind, and the shady nest, the photos aren't the best. This may have been my best chance given that they'll leave soon and cloudy conditions are coming up do to frequent thunderstorms. Great Blue Herons, Siskiyou County, California
I wasn't having luck with this lens through my window.... today since the temperature is almost 80 degrees.... I opened the window.... what a difference!!
Moral of my story.... I need to wash my windows!!!
I can’t recall ever seeing a Bush Stone‑curlew actually take to the air. For a moment this one looked ready to launch, but it ended up being only a mock take‑off.
I 've found out later that this pose is typical for their courtship dance.
(Burhinus grallarius)
This Common Grackle is testing my ability to be truly inclusive in the bird kingdom. I worked hard to make our backyard welcoming for the local birds. This spring the Chickadees are back making their nest in the nesting box they used last year. I found the Robin’s nest in my Yew tree and I am hoping the young birds survive this year. The Cardinals are nesting in my neighbours yard but the birds come to our feeder everyday. Last year, we had a Chipping Sparrow’s nest with tiny eggs that hatched. This year, the Grackle has decided to nest in the tall cedar in our backyard. This is not a bird I really want in my yard. They can be noisy and bossy. They look sinister with that glaring eye. Yet, we are learning to accept the couple in our yard. What else can we do? They are letting other birds eat from the feeder. Usually, the Grackles will spill seeds to the ground and then eat from the ground while the other birds take their turn at the feeder. The Grackles haven’t been too noisy this week. I’ve never seen juvenile Grackles, so this could be interesting to see. Sometimes we need to let nature take its course. I don’t find it easy to like these birds but I’ll give them a chance. When the sun shines on their feathers, it reveals their beautiful blues and greens and it softens that dark look they can have. If they can get along in my garden, I guess I can too.
A BNSF rack train runs north through the approach to the Eads bridge and up Terminal Railroad's high-line at an obvious location.
Sucky, washed out colors courtesy of about a million western wildfires that have made St. Louis and just about the entire continental US appear to have a permanent overcast. I'll have to try this again when blue skies are back, probably after the election.
37116 leading with 37219 trailing are opened up as they get a run on the fast from Washwood Heath West Junction to Water Orton whilst working 1Z23 Bristol High Level Siding to Tyseley L.M.D.
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Taken with a Fujifilm FinePix F47fd.
Bella, cautiously testing the chair only days after I adopted her. The chair had been empty for a few months, Bella needed a new home & I needed a cat. Now, she “knows” the chair belongs to her, though I’m usually allowed to share it!
Happy Caturday
Here's 901 again in June with her three cubs at the time. Fat Bear Week is happening now so be sure to vote. Link below in the comments.
Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) juvenile
At least one of the Magpie chicks will be leaving the nest soon, it was doing a lot of wing testing today. I also now know that there are 3 chicks, not just the 2 I had previously seen.
someone testing the vehicle's 4-wheel drive capabilities 😄
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