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Osprey - Pandion haliaetus
The osprey or more specifically the western osprey (Pandion haliaetus) — also called sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk — is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.
The osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Australia and Antarctica, although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.
As its other common names suggest, the osprey's diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It possesses specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in hunting and catching prey. As a result of these unique characteristics, it has been given its own taxonomic genus, Pandion and family, Pandionidae. Three subspecies are usually recognized; one of the former subspecies, cristatus, has recently been given full species status and is referred to as the eastern osprey.
Rainbow lorikeets are true parrots, within the Psittacoidea superfamily in the order Psittaciformes. The rainbow lorikeet or lorikeet (common name) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. They are true parrots of medium-size, with the length ranging from 25 to 30 cm, including the tail. The weight varies from 75 to 157 g. The plumage of the nominate race, as with all subspecies, is very bright. The head is deep blue with a greenish-yellow nuchal collar, and the rest of the upper parts (wings, back and tail) are green. The chest is orange/yellow. The belly is deep blue, and the thighs and rump are green. In flight a yellow wing-bar contrasts clearly with the red underwing coverts. 2360
These Flowers are the Survivors from the Original Bunch of Flowers that I Received for my Birthday on the 13th November .
Ring-necked Pheasants come in all colours these days and here are two more from up on Sheriffmuir. This variety lacks the neck ring but had a distinctive reddish cast to its plumage
Spoonbills are a genus, Platalea, of large, long-legged wading birds. The spoonbills have a global distribution, being found on every continent except Antarctica. The genus name Platalea derives from Latin and means broad, referring to the distinctive shape of the bill. Six species are recognised, which although usually placed in a single genus have sometimes been split into three genera. All spoonbills have large, flat, spatulate bills and feed by wading through shallow water, sweeping the partly opened bill from side to side. The moment any small aquatic creature touches the inside of the bill—an insect, crustacean, or tiny fish—it is snapped shut. Spoonbills generally prefer fresh water to salt but are found in both environments. They need to feed many hours each day. The spoonbills are most distinct from the ibises in the shape of their bill, which is long and flat and wider at the end. The nostrils are located near the base of the bill so that the bird can breathe while the bill is submerged in water. The eyes are positioned to provide spoonbills with binocular vision, although when foraging tactile senses are important too. Like the ibises the spoonbills have bare patches of skin around the bills and eyes. The six species of spoonbill are distributed over much of the world.
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 48963
with 10 different kinds of blossoms (ToC below)
in our rock garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
... for a Happy Sunday !
(and some playing with Nik Collections during one of the various yesterdays rainshowers)
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Table of content (from left to right :-))
For a larger view of each blossom, just click on the name.
Upper part:
- Large Speedwell / Dunkelblauer Ehrenpreis (Veronica teucrium )
- Dalmatian Bellflowers / Dalmatiner Polster-Glockenblumen (Campanula portenschlagiana)
- Corydalis / Lerchensporn (Corydalis ochroleuca)
- Welsh Poppy / Gelber Schein-Mohn (Meconopsis cambrica)
Middle section:
- Rockrose / Sonnenroeschen (Helianthemum)
- Pink Cranesbill / Storchschnabel (Geranium x oxonianum)
- Bloody Cranesbill / Blutroter Storchschnabel (Geranium sanguineum)
- French Cranesbill / Basken-Storchschnabel (Geranium endressii)
Lower part:
- Dusty Miller / Vexiernelke, Kronen-Lichtnelke (Silene coronaria)
- Yellow Columbine / Akelei (Aquilegia)
Sometimes the sea looks grey or with an assortment of blues and adding a touch of white foam or sea diamonds. Pastels, reflections ripples, patterns and the intensity of the sun add to the variety of sea artwork to be appreciated.
In case you missed my opening post, I'm just back from a long van trip and am reliving the trip by posting a few images from each chronological location. I started in Durango, Co and my first stop was Dugway, Utah, located south of Salt Lake City. After one night there, I headed to Bear Lake Migratory Bird Refuge, located north of Salt Lake City. I found a nice RV park near the park and spent one night there. Here's an image of sunrise at the Refuge. There were a lot (thousands) of cliff Swallows, lots of Clark and Eared Grebes, Avocets, Stilts, and a variety of ducks among other species. The Refuge is a long loop road that surrounds a canal and wetlands. After posting a couple of more images from here I'll be off to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, just passing through on my way to Palouse. (I had a "Plan A" itinerary that was completely flexible until later in the month, when I was meeting my friend Sid from Seattle to head to the San Juan Islands via ferry. What I'm trying to say is that every day until meeting up with Sid I would decide where to head the night before the next day. As it turned out, I had never seen Palouse so that destination won out over spending more time in the Tetons and Yellowstone, where I had been many times.) Birds to follow!
At Pashley Manor Gardens you will discover 11 acres of beautiful borders and vistas – the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening, an appetite for beauty and an admiration of the tradition of the English Country garden. These graceful gardens, on the border of Sussex and Kent, are family owned and maintained – visitors often express delight at the attention to detail displayed throughout and the intimate, peaceful atmosphere.
All the ingredients of the English Country Garden are present – sweeping herbaceous borders, ha-ha, well maintained lawns, box hedges, espaliered rose walk, historic walled garden, inspiring kitchen garden, venerable trees and the Grade I listed house as a backdrop. The gardens are a haven for wildlife – bees, butterflies and small birds as well as moor hens, ducks and a black swan. Then, of course, the plants! Borders overflowing with perennials and annuals – the look changing through the seasons, but always abundantly filled, and each garden ‘room’ planted in a different colour theme.
Pashley is also renowned for fantastic displays of tulips, roses and dahlias. Our annual Tulip Festival features more than 48,000 tulips this year! During Special Rose Week over a hundred varieties of rose swathe the walls, climb obelisks and bloom in flower beds. Then in late summer our Dahlia Days event transforms the gardens once more with bountiful, brightly coloured dahlias in every border and pot.
Add to all this a Café and Terrace with excellent garden views, serving delicious homemade lunches, scones and cakes; Sculpture and Art Exhibitions; a Gift Shop with Plant Sales; and a friendly, knowledgeable team waiting to welcome you, and the recipe for a wonderful day out is complete.
For more information please visit www.pashleymanorgardens.com/
"Hello Little Munchies! Welcome back to my channel! And today we're joined by December!"
*they gesture grandly towards the food*
"Today we've got a large variety of amazing and delicious food by Junk Food, although this video isn't sponsored, we're just such big fans of their stuff that we had to do a feature!"
*starts to dig into the food*
"And today we'll be discussing..."
It is the first year we have this variety of daffodils in the garden. As you may have seen in photos I posted earlier on, they are not all identical.
Promagic has done something wonderful. For the first time they have created a dress for bodies other then maitreya. This time freya and hourglass have been introduced to the Promagic lineup. The Zen dress is available at Cosmopolitan for a few more days and then will be able to get in store. The Zen Dress comes in a large variety of colors and patterns to choose from. So get the Zen Dress while its hot!
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Visiting Cardinals the local cardinals like to visit my neighbors bird feeder, I guess they like the variety, shot in North Carolina.
If I was to try time lapse photography some of the moss varieties would be at the top of my subject list. Here in the Pacific coast's temperate rain forests they cycle through their brief lifetimes continually all year round. Fascinating, right?
Project 365-037
Клематис сорта "кардинал Вышинский"
Бордовой радостью ласкает взгляд.
Пленит чудесной сказкою картинка,
Манит цветочный яркий водопад.....
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Clematis of the Cardinal Vyshinsky
variety caresses the eyes with Burgundy joy.
Captivate with a wonderful fairy tale picture,
A floral bright waterfall beckons.
NS 265 splits the searchlight signals at Afton, NY, on the D&H Freight Main with a colorful consist behind SD60E #6953.
CSX M434 comes off the Iona Island causeway with CSX SD40-2 #8040 leading CN and CSX gevos. Contrary to normal circumstances, the River Sub has had a host of 40-2 leaders, mostly on the 433 and 434.
Amazing outfit by Cynful
Cynful Sparkle Dress - Rose
Cynful Diamond - Bracelets
Cynful Diamond - Anklets
Secrets - Nina Leg Chain
Marchese - Scarpin Donna
Stealthic - Darling (Variety)
Back in 2009, two SD60s, one each INRD and SOO along with an SD40-2XR from MRL lead a K203 from Roseport, MN, for the INRD at Fayette, IN. Fifteen more miles lay ahead as it passes the north end of Clinton siding on CSX.
Conrail GP40-2 3380 was the centerpiece of a colorful variety of locomotion in Union Pacific's Proviso yard in 1997.
Next to a Chicago and North Western C44-9W, the tattered Conrail motor had a Grand Trunk SD40 and a Norfolk Southern GP59 and C40-9 behind it helping to create a riot of color no longer seen on today's rails.
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Visually (in terms of shape, size, and color) one of my favorite vegetables. Those pictured are of the honeynut variety.
While most of the images I post are of abandoned places, this is not. This beauty is on it way to being refurbished.
One of the most common and widespread sparrows in North America. Fairly large with a long, rounded tail. Overall coarsely patterned with gray and brown, usually with more reddish-brown wings and tail. Look especially for thick brown streaks on the underparts and a broad dark mustache stripe. Significant variation in plumage geographically: relatively pale and rusty in the southwestern U.S.; blacker streaking in California; overall dusky in the Pacific Northwest. Larger, longer-tailed and usually more rusty than Savannah Sparrow. Found in a variety of scrubby habitats both near and far from human development, especially edges of fields, often near water. Listen for husky "chimp" calls and melodic song with chips and trills. (eBird)
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I never get tired of Song Sparrows. Exuberant singers for much of the year, each one has a different song that follows the same pattern. This means that you can actually count the number of sparrows just by song.
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. May 2023.
I give a lot of attention to the Utah desert. But I love the mountains just as much. Thankful to live amongst such beautiful variety.
The joint Union Pacific and Utah Railway yard was packed with interesting equipment the morning of Aug. 27, 1978. Parked along the turntable pit are GP7 No. 120, GP30 No. 873, and GP9 No. 312. TR5 “Cow & Calf” No. 1875/1875B are spotted on the roundhouse lead while Utah Railway wood caboose No. 60 is parked out of service on a side track.
I was taking photos of the Wildfire that burnt near Brookmere, BC this summer and noticed that this Spruce tree still had some green branches while the other trees seemed to perish. Then I noticed that there was a variety of different conifers growing side by side. As well as the Spruce, there is a Lodgepole Pine, a Ponderosa Pine, and what I think is a fir tree. Interesting that this area is suitable for all these different types of trees.
Buddleia pugster amethyst is a compact variety of butterfly bush known for its vibrant, amethyst-purple flower spikes. This dwarf shrub, also known as Buddleia davidii 'Pugster Amethyst', blooms continuously from early summer to frost, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies with its fragrant flowers.