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Red backed Shrike - Lanius collurio
The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is a carnivorous passerine bird and member of the shrike family Laniidae. The breeding range stretches from Western Europe east to central Russia but it only rarely occurs in the British Isles. It is migratory and winters in the western areas of tropical Africa.
Once a common migratory visitor to Great Britain, numbers declined sharply during the 20th century. The bird's last stronghold was in Breckland but by 1988 just a single pair remained, successfully raising young at Santon Downham. The following year for the first time no nests were recorded in the UK. But since then sporadic breeding has taken place, mostly in Scotland and Wales. In September 2010 the RSPB announced that a pair had raised chicks at a secret location on Dartmoor where the bird last bred in 1970. In 2011, two pairs nested in the same locality, fledging seven young. In 2012 there was another breeding attempt, this time unsuccessful, probably due to a prolonged spell of wet weather. In 2013 breeding was again confirmed in Devon, with two young fledged at a new site.
This return to south western England has been an unexpected development and has raised speculation that a warming climate could assist the bird in re-colonising some of its former haunts, if only in small numbers.
Population:
UK breeding:
1-3 pairs
UK passage:
250 birds
Hello all fine friends.
Unfortunately, this is just a short visit. I only get logged in every now and then.
I have had an eye problem and need surgery. It will certainly be good, but before that there are someheals visits, so I get busy.
And I see poorly with one eye, it is impossible to photograph or work at the computer.
Take care in corona times, you, who have spring time, enjoy the nature!!
Texture My own, Lynne Anzelc
These Bewick's wrens call out whenever they're in the area, so though small, I always know when they're near. They also are willing to come out in the open. The only difficulty with them is that they move around a lot. This one chose a very nice viewpoint, and stayed long enough for the shot. In our yard.
Amazing how in the middle of Winter the bees suddenly appear when there's a bit of sunshine and flowers to feed from.
Halsbandparkiet achter de tuin. Ik zag ze al eens overvliegen maar nu streken er twee neer in de bessenstruik achter mijn tuin. Powershot pakken en proberen maar. Gelukkig zijn ze niet echt schuw. Ik denk dat dit een vrouwtje is want ik zie geen halsband
during my stay in kafue i spent my time between the main activities studying the birds around the camp.
with my surprise i found this beautiful black-backed barbet (lybius minor)
"a lovely visitor"
northern kafue,ZA
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This little chap is a daily visitor who appears on the fence outside our kitchen door every morning when he sees us put the light on!
Thanks for the kind comments and faves on my images; they are very much appreciated.
They could possibly be one of mine... I have released 322!!
But at any given time, I will see 6-8 Monarchs fluttering around my garden... these were two that stopped by for a sip while I was out there...
This beauty landed in one of my oak trees, one that happens to be right in my backyard and he perched about eye level with me. I was up on my back deck.
I got quite a few shots of him and waited a long time hoping he'd take off, but he outlasted me. I think he's still out there.
Over the last week I have come across a good number of redwing on my local walks. When you see one there are almost always a couple of dozen others to be found nearby. This photo was taken in the grounds of Nostell Priory where we must have seen dozens of these birds. Alas they are a little skittish so with a large lens this is as near as I could get to one.
A glimpse of the Galena skyline as seen looking northwest from Depot Park, location of the old Illinois Central Railroad Depot I posted last week. The Galena Historic District encompasses 85 percent of the City of Galena and includes more than 800 properties. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, with modifications in 2013.
Galena is the seat of Jo Daviess County in the northwest corner of Illinois. This is the unglaciated area of northwestern Illinois. The rolling hills, history and abundant 19th century architecture draws visitors from throughout the country. The population of Galena at the 2020 census was 3,101.
I planted several milkweed bushes a couple of weeks ago to help Monarchs on their migration. To my delight, I've seen several stopping by. This one was shy, and every time I approached, he retreated. He appeared to watch me from a tree, waiting for me to leave him in peace. So I did.....
Final image from my trip up the coast to Dunstanburgh Castle.
Again this shot was taken from the North shore looking South towards the castle. As in my previous images I had waited to try and get a clear shot, without the many visitors, however on this occasion I like the idea of the three visitors just visible in the distance.
Our next stop is one of Icelande's most impressive sites, just behind the visitor center. It looks spectacular in winter. Stay tuned, winter is coming!
En raison d'un mouvement de grève déclenché par la note injustifiée de 49,3/50 sur une précédente image, voici un Repost !
This year, I've had more sightings of Steller's Jays than in my entire life. They seem much more frequent in their visits. This was one of two who were visiting one of our apple trees, squawking up a storm!
These winter visitors have left Singapore in March or early April They fatten themselves up with dragonflies, insects, butterflies etc.before making their journey back home. Safe journey and they will return in Oct/Nov 2023.
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