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Fieldfare [Turdus pilaris]
These birds arrived within the last week or so, and have been feasting on the autumn berries near and around my house. They will be around for a few months, overwintering, before they return to their spring/summer haunts, further north.
Here, there were about forty of the lovely birds on this hawthorn tree in my garden. Normally, as soon as they see us, they fly off in unison. However, this is taken through a window which, I suppose acts as a blind. I was delighted to see them in the garden - more that they couldn’t see me!
In the garden
South Carrick Hills
SW Scotland
Ta Prohm (pronunciation: prasat taprohm) is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara (in Khmer: រាជវិហារ). Located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray, it was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII:125]:388 as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university.
Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm is in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. The conservation and restoration of Ta Prohm is a partnership project of the Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA (Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap).
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" Let's not make this complicated, I know you
Last night I had the strangest dream that you knew me too
But you need to wake up
I can't have you disappear
Just like my parent's house
I've become a visitor.. "
- OF MONSTERS AND MEN-
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Yellowstone, Wyoming, US
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful. It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and antelope.
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 70-200mm /F2.8
Yellowstone, US
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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
7 juni 2022
We knew that roe deer visited our yard, it was clearly visible in the hoof prints. It was also not to be overlooked that our roses, sedum and other flowers had been snacked in the past few days. But we did not expect that a deer would visit our garden during the day while we were sitting nearby in the kitchen....
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 different experience in every season: Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens are exquisite, tranquil and inspiring all year round. Different footpaths, cycle routes and horse trails will lead you – with or without the aid of a forest ranger – through the beauty of one of the Netherlands' most unique areas of nature. There are no less than 80 fens in this stunning green expanse – pretty impressive, right?
Four seasons
Whether it’s the frozen fairy-tale fens of the winter, the dynamics of nature coming to life in spring, the musical croaking of frogs in the summer, or the explosion of colours in the autumn: Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens are a feast for all the senses.
Spot kingfishers, deer and roe deer, or bear witness to the wide variety of insects and water creatures in the fens and ditches. And after an exhilarating day of activity or sport, head to one of the large terraces to enjoy the peace and quiet and a tasty snack, lunch or dinner.Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens Groot Speijck Visitor Centre has a great terrace, as does Boshuis Venkraai. And both are ideal places to relax and soak up the surroundings.
I was just headed to my backyard to fill my two bird feeders when I looked up and saw the profile of a bird I didn't recognize as one of my regular visitors to the bird feeders. He was turned in such a way that I couldn't quite get a good look at his head. I thought he kind of has the coloring of a hawk, but he's too bulky to be a hawk. Then he turned his head to face me, as if on a swivel, and was I surprised to see this beautiful bird face to face! He couldn't have been more than six feet up the tree. I very slowly filled both bird feeders and kept saying to myself as I walked back into my house "please let him still be there when I come back with my zoom lens!" I came back with my camera and there he was. I talked to him very softly and calmly and he seemed to be fine as I got closer and closer to him. I have never had the opportunity to photograph an owl in the wild, so this was a first for me. Here are a couple of my favorite shots of my "Surprise Visitor".
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.
I was so excited to have this American Lady butterfly come to my garden late last week! This is the first time that one has ever visited my yard!
Fortunately, I can enjoy him in the neighbor's yard. I prefer he stays there and away from my garden!
Most welcomed visitor! A few days back I saw this guy in my garden. Hope he stays....
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Happy Canada Day to all who celebrates it!
I captured this rare visitor to Michigan last Saturday evening. I had heard a bunch of rumbling while I was at work that one had showed up at the beach in one of our local metro parks. When I got off work, me and my wife went to mass and after words headed over to the park. We located him out on the beach. He allowed me to photograph him without being spooked for a little bit. I spent about 10 min rattling off a bunch of images and then left him alone. Figured he needed some food and rest for the rest of his journey.
He was standing just on shore when this little wave came in and splashed off of him.
(Catching up as I been working 65+ hours a week for a while now)
You are late to the party Mr. Crow.
Sorry about being away yesterday but I do not get out much,
Today was a dilemma as I had to solve my internet once again with phone calls and complaints, then I had to figure out what I could post. Then, as always a two for one deal popped into my head. Happy Bench Monday and then share it with my Teddy Bear Tuesdays.