/ Nikon D60~ 55/200 / Mexico Jan/2009 Snowy Egret / Egretta thula / Length: 22 to 26 inches Wingspan: 46 inches Seasonality: Summer / Migrant / ID Keys: Black legs with contrasting yellow feet, black bill, all white plumage The elegant snowy egret was killed by the thousands in the 1800’s for its long, lacy breeding plumage, which was used for women’s hats and other clothing. It has recovered both in range and numbers since that time. Of the white egrets found in South Dakota, the Snowy Egret can be identified by its size (smaller than the Great Egret), it’s yellow feet contrasting with black legs. See the Identification Tips page for differentiating among the white Egrets and Herons in the state. Habitat: Prefers large sloughs or marshes, sometimes edges of ponds or lakes. / Diet: Varies, but includes fish, crustaceans, insects, frogs, lizards, snakes, rodents, snails, and worms. / Behavior: Uses a variety of foraging techniques. They will often actively wade through shallow waters, chasing prey that is startled by the movement. They will also stand still in shallow water, waiting for prey to approach. Snowy Egrets will also forage on dry land, usually in search of insects. / Nesting: June and July / Breeding Map: Breeding bird survey map / Song: Generally silent / Migration: Birds in the interior of the country migrate to U.S. coastal areas, Mexico, and Central America in the fall. / Similar Species: Cattle Egret, Great Egret, immature Little Blue Heron. See Identification Tips for differentiating between these species. / Conservation Status: Expanding range to the north and increasing population in recent decades. Numbers are still far below historical levels, however.
would make a good valentine’s day card…....hinthint :]
The centre of a very beautiful rose
A long journey for miss ladybird ..
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FIRST TIME PUBLISHED / When I looked outside my restaurant in Broome I saw two cowboyheads sitting on the tables outside and I had a strong urge to make some photo’s. I spook to the two men they where from Fitzroy Crossing. They where watching a crowd of Indeginous Aboriginal men and women ‘hanging’ outside in the Plaza. They where waiting for the local liquorshop to open, In Fitzroy is now a ‘ban’ on alcohol, they told me, so Fitzroy Crossing is now a ‘dry’ Community Miss. / Broome, Western Australia. / Today I received an email stating; CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR IMAGE ‘TYPAN’ is one of 55 images from the PEOPLE & PLANET International Photo Competition. to be published in the 2009 People&Planet; Social Justice & Enviroment Diary, which will be published this month in Australia (2009). / We thought that your image was incredible, and it won from a pool of OVER 1000 images from 316 photographers from around the World! / All funds raised by the People&Planet diary go to Australia’s small non profit organisations which are working to promote social-justice and environmental substainability around the world. /
there are many things in the world that people disagree on…what saddens me is when a persons beliefs feel to me like hate, and prejudice… i felt this tonight on here…so i created a peace of heART that for me, feels of unity and peace. i believe in the positive energy. and i believe in a day where we will all be considered as equal.. i look at this image and i feel the beauty that is in this world…and i hope that many others will feel it too. peace….terri ps…i need to add..this was not directed at me personally.( but i still felt it)..it was on anothers….
The centre of a fiery tulip :)
Some pretty Calla Lillies
Just a peek inside this little ground cover daisy
While i was walking through Bikaner I saw this lovely scene and it really made me smile…it felt so good to see these animals together, like best friends…..what a joy, Rajahstan, India
Dreaming.. /
My favourites … the gerbera making another appearance
Once upon a time there were 3 cats …. Now as a card as suggested by Craig Shillington Want to buy this on a t-shirt? Click here c’,)
Yes :) another gerbera … I love them from all angles …...
A heart in a Lily :)
Collaboration by Angelaka Black and Marie / God has made each of us different; / just as the lion and the lamb. / However, through Christ, we can / love and live in peace. / All profit from sales goes to Feed The Children / /
it can’t be bright ‘and’ spicey enough for me, this is Bikaner a joy and pleasure, India, rajaahstan
This women really took my attention ,there was something about her, something raw and strong and fierce, she’s proberbly my most popular person i took photos of this time in India. Bishnoi, Rajahstan.
Here i went to repair my flat tyre..what a great shop this was and i love that green wall too , Rajahstan, India
just checking me out Rajahstan, India
Beautiful Summer Flowers My gardenCt. / Summer 08’ / Nikon D60Macro
This image kept coming back to mind and I believe God was telling me to do a second version. In honor of our Heavenly Father, I humbly submit this second version. Glory to Him! / All profit from sales goes to Feed The Children / /
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