Preening
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I was fascinated by the meticulous way this goose preened its feathers, one at a time, “combing” each one with its ragged edged beak. Some were in hard to reach places, but the goose managed to bend its long neck in the most flexible way to reach.
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Pelican preening its feathers.
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A pelican takes care of some personal hygiene at the Mumicipal Pier in St. Petersburg, FL. / / See also a similar shot in horizontal format. /
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These two little loverbirds sat on this stalk for about half an hour, preening each other.
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A group of pelicans chose a low sandbar in Tuggerah Lakes to catch the last rays of the setting sun while preening.
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A Mute swan on York’s River Ouse
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2 pelicans on the broadwater preening in the early hours of day. Brightly painted in acrylics the peace and tranquility of the mood should help calm the human spirit. Original sold
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Pink flamingo preening at the San Francisco Zoo, California.
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Spotted this seagul one morning whilst down at my local beach. Was so happy when i saw what i had caught on camera.
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Two itchy Pelicans on the reef at the Cowrie Hole in Newcastle on a perfect, sunny afternoon in December.
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A Mature Bald Eagle calmly preens itself on a winter sunny old Maple branch. The bird is very close to a fish bearing stream, where it feeds on spawned out Chum salmon during the winter months. As well as fish, a Bald Eagle will hunt small mammals. It can grab and fly with an animal up to four pounds in weight! PHOTO INFORMATION; Shot in raw ( camera,Canon 40D), processed in Lightroom2. Photo taken on Dec 28/08, standing in snow, at 12.55pm. 1/2000’s at f/11, iso 800 at 390 mm ( lens, EF 100-400 f 4.5-5.6 L IS USM). White balance; Kelvin 6250 “NATIVE NORTH AMERICANS AND THE BALD EAGLE” All Native North American Peoples attach special significance to the eagle, and its feathers. The eagle is a symbol of truth, power and freedom, as it roams the sky. Its wings represent the balance needed between male and female, each one dependant upon strengths and abilities of the other. The eagle was given the honor of carrying the prayers of man between the world of earth and the world of spirit where their creator and the grandfathers reside. Therefore, when one holds the eagle feather, one must speak the truth in as positive a way as one can, for the ear of their creator is that much closer to the feather of the eagle. They honor the feather of the eagle, with great care, showing it respect, honesty, and truth, at all times. To be given an eagle feather is the highest honor that can be awarded within aboriginal cultures. RESTRICTIONS: A woman who is on her moon-time (menstrual time) must not touch the feather. The feather should be hung up within one’s home, not placed in cupboards and drawers, etc. Under both US and Canadian law, a permit is required from the conservation authorities for one to possess one legally. It must be used for traditional or teaching purposes. Unfortunately, some take advantage of such traditions and harvest Bald Eagles for illegal trafficking. Below is a recent news clip on such. The reason I have added all the information here, is because the area I have been taking the Bald Eagle photos, is on native land and when out taking photos of these magnificent birds, I have come upon some blood below trees and from my own home just down the road, have heard gun fire. It’s not a good feeling to think that one of the birds that has trusted me to take photos of it, has met its end by trusting the wrong person. —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- / Below original Vancouver Sun News write up. $10,000 fine for eagle trafficking / Vancouver Island man fined for trafficking in bald eagles / VANCOUVER SUN / Published: Friday, November 07, 2008 / VICTORIA – A Vancouver Island man was fined $10,000 in provincial court for his role in trafficking in bald eagles, following an investigation that began in April 2005. / David Essary Bill of Brentwood Bay pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully trafficking in dead wildlife – bald eagles – in Victoria provincial court on Oct. 17, 2008. He was fined $10,000 and ordered to pay $9,000 of the fine to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, according to a news release. Bill was also ordered to repay $830 to the courts that was considered to be proceeds from the commission of an offence. He has one year to pay the penalties assessed and must perform 100 hours of community service within six months. / A year-long investigation throughout southern B.C. was undertaken by the Conservation Officer Service into the trafficking and poaching of eagles and other protected birds including golden eagles, hawks and swans. Charges have been laid against 15 individuals for possession of, and trafficking in, dead wildlife under the Wildlife Act. The accused are from Vancouver, Chilliwack, Chehalis, Langley, Duncan, Brentwood Bay and Hagersville, Ontario. / Bill is the seventh man convicted of 15 individuals who have been charged in a broad southern B.C. protected bird trafficking investigation. A total of $52,430 in penalties has been assessed as a result of the convictions. This investigation began after a separate investigation into the remains of 50 bald eagles found on the North Shore determined that a broader investigation was warranted. / The COS undertook the investigation with support from the Canadian Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the RCMP, Vancouver Police Department and agencies in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. The COS would also like to acknowledge the support received from the / Tseil-Waututh First Nation and Squamish First Nation, as well as the public, who provided numerous tips that aided the investigation. / Under the B.C. Wildlife Act in effect at the time the charges were laid, penalties for poaching could be as high as $50,000 for a first offence or a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both for each count. / The maximum penalty for a first offence conviction under the B.C. Wildlife Act is now $250,000, up from the previous $50,000 maximum, following amendments introduced by Environment Minister Barry Penner this spring. Penalties can also now include imprisonment for a term of two years, up from the previous six months.
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Pelican preening in the late afternoon light at Playa del Carmen in Mexico Taken with a compact nikon coolpix 4800
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A colorful parrot preens. Date: 2008 / Technique: Oil on canvas / Size: S4 (33×33 cm)
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Pen & watercolour If anyone buys one, I would Love a photo :)
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Looks much better enlarged :)
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Shy cormorant preening itself for the next fishing trip, razor sharp and clear image using large file size. Beautiful T-shirts with different colors and styles are also available with this image: Shy Cormorant T-shirt A companion image is also available: My Beautiful Cape Calendars Too: Calendar Gallery Canon 40D camera, Canon 500mm IS 4.0 Lens, Tripod with Ballhead Mount. For discussion of shutter speed, f-stop, available light, and my technique, please visit my profile page…thank you :-) Location: Everglades, Florida
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Up close view of a cormorant, feathers, and water droplets…razor sharp and clear image using large file size. Beautiful T-shirts with different colors and styles are also available with this image: My Beautiful Cape T-shirt A companion image is also available: Shy Cormorant Location: Everglades, Florida
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Grand Isle is a barrier island off the Louisiana coast; it lies between Barataria Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. I took this photo of a great white egret on Grand Isle.
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EVEN DUCKS NEED TO STAY IN SHAPE! / CAME ACROSS THIS DUCK ON THE GOLD COAST IN AUSTRALIA WHO LET ME GET REALLY CLOSE AS HE DID HIS MORNING YOGA AND PREENING SESSION. / THIS IS #1 OF 4 PICTURES IN THE “DUCK YOGA” SERIES /
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EVEN DUCKS NEED TO STAY IN SHAPE! / CAME ACROSS THIS DUCK ON THE GOLD COAST IN AUSTRALIA WHO LET ME GET REALLY CLOSE AS HE DID HIS MORNING YOGA AND PREENING SESSION. / THIS IS #2 OF 4 PICTURES IN THE “DUCK YOGA” SERIES
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