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Visions of Napa
Swede’s Photographs
Joanna Holman
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I am especially fond of Australian birds that look like weird things happened in the creative process.

Plains Wanderers look like a medieval artist who’d never actually seen a bird got commissioned to paint one based on a description

Tawny Frogmouths look like a toy maker was told to make a muppet out of dryer lint

Rainbow lorikeets look like someone handed their design sketches and a handful of crayons to a toddler and told the toddler to colour in.

Cassowaries look like someone couldn’t decide if they wanted a dinosaur or a bird so went hard on both concepts

(Photos mine other than the Plains Wanderers which I’m yet to see in person, that pic is from Wikipedia)

A plains wanderer
A tawny frogmouth
A rainbow lorikeet
A cassowary
#birds#birding#birdsofmastodon
neville park
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Took the fancy camera down to the lake and was well rewarded with these new-to-me fancy ducks, horsing around in the water and making odd calls.

Now, I may just be a beginner birder, but I suspect that these ducks with the long tails are long-tailed ducks (_Clangula hyemalis_).

Two small groups of ducks on the near side of the breakwater in Lake Ontario, Marilyn Bell Park. The nearer group of ducks are black and white with long thin curved tail feathers. The further group of ducks might be goldeneye?
Splashes of water as the ducks horse around. Some do not have the long tails and have somewhat different markings.
Another view of the group. They are very handsome with white crests and pointy black tails.
#birdeing#birding#ducks
Swede’s Photographs
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Wings Above the Wild

Look closely, and you'll notice three brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) in this image, framed by a backdrop that resembles a jungle island. I captured this shot while aboard a ship in the Port of Galveston, where brown pelicans were abundant. After taking numerous photographs, I spent this afternoon sifting through them and deliberately selected one devoid of manmade features to create the illusion of a prehistoric island. Just a bit of fun with photography.

Step into a world of untamed beauty and creative storytelling—explore my photo gallery today!

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c [swede1952-photographs.pixels.com]

This image features three magnificent brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) captured mid-flight against a lush, green backdrop. The birds' wide wingspans and synchronized motion exude grace and power, perfectly highlighting their aerial prowess. The varying shades of green in the background suggest a dense, natural environment, bringing focus to the pelicans in their natural habitat. The photograph radiates a sense of freedom and connection with nature.
#photo#photography#photographer
CTGT
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One of my favorite spots for Snow Goose migration is the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in south eastern Pennsylvania( I grew up near this area so there is a long history of hiking and birding for me). This year, because of avian bird flu concerns, viewing areas were restricted, so we missed this year's migration. This shot was from several years ago when our timing was just right. We walked out between two fields on a small access path and witnessed this...

Snow Geese by the thousands, most in flight with some on the ground. Snow Geese are primarily white with black tipped wings. They are so many in flight that the dark background of trees is almost obliterated.
#birds#birding#waterfowl
Swede’s Photographs
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Echoes of Stillness

As I look around at the treetops, I notice the delicate interplay of light and shadow. Upon closer examination, these subtle shifts often unveil birds and other wildlife. In this instance, the treetop became a temporary haven for a group of goldfinches. Though the small flock was too distant and the morning light too faint to capture much detail, I chose to present the scene in black and white—offering a vignette-style cameo of the birds.

The photographs I share here don’t appear as vivid as they do in my Pixel’s gallery. To make them load more easily, I reduce their size and slightly lower their quality. Take a look:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c [swede1952-photographs.pixels.com]

The image depicts a serene scene of six birds perched on the branches of a bare tree. The birds stand out as dark silhouettes against the soft gray background of the sky, creating a stark yet soothing visual effect. The composition captures the stillness and simplicity of nature, with the birds delicately arranged at various heights on the branches, offering depth and balance.
#photo#photography#photographer
GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ :verified:
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Alarming Report Finds US Bird Populations Are Still Crashing

"About one-third of all American bird species are of high or moderate conservation concern due to low populations, declining population trends, or other threats."

by @GrrlScientist

#ornithology #birds #birding #StateOfTheBirds #endangered #conservation #ClimateCrisis #SciComm forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist

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