BlogHide Resteemsvermute (54)in steempress • 7 years ago-resteemedmarkvance (65)in nature • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Baby Ducks!Here are a few pictures I got of some baby ducks that were roaming around my friend's condo. There is a lake nearby, so they probably came from there. The babies are so cute when they are young.…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years ago--vermute (54)in animals • 7 years ago-vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoChoosing Birdseed for Wild Bird FeedingBird watchers can enjoy feeding wild birds when they pick the best wild bird food. Use these suggestions to choose the best birdseed.Feeding wild birds not only benefits the birds that might be…resteemedmarkvance (65)in nature • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.PENGUINS IN FLORIDA?Have you ever seen a bird fly underwater? I was reading @vermute 's post on "The Birds of the Farne Islands" and it reminder me of this amazing video I got of a bird called the Razorbill. It looks…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoOspreys Thriving in ScotlandLike red kites and sea eagles, ospreys became extinct in Scotland in the early twentieth century. Their return and recolonisation was unprompted by humans. Like two other large predatory birds…resteemedmarkvance (65)in nature • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Mexican Eagle - Crested CaracaraThe Crested Caracara is a fantastic bird! In North America it is found mostly in Mexico, Texas and a small part of Florida near where I live. Even though it is called the "Mexican Eagle", it is more…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoThe Birds of the Farne IslandsThousands of seabirds on spectacular cliffs and hundreds of seals on rocky shores, The Farne Islands in Northumberland are one of England's wildlife spectaculars. Background, Location, Access and…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoThe Kiwi: New Zealand’s Iconic National Bird and Its ConservationNew Zealand has five species of kiwi, a native bird unique to the country, that has become endangered through predation and habitat change. The kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand and a…resteemedmarkvance (65)in nature • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.White SwanI got this video not to far from The Celery Fields in Sarasota, Florida. I don't see many Swans around here, so I was surprised when I came across this one. These are mostly found in the northeast…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoPreventing Bird Collisions with Power LinesEach year, hundreds of birds are killed or injured because of collisions with power lines. Luckily, some power companies are stepping up and adding avian safety features.Power lines and poles may be…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoBirding with ChildrenAccording to a survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 51.3 million Americans participate in the activity of birdwatching. In fact, it is becoming one of the…resteemedmarkvance (65)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Imaginative Photography #2I was on the top of a hill by the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA. You know it from many many movies that have been filmed there, the most recent being LaLa Land. I grew up not to far from…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoBritish Garden Birds - RedwingsThe Redwing is a small lively bird that travels to the UK in the winter. They are seen in British towns more often when the weather is severe. This small thrush is a winter migrant to the UK and…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoReasons to Go Bird-watchingBird-watching is a fast growing activity practised by nature lovers all over the world. Birding can be done in the backyard, the local park or on a bird-watching holiday. Bird-watching connects a…resteemedmarkvance (65)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My Florida Sunsets #3There wasn't a very good sunset last night. We have been getting a lot of rain and high clouds lately. The high clouds are not good for a sunset. Anyway, I thought I would post this great picture I…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoMaking Chicken Shelters Predator ProofMany products and methods have been touted as saving chickens from most certain death at the hands (and mouths) of predators. Here is an overview of what really works. A backyard flock can bring…resteemedmarkvance (65)in photography • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.My Florida Sunsets #2Here is a sunset from one of my favorite places, "The Celery Fields" in Sarasota, Florida. The Celery Fields is a 300 acre park that is all about the birds. The Sarasota Audubon worked with Sarasota…vermute (54)in animals • 7 years agoLargest Birds of Prey in the USBirds of prey are ones that feed upon other animals, like rodents, fish, or smaller birds. Listed below are some of the largest of these birds. Raptors are big birds of prey that hunt their own…
