New: birdingAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917steemzzanhive-183959hive-180932hive-185836hive-166405photographyuncommonlabhive-183397hive-150122hive-101145hive-144064hive-188619bitcoinhive-145157krsuccesshive-184714lifehive-109690hive-193637hive-180301hive-103599TrendingNewHotLikersmovaja7835 (25)in facts • last yearColobopsis Explodens: The Self-Sacrificing AntsColobopsis explodens, a species of ant, showcases a fascinating defense mechanism where certain "soldier" ants sacrifice themselves by rupturing their bodies, releasing a sticky, toxic substance to…movaja7835 (25)in facts • last yearBirds Are Shrinking: An Adaptive Avian EvolutionNorth American migratory birds undertake seasonal journeys between breeding and wintering grounds. These migrations span thousands of miles, with various species using diverse flyways. Birdwatching…primevaldad (59)in hive-109286 • 2 years agoYellow-bellied sapsucker on a treeHere's a yellow-bellied sapsucker that's climbed up a tree in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. Do you know: A woodpecker coils its tongue behind its skull; this helps protect its brain when pecking…primevaldad (59)in hive-109286 • 2 years agoRed-tailed hawk in a treeRed-tailed hawk perched on a tree in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. What's your favorite bird?rossfletcher (69)in hive-106444 • 2 years agoI see crows harassing hawks pretty oftenIt still surprises me. The hawks are not exactly small. This one is quite a bit bigger than that crow.qwerrie (72)in hive-119845 • 2 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.2021-may-4866.jpgSome ducky photography today. Photo is clickable for high-res. location: St.Petersburg, Russia May 2021 natural lighting camera/lens: Canon 5D Sigma 150mm 2.8 raw-conv f 5.6…qwerrie (72)in hive-119845 • 2 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.2019_9712.jpgFor a long time I have not seen such a huge hungry and impudent flock of pigeons as on the square near the Finnish railway station (the same one where the monument to grandfather Lenin still…qwerrie (72)in hive-185836 • 3 years agocoot duck chicksPhoto is clickable for high-res. location: St.Petersburg, Russia June 2022 natural lighting camera/lens: Canon 5D 70-200mm 2.8L raw-conv f 3.2 t 1/320 ISO 500 More coot…jmarcano (54)in hive-119845 • 3 years agoA little black bird stealing camera.Days ago while I was taking pictures of cats for my collection book of stray cats, this little friend appeared in front of me and began to observe me, it seemed so strange and a little funny at the…qwerrie (72)in hive-119845 • 3 years agoblackbird meditationPhoto is clickable for high-res. Recently I met an unusual blackbird in a park - it sat on a branch, did not fly anywhere and did not sleep, but looked inward with wide-open eyes ...…qwerrie (72)in hive-185836 • 3 years agocoot ducks (more)Photo is clickable for high-res. location: St.Petersburg, Russia May 2022 natural lighting camera/lens: Canon 5D 70-200mm 2.8L raw-conv f 2.8 t 1/640 ISO 250 I…qwerrie (72)in hive-185836 • 3 years ago2022-may-5571Photo is clickable for high-res. location: St.Petersburg, Russia May 2022 natural lighting camera/lens: Canon 5D Sigma 150mm raw-conv f 2.8 t 1/800 ISO 160 Lovely…etcmike (76)in hive-168339 • 3 years agoWild Turkey -- 15 May 2022I woke up a little earlier than I planned to Sunday morning. But was greeted by an unusual sight. I know there are turkeys in the area but very seldom to I see one in my backyard. This female…qwerrie (72)in hive-185836 • 3 years agocoot, sassy duckA fresh capture I made this week in the park. This is a coot duck (in Russian named 'лысуха'). Very sassy and noisy creature! We were divided by a big pool, so she had no fear against me and let me…qwerrie (72)in hive-185836 • 3 years agoeagle and sparrowsA fresh capture from yesterday walk in the park, on a Victory Day. Noticed some impressive birdie that looked like an eagle (against the usual pigeons). Photo is clickable for high-res.…qwerrie (72)in hive-185836 • 3 years agostarling's doing his toiletA starling posed me today during my walk in a park. Photo is clickable for high-res. location: St.Petersburg, Russia May 2022 natural lighting camera/lens: Canon 5D Canon 70-300mm…rossfletcher (69)in hive-155530 • 3 years agoWednesday walk ~ Beautiful cool and windy daylifeskills-tv (70)in hive-168339 • 3 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.BIRD ON ROCKInteresting topic "BIRD ON ROCK". I have some pictures where birds are sitting on rock. Mostly captured these birds in Margalla Hills, Islamabad. Little forktail was captured in Naran and sandpiper…etcmike (76)in hive-168339 • 3 years agoCitizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Week #24 Report 2021-2022 SeasonThis week's featured birds are an Northern Cardinal, Downy Woodpecker, and Red-bellied Woodpecker. I typically watch and count birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 23-24 April…etcmike (76)in hive-168339 • 3 years agoCitizen Science: Project FeederWatch -- Week #23 Report 2021-2022 SeasonThis week's featured birds are an Yellow-headed Blackbird and Red-bellied Woodpecker. I typically watch and count birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 16-17 April 2022.…
