Joanna Holman
@joannaholman@aus.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

It’s not all bad news in the world today: scientists have found a population of over 250 of the critically endangered and biologically unique plains-wanderer birds thriving in a harsh habitat previously presumed unsuitable for them

https://theconversation.com/we-tracked-one-of-australias-most-endangered-birds-into-strange-new-habitat-262317

#birds #birding #wildoz
Joanna Holman
@joannaholman@aus.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

It’s not all bad news in the world today: scientists have found a population of over 250 of the critically endangered and biologically unique plains-wanderer birds thriving in a harsh habitat previously presumed unsuitable for them

https://theconversation.com/we-tracked-one-of-australias-most-endangered-birds-into-strange-new-habitat-262317

#birds #birding #wildoz

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Felicity Shoulders
@faerye@pie.gd  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

I don't know that it's "ospreys really know their angles" so much as "ospreys don't have bad angles." So glamorous and photogenic!

#BirdPhotography #birding #oregon#FannoCreekWatershed #wetlands

The osprey back-winging as it surveys below it for food. Its tail feathers are prettily fanned, and the long wings are curled in, cupping the air. The killing hook of its beak is visible; as are the long sharp talons it uses to catch and pinion fish, gathered in against its white body.
The osprey back-winging as it surveys below it for food. Its tail feathers are prettily fanned, and the long wings are curled in, cupping the air. The killing hook of its beak is visible; as are the long sharp talons it uses to catch and pinion fish, gathered in against its white body.
The osprey back-winging as it surveys below it for food. Its tail feathers are prettily fanned, and the long wings are curled in, cupping the air. The killing hook of its beak is visible; as are the long sharp talons it uses to catch and pinion fish, gathered in against its white body.
The osprey seen from below, with the light through its neatly ticked wing feathers very distinct, as are the spreading graceful 'fingertips' of each distal wing feather. Sun is bright on the white cap of its head, and it is very clear that several feathers on the right side of its tail have recently grown in and are far too short. Nonetheless, a beautiful, striking bird.
The osprey seen from below, with the light through its neatly ticked wing feathers very distinct, as are the spreading graceful 'fingertips' of each distal wing feather. Sun is bright on the white cap of its head, and it is very clear that several feathers on the right side of its tail have recently grown in and are far too short. Nonetheless, a beautiful, striking bird.
The osprey seen from below, with the light through its neatly ticked wing feathers very distinct, as are the spreading graceful 'fingertips' of each distal wing feather. Sun is bright on the white cap of its head, and it is very clear that several feathers on the right side of its tail have recently grown in and are far too short. Nonetheless, a beautiful, striking bird.
An osprey flying above and toward the camera against a blue sky just washed with a wisp of cloud. The bird's wide-spread wings have a long graceful shape , with dark brown tracing the leading edge and decorating the trailing edge of the white wings. It has very binocular vision, so it truly does appear to be looking at us with its forward-trained golden eyes.
An osprey flying above and toward the camera against a blue sky just washed with a wisp of cloud. The bird's wide-spread wings have a long graceful shape , with dark brown tracing the leading edge and decorating the trailing edge of the white wings. It has very binocular vision, so it truly does appear to be looking at us with its forward-trained golden eyes.
An osprey flying above and toward the camera against a blue sky just washed with a wisp of cloud. The bird's wide-spread wings have a long graceful shape , with dark brown tracing the leading edge and decorating the trailing edge of the white wings. It has very binocular vision, so it truly does appear to be looking at us with its forward-trained golden eyes.
Felicity Shoulders
@faerye@pie.gd  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

I don't know that it's "ospreys really know their angles" so much as "ospreys don't have bad angles." So glamorous and photogenic!

#BirdPhotography #birding #oregon#FannoCreekWatershed #wetlands

The osprey back-winging as it surveys below it for food. Its tail feathers are prettily fanned, and the long wings are curled in, cupping the air. The killing hook of its beak is visible; as are the long sharp talons it uses to catch and pinion fish, gathered in against its white body.
The osprey back-winging as it surveys below it for food. Its tail feathers are prettily fanned, and the long wings are curled in, cupping the air. The killing hook of its beak is visible; as are the long sharp talons it uses to catch and pinion fish, gathered in against its white body.
The osprey back-winging as it surveys below it for food. Its tail feathers are prettily fanned, and the long wings are curled in, cupping the air. The killing hook of its beak is visible; as are the long sharp talons it uses to catch and pinion fish, gathered in against its white body.
The osprey seen from below, with the light through its neatly ticked wing feathers very distinct, as are the spreading graceful 'fingertips' of each distal wing feather. Sun is bright on the white cap of its head, and it is very clear that several feathers on the right side of its tail have recently grown in and are far too short. Nonetheless, a beautiful, striking bird.
The osprey seen from below, with the light through its neatly ticked wing feathers very distinct, as are the spreading graceful 'fingertips' of each distal wing feather. Sun is bright on the white cap of its head, and it is very clear that several feathers on the right side of its tail have recently grown in and are far too short. Nonetheless, a beautiful, striking bird.
The osprey seen from below, with the light through its neatly ticked wing feathers very distinct, as are the spreading graceful 'fingertips' of each distal wing feather. Sun is bright on the white cap of its head, and it is very clear that several feathers on the right side of its tail have recently grown in and are far too short. Nonetheless, a beautiful, striking bird.
An osprey flying above and toward the camera against a blue sky just washed with a wisp of cloud. The bird's wide-spread wings have a long graceful shape , with dark brown tracing the leading edge and decorating the trailing edge of the white wings. It has very binocular vision, so it truly does appear to be looking at us with its forward-trained golden eyes.
An osprey flying above and toward the camera against a blue sky just washed with a wisp of cloud. The bird's wide-spread wings have a long graceful shape , with dark brown tracing the leading edge and decorating the trailing edge of the white wings. It has very binocular vision, so it truly does appear to be looking at us with its forward-trained golden eyes.
An osprey flying above and toward the camera against a blue sky just washed with a wisp of cloud. The bird's wide-spread wings have a long graceful shape , with dark brown tracing the leading edge and decorating the trailing edge of the white wings. It has very binocular vision, so it truly does appear to be looking at us with its forward-trained golden eyes.
Joanna Holman
@joannaholman@aus.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Sherbrooke Forest is such a marvel. It’s only a few kilometres from a #Melbourne metro train station (Belgrave) but feels like civilisation is forever away. It’s so peaceful and beautiful
Joanna Holman
@joannaholman@aus.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Also took a walk in Birdsland reserve near Belgrave and with some help spotting them saw these Tawny Frogmouths. Love seeing these weirdos so much but struggle to spot them on my own

#birds #birding #wildoz