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Wednesday, 17 December 2008 21:38 |
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Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus) perching in a field of Compact Rush (Juncus conglomeratus). National Nature Reserve De Groote Peel, Netherlands, 20080604 ©2008, Rudi Theunis. Floating Black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) are displaying a threatening posture to scare off rivals. National Nature Reserve De Groote Peel, Netherlands, 20080604 ©2008, Rudi Theunis. | Larus ridibundus | Kokmeeuw | Lachmöwe | Mouette rieuse | Gaviota reidora | |
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Tuesday, 16 December 2008 22:09 |
A breeding adult Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is foraging on the banks of the Gard River near "Pont du Gard". An adult Little Egret of the garzetta subspecies is between 55 and 56 cm long, has a wingspan of 88 to 106 cm, and weighs between 35 and 55 kg. During the breeding season, the all white plumage is enriched with 2 long nape plumes and flimsy feathers on the back and breast. The long black legs end in yellow feet. Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Gard, France, 20040907.
©2004, Rudi Theunis.
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 19:38 |
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The Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) is a common bird on European freshwater lakes. This 46 to 51 cm long bird preys on fish, which it pursues by diving. This bird is an adult and has the unmistakable summer plumage on its head. Zonhoven, Belgium, 20080618.
© 2008, Rudi Theunis. | Podiceps cristatus | Fuut | Haubentaucher | Grèbe huppé | Somormujo lavanco | |
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