Posts Tagged ‘Asia’
Herring Gulls Mating
April 27, 2009: The Herring Gull, Larus argentatus, is well known along the shores of Asia, western Europe, and North America. The Herring Gull should not be confused with the Silver Gull, Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae. The Herring Gull is called the silver gull in many other languages: German Silbermöwe, French Goéland argenté, and Dutch zilvermeeuw). The Herring Gull, perhaps the most common and familiar gull of the northeastern United States and western Europe, is a large white-headed gull that inhabits shorelines of oceans, seas, lakes, and large rivers. The behavior and ecology of the Herring Gull are well studied, especially in Europe and Canada. Although this species is an opportunistic feeder, most individuals feed primarily on natural prey such as marine fishes and invertebrates. Studies from Europe and North America indicate that individual gulls specialize in their foraging and that choice of diet influences breeding performance. This species generally nests in colonies, often large ones; successful nesting appears to require sites near water and safe from terrestrial predation, sites such as islands, offshore rocks, or abandoned piers. This gull typically lays three-egg clutches in May, which generate fledged offspring by mid- to late July. Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology: The Birds of North America – bna.birds.cornell.edu The location of this cam is on the most western island of the Wadden islands, Netherlands. The area where the Spoonbills nest is on the north-eastern coast of Texel, outside the dyke. Here is the link to a map, showing you the exact location: maps.google.nl Watch the live stream here: www.beleefdelente.nl
Gay Bird – White Crested Laughing Thrush
Beautiful White Crested Laughing Thrush had a partner for over 4 years and were inseparable. Someone caught or killed his partner and now he has no one but us to talk too… An amazingly intelligent bird this is just after 2 days of talking with him… Very trusting hence the exploitation of the Laughing thrush in Asia!
Journey into Asia Part 3/23: Phoenix, the Bird of Wonder
the Carolina Theatre of Durham MCs: Terry Bu, Tiffany Lan, and Ethan Liu Saturday, November 22, 2008 Phoenix, the Bird of Wonder: The Phoenix is an immortal bird in Chinese Culture; it brings joy, luck and future to people. This solo dance is choreographed based on traditional Chinese dance mixed with modern dance elements. It is a cheerful and graceful dance of the bird of wonder. Performer: Sijie Chen … Journey into Asia 2008 Phoenix Bird of Wonder Asian Students Association ASA UNC …