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Solitary reflection.

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A Solitary Sandpiper - shorebird that is brownish-grey above with white speckles on wings, and bold white spectacles - and its reflection in a very shallow stream also reflecting green foliage.

Imagine being so tiny, and traveling so far? #migration #birds #nature #vancouver #sandpipers #westernsandpiper #migratorybirds #ornithology

Western sandpipers stop at thi...

The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair.

Looking over the town of Edinburgh, this view is one of the most-iconic you'll find in lovely Edinburgh. Read more at https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #CaltonHill #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

This image shows the Dugald Stewart Monument, which is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753–1828). It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The monument features a circular temple design, styled in a Neoclassical manner, based on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. This setting offers a panoramic view over the city, encompassing both its historic and more modern parts, nestled amid the natural landscapes surrounding it. The monument and its location are popular for providing one of the iconic vistas of Edinburgh, blending cultural heritage and natural beauty.

The piper at the Gates of Dawn? Street Music near #caltonhill in lovely #edinburgh - real art worth every penny!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

The image features a man seated on a folding chair against a rugged stone backdrop, likely outdoors. He is playing a tin whistle and wears a casual, layered outfit consisting of a gray tweed blazer, a gray beanie, black pants, and dark shoes. Beside him on the ground are a few personal items, including a backpack and a green towel, with a cap placed upside down, likely for collecting tips from passersby, suggesting he might be a street performer. The natural setting and his relaxed demeanor give the scene a serene and artistic feel.

The Royal Mile runs between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland: Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The name derives from it being the traditional processional route of monarchs, with a total length of approximately one Scots mile, a now obsolete measurement measuring 1.81km and definitely worth a visit!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #royalmile #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

This image captures a bustling street scene in what appears to be Edinburgh, Scotland. The architecture and the visible landmarks, such as the distinctive tower on the left resembling the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and the historic Gothic spire of the Hub on the right which is a key part of the city's skyline, suggest it's taken on or near the Royal Mile. This location is famous for its historical and cultural significance in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.

The street is paved with cobblestones and lined with traditional, multi-story stone buildings displaying a variety of flags. In the foreground, numerous tourists and locals are seen walking and perhaps shopping or exploring the area. The weather is sunny, casting sharp shadows and contributing to the vivid atmosphere of what looks like a busy day in the city.

FEATHRUARY 2025

Prompt 12: Solitary
-> Solitary Sandpiper

I mean, "solitary" is already in the name! And as the name suggests, this birb likes to be left alone and tends to get quite aggressive when somebirdy tries to disturb its solitary peace (understandable). Groups of more than three of these birbs are very rarely seen.

During mating season, two solitary sandpipers begrudgingly join a monogamous partnership for a short period of time. After the eggs are laid, the parents take turns breeding them for 22 to 24 days and after 18 to 21 more days, the fledglings leave the nest and everyone goes their merry way.

FUN FACT
The solitary sandpiper is found across Alaska and Canada; however, it is a migratory bird who winters in the Carribbean, so I decided to give it a tropical holiday background, lol.

#feathruary #feathruary2025 #bird #birds #birb #birbs #birdart #digitalart #drawing #sandpiper #sandpipers #solitarysandpiper

A solitary sandpiper, a bird with a cream-coloured body and heads and back in shades of light brown, in front of a sunset by the ocean with palm trees, cartoon style.

New on my blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/01/18/bbl-2024-5s-big-cull/
A look at today's BBL matches and how they reduced five potential qualifiers to two. Also a large photo gallery.
#cricket #T20 #BBL14 #MRvBH #PSvAS #NetRunRate #photography #birds #swans #starlings #sandpipers #cormorants #goldfinches #sparrows

New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/01/12/womens-ashes-underway/
A look at the opening match of the 2025 #WAshes and also at a Melbourne Derby in the BBL that was turned upside down by the ultimate Big Show from Maxwell. Also a very large photo gallery.
#cricket #AUSWvENGW #WODI #T20 #BBL14 #MRvMS #photography #frost #birds #swans #satrlings #cormorants #Lapwings #Sandpipers

#Sandpipers

The Royal Mile runs between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland: Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The name derives from it being the traditional processional route of monarchs, with a total length of approximately one Scots mile, a now obsolete measurement measuring 1.81km and definitely worth a visit!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #royalmile #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

Edinburg contains many gems and whether being a Christian or not, the flair of churches and relicts always has a certain attraction. Around the Scottish Episcopal Church at Prince Street I found this Celtic cross reminding on past times where these symbols were more frequent, hailing from the ancient ones and times hundreds of years ago.

See more on this church hosting this relict on https://stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk/scottish-episcopal-church!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #stjohns #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair.

Looking over the town of Edinburgh, this view is one of the most-iconic you'll find in lovely Edinburgh. Read more at https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #CaltonHill #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

The piper at the Gates of Dawn? Street Music near #caltonhill in lovely #edinburgh - real art worth every penny!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

#Sandpipers

A pair of Western* Sandpipers running along the beach, pecking at small things in the sand. They’re quite small!

#birds #birdwatching #sandpipers #shoreBirds #birdPhotography #pnw

Two little birds with brown and white feathers are darting amongst seaweed on a beach. They have long black beaks and long yellow legs.

Tiny sandpiper flapping and foraging in the foam created by days of wind and high surf.

#birds #birding #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #sandpipers #shorbs #VacationBirds #WrightsvilleBeach #nature #NaturePhotography #SolaceInNature

Tiny Least Sandpiper, brown and white on top and white below, with its wings lifted as it forages in the foam and sea reeds washed up at the edge of the pale blue water.

Thanks to a very rainy summer, some local MN cornfields have turned into mudflats which are now populated by a variety of wildly-out-of-place shorebirds.

Local killdeer are also getting in on the action.

#sandpipers #yellowlegs #killdeer

Fleet of foot … a Willet scampering near a submerged object at the water’s edge.

#birds #birding #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #sandpipers #shorbs #VacationBirds #WrightsvilleBeach #nature #NaturePhotography #SolaceInNature

A Willet (tall sandpiper, mostly gray plumage, gray legs, and a long black bill that is shaded gray close to the face) running toward the left on wet sand, in front of two buried pilings covered in sea algae, a red warning float attached to the lefthand one by a heavy metal chain, at the edge of the water.

Y’day with a strengthening #levante near #Tarifa where masses of Black #Kites and European Honey #Buzzards were gathering due to the wind as they danced over our heads!

Then a visit to las #marismas where we encountered migratory #shorebirds including Little #Stints and Curlew #Sandpipers as we observed Audouin’s and Slender-billed #Gulls!

The Northern Bald #Ibis came into to greet us and we also encountered migrants from the #campo like this juv Woodchat #Shrike and Eurasian #Hoopoe.

#sandpipers

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