31 December 2009
Pasknäär, Garrulus glandarius
Käes on näärid. Kärarikast aastavahetust kõigile!
A great New Year's Eve to everybody!
30 December 2009
28 December 2009
Põhjatihane, Parus montanus
Nüüd kui jõulud läbi, hakkame ootama aastavahetust. Põhjatihane on oma positsioonil.
Now when the Christmas is over we wait for the New Year. Willow Tit is in the position.
26 December 2009
24 December 2009
22 December 2009
Musträhn, Dryocopus martius
Saime pildile Eesti suurima rähnilise. Ise tunneme, et meil on vedanud kuna Musträhn on väga peiduline ja teda ei ole lihtne näha. See isend oli üpris julge ning otsis vaglakesi ja putukaid meie lähedal asuval puul. Viljandimaa.
We got a picture of the biggest woodpecker in Estonia. We feel that we are lucky since Black Woodpecker is very timorous and he is not easy to see. This specimen was pretty brave and searched the maggots and insects from the tree near to us. Viljandimaa, Estonia.
20 December 2009
Metskits, Capreolus capreolus
"Huvitav, kas nad näevad mind? Ilmselt mitte, ma ju sulandun nii hästi loodusesse. Ma parem siis ei liiguta." Harjumaa.
"I wonder if they see me? Probably not as I blend in perfectly. Better stay very still then.". Harjumaa, Estonia.
"I wonder if they see me? Probably not as I blend in perfectly. Better stay very still then.". Harjumaa, Estonia.
18 December 2009
Talvemeeleolud
16 December 2009
2 halba pilti: 2. pilt - Händkakk, Strix uralensis
Hästi huvitav oli jälgida selle üsna suure kakulise tegemisi öö hakul. Inimese silm enam väga palju ei seletanud, kuid kaku jaoks oli see parim aeg hiirte ja muude pisilaste püüdmiseks. Istus seal kuuseladvas ja pea keerles praktiliselt 360 kraadi ulatuses. Viljandimaa.
It was very interesting to observe the doings of this rather large owl - Ural Owl - in the brink of the night. Human eye did not see much anymore but it was the prime hunting time for the owl. He sat on top of the fir and his head turned constantly almost 360 degrees, searching for mice and other critters. Viljandimaa, Estonia.
15 December 2009
2 halba pilti: 1. pilt - Kodukakk, Strix aluco
Seekord presenteerime seeriana kehvasid pilte. Paar nädalavahetust tagasi sai käidud Viljandimaal rabas ja vahetult ennem kui päris pimedaks läks, nägime kakkusid. Esmalt siis 2009. aasta lind Kodukakk. Kuna kaku pildile saamine ja tegelikult ka nägemine on üks suur õnn, siis peame üles laadimise vääriliseks ka ülisuure ISOga tehtud kehva pilti.
This time we present a series (2) of bad quality pictures. Couple of weeks ago we visited a bog in Viljandimaa and just before it got really dark, we spotted the owls. First picture is of the "Bird of the Year 2009" - Tawny Owl. As getting the owl on the picture or even seeing it is a big luck then we thought that these low quality pictures with a very high ISO are still worth of uploading.
13 December 2009
11 December 2009
Härmaleht
Ääred juba valged. Natuke veel, kohe tuleb talv.
The edges are already white. A bit more and then comes winter.
09 December 2009
Metskits, Capreolus capreolus
Pildil on üks väsinud kits. Kohtumisel ta põõnas rahulikult heinas ning meie tulek peletas eemale värvilised unenäod. Harjumaa.
This is one tired Roe Deer. When we noticed her, she quietly slept in a hay but our presence drove away her colorful dreams. Harjumaa.
07 December 2009
Tutt-tihane, Parus cristatus
Mida rohkem talve poole, seda ahtamaks jääb modellide valik looduses. Õnneks pisemate metsalindude peale saab alati loota. Lääne-Virumaa.
As the winter is coming, the number of models in nature is growing less. Fortunately you can always count on the small forest birds such as Crested Tit. Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia
05 December 2009
Mänsak, Nucifraga caryocatactes
Novembrimotiiv pähklimaia mänsakuga.
November theme with a Nutcracker.
03 December 2009
Rasvatihane, Parus major
Rasvapallid valmistuvad samuti talveks.
Greaseballs (Great Tits) are also preparing for winter.
02 December 2009
30 November 2009
Pasknäär, Garrulus glandarius
Häälekad ja arad pasknäärid liiguvad praegu kambakesi. See suurendab tõenäosust kamba avastamisel ka mõni talutavalt pildile saada. Mureks aga endiselt pime-pime novembriilm. Lõuna-Eesti.
Loud and fearful Jays move around in small gangs at the moment. This increases the probability of getting a decent picture when you discover this gang. The only headache is still a dark-dark november weather. Southern Estonia.
28 November 2009
Külm näpistab
Selle aasta esimesed külmanäpistused maapinnal, Paldiski lähistel.
This year's first frostbites on the ground, somewhere near Paldiski, Estonia.
This year's first frostbites on the ground, somewhere near Paldiski, Estonia.
26 November 2009
Hiireviu, Buteo buteo
Noor hiireviu püüdlikult põllu kohal hiirtele jahti pidamas. Pildi tonaalsus iseloomustab hästi praeguseid ilmaolusid - päeva valgeimal ajal tuleb ka kasutada üsna kõrgeid ISOsid, et üldse mingit pilti saada. Aga ka siis on kõik pime ja hall... L-Virumaa.
Young Buzzard diligently preying on the mice. The tonality of the picture characterizes well the current situation in Estonia - on the lightest time of the day you have to use high ISOs to get any picture. And even then everything is grey and dark...
24 November 2009
Kukuu! - Tutt-tihane, Parus cristatus
Vilgas tutiga tihane omas keskkonnas. Harjumaa.
Lively Crested Tit in its environment. Harjumaa, Estonia.
22 November 2009
Ninad
Viimane värviline sügis. Paar päeva hiljem olid enamus lehtedest juba puu all. Lääne-Virumaa.
The last of colorful autumn. Couple of days later the leafs were already under the tree. Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia.
The last of colorful autumn. Couple of days later the leafs were already under the tree. Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia.
20 November 2009
18 November 2009
Rästik, Vipera berus
Meie ainus mürgine roomaja - rästik, Lõuna-Eesti segametsast. Teatavasti rästikud ei kasva eriti pikaks - norm. 75 cm ja nad on ka väga suured rahuarmastajad. See isend oli üllatavalt uudishimulik ja uuris meid pikalt.
Our only poisonous reptile - Viper from S-Estonia mixed forest. Reputedly Vipers do not grow long - norm. length is 75 cm and they are big peace lovers. This guy here was surprisingly curious and observed us for a long time.
16 November 2009
Kohtumine põdraga
...ei õnnestunud. Kuigi metsaalune oli ometi põdrasammalt täis. Ju siis polnud põdral kõht tühi. :)
Autumn moods.
14 November 2009
Põhjatihane, Parus montanus
Pildil on Paldiski tuulistel pankadel elutsev Põhjatihane kes tuli meid uudishimulikult kaema. Pajuvõsas tundis ta end üpris turvaliselt.
On the picture we have a Willow Tit who lives at Paldiski rocky coast and who came to check us out. It felt quite safe in the willow brush.
On the picture we have a Willow Tit who lives at Paldiski rocky coast and who came to check us out. It felt quite safe in the willow brush.
12 November 2009
Sügisvärvitus
Aga tegelikult ei ole sügis kogu aeg nii värviline kui eelmiselt pildilt paista võib. Tegelikult on väga harva nii värviline. Reeglina on sügis hoopis hall nagu tänasel pildil. Raagus puu on muide vallutanud Eestimaa papagoid e punksoenguga Siidisabad. Oma 20 aastat polnud neid lindusid näinud. Harjumaa.
But the autumn is not always as colorful as on the previous picture. Actually it is quite seldom that colorful. Usually the autumn is grey as on the today's photo. The bare tree is by the way seized by so called estonian parrots - Waxwings. Haven't seen those birds for 20 years. Harjumaa, Estonia.
10 November 2009
08 November 2009
Punarind, Erithacus rubecula
Lihtsalt üks punase rinnaga lind. Harjumaa.
Just a little birdy with a red chest - Robin. Harjumaa, Estonia.
Just a little birdy with a red chest - Robin. Harjumaa, Estonia.
06 November 2009
Moodne kunst a la sügis
Sasipundar. Kasutatud ka heegeldus- ja ristpiste tehnikat
Modern art a la autumn. First masterpiece is called "Tangle". Cross-stitching and crocheting techniques were used.
Õrnad õied. Loomisel kasutatud 100% taaskasutatavaid materjale.
Frail blossoms. Only 100% recyclable materials were used.
04 November 2009
Punane pohl päikesepaistes...
Väike meenutus ajast kui metsaalused olid veel rohelised. September, Harjumaa.
A little memory of the time when the forest floors where still green. Harjumaa.
02 November 2009
Väike-lehelind, Phylloscopus collybitus
Vahva väike linnuke, kes suures uudishimus tuleb ka kodu lähedale pesitsema. Pärnumaa.
Brave little birdy who in big curiosity comes to nest even near homes. Pärnumaa.
Brave little birdy who in big curiosity comes to nest even near homes. Pärnumaa.
31 October 2009
Rästik, Vipera berus
Šššššššššššššššššš......
Kõva susinaga üllatas meid Eesti ainuke mürkmadu ühe seenelkäigu lõppedes. Võib-olla andis märku sellest, et on talveune aeg. Järgmine kord näeb neid alles aprillis. Võrumaa.
We were greeted with a loud hissing as we were ending our musroom-picking-trip. Possibly it was a sign for us that he will start an hibernation and we should be more quiet. Next time we see vipers (only poisonous snakes in Estonia) in April. Võrumaa, Estonia.
We were greeted with a loud hissing as we were ending our musroom-picking-trip. Possibly it was a sign for us that he will start an hibernation and we should be more quiet. Next time we see vipers (only poisonous snakes in Estonia) in April. Võrumaa, Estonia.
29 October 2009
Kalju vs Meri II
Vaade Britannia rannikult on selleks korraks viimane pilt Prantsusmaalt. Edasi juba kodukamara klõpsud.
View from the coast of Brittany is for the time being the last picture from France.
View from the coast of Brittany is for the time being the last picture from France.
28 October 2009
Kalju vs Meri I
Mere võitlus kaljudega Sept-Iles Arhipelaagis, Prantsusmaal.
The battle between the sea and the rocks in Sept-Iles Archipelago, France.
27 October 2009
Hõbekajakas, Larus argentatus
Silmasime hoolsat hõbekajakat pesitsemas. Oli end mugavalt kõrgele kaljule paigutanud kus oli piisavalt turvaline ja hea vaade kõige üle. Prantsusmaa
We caught a sight of careful Herring Gull nesting. She was comfortably placed herself on a high cliff where it was secure enough and a glorious view all over. France
26 October 2009
Veisehaigur, Bubulcus ibis
Hoolimata oma nimest nägime veisehaigrut peamiselt Lõuna-Prantsusmaa riisi- ja maisipõldude ääres marssimas.
Despite its name, we mostly saw the Cattle Egret marching by the rice and corn fields of Southern France.
24 October 2009
Hilisõhtune Vahemere maagia
Siidised Vahemere lained paitamas teravaid kaljurahnusid. Prantsusmaa.
Silky waves of the Mediterranean Sea caressing the sharp rocks. France.
Silky waves of the Mediterranean Sea caressing the sharp rocks. France.
23 October 2009
Suula, Sula bassana
Suula kaljusaarel jalgu puhkamas. Eks see kalapüük ole raske töö. Seitsme Saare Arhipelaag, Prantsusmaa.
Gannet resting its feet on the rocky island. I guess the fishing is a tough job. L'archipel des Sept Iles, France.
Gannet resting its feet on the rocky island. I guess the fishing is a tough job. L'archipel des Sept Iles, France.
22 October 2009
Alpid
Verdoni kanjonis leidsime ühe kauni koha vaatega kärestikulisele jõele ja lahedatele mägedele. Siin pildil siis üks neist. Tee nr D952 on senini meie hinges ahhetama panevate vaadetega. Prantsusmaa.
In Verdon Gorge we found a beautiful look-out point with rapid river and cool mountains. This picture has one of them. Road D952 is until today in our mind with its breathtaking views. France.
In Verdon Gorge we found a beautiful look-out point with rapid river and cool mountains. This picture has one of them. Road D952 is until today in our mind with its breathtaking views. France.
20 October 2009
Kiviskulptuurid
Perros-Guireci graniitkaljudes on rahvas nägema hakanud looduslikku kunsti. Tuhandete aastate vanune kilpkonn esimesel pildil ning...
In Perros-Guirec granite formations people have started seeing natural art. A thousands of years old tortoise on the first picture...
In Perros-Guirec granite formations people have started seeing natural art. A thousands of years old tortoise on the first picture...
...mehe nägu Jüri Arraku ainetel teisel pildil. Mõlemad on La Manche'i väina autortööd.
...and a man's face on the other. Both are the author works of the English Channel.
...and a man's face on the other. Both are the author works of the English Channel.
19 October 2009
Fulica atra, Lauk
"Jälle nad klõpsivad seal kalda peal! Lauku pole näinud või???" Amiens, Prantsusmaa.
"Again these photographers! Haven't they seen a Coot before or what???" Amiens, France.
18 October 2009
Vahemerene öö
Kuu tõuseb Vahemere kohale, heites maagilist valgust liikuvale veele. Prantsusmaa.
Moon is rising above the Mediterranean Sea, throwing a magical light on a moving water. France.
Moon is rising above the Mediterranean Sea, throwing a magical light on a moving water. France.
17 October 2009
Tait, Gallinula chloropus
Võsakana täies pikkuses. Amiens, Prantsusmaa.
Moorhen in its full length. Amiens, France.
Moorhen in its full length. Amiens, France.
16 October 2009
Maaliline Britannia
Peegelsileda pinnaga järvesopp Brocéliande'i metsas, Bretagnes, Prantsusmaal. See paik on seotud mitmete legendidega, kuulsaimad neist kuningas Arthuri ja võlur Merlini lood. Võib-olla just siia järve suubub Eluvee allikas?
Mirror-like lake in Brocéliande forest, Bretagne France. This forest is a setting for many legends, the most famous of which are the tales of King Arthur and wizard Merlin. Perhaps this is the lake where the Fountain of Youth is situated?
15 October 2009
Kaelus-turteltuvi, Streptopelia decaocto
Linnuriigi koorekiht. Tuvi Monaco vanalinnas.
Elite of the bird kingdom. Eurasian Collared-dove in old town Monaco.
Elite of the bird kingdom. Eurasian Collared-dove in old town Monaco.
14 October 2009
Korgimets
Pehme koore ja punase sisuga korgipuude salu Lõuna-Prantsusmaal.
A grove of soft-barked and red-trunked cork trees in Southern France.
A grove of soft-barked and red-trunked cork trees in Southern France.
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