#little creek-river

[millesaniclaim]

little creek-river. horses

[oceaniatropics]

Little Nerang Creek, Queensland, Australia 

[seagulley]

happy dog.

[covecreekphotography]

Whether you're a birdwatcher, nature photographer, or nature enthusiast, we're always excited to come upon a species we have not seen before - i.e. a lifer. It often happens by chance, and that's what happened to me this week.

I decided to spend an afternoon at the river, knowing that a diversity of birds frequent a particular section of the Little Red River. This is also a good time of the year for birdwatching and bird photography, since we are seeing signs of bird migration in north Arkansas.

Not long after I got to the river, I was busy photographing ospreys and great egrets. I glanced down river and noticed a small white bird, way too small to be a great egret. It finally registered with me that it was a juvenile little blue heron. A lifer! I had never seen one, let alone photographed one.

I made my way downriver and was able to get close enough for some great images without disturbing the bird. Interestingly, this bird was so intent on stalking prey, it was unaware of my presence, undisturbed by the shutter clicks, and it waded toward me! What a great afternoon - lots of birds, perfect weather and sunlight, but especially the little blue heron.

[misthiosss]

Little Creek River

[aisphotostuff]

Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus @ Oare Creek Kent by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: On the coast, oystercatchers specialise in eating shellfish, particularly cockles and mussels, which they either prise or hammer open with their strong, flattened bills. Originally a coastal species, oystercatchers have moved further inland over the last 50 years to breed on waterways and lakes. Most UK birds still spend their winters by the sea, however, and are joined by birds from Norway and Iceland.

[rabbitcruiser]

Bixby Bridge, CA (No. 1)

Bixby Bridge, also known as Bixby Creek Bridge, on the Big Sur coast of California, is one of the most photographed bridges in California due to its aesthetic design, "graceful architecture and magnificent setting". It is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge. The bridge is 120 miles (190 km) south of San Francisco and 13 miles (21 km) south of Carmel in Monterey County on State Route 1.

Before the opening of the bridge in 1932, residents of the Big Sur area were virtually cut off during winter due to blockages on the often impassable Old Coast Road, which led 11 miles (18 km) inland. The bridge was built under budget for $199,861 (equivalent to $3.64 million in 2023 dollars) and, at 360 feet (110 m), was the longest concrete arch span in the California State Highway System. When it was completed, it was the highest single-span arch bridge in the world,  and it remains one of the tallest.

The land north and south of the bridge was privately owned until 1988 and 2001. A logging company obtained approval to harvest redwood on the former Bixby Ranch to the north in 1986, and in 2000 a developer obtained approval to subdivide the former Brazil Ranch to the south. Local residents and conservationists fought their plans, and both pieces of land were eventually acquired by local and federal government agencies. A $20 million seismic retrofit was completed in 1996, although its 24-foot (7.3 m) width does not meet modern standards requiring bridges to be 32 feet (9.8 m) wide.

The bridge is "one of the most photographed features on the West Coast" and in the world. It has been featured on "postcards, TV ads, everywhere," according to Debra Geiler, project manager for the Trust for Public Land. The bridge's location on the scenic Central Coast of California, the parabolic shape of the arch, the tall spandrel columns, and the architectural piers contribute to an "intense aesthetic experience." "It's the gateway to Big Sur and the interior has never been logged. The land is pristine." Zad Leavy, former executive director of the Big Sur Land Trust, described the land as "...the most spectacular meeting of ocean and land in the entire United States."

Source: Wikipedia

[missacensnakelover]

Gangreen Gang all in tubes at a river with iced coffee here!

Made by me! (x)

[flawedvictori]

*thinks about the random kindness of strangers for half a second*

the world really is a beautiful place overall

[schisms]

back from good ol’ WY. here’s some pictures from my travels :)

[millesaniclaim]

little creek-river. visions

[rat-hand]

[irish-belle]

[hikercarl]

Discover Noccalula Falls: Alabama's Natural Wonder

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[thorsenmark]

Little Calumet River From a Pedestrian Bridge Crossing (Indiana Dunes National Park) by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A setting with the waters of the Little Calumet River while walking the Little Calumet River Trail with a view looking to the south. This was in Indiana Dunes National Park.