Friday, December 14, 2012

Weekend Reflections: big birds in Europe

We didn't see many small birds on this year's European tour with Viking River Cruises, but we did see quite a few ducks, geese, and swans. Unfortunately, there were no sightings of the largest European bird of all: the stork. I would have loved to see a stork!
Here, in Melk, Austria, when the water isn't being disturbed even slightly by swimming swans, a goose and some ducks can be reflected.


Richard Schear photos, November, 2012
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Weekend Reflections
posted by that other world traveller, James, wherever he may be.
Thanks, James!

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12 comments:

  1. GraceDecember 14, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    So serene and peaceful Kay ~

    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your travel ~

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  2. Maude LynnDecember 14, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    These are lovely!

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  3. IngridDecember 15, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Watching ducks is always fun and feed them too !
    You certainly remember the Grand'Place in Brussels ! The ugliest Christmas tree of the world is standing there now ! have a look at it it's a horror !
    http://gattinawritercramps.blogspot.be/2012/12/brussels-uggliest-christmas-tree.html

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  4. DianneDecember 15, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    The white swans are so regal and make beautiful reflections.... Well captured.

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  5. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsDecember 15, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Delightful glimpse of the birds' water sanctuary! They don't seem to be worried about the photographer and just live in their moment!

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  6. KayDecember 15, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    I don't know what it is about swans. Maybe it's because they look so pure with their snow white coloring. Maybe it's their graceful neck. They always remind me of a ballet.

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  7. MaraDecember 15, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    We had a lot of storks near to where I used to live. But I don't know about any other places where there might be storks. I think they migrate back south for winter.

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  8. kaykualaDecember 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Swans somehow have an aura around them. They're so graceful when they glide in the water! Wonderful pics. Kay!

    Hank

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  9. NefertitiDecember 15, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    jolies èhptps ;o)

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  10. Carola BartzDecember 15, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Unfortunately, storks have become quite rare in some parts of Europe. I saw many of them in Alsace and Poland as well as in East Germany. Quite the sight - they're beautiful. However, I love swans - they are so graceful.

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  11. Powell River BooksDecember 15, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    The swans and snow geese have moved into Skagit for the summer. There are also fields full between Bellingham and Vancouver. - Margy

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  12. 'TsukiDecember 16, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    so pretty !

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