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The feathers are flying!

two eagles went for the same fish with a mid-air tug-of-war sending feathers flying.

Japan 2016 image gallery.

Winter in Japan gallery now posted

a gallery of photos taken in Japan in the winter of 2016.

Sunrise reflected, Hokkaido

an icy cold morning in Hokkaido, Japan, provided some interesting photographic opportunities.

 

japanese red fox, hokkaido

Japanese Red Fox, Hokkaido

A Japanese Red Fox walking through the snow,  puts it’s head up in the air,  it’s ears forward and looks straight at the camera,  making for a memorable photo.

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Trees in winter landscape, Hokkaido.

Minimalist black and white winter landscapes of Hokkaido might be something of a cliche. Regardless, such scenes draw the eye and compel you to take a photo!

Blue-eyed Shags

Shags are quite the aerialists!   Splaying their wings and feet to increase wind resistance and slow down for landing within the colony.

South Georgia Pipit

Return of the Pipit

thanks to the efforts of the South Georgia Heritage Trust,  the once threatened South Georgia Pipit is making a welcome come back.

Rock Cormorant

Rock Cormorant, Bleaker Island.

The beautiful Rock Cormorant nests on cliff ledges overlooking the sea in the Falkland Islands.

 

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Red-crowned Cranes

A selection of Red-Crowned Crane images captured in Hokkaido, Japan.