The pictures of birds from my time in Europe come to an end this week with the The Alpine Chough (also called the Yellow Billed Chough) - Pyrrhocorax graculus.
I saw these birds in Switzerland - where I spent a week walking and being blown away by the landscape. On most days I was not in the mood to carry a long lens into the mountains, so I did not get many bird pictures.
I had really wanted to see this species, and I was not let down by them. The birds on the 'road' sign were at Jungfraujoch, and the combination of very bright sunshine, lots of snow and even more tourists mad bird photography a wee bit of a challenge!
Anyway, here is the The Alpine Chough. One fact I can't let slip past, is that this species may breed at a higher altitude than other bird. It has been seen on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,200 m (26,900 ft)! Impressive I have to say.
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I saw these birds in Switzerland - where I spent a week walking and being blown away by the landscape. On most days I was not in the mood to carry a long lens into the mountains, so I did not get many bird pictures.
I had really wanted to see this species, and I was not let down by them. The birds on the 'road' sign were at Jungfraujoch, and the combination of very bright sunshine, lots of snow and even more tourists mad bird photography a wee bit of a challenge!
Anyway, here is the The Alpine Chough. One fact I can't let slip past, is that this species may breed at a higher altitude than other bird. It has been seen on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,200 m (26,900 ft)! Impressive I have to say.
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That is quite a hardy bird. Should we pronounce its name as in "though" or "cough" or "through" or "plough".... English is funny!
ReplyDeleteHello, looks similar to a blackbird. It does have an interesting name or names. Great photos, thanks for hosting. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant bird to see. Bet the scenery up there was amazing.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteA wonderful 'shooting'! I'd give anything just to spot one of our local choughs, which in theory are plentiful round here... three years and counting! YAM xx
Switzerland. It must have been a great trip.
ReplyDeleteLooks like that bird posed for you!
ReplyDeleteNeat looking blackbird. That yellow beak rocks.
ReplyDeleteA rather mundane looking bird, but the elevations that it lives and breeds is extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised how bright its wings look from above. What a sturdy bird to live and breed at that altitude. Amazing trip for you.
ReplyDeleteWOW they must certainly be very solid and strong birds to withstand the temperatures and properties of Mt Everest I should say. What a great time you must have had to visit Switzerland...my mother God rest her soul, her dream vacation was always going to be to visit Switzerland. It never happened, but when I think of that beautiful place, I think of her~
ReplyDeleteLooks like crows here except for the beak. Sturdy looking bird.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to see one and then sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello! It is an amazing bird. Thank you for hosting.
ReplyDeleteLove these shots but the in flight one is spectacular. Well done. Have a good week, cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteGreat bird. I have seen this species in Ethiopia and if I am not mistaken in the Pyrenees in Spain. I am glad you had your camera with you that day!
ReplyDeleteNice shots of this bird and wow they really can fly high.
ReplyDeleteLove the in flight picture..Nice series..Hope you are having a good week..
ReplyDeleteThat top photo is a stunner Stewart!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, Stewart! Lovely shots! I am a day late getting my bird posted. Was in Redmond all day yesterday because of hubby's Dr. apt and getting groceries, and I didn't get on here till this morning....
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful and hardy bird. Great photos of it Stewart.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots.
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