<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>hive-106444 community on Hive</title><description>RSS feed for the hive-106444 community on the Hive blockchain</description><link>https://hiverss.com/</link><atom:link href="https://hiverss.com/community/hive-106444.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><image><url>https://hiverss.com/hive_logo.png</url><title>hive-106444 community on Hive</title><link>https://hiverss.com/</link></image><item><title>Aerial Dance of The Baltic Seagulls</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@apnigrich/aerial-dance-of-the-baltic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@apnigrich/aerial-dance-of-the-baltic</guid><description>![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmSMcLrmYVrEvKVdCSaT6MnPBCfTwf4o2BPWtuBzHeCfy1/hive20261029.jpg)*This week&apos;s theme (ROUND 294) [**SHOW ME A PICTURE OF BIRD. FREE THEME**](https://ecency.com/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a)*Hey, @nelinoeva.Do you live far from the sea? I know that…</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:41:06 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;center&gt;![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmSMcLrmYVrEvKVdCSaT6MnPBCfTwf4o2BPWtuBzHeCfy1/hive20261029.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt;*This week&apos;s theme (ROUND 294) 
[**SHOW ME A PICTURE OF BIRD. FREE THEME**](https://ecency.com/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a)*&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hey, @nelinoeva&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;Do you live far from the sea? I know that residents of seaside towns have such an entertainment - feeding seagulls right in their flight. Of course, I live far from the sea and I couldn&apos;t have that much fun, but I&apos;ve watched this game 2 times. The first time was in Abu Dhabi, and the second time was in Kaliningrad.&lt;br /&gt;Why haven&apos;t I shown the gulls of the Persian Gulf yet? It&apos;s been 3 years since then.&lt;br /&gt;But today I decided to show the gulls of the Baltic Sea and entertainment in the city of Svetlogorsk, Kaliningrad region.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;[![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmYHbJ5wyAnFYN1pSM7C9pDDB16k51W5mC3MmcY4isrYsZ/20261029_5.jpg)](https://i.ecency.com/DQmYHbJ5wyAnFYN1pSM7C9pDDB16k51W5mC3MmcY4isrYsZ/20261029_5.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;Last spring, I visited Kaliningrad with my children, and one of the stops on our journey was Svetlogorsk. As we strolled along the seaside promenade, I spotted two young women standing by the railing. Around them, seagulls swooped and circled in the air, their cries blending with the murmur of the waves.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Drawing a little closer, I watched as the girls fed the birds, tossing small pieces of bread into the air. The seagulls darted and snatched the crumbs mid‑flight, a graceful, chaotic dance against the backdrop of the sea. One girl kept throwing the bread, her laughter carried away by the breeze, while the other captured the whole scene on her smartphone, trying to freeze that fleeting, lively moment in time.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;[![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmXwiQFHCCFfdCqPF2XFWA6BKXBVnsrswtqZgG5QSmHyZs/20261029_.jpg)](https://i.ecency.com/DQmXwiQFHCCFfdCqPF2XFWA6BKXBVnsrswtqZgG5QSmHyZs/20261029_.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who noticed that small flock in the background? It looked like geese. It was May. During those days, we saw many such flocks of geese and cormorants. We even visited a spot where these birds nested.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the women kept playing with the seagulls, and soon a little crowd gathered around them, drawn by the cheerful scene. People smiled and laughed, enjoying the simple, spontaneous entertainment unfolding right before their eyes.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;[![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmThJhCXKPSEPvmrJPwdXqxCo8E1aodv9AxFi3kQWLSJmu/20261029_1.jpg)](https://i.ecency.com/DQmThJhCXKPSEPvmrJPwdXqxCo8E1aodv9AxFi3kQWLSJmu/20261029_1.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt;* * * * * * * * * *&lt;/center&gt;
&lt;center&gt;[![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmVgXM5z6589XQNz8qK8p3mmFXTMwhGkNQLJg9ZwCnwx9T/20261029_4.jpg)](https://i.ecency.com/DQmVgXM5z6589XQNz8qK8p3mmFXTMwhGkNQLJg9ZwCnwx9T/20261029_4.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;It seemed to me that some of the birds were performing a dance for the people - a routine they’d long since mastered, as if they knew the unspoken rule: to get food, you had to give something in return. And what could the birds offer? Nothing but that very dance - a graceful, airborne performance, woven from swoops and turns, right there in the sky.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the birds would hover in one spot, just like hummingbirds, and then suddenly dart down to catch a falling piece of bread. Who hasn’t seen seagulls in action? That spectacle is truly worth watching. I’ve been “attacked” by seagulls many times myself - during walks along the beach or even while fishing.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;[![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmSZYoMKPEH74vSRHsa3f3qbP8mW77bz96i9b1sbxsCzvF/20261029_2.jpg)](https://i.ecency.com/DQmSZYoMKPEH74vSRHsa3f3qbP8mW77bz96i9b1sbxsCzvF/20261029_2.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eyes, I want to see his eyes...&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;[![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmdu7p1nHjWxFExhDsPSzbZTBHyoPyfGiVoCVkTSNmq1Re/20261029_3.jpg)](https://i.ecency.com/DQmdu7p1nHjWxFExhDsPSzbZTBHyoPyfGiVoCVkTSNmq1Re/20261029_3.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, apparently, next time I will show the aerial dance of Arabian seagulls.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;sub&gt;With love @apnigrich&lt;/sub&gt; 
&lt;sub&gt;Good luck and have fun&lt;/sub&gt;
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&lt;/center&gt;</content:encoded><dc:creator>apnigrich</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>It’s hard to believe that we found the pair reunited [Esp/Eng].</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@jlufer/it-s-hard-to-believe-cd60707bc3eb2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@jlufer/it-s-hard-to-believe-cd60707bc3eb2</guid><description>Hola a todos los que les encanta esta genial ¨Feathered FriendsCommunity¨: La verdad es que no quiero estar todas las semanas mencionando el clima, pero, aunque no quiera, debo hacerlo porque afecta el comportamiento de las aves que nos visitan. La verdad es que, a pesar de todo, ha sido una semana…</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:40:36 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;div&gt; Hola a todos los que les encanta esta genial &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/trending/hive-106444&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨Feathered FriendsCommunity¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;La verdad es que no quiero estar todas las semanas mencionando el clima, pero, aunque no quiera, debo hacerlo porque afecta el comportamiento de las aves que nos visitan. La verdad es que, a pesar de todo, ha sido una semana preciosa, dado que tuvimos una grata sorpresa y será genial compartir las tomas que hemos hecho en este maravilloso &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨Show-Me-A-Photo-Contest¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt; Hello to everyone who loves this fantastic &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/trending/hive-106444&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &quot;Feathered Friends Community&quot;: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Honestly, I don’t want to keep mentioning the weather every single week, but I have to, because it affects the behavior of the birds that visit us. That said, it has been a lovely week overall; we had a pleasant surprise, and it’s great to share the shots we’ve taken for this wonderful &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &quot;Show-Me-A-Photo-Contest&quot;: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt; Si bien es verdad que a causa de lo que ocurre en la provincia las aves están bastante irregulares, hay aquellas especies que nos visitan a pesar de todo; una de ellas son estos preciosos &lt;a href=&quot;https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitangus_sulphuratus&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨ejemplares¨ : &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;que sin importar lo que suceda están presentes, obsequiándonos su belleza.  &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; While it’s true that, due to the situation in the province, bird sightings have been quite inconsistent, some species still visit us regardless—like these beautiful &lt;a href=&quot;https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitangus_sulphuratus&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &quot;specimens,&quot; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; which show up no matter what, gifting us with their beauty. &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; Otro &lt;a href=&quot;https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zonotrichia_capensis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨ejemplar¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; que nos ha visitado esta semana son estos que cada tanto se acuerdan de nosotros y pasan a saludarnos; el comportamiento es bastante singular, dado que siempre se los ve solos, aunque al llegar la primavera se los ve acompañados con la pareja que forman cada año. &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; Another &lt;a href=&quot;https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zonotrichia_capensis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; specimen &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; that has visited us this week—one that remembers us from time to time and stops by to say hello—exhibits quite unique behavior; they are almost always seen alone, though come springtime, they appear accompanied by the mate they pair up with each year. &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;https://i.postimg.cc/MHcbHKJ8/DSCN0072.jpg &lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@jlufer/it-s-hard-to-believe-cd60707bc3eb2&quot;&gt;Read the full post&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><dc:creator>jlufer</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>entry smap 294</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@eolianpariah2/entry-smap-294</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@eolianpariah2/entry-smap-294</guid><description>while we often admire the beauty of nature it is easy to overlook the fact the it is relentlessly brutal. the connection between the beauty and the brutality is direct, as expressed in the well known phrase: survival of the fittest. the beauty is the result of the struggle. in nature there are no…</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:34:24 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;while we often admire the beauty of nature it is easy to overlook the fact the it is relentlessly brutal. the connection between the beauty and the brutality is direct, as expressed in the well known phrase: survival of the fittest. the beauty is the result of the struggle. in nature there are no guarantees of survival, quite the opposite it is a continuously ongoing challenge. while there are many examples of kind hearted people and institutions caring for injured wild animals, the chances of becoming one of the lucky ones are slim. this herring gull lost one of it feet and nobody is going to take it under their wing. i took these shots in the summer when the living is comparatively easy but winter is approaching.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/DQmU55osqjrbUzb23GgXuhmW9AkButkyjHstvP59MAoxQsA/20250806_141209.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;many times you may see a seagull standing on one foot. it&apos;s common behavior in order to limit the loss of warmth. so if you can only see one leg the gull is probably fine and healthy. but here we can clearly see both legs and one of them is missing the webbed foot. the most common causes of this are that the foot was caught on some fishing line or plastic or something like that and it ended up cutting off the circulation of blood and eventually fell off. or maybe the gull was swimming in the water by paddling with its feet and a fish bit the foot off. or maybe a cat jumped it and the gull flew up but a split second too late and the cat caught the foot in its mouth. or maybe it got into a serious fight or the foot got stuck somehow... anyway, whatever the cause life is tough as a wild animal. so let&apos;s give this footless feathered friend some respect&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/DQmS5fkUV8kNwDzGq3wfWK83Lu49xXjgew761x34vVF7mMM/20250806_141233.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/DQmbBhXq5JBJE9PPQpA37VKVtymUNBf3fhWwKUz6rqFGDEy/20250806_141236.jpg&quot; /&gt;</content:encoded><dc:creator>eolianpariah2</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>The *bonariensis* are back (Es-Eng)</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@miprimerconcurso/the-bonariensis-are-back-es-131</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@miprimerconcurso/the-bonariensis-are-back-es-131</guid><description>https://play.3speak.tv/embed?v=miprimerconcurso/bedamxtv Hola a todos los que acostumbran visitar esta hermosa ¨FeatheredFriendsCommunity¨: Creo que van varias semanas que menciono el clima y sus consecuencias; ahora en gran parte de la provincia estamos teniendo inconvenientes con las…</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:16:03 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://play.3speak.tv/embed?v=miprimerconcurso/bedamxtv&quot;&gt;https://play.3speak.tv/embed?v=miprimerconcurso/bedamxtv&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; Hola a todos los que acostumbran visitar esta hermosa   &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/trending/hive-106444&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨FeatheredFriendsCommunity¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Creo que van varias semanas que menciono el clima y sus consecuencias; ahora en gran parte de la provincia estamos teniendo inconvenientes con las &quot;inundaciones&quot;. Por suerte, no está lloviendo tan seguido, ya que eso podría empeorar las cosas; por suerte, hemos podido filmar una especie de ave para que podamos participar de este genial   &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨Show-Me-A-Photo-Contest¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; Hello to everyone who regularly visits this beautiful &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/trending/hive-106444&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&quot;FeatheredFriendsCommunity&quot;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: For several weeks now, I’ve been mentioning the weather and its consequences; currently, much of the province is dealing with issues related to &quot;flooding.&quot; Fortunately, it isn’t raining all that often—which is a good thing, as that could make matters even worse. Luckily, we managed to capture some footage of a bird species, which allows us to take part in this fantastic &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &quot;Show-Me-A-Photo-Contest&quot;: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; Esta semana, al igual que la anterior, las aves se están movilizando mucho, y seguro tiene que ver con lo que está pasando con el clima y las lluvias: entre esas visitas han regresado estas &lt;a href=&quot;https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rauenia_bonariensis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨aves¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;que no nos visitan tan seguidos como nos encantaría.&lt;/div&gt; 
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&lt;div&gt; This week, much like the last, there has been a lot of bird activity—likely linked to the current weather conditions and rainfall. Among these visitors, we’ve seen the return of these &lt;a href=&quot;https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rauenia_bonariensis&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; birds: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;—a species that doesn&apos;t visit us as often as we’d love!&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt; La verdad es que siempre que tenemos la compañía de estas aves estamos felices, porque nos encanta su trinar y el comportamiento; generalmente están en las ramas de los árboles en busca de alimentos. Por los colores puedo decir que estamos frente a un ejemplar macho, ya que las hembras tienen un color tirando a gris.&lt;/div&gt; 
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&lt;div&gt; The truth is that we are always happy when these birds are around, as we love their singing and their behavior; they are usually found on tree branches, searching for food. Based on its colors, I can say that this is a male, since the females tend to have a more grayish coloration.&lt;/div&gt;
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Música de fondo-Background music &lt;a href=&quot;https://pixabay.com/es/music/meditaci%C3%B3n-espiritual-bird-relaxing-176989/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨Bird-Relaxing¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; Autor&lt;a href=&quot;https://pixabay.com/es/users/onetent-15616180/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ¨Onetent¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;https://i.postimg.cc/5Nzc3Jr7/anigif-muchas-gracias.gif &lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;center&gt;Source: Family Álbum&lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt;https://i.postimg.cc/bYM2Yngz/anigifpie-de-pahina-interactivo.gif &lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt;Source: Family Álbum&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;
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</content:encoded><dc:creator>miprimerconcurso</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>Birdwatching - 3329🐦</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@ratel/birdwatching-3329</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@ratel/birdwatching-3329</guid><description>![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmZcqNAgZa56oDzdQtvcJdYiR23zHYpWXRwN53H4nQnVty/dsc_6577.jpg)🦉 The Eurasian nuthatch or wood nuthatch (Sitta europaea asiatica ) Sitta sittē (Greek) mentioned by Aristotle and other ancient Greek. by the authors of the bird, something similar to the woodpecker europaea…</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:22:06 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;center&gt;![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmZcqNAgZa56oDzdQtvcJdYiR23zHYpWXRwN53H4nQnVty/dsc_6577.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;🦉 &lt;b&gt;The Eurasian nuthatch or wood nuthatch (Sitta europaea asiatica )&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Sitta sittē (Greek) mentioned by Aristotle and other ancient Greek. by the authors of the bird, something similar to the woodpecker&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;europaea (lat.) European&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;asiatica (lat.) Asian&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmXYjYnnqJYJm6Bq96xmFRFfvSnwULaYMRyJD22umay1uq/dsc_6575.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are such amusing little creatures; I love watching them. It’s also very easy to do, as they aren’t afraid of people—especially in city parks where there are bird feeders. In such places, these birds become so accustomed to humans that you can feed them right out of your hand. They get so comfortable around people that they might even take a treat and start hiding it in the folds of your jacket, your pockets, or even your hat.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;center&gt;![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmb7EqSWiGbxGbAPLNw6yGD9DS7X7e6YWSzfe1FvS2Qv5G/dsc_6571.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt; In the wild, they move with great agility and speed along tree trunks, stashing away food for later. Remarkably, they actually remember where they’ve hidden their supplies. However, they don’t always get to eat these stores, as other birds often discover them.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;center&gt;![](https://i.ecency.com/DQmRMsQD3o9YaVCyuyfRK9GiqrWnWfvEk9yRMcpg7SuMW9V/dsc_5407.jpg)&lt;/center&gt;&lt;table&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;Nikon D5200&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary&lt;/td&gt;
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</content:encoded><dc:creator>ratel</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>Historical magpies</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@pardinus/historical-magpies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@pardinus/historical-magpies</guid><description>Been sooo long since I joined SMAP! I hope that in less than 2 months, I&apos;ll have added a ton of new bird photos to my portfolio - and hopefully, a alot of new species! But while that moment doesn&apos;t come... I guess magpies will deserve the spotlight!…</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:56:27 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Been sooo long since I joined &lt;a href=&quot;https://peakd.com/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;SMAP&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;! I hope that in less than 2 months, I&apos;ll have added a ton of new bird photos to my portfolio - and hopefully, a alot of new species! But while that moment doesn&apos;t come... I guess magpies will deserve the spotlight!&lt;/p&gt;
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![IMG_0012.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/pardinus/EpCBKD6VDotS9nU5SWmtDHXenutUKkMRbJzPWSzZHF1d7fmWRQ7bujteYCpAFTR4tbT.JPG)
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&lt;center&gt;&lt;sup&gt; Eurasian magpie - *Pica pica*&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;I call them historial magpies because I&apos;ve seen them during my visit to the Acropoles, in Athens. There were quite a few of them, hoppin around.&lt;/p&gt;
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![IMG_0015.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/pardinus/EowH6pRk62qneMQwTrnaCfVG72PSAc6fWZbRBFNoMBHVTpgjfa14S7GLcVfz6HaYZJq.JPG)
&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are a lot of trees and green spaces near the monuments, so likely even more feeding opportunities, together with whatever is left behind by the tourists.&lt;/p&gt;
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![IMG_0016.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/pardinus/EpVCYqhVLLnaYLPBqKMMunW6xNe3nDuPXvvBMoHZ43WyKUgTjnP4nMUyDQh6AixMF6h.JPG)
&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;Being such an intelligent bird, they can probably discover quickly where best to hang out; or they also like the Acropolis view, like I did! They surely didn&apos;t looked that scared of humans, although some refused to get their photo taken and simply turned their backs.&lt;/p&gt;
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![IMG_0011.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/pardinus/EpEJJNfH618HeCrauBfAAUDar1Auj9Gy3Lt1N3z5mtPNnRAYyRv75piv5VSckHvSg26.JPG)
&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;To compensate, others were incredibly friendly. One of them allowed me to come as close as just a couple of meters.&lt;/p&gt;
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![IMG_0023.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/pardinus/EoGysFBEFZsTZsTU1T7xUG3s6hGfAAg9KXswEt4CECkepK9b4KsxuzWCa5pndN7vWkX.JPG)
&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;And she looked curious; likely, waiting to see if any treat would come her way. So she simply stood there, watching the human snapping photos.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, Greece didn&apos;t provide that many birdwatching opportunities. Hoping the next vacations will be quite different, and will want to share the end result! ;)&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><dc:creator>pardinus</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>The Cuban Trogon: A living jewel that wears the Cuban flag 🇨🇺🐦</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@frankcuba/the-cuban-trogon-a-living</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@frankcuba/the-cuban-trogon-a-living</guid><description>Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes un pedacito de la magia natural de mi país. Estoy trabajando en un proyecto educativo para niños, enseñándoles sobre la fauna cubana, y no puedo dejar de hablar del Tocororo, el ave nacional de Cuba. Aquí les dejo algunos datos increíbles sobre esta ave: 🇨🇺 Los…</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:46:42 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes un pedacito de la magia natural de mi país. Estoy trabajando en un proyecto educativo para niños, enseñándoles sobre la fauna cubana, y no puedo dejar de hablar del Tocororo, el ave nacional de Cuba.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Aquí les dejo algunos datos increíbles sobre esta ave:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/DQmaB3qGHFNwTyhiAxddQDM2VHyAp6FqbBHF43TPEBrC7ho/134061.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🇨🇺 Los colores de la patria: Su plumaje es rojo, blanco y azul, exactamente los colores de nuestra bandera. Por eso fue elegido como el ave nacional&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎵 Su nombre es su canto: Repite un sonido que suena como &quot;toco-toco-tocoro-tocoro&quot;. ¡Por eso se llama así!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🏡 Un hogar prestado: A diferencia de otras aves, el Tocororo no construye su propio nido. Prefiere buscar huequitos en los troncos que dejan los pájaros carpinteros y usarlos como casita.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🌳 Dónde vive: Es endémico de Cuba y habita en los bosques de toda la isla. Es un ave tranquila y muy fácil de observar si te quedas quietecito.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Estoy emocionado de incluir al Tocororo en las historias animadas de &quot;Francito&quot;, un niño cubano que enseña a cuidar la naturaleza. Enseñar a las nuevas generaciones a amar y respetar nuestras aves es un superpoder&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;¿Alguna vez han tenido la suerte de ver un Tocororo en su hábitat natural? ¡Cuéntenme en los comentarios!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Traslate:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Today I want to share a piece of the natural magic of my country. I am working on an educational project for children, teaching them about Cuban wildlife, and I have to talk about the Cuban Trogon (Tocororo), the national bird of Cuba.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here are some incredible facts about this bird:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🇨🇺 The colors of the flag: Its plumage is red, white, and blue—exactly the colors of the Cuban flag. That&apos;s why it was chosen as the national bird.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎵 Its name is its song: It repeats a sound that goes &quot;toco-toco-tocoro-tocoro&quot;. That&apos;s how it got its name!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🏡 A borrowed home: Unlike other birds, the Tocororo does not build its own nest. It prefers to find holes in tree trunks left by woodpeckers and use them as a cozy house.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🌳 Where it lives: It is endemic to Cuba and lives in the forests across the island. It is a calm bird and very easy to observe if you stay very still.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am excited to include the Tocororo in the animated stories of &quot;Francito,&quot; a Cuban boy who teaches kids to care for nature. Teaching new generations to love and respect our birds is a superpower.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Have you ever been lucky enough to see a Tocororo in its natural habitat? Tell me in the comments!&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><dc:creator>frankcuba</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>Winners Of Show Me A Photo Contest Round 293 in Feathered Friends Community</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/winners-of-show-me-a-abc816d20fd16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/winners-of-show-me-a-abc816d20fd16</guid><description>Hello Feathered Friends Lovers, Another week is over and it is time to announce the winners of Round 293 of #SMaP (Show Me a Photo) Contest in Feathered Friends Community. It is time again for the winning photos from our contest run weekly for 293 times so far. I am happy to host it and happy to…</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:15:36 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Hello Feathered Friends Lovers,&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Another week is over and it is time to announce the winners of Round 293 of #SMaP (Show Me a Photo) Contest in Feathered Friends Community.&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;It is time again for the winning photos from our contest run weekly for 293 times so far. I am happy to host it and happy to show you the beautiful birds from around the world you have captured with your cameras.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Special thanks to @mshbd for helping to distribute the prizes.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Let&apos;s start with the collage as always.&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/DQmZLesFijuaNKRPqEKKZsDtzXGZ45rTMhg7cXNH9Fhq4dM/1000069212.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;And the winners of round 293 are:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h4&gt;in no particular order&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;@cryptoreforma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/p/3RTd4iuWD6NUeJEn5AVrJUoyatFqBqfcCJi1N7UixR4g2KPKN7w8NpZJRnjT9xCzp9Xmd4wTjnB7fNVdqtWw9u1kmud9eqVUF3iYmNaFrNwUat34tj3AeXkZno44d2NcRJNSGcqwHSgvgX3oPMhZy6YiKLJVKGPc5JGbjKZ1YrW8ii?format=avif&amp;amp;mode=fit&amp;amp;width=1280&quot; /&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;@goga22&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/p/4PYjjVwJ1UdtK8eF6rs5argWKHu1x4LBcD66fyBzdvHibCXaAKw2tTM8EUr7Cmvyx2boMDLp5ejBeWhPSose9apbvXKa27SDMCAX1uWSJ8v?format=avif&amp;amp;mode=fit&amp;amp;width=1280&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;@zhanavic69&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP35bVGjGoE93K3E4U5KX8KtMBJ2rh8xzyMaoBtQwhTaVcbJBHgwJemDZwx4QK5SBY7p81n7xiPuqxHgrxSGh3M4J1tLcRFM5oj82Sa?format=avif&amp;amp;mode=fit&amp;amp;width=1280&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;@hylene74&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP35bVGjGoE93K3E4U5KX8KtMBJ2ri7HUNh88fp56srHiB6DaVcA9oxgZSiVviFw4yfiFMUpQJBUvkCpEi6nn9Wf5kCfgskmcSENLQE?format=avif&amp;amp;mode=fit&amp;amp;width=1280&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;@miprimerconcurso&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/p/2k7TU6R7D8hFGyjkSsQhgsENDTXpoxvp1YN8GxMFRMe4BARstgtCFhYJHC?format=avif&amp;amp;mode=fit&amp;amp;width=1280&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://images.ecency.com/DQmfBjj9iqwbp1vpkiiEpdEj6b8GDgpMzp3cb3DchzXRvZJ/&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Prizes:&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h6&gt;Five winners and each winner will receive 2 Hive and 600 Ecency POINTS, thanks to Feathered Friend community, @barbara-orenya and @melinda010100.&lt;/h6&gt;
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&lt;h6&gt;Thanks to @melinda010100, @abrockmanand @ecoinstant each winner will have 2 Archon. Each valid entry will receive 60 Ecency Points as a tip!&lt;/h6&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;👇 Don&apos;t forget to check this week&apos;s theme 👇&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h4&gt;FREE THEME&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://ecency.com/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&quot;&gt;https://ecency.com/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://images.ecency.com/DQmW2txLCeBmLZiCtM93WqrjvYS1rehkGpfNuSayL8dpwYH/&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;banner and feather divider created by @barbara-orenya&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for viewing.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded><dc:creator>nelinoeva</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>Feathered Friends - Show Me A Photo Contest Round 294</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@nelinoeva/feathered-friends-show-me-a-2a9b1ef545f6a</guid><description>Hello Feathered Friends Lovers, Welcome to #SMaP Show Me A Photo Contest Round 294The new round begins again with the Free Theme. I love to see your photos of birds and do not be afraid to snap a picture with your phone camera. It is not necessary to have fancy gear for birding. If you like to be…</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:48:30 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Hello Feathered Friends Lovers, Welcome to #SMaP Show Me A Photo Contest Round 294&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;The new round begins again with the Free Theme. I love to see your photos of birds and do not be afraid to snap a picture with your phone camera. It is not necessary to have fancy gear for birding. If you like to be outdoors, listening to birds songs, you may just watch them. But if it happened to have a photo, do nothesitate to participate in our contest.&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Today I chose to show you a photo of Redstart. Tiny bird that appeared for few seconds not far from where I was, enough to let me make just two photos. And here is the better one.&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.ecency.com/DQmeYs48XrKSYSFfC8aq7fCcQSvF5MQEhPz7UMk4DeZE47S/1000069206.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;h2&gt;ROUND 294&lt;br /&gt;SHOW ME A PICTURE OF BIRD&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h2&gt;FREE THEME&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now is your turn and let me see your photos of birds, but first read carefully the rules below⬇️&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Rules&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show me your photo of a bird, following these rules:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The photo must be your own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Post in the community Feathered Friends&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;You may add more photos, but you should state which one is your entry, otherwise the first will be taken into account. Tell us something about your photo/s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your photo must follow the weekly theme.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please put the link of your entry in the comment section of the contest post here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Put in the title of your post that this is an entry for the contest. (Optional) Use #smap as a tag.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Last, but not least - have fun!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you create quality post with more images and interesting story about them, making extra effort can give you bigger upvotes and attract curators. Keep that in mind.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://images.ecency.com/DQmZPys44aUJWg342qoMywXHpLY5QWtKAznthgra8tmWbNs/image-1762711283167.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;banner and feather divider created by @barbara-orenya&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://images.ecency.com/DQmZ9CvNWNVzGs8f7frd7w9bCR7mimUiR5x5KEnvt5oFqKZ/image-1762711314446.png&quot; /&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Thank you for viewing.&lt;/h4&gt;</content:encoded><dc:creator>nelinoeva</dc:creator><category>hive-106444</category></item><item><title>&quot;Feathered Friends&quot; – Week 114: Bird Image Selection</title><link>https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@hive-106444/feathered-friends-week-114-bird</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@hive-106444/feathered-friends-week-114-bird</guid><description>https://i.postimg.cc/LXwNNr2T/1j1j1j1j1j1j1j1aves-destacadas-de-la-semana.jpg fotografía ¨original¨: de @ratel https://i.postimg.cc/N0GMH80n/imagen-uno-de-amigos-emplumados.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XvQmL8n1/segunda-imagen-de-amigos-emplumados.jpg…</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:04:33 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;center&gt;https://i.postimg.cc/LXwNNr2T/1j1j1j1j1j1j1j1aves-destacadas-de-la-semana.jpg &lt;/center&gt;
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https://i.postimg.cc/WbcZK63X/separador-presentacion-de-amigos-emplumados.jpg&lt;center&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@ratel/birdwatching-3327&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;¨Birdwatching-3327🐦¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt; https://images.hive.blog/1536x0/https://i.ecency.com/DQmUzwZYBb3rQmuXr71yshFxENbkXiat65LEcb6KrZyiyGL/dsc_5373.jpg&lt;/center&gt; &lt;center&gt; Autor @ratel &lt;/center&gt;
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https://i.postimg.cc/WbcZK63X/separador-presentacion-de-amigos-emplumados.jpg&lt;center&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@eolianpariah2/entry-smap-293-northern-nutcracker&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;¨northern-nutcracker¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt; https://images.hive.blog/1536x0/https://i.ecency.com/DQmW7vskV7PUvdnNPuEWyUsHyMFmmvjeeR7i8skSY3e6rAK/20261016_153406.jpg&lt;/center&gt; &lt;center&gt; Autor @eolianpariah2&lt;/center&gt;
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https://i.postimg.cc/WbcZK63X/separador-presentacion-de-amigos-emplumados.jpg&lt;center&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://hive.blog/hive-106444/@goga22/photo-contest-smap-round-293&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;¨The-Seagull-Gang¨: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;center&gt;https://images.hive.blog/1536x0/https://i.ecency.com/DQmekN2a2J7cvhDk9nuTptRu8Vq63ELrrh2aLb1PL28Wcwi/a2429.jpg &lt;/center&gt; &lt;center&gt; Autor @goga22&lt;/center&gt;
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