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Pheasant 2, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, , Nuriootpa, Barossa Valley, SA, Australia [Photography]

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A close-up, high-angle photograph captures a male Lady Amherst's pheasant standing on a weathered corrugated metal surface, possibly a roof or ramp. The bird's head is dark green and black with a small red crest and a bright yellow patch around its eye. Its most striking feature is a cape-like ruff of white feathers with bold black scalloped edges covering its neck and upper back. Its chest is dark black, transitioning to white underparts. The pheasant's legs are grey, and its tail feathers are partially visible behind it. To the right, a wire mesh fence is visible. The lighting is natural, and the focus is sharp on the bird's head and neck.

They were raising a large variety of pheasants at the farm shop of the famous Australian food presenter, Maggie Beer.

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Quince Flowers (Cydonia oblonga ‘Pineapple’), Adelaide, Australia [Photography]

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A close-up photograph shows a flowering quince bush with vibrant green leaves and delicate white blooms. The bush is densely packed with foliage, and the white flowers are in various stages of opening, with some still appearing as buds. The branches of the bush are visible against a blurred background of more greenery and a muted blue and gray sky. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures of the leaves and petals. The overall composition is focused on the bush, with the background providing a subtle contrast and depth.</p></p></p> <p><p><p>Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Gemma3:27b

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American Goldfinch in our friend’s feeder in Denver, Colorado [Photography] [Video]

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The image features a small bird perched on a bird feeder. The bird has a bright yellow head and chest, with a black cap on its head and a grayish-white belly. Its beak is short and conical, typical of seed-eating birds. The bird is gripping a white perch with its feet, and its tail feathers are slightly fanned out. The bird feeder is cylindrical, filled with seeds, and has a metal attachment. The background is a blurred green, suggesting a grassy area. The bird appears to be looking directly at the camera, with its head slightly tilted.</p></p> <p><p>Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8B

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Hummingbird Montage, December 8, 2021 [Video]

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Bath time for Cooper’s Hawk via TikTok [Video]

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