#americandipper

[railwayhistorical]

American Dipper

I recall that I was in Colorado when I saw this wonderful little bird.

From when I was an active birder thirty years ago. One image by Richard Koenig; taken most likely in 1991 or 1992.

[theworldismyoysterandiamthepearl]

American Dippers are North America’s only aquatic songbird, with unique adaptations such as extra oxygen-carrying blood for very cold water, a nasal flap to prevent water inhalation, and waterproof feathers, to name a few.⠀ ⠀ 📷: Steve DuBois/Audubon Photography Awards

https://www.instagram.com/audubonsociety/

[kitdunsmore]

A Trout with Feathers

[boredinearth]

American dipper. . The most cheerful little bird. Well, at least I interpret it's behavior as cheerful. I don't really know. I'm not a bird psychologist. I'm not really even a human psychologist. By that I mean that I'm not really human. And also that I haven't finished my doctorate in psychology and even if I do finish it, I'm not THAT kind. . Still, I think there are two sets of human interpretations of animal behaviors. One is actually understanding their internal state, the other is memes and crap. They do something that reminds of us something human. In this case the bird sort of bounces and that seems like a human thing. Cuz people typically bounce when they're happy. And chirp like a bird. Well, I guess people isn't too happy, then. I don't think I ever saw human bounce and chirp like a bird. . I like to suggest that these captions are "prought to you by..." But I literally think IG will ban me if I do that again because they flag that phrase as sponsored content and they have some lies about advertising transparency as a reason, but really it's that they want paid ads for all sponsored content and don't want people marketing stuff on here without getting a piece of the action. . Disclaimer: Neither Instagram nor anyone affiliated with instagram ever bounce or chirp like a bird. . insincerely , The legal offices of Boredin.capitalism, psychology, and critical theory. . . . #dipper #americandipper #dippers #americandippers #birdworld #birds #birdwatchingphotography #birdphotos #birdsonearth #birdwatchers_daily #birdwatchersofinstagram #birdwatching (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNBpFiwABuF/?igshid=bytsx78436f7

[minstrel75itg]

From the #cornelllabofornithology Winter 2021 issue of #livingbird - “A Sparkling Moment” - (not a bird I’ve ever seen, in person) American Dippers usually face ‘upstream’ on exposed rocks before plunging into rushing rivers in search of aquatic insects ��. Utah photographer Ross Bartholomew used this tip to scout a promising spot on the Provo River during last year’s GBBC. Perching for at least an hour, a dipper finally perched on a rock within camera shot. The rising sun, water droplets and ice on the far side of the river combined to create a bokeh effect that he didn’t realize he captured until after he looked at the photo. #birding #ornithology #birdsofinstagram #americandipper #backyardbirding https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkS7Nyr-tI/?igshid=1034ys2xv2ibp

[chrismilliganphoto]

In Autumn the salmon of the Pacific Northwest have returned from the open ocean and are making their way up river to spawn and ultimately die. This cycle is at the centre of an enormous, interdependent web of life in North America and Western Asia feeding all manner of birds duch as this American Dipper, and scavengers such as wolves, mink and fishers. Bears carry salmon into the forest and nourish the rainforest trees, promoting the rain patterns that dominate this part of the world. @republic_of_vancouver_island @hellobc @pacificwild @pacificsalmonfoundation @vancouverislandnorth #returningsalmon #salmon #cycle #dipper #birds #birdlife #americandipper #river #pnw #pacificnorthwest #bc #britishcolumbia #canada #canadian #wild #wildlife #nature #interdependency #conservation #stopclearcutting #chrismilliganphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlLZuSAA5D/?igshid=1f8yt3ynn8y74

[drdadbooks]

The Shivers Standing in the frigid waters of the Lamar River and dwarfed by ice and snow 5 times thicker than it is tall an American Dipper is right at home. North America’s only aquatic songbird is at home in fast moving frozen streams and rivers. It scours the waters by probing its head below the surface, many times diving and flying through the water to the bottom of the stream. It preys on insect larvae and larval fish and eggs. Watching these extremely active birds at work can give even the most hardened winter warrior the shivers. #AmericanDipper www.danieldauria.com (at Yellowstone National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8SCLBigcMx/?igshid=j3gmolml9uny

[aldenfreed]

[ariannblack]

The American Dipper. North America's only true aquatic songbird. It’s chunky bird that catches all of its food underwater. To survive in cold waters during the winter, the American Dipper has a low metabolic rate, extra oxygen-carrying capacity in its blood, and a thick coat of feathers. The American Dipper molts its wing and tail feathers all at once in the late summer. Making the bird flightless during this time. Thanks for the info @allaboutbirds #nature #adventure #travel #explorecanada #tourismvancouverisland #goldstreampark #vancouverisland #americandipper #birdsofinstagram #explore #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #outdoors #naturelovers #natgeoyourshot #lovecbcmb #explorevancouverisland #bird #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birder #bird_watchers_daily #bird_lovers #bird_lovers_daily #audubon #audubonsociety #optoutdoors #canadianwildlife #live_love_wildlife  954-534-9968 (at Goldstream, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqeEO0nZa1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7lxofxm71zd5

[onecutmedia]

Sometimes the small river birds are pretty cool too! Here’s an American Dipper just chilling in the river? #birdsofinstagram #riverbirds #onecutmedia #squamish #squamishbc #squamishbirds #chilldays #americandipper #americandippers - - - - - - - #sonya7iii #gmaster #gmaster100400 @sonyalphagear @sonyworldclub #exploresquamish #seatosky @tourismsquamish @squamishadventure @squamishchief (at Squamish, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_TFxVlHm9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16ndujwvzxxuy

[ally-h-graphics]

American dipper bobbing on the river. #americandipper #birds #birdsofinstagram #rivers #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #colorado #coloradophotography #coloradophotographer #coloradorockies #rockymountains #canon #canonphotography #canonphoto #allyhaskellphotography

[typeartist]

American dipper by sue921 on Flickr.

[ecgoldt]

Mah ass got tricks dat yo ass wish it could #asstricks #martialfarts #kungpoo #taekwondoodoo #AmericanDipper #100daysofbirdnames #day2

[drdadbooks]

AF3I5524-Edit-2 by Daniel D'Auria Via Flickr: The Shivers Standing in the frigid waters of the Lamar River and dwarfed by ice and snow 5 times thicker than it is tall an American Dipper is right at home. North America’s only aquatic songbird is at home in fast moving frozen streams and rivers. It scours the waters by probing its head below the surface, many times diving and flying through the water to the bottom of the stream. It preys on insect larvae and larval fish and eggs. Watching these extremely active birds at work can give even the most hardened winter warrior the shivers. #AmericanDipper

[ariannblack]

The American Dipper. North America's only true aquatic songbird. It’s chunky bird that catches all of its food underwater. To survive in cold waters during the winter, the American Dipper has a low metabolic rate, extra oxygen-carrying capacity in its blood, and a thick coat of feathers. The American Dipper molts its wing and tail feathers all at once in the late summer. Making the bird flightless during this time. Thanks for the info @allaboutbirds #nature #adventure #travel #explorecanada #tourismvancouverisland #goldstreampark #vancouverisland #americandipper #birdsofinstagram #wanderlust #explore #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #outdoors #naturelovers #natgeoyourshot #lovecbcmb #explorevancouverisland #bird #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birder #bird_watchers_daily #bird_lovers #bird_lovers_daily #audubon #audubonsociety #optoutdoors #canadianwildlife #live_love_wildlife  954-534-9968 (at Goldstream Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brqd1ocnm-i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cs5wuymvjn81