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  Wallcreeper
The Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria is a member of the nuthatch family Sittidae, which contains 23 species of bird.
The wallcreeper is sometimes separated as a separate family Tichodromadidae.
It is a small passerine found throughout the high mountains of southern Eurasia, including the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Altai.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/wa/Wallcreeper.html   (230 words)

  
 Wallcreeper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) a small bird found throughout the high mountains of southern Eurasia, including the Pyrenees, the Alps and the Altai.
Birds from Turkmenistan east are slightly darker, and are sometimes classed as a separate race T.
The Wallcreeper is largely resident, but moves to lower levels in winter, and sometimes wanders further afield, when it sometimes uses quarries and buildings.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wallcreeper   (279 words)

  
 Wallcreeper page
Harap and Quinn (1995) summarized the Wallcreeper this way in inimitable British lingo: "One of the most spectacular birds in the world, this species is aptly named the 'rock flower' in Chinese.
Both frequent habitat niches that are similar -- steep-walled rocky cliffs and canyons in summer and a wider variety of boulders, cliffs, and ruins in winter.
I took the habitat shot and the inset Wallcreeper on the Kosi River at Ramnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, on 17 March 2001 (I think we were at different sites on the Kosi River).
montereybay.com /creagrus/wallcreeper.html   (759 words)

  
 wallcreeper
Exped Wallcreeper 32 degree sleeping bag that converts to a long vest.
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 Switzerland 1998
In November, several of a number of Wallcreepers that come down from the Alps to spend the winter, probe the tall sandstone cliffs (at least 46 meters or 150 feet high) that form the backdrop of one side of the town.
It was all in vain for the Wallcreeper although Margot and Bill did catch a fleeting glance of a bird or something diving down the face of the cliff that was quickly obscured by trees.
It soon became obvious that the Wallcreeper was not at the Burgdorf cliffs nor at the castle.
www.camacdonald.com /birding/tripreports/Switzerland98.html   (880 words)

  
 Exped Wallcreeper 32 degree sleeping bag that converts to a long vest.
In the photo to the left, the medium sized Wallcreeper is pictured with a 5'11" model inside the bag.
The cinch cords are pulled tight and buckled together to use the Wallcreeper as a sleeping bag for the night.
In this configuration, the Wallcreeper can be used as a comforter.
www.backcountry-equipment.com /slpng_bg/exped_wallcreeper_pl.html   (479 words)

  
 gowest.com :: gear :: Exped Wallcreeper (Closeout)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Exped Wallcreeper is one of those brilliant innovations that you know other manufacturers are going to copy, clone or spin within a year or two.
When you consider that the Wallcreeper is a sleeping bag, thermal liner and long vest all in one, it's easy to understand why this product is destined to be a bestseller.
What's great about the transition from vest to sleeping bag is that you never sacrifice your body heat moving from one activity to the next.
www.gowest.com /gear/product/exped_wallcreeper_closeout.html   (284 words)

  
 Wallcreeper -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is the only member of the genus Tichodroma ((Click link for more info and facts about Illiger) Illiger, 1811).
Birds from (A republic in Asia east of the Caspian Sea and south of Kazakhstan and north of Iran; an Asian soviet from 1925 to 1991) Turkmenistan east are slightly darker, and are sometimes classed as a separate race T.
Birds have wintered as far away as (A division of the United Kingdom) England, and one also wintered on the (Click link for more info and facts about University of Amsterdam) University of Amsterdam.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/W/Wa/Wallcreeper.htm   (335 words)

  
 OR Product page: Wallcreeper
Relax at frigid winter belays, sleep soundly through unexpected bivies: the Wallcreeper provides maximum versatility for big wall climbers and alpinists.
Zippered arm openings allow you to belay, boil water, or rack gear from the comfort of the Wallcreeper.
A drawcord adjustable foot section allows the Wallcreeper to be slept in with boots on or worn as a camp parka with the drawcord tightened around your waist.
www.orgear.com /home/style/exped_or/exped_bags/exped_ultraltdwn/WDN   (326 words)

  
 Wallcreeper
In search of food, the Wallcreeper climbs deftly by beating strongly wings, even along the abrupt{*steep*} cliffs, and without taking support on its tail.
Reached at the top, the Wallcreeper comes down again by gliding and by fluttering in a graceful flight{*theft*} of butterfly, at feet of the rock face.
Rock faces in mountain, in summer until 3 000 m of height, in autumn, also in valleys and until low mountain.
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 Exped   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Yes, it is. The WALLCREEPER is actually the most flexible piece of equipment to keep you warm.
And it features all you would expect: anatomically shaped hood, adjustable collar, full length front zip and a foot section that can be closed in such a way that no cold air will get into the bag.
In addition to the packsack supplied, Exped also includes a fl mesh bag that can be put over the hood and serves as a mosquito net.
www.touratech.de /shop_uk/en-us/dept_450.html   (350 words)

  
 Exped Wallcreeper Down Sleeping Bag Down 3 Season Sleeping Bag - US-Parks.com
Whether you use it as a sleeping bag, thermal liner or long vest, the down-filled Exped Wallcreeper is a welcome essential for any cool backpacking, climbing or mountaineering adventure.
When you’re ready to call it a night, loosen the foot section buckles, give a quick tug on the cinch cord at the base of the Exped Wallcreeper and use it as a sleeping bag.
If the mercury dips deep, pair your Exped Wallcreeper with other performance sleeping bags and bivy bags for the ultimate thermal liner.
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 Wallcreeper Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Wallcreeper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Wallcreeper is a very scarce breeder (approx.
Although the Wallcreeper is so remarkably colored, one has to scan larger rock portions very patiently, in order to find one.
Outside of the breeding season Wallcreppers are also moving into lower ranges where they prefer quarries.
www.birdinggermany.de /wallcreeper.htm   (84 words)

  
 Exped Wallcreeper PL Sleeping Bag (Closeout) - ALTREC.COM
We're Sorry, the Exped Wallcreeper PL Sleeping Bag (Closeout) is currently Out of Stock.
Wear it like a long vest by means of cinching the foot around your waist (more easily done than explained).
Wallcreeper is ideal for modesty around camp and doubles as a changing room.
www.altrec.com /mpgate/USPar/shop/detail/10718/0   (636 words)

  
 Birding Italy Trip #04
Upon doing a bit of research, I found that this place was known to harbour Wallcreepers, Crag Martins and of course Peregrine Falcons.
The smile on my face was big and also on my girlfriend’s face as she knew the complaining had finished.
No more Wallcreepers for the trip and no more birds of note for the rest of the day.
www.birdingitaly.net /trip04.htm   (2295 words)

  
 Exped Wallcreeper 23 degree goose down sleeping bag that converts to a long vest.
Exped Wallcreeper 23 degree goose down sleeping bag that converts to a long vest.
The features of the Wallcreeper down sleeping bag are the same as the Wallcreeper PL.
For detailed photos of the features of the Wallcreeper down bag, please see the features section of our Wallcreeper PL page.
www.backcountry-equipment.com /slpng_bg/exped_wallcreeper_dn.html   (116 words)

  
 OR Product page: Wallcreeper PL
Zippered arm openings allow you to belay, boil water, or rack gear from the comfort of the bag.
A drawcord adjustable foot section allows the Wallcreeper PL to function as a sleeping bag when you have boots on.
Tighten the bottom drawcord around your waist and the bag can be worn as a camp parka.
www.orgear.com /home/style/exped_or/exped_bags/exped_synthetic/WPL   (292 words)

  
 Wallcreeper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
El Wallcreeper (muraria de Tichodroma) se considera a veces ser un miembro de la familia del nuthatch, Sittidae, que contiene 23 especies del pájaro del passerine.
En esa clasificación, la subfamilia "Tichodromadinae" contiene una sola especie, el Wallcreeper.
Este artículo sigue el manual de los pájaros del mundo en la separación del wallcreeper como familia separada Tichodromadidae.
www.yotor.net /wiki/es/wa/Wallcreeper.htm   (299 words)

  
 Where to see Wallcreepers in Europe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
There's no wonder the Wallcreeper is one of the most desirable birds in Europe.
There are lots of places where Wallcreepers are reputed to be but, the snag is,a site where the birds were giving crippling views one year might be a waste of time the following year.
To get there involves such a monstrous walk that, if you were to fail with the Wallcreeper, you'd be thoroughly cheesed off, unless you're happy to just enjoy the scenery.
www.birdguides.com /html/articles/articles_where.htm   (320 words)

  
 MavicaNET - Wallcreeper (Tichodromidae)
Catálogo / Natureza / Reino vegetal e animal / Animais (Animalia) / Aves / Perching Birds (Passeriformes) / Wallcreeper (Tichodromidae)
Catálogo / Natureza / Reino vegetal e animal / Animais (Animalia) / Aves / Perching Birds (Passeriformes) / Perching Birds (Passeriformes): Taxonomy / Wallcreeper (Tichodromidae)
The Wallcreeper is essentially a rock-climbing, long-billed, insectivorous nuthatch of remote Eurasian mountains.
www.mavicanet.com /lite/por/23012.html   (94 words)

  
 Views From The Top - Forums - Exped Wallcreeper PL - Versatile Gear - Jacket, Parka, Sleeping Bag, & Overbag in One
The bungee at the bottom can be tucked under and secured around the waist to create a parka.
The Wallcreeper can be used by itself as a summer sleeping bag.
Can also be used as an overbag for planned winter overnights, but yet still affording you the flexibility of taking the Wallcreeper with you on day hikes from your winter base camp.
www.viewsfromthetop.com /forums/showthread.php?t=4008   (640 words)

  
 birdwatching trip report - France and the Camargue - surfbirds.com
With a toddler on board proper attention couldn't be given to birding, and we also fitted in a few cultural attractions, so we dipped on some fairly obvious species like little bustard, pin-tailed sandgrouse, white-tailed eagle and eagle owl.
More attention was given to the two species I needed - wallcreeper and greater spotted eagle.
Extremely quiet on the way up, but at the top saw a fine male wallcreeper on the crags to your right as you walk up, best viewed by walking as far right as you can go along the radio mast fence.
www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/france-rh-0303.html   (1426 words)

  
 birdwatching trip report - Bay of Biscay and the Picos de Europa - surfbirds.com
Fuenta De is the famous Wallcreeper site mentioned in many trip reports, and rather reminiscent of Cirque De Gavarnie in the French Pyrenees.
Also, the mountain road/track to Refugio de Aliva is driveable with care; in fact we drove virtually to the junction with the Wallcreeper track, and could have gone all the way to the top if we hadn't wanted to walk this track and bird around this area.
After a short while a Wallcreeper appeared on this cliff, around the cave, and then on the scree back towards the main track junction.
www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/biscay-1002-nr.html   (2805 words)

  
 Re: Wallcreeper search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Leukerbad / Valais 1 was briefly seen flying XX.06.1990 at the lower third of the spectacular trail from Leukerbad up to Gemmipass.
Neuchatel / Jura In Switzerland the Wallcreeper is not confined to the alps.
But I am not a climber, thus less than 20% of this time is devoted to wallcreeper habitat.
www.worldtwitch.com /cgi-bin/index.pl/noframes/read/90   (216 words)

  
 BackpackingLight.com Forum: FS: Exped Wallcreeper (like FF Wren)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I'm selling my Wallcreeper Long since I never use it now.
The Jacket feature is great for reading 'in bed' and for that first cuppa in the morning.
I may have a Down Wallcreeper medium for sale in about a month when my FF Rock Wren arrives.
backpackinglight.com /cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/634   (214 words)

  
 BirdForum - Geneva - Wallcreeper, etc
Crested Grebe plus the usual diving duck and gulls but our day was made by finding a Wallcreeper on a abandoned fortification.
(Its always a pretty good bet but there are always plenty of spots there where a highly active Wallcreeper can keep out of sight).
We saw some Bullfinches too but not apparently of the "trumpeting" ssp unfortunately.
www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=27401   (172 words)

  
 Wallcreeper Down Sleeping Bag - Bargains Wallcreeper Down Sleeping Bag - reduced prices on Wallcreeper Down Sleeping Bag
Altrec is the easiest way to select Wallcreeper Down Sleeping Bag on your list.
This offer covers most items shipped by ground within the contiguous U.S. The only exceptions are large or heavy items, such as a kayak.
This means you always receive factory fresh merchandise with a true manufacturer's warranty.
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 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Exped Wallcreeper at Epinions.com
Wallcreeper is a uniquely designed sleeping bag that stays with you rather than with the tent.
But no matter how you use Wallcreeper, you'll stay warm because trapped heat won't be lost.
Additional information on Exped Wallcreeper or other products.
www.epinions.com /pr-Sleeping_Bags-Exped_Wallcreeper   (96 words)

  
 Wintering Wallcreeper Site in Northern Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Late on Monday 29th September, having arrived off the Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry that morning, I checked into the Parador (Hotel) at Fuente De in the Picos de Europa mountains.
The following day, I intended to take the cable car behind the hotel to the mountain top to look for the Wallcreepers that can be found there.
The cable car runs from 10am daily, and as I left the hotel to catch it, I was amazed to find a
www.birder.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Wallcreeper.htm   (302 words)

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