also called Giraffe Gazelle or Giraffe-necked Gazelle or Antelope;

a medium-sized antelope with a long thin neck and a small head; it often feeds while standing on the hind legs and

lives in arid areas, mainly in Northern Kenya

litocranius walleri

gerenoek of girafgazelle

gérénuk ou gazelle de Walter ou antilope girafe

Giraffengazellen oder Gerenuk

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Also called Red-breasted Toucan...

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Also called white Egret elsewhere

Also known as the Eastern Gray Squirrel, native to eastern North America where it is an essential natural forester. Less arboreal than then the Red Squirrel as the grey tends to feed extensively on the ground. Its not their fault that there over here in the UK that one lie's with the worlds most destructive and most dangerous animal on the planet called the human. This is one of the first wild mammals that children can get to see regally and so sometimes help encourage them to get into nature.

also called European Starting or just Starling

sturnus vulgaris

spreeuw

Etourneau sansonnet

Star

estornino pinto`

storno comune

estorninho-malhado

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also called Eurasian Reed Warbler

Acrocephalus scirpaceus

kleine karekiet

rousserolle effarvatte

Teichrohrsänger

Carricero Común

Cannaiola

Rouxinol-pequeno-dos-caniços

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Common Kingfisher, also called Eurasian Kingfisher

a few days before the cold wave

alcedo atthis

ijsvogel

martin-pêcheur d'Europe

Eisvogel

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also called Wood Nuthatch or Nuthatch

sitta europaea

boomklever

sittelle torchepot

Kleiber

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Also known as the Coontie Hairstreak. Named after the Caterpillars toxic food plant. These toxins will be passed right on up to the adult stage. The adult butterflies vivid colours warns predators that this species is distaistfull. Found from Southeastern Florida, Bahamas, Cuba and the Cayman Islands.

Also known as the Greek Shoemaker. Male seen here with orange spots and purplish margins on the hind wings,while the female has yellowish markings on her hind wings. Found from Central and Southern America and the West Indies.

also called Eurasian Kingfisher

alcedo atthis

ijsvogel

martin-pêcheur d'Europe

Eisvogel

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Also called Olive Bee-eater.

Outjo, Namibia

also called Common Chaffinch

fringilla coelebs

vink

pinson des arbres

Buchfink

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Also known as Black-backed Kingfisher or Three-toed Kingfisher...

Scarce or rare, but possibly under-recorded owing to its secretive habits.

Cat Tien, Vietnam

Also known as the Snowdon group, Eryri, Snowdonia North Wales, Y Lliwedd off to the left along the low ridge, out of sight.

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Also known as Common Kestrel.

Also taken not to long ago folks and thought it deserved a look.

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Also known as the Torx drive. These are various sizes of torx drives from T15 up to T40. Shot for Macro Mondays "Stars" theme.

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The blackbuck, (Antilope cervicapra) also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope commonly found in India. The blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antilope. This shot was taken in Velavadar, Gujarat. My blog on Velavadar can be seen at jagadipsingh.blogspot.in

The white blackbuck here is either albino or leukistic. Albinism in Blackbucks is rare and caused by the lack of 'Melanin'. The animal looks fully white due to the lack of melanin in their skin. Wildlife experts say that the biggest problem with these Albinos is that they are singled out by predators and hunted. These are Albinos.

Leucism is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in animals and humans. Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in all types of skin pigment, not just melanin.

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Also called Blue Hawker

also called European Starling or just Starling

sturnus vulgaris

spreeuw

étourneau sansonnet

Star

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also called Redstart

Phoenicurus phoenicurus

gekraagde roodstaart

Rougequeue à front blanc

Gartenrotschwanz

Colirrojo Real

Codirosso comune

Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca

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Also in West Lafayette, IN.

Sometimes also called the Olive-tree Pearl. It is a migrant from southern Europe where it is widespread but numbers arriving to the UK fluctuate annually so some years can be scarce. It is mostly seen in the southern coastal counties. The wings are translucent white with a slight sheen and a yellowish-brown edge. It can be seen from June to early December.

This is the only second time I have seen this moth in 15 years.

Found in a field at Corfe Castle, Dorset.

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also called Alibey Island, is the largest of the Ayvalık Islands archipelago in Turkey, which was historically called the Εκατόνησα (Hekatonisa) or Μοσχονήσια (Moschonisia) archipelago in Greek. It lies in the Edremit Gulf on the Turkey's northwestern coast, off the coast of Ayvalık in Balıkesir Province, Turkey,

Also known as bachelor's button. In the past it grew as a weed in cornfields, hence its name.

National flower of Estonia also known as ryeflower as it grows in ryefields. ( thanks Lauri)

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This species provides an example of sex role reversal with the females being more brightly coloured than the males. Females will also choose a male and then defend him against other females and when the chicks have arrived, the female scarpers and the male raises them on his own.

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Nigella damascena, also known as love-in-a-mist, ragged lady and devil-in-a-bush, took this a few weeks ago, been dithering and fiddling..

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Read also the comment of the last entry about Matera. This place is really remarkable. It is situated on a deep gorge. On the opposite side there are viewpoints from which a great view of Matera is possible.

Also known as the Golden Browed Bulbul, this is an endemic bird of South India and Sri Lanka. The bird is bright yellow and easy to identify in the bush and canopy where they are sighted. Apparently, this subspecies of the bird we shot in the Malabar region / Western Coast is a bit paler than the subspecies on the other coast - though I haven't seen it yet.

The birds are of the same size as other bulbuls - maybe 20 cms - and are found in small groups. We sighted several around fruiting trees such as wild berries, Figs and they were quite loud during the time. The calls were a tad easy to remember and just like other bulbuls they were noisy. This is the start of their breeding season and hence I think they were out more than usual.

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The Western Wall, also known as the "Wailing Wall" or the "Kotel," is one of the most significant religious and historical sites in Jerusalem, Israel. It holds deep spiritual and emotional importance for Jews worldwide, and it has also become a symbol of the complex and often contentious nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Western Wall is a remnant of the ancient retaining wall that once surrounded the Second Temple, which was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. After the temple's destruction, the Western Wall became the closest accessible site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage. For centuries, Jews from around the world have come to this sacred site to pray, lament the destruction of the temple, and express their connection to Jewish heritage.

The name "Wailing Wall" originates from the 19th and early 20th centuries when Jews would gather at the site to mourn the destruction of the temple and express their sorrow through prayers and tears. The term "Kotel" means "wall" in Hebrew and has become a popular and endearing name for the site.

Over time, the Western Wall has evolved into a focal point of religious and nationalist tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The site is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, which is also part of the contested area between Israel and Palestine. Its significance to both Jewish and Muslim communities has led to disputes and occasional clashes.

The Western Wall plaza is divided into two sections: one for men and the other for women, following Orthodox Jewish tradition. The prayers and rituals conducted here are a mix of individual devotion, communal worship, and celebrations during religious holidays.

In addition to its religious importance, the Western Wall draws millions of tourists and visitors from various backgrounds each year, offering them a glimpse into the rich history and cultural diversity of Jerusalem.

Despite the ongoing complexities surrounding the Western Wall and its geopolitical context, it remains an essential and cherished place for Jewish people, symbolizing resilience, faith, and the connection to their shared heritage.

Also known as Ponte Palota. Comacchio’s most famous bridge built by Giovanni Pietro da Lugano to a design by Luca Danese of Ravenna.

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Also known as the Clachan Bridge, it is a simple hump-backed bridge spanning the Clachan Sound, 13 kilometres southwest of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. It links the west coast of the Scottish mainland to the island of Seil.

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Also known as the Valley View, this vista gives a great ground level view of the Yosemite Valley. While not as expansive as the Tunnel View, this vista has a lot of great compositions and vantage points from which to shoot from and emphasize different features within your frame. And in the winter, you get the bonus of snow and fog on the river which can add an air of mystery to your composition.

Also know as Arctic Skua, Arctic Jaeger or Parasitic Skua...

Photo taken at Fjallsárlón Glacier Parking area... South Iceland

Where there are friends, there is also wealth.

Waar vrienden zijn, is tegelijk rijkdom.

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Hymenopus coronatus, also called H. bicornis, is a mantis from the rain forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names including walking flower mantis and orchid mantis. This tiny creature is only about the size of my thumbnail!

Also known as Chestnut-tailed Minla...

Mandal, Uttarakhand, India

also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker

Also called Head Harbor Light it is located on the northern most point of Campobello Island, N.B.

Also known as Marbled Teal

Also known as a Shingleback lizard or Stumpy-tail lizard (Tiliqua rugosa).

Port Wakefielsd, South Australia

One never knows what lies underneath, till they take an adventure and people make strange choices, by their human behaviour, in trying to see what's underneath the surface in ourselves.

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Also referred to as the grey ghost. He is much more elusive than the female. Sometimes people mistake him for a Short-eared owl.

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Fatpack include Texture hud to mix and match and 3 exclusive ombre tones.

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April Bunny is rigged for Legacy . Perky and Maitreya.

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