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Photographed at El Carmoli Spain
Lampides boeticus, commonly known as the Pea Blue or Long-tailed Blue, is a small butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. It is widely distributed across various regions, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and southern Europe. Known for its striking appearance and adaptability, the Pea Blue is one of the most widespread lycaenid butterflies.
This American Crow exhibits the resourcefulness and adaptability of members of the Corvidae in its successful foraging among tide wrack. This scene unfolded in Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
One of our favourite garden birds, readily using nestboxes and coming to feeders
Habitat: very adaptable, raising young anywhere with a few trees and a cavity for a nest..Feeds mainly on aphids, caterpillars and insects, plus some fruit, seeds and nuts; in winter forages in woodland in flocks
Widespread and common resident
Blue tits are common and widespread throughout the British Isles, but are absent from both Orkney and Shetland.The blue tit’s favoured habitat is broad-leaved woodland, but is sufficiently adaptable to be abundant in a variety of other habitats, including gardens.More than 2.5 million have been ringed in Britain and Ireland..British blue tits are strictly resident, seldom moving far from where they hatched.
Naples Botanical Gardens
Southwest Florida
USA
The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) or mottled mallard is a medium-sized dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck. It is closely related to those species, and is sometimes considered a subspecies of the former, but this is inappropriate (see systematics).
There are two distinct populations of mottled ducks. One population, A. fulvigula maculosa (mottled duck), lives on the Gulf of Mexico coast between Alabama and Tamaulipas (Mexico); outside the breeding season individual birds may venture as far south as to Veracruz. The other, A. fulvigula fulvigula (Florida duck), is resident in central and south Florida and occasionally strays north to Georgia. The same disjunct distribution pattern was also historically found in the local sandhill cranes.
Along the Gulf of Mexico coast, the mottled duck is one of the most frequently banded waterfowl. This is due in part to the fact that it is mostly non-migratory. Approximately one out of every twenty mottled ducks is banded, making it an extremely prized and sought after bird among hunters.
The Australian Dingo is our nations apex predator. The Dingo is highly adaptable, intelligent, resourceful and hardy.
Recent studies by Yale University have shown it is the most intelligent canid on the planet.
Despite unrelenting extermination efforts since the arrival of Europeans, it has managed to survive in some form throughout much of Australia, although the Alpine Dingo found along the Eastern seaboard are critically endangered. Our governments, pushed strongly by farmers groups continue to support the demonstrably unsuccessful and ecologically and economically unsustainable pursuit of dingo eradication. There is strong evidence to show that the eradication of our apex predator has done much to allow the proliferation of introduced predators like foxes and feral cats who are much more dangerous to our native wildlife, this evidence shows strongly that allowing the Dingo to thrive would lead to a more sustainable coexistence model and benefit the biodiversity greatly.
Yet our governments continue to allow and support the baiting, trapping and shooting of these amazing animals.
They are such amazing creatures, so beautiful looking. I am a “dog person”, I love all dogs, but these native animals are extra special creatures – you can tell this quickly when you meet them.
The dingo is a true Australian native animal with recent geological and DNA evidence suggesting the species has been on the Australian continent for many thousands of years more than the 4,000 years that has been thought for some time. They have been recognised as a separate species, Canus Dingo. Previously it was thought that they had evolved from wolves.
The dingo is classified as a “pest” or “vermin” by some state governments and many are authorising baiting of these beautiful animals with the terribly cruel poison 1080 which is banned in many other countries.
The Dingo Discovery Sanctuary at Toolern Vale, led by one of my favourite people Lyn Watson, do terrific work for these beautiful animals.
And boy Dingo Puppies are cute!
Seaside house in the town of Keels Newfoundland. The placement of houses and fishing sheds in this town are incredibly unique. There is almost no “land” with accessible proximity to the water and as a result all the homes and structures are built on solid rock and rocky shorelines.
'The early bird catches the worm'.
The Common Buzzard captured foraging for earthworms on an Autumn morning.
Despite its impressive size, the buzzard is not a major predator, preferring a diet of carrion and earthworms.
Among the more unusual items recorded as being killed and eaten by buzzards are puffins, frogs and dung beetles.
However, a hungry buzzard is quite capable of killing a wide variety of prey, ranging from rabbits to birds up to the size of a wood pigeon, but any larger prey tackled was probably already sick.
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Buzzard Notes and Information:
The Buzzard, Buteo buteo has amazing vision...it scans the landscape for traces of movement that betray the presence of rabbits, voles or mice. Its eyes are more forward facing than most birds’ and, like humans, it has binocular vision. But it can also create a telephoto optical system that detects and follows movement that would seem a blur to us.
Numbers are greatest where the fields are smallest, as it favours abundant hedgerows and small woods.
It is thought that the buzzard is now our commonest bird of prey, pushing the kestrel into second place.
For the first time for 200 years they now breed in every county in England, Wales and Scotland.
While British buzzards are largely resident, many northern populations are highly migratory, many moving to Africa during the northern winter.
Once restricted largely to the west and north of mainland Britain, the last 15 years have seen a remarkable expansion of these birds to the east.
It doesn't like hot or arid areas either, so in Eastern Europe the long-legged buzzard replaces it.
Though the buzzard can tolerate areas of high rainfall, it prefers temperate climates, so is scarce or absent in the far north of Europe, where the rough-legged buzzard takes its place.
Each pair will have as many as 21 potential nest sites, usually changing to a fresh site every year.
Buzzards build their own nest, and they have a curious habit of decorating it with fresh green foliage.
Though most buzzards nest in trees, rocky crags or cliffs are also used.
This is a very adaptable species, able to survive in a wide variety of habitats from lowland farms to high mountains. Its main requirement is a tree at least 20ft high in which to nest.
Buzzards breed in every European country except Iceland, but are absent from some offshore island groups, including the Balearics.
It is because of its highly variable plumage that the French call it the buse (buzzard) variable.
Buzzards have remarkably variable plumage. Most individuals are brown and heavily marked, but some are almost white.
Buzzards have never been popular with falconers, as they tend to be far too lazy to be taught to fly at live quarry.
In the USA, the word buzzard is often used to describe the native turkey vultures. The two species are not related.
In Scotland, many tourists hoping to see an eagle mistake buzzards for their quarry. Any big bird of prey sitting on a telegraph pole is most likely a buzzard.
The buzzard's enthusiasm for eating carrion makes it especially vulnerable to poison baits, often put out to kill other predators such as foxes, living with birds note’s.
The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.
Surrey BC Canada
Often regarded as a pest, the Starling wins our grudging admiration for its adaptability, toughness, and seeming intelligence. Brought to North America in 1890 (the origin of all US starlings are 100 birds released in Central Park, NY), it has spread to occupy most of the continent, and is now abundant in many areas. Sociable at most seasons, Starlings may gather in immense flocks in fall and winter. When the flocks break up for the breeding season, males reveal a skill for mimicry, interrupting their wheezing and sputtering songs with perfect imitations of other birds.
For more information please visit www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/european-starling
The Female Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) captured at PNN Farallones de Cali in Pichindé, near Cali, Colombia, is a testament to the beauty and adaptability of this species. This image showcases her distinctive gray head, bright rusty underparts, and intricately striped back, perfectly framed by the serene waters of her Andean habitat. The soft, natural light filtering through the forest canopy highlights her striking features and creates a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing the overall composition.
From a photographer’s perspective, capturing this elusive bird in her natural habitat was both challenging and rewarding. The fast-flowing streams of PNN Farallones de Cali required patience and precision to photograph the duck without disturbing her. Using a telephoto lens allowed me to capture the fine details of her plumage while maintaining a respectful distance. This photograph not only celebrates the Torrent Duck’s unique beauty but also underscores the importance of preserving such pristine environments.
©2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer
(Pterocles alchata)
Ezuz - Negev Desert
Israel
Sandgrouses are known for their remarkable ability to transport water to their chicks in they belly feathers.
It was the third time I photographed in a desert, and I continue to be amazed by the adaptability of some species and the vast array of life forms that persist to exist in such harsh conditions.
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All my photos are now organized into sets by the country where they were taken, by taxonomic order, by family, by species (often with just one photo for the rarer ones), and by the date they were taken.
So, you may find:
- All the photos for this trip Israel (2023)
- All the photos for this order PTEROCLIFORMES
- All the photos for this family Pteroclidae (Pteroclídeos)
- All the photos for this species Birds in Flight // Aves em voo
- All the photos taken this day 2023/07/16
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This image captures the Red-rumped Woodpecker (Dryobates kirkii) perched vertically on a textured tree trunk in San Pablo de Borbur, Boyacá, Colombia. The bird’s barred plumage, with its vibrant red crown and muted brown body, contrasts beautifully with the softly blurred, greenish background. The lighting in the dense forest was dim, so I used an ISO of 3200 to compensate for the low light, along with a shutter speed of 1/180 second and an aperture of f/16. This combination allowed me to capture the bird's intricate feather details and the rough texture of the bark while maintaining an appropriate depth of field.
Photographing the Red-rumped Woodpecker required a keen eye and a steady hand due to its constant movement along tree trunks. The composition emphasizes the woodpecker's relationship with its habitat, drawing attention to the importance of forest conservation in this biodiverse region of Colombia. The bird's pose, clinging to the trunk with its tail supporting its position, showcases its adaptability and specialized behavior. I aimed to capture not just the woodpecker, but also the essence of its environment—a testament to Colombia’s rich avian diversity.
©2023 Adam Rainoff Photographer
There are approximately 1,950 breeding pairs of avocets in the UK, and around 8,700 wintering birds.Avocets are black and white wading birds with pale blue-gray legs and an upcurved beak. They are most commonly found in coastal areas with mudflats and lagoons, where they feed in saltwater or brackish water and nest nearby. However, avocets are adaptable and have been known to breed in inland areas like here at Arundel WWT
The widest range of cactus flower colors are found among the prickly pears in bloom, a very large and easily recognized genus due to its paddle-shaped stems. Opuntia contains the most adaptable and widely available blooming cactus for ordinary desert gardens.
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
The song sparrow (Melospiza melodia) is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable and adaptable species.
Stockholm, Sweden.
Larus marinus (Great Black-backed Gull)
The Great Black-backed Gull is the largest member of the gull family. It breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic and is fairly sedentary.
Historically, the Great Black-backed Gull was harvested for its feathers, which were used in the hat-making trade, and this species was removed from large parts of its range as a result of this exploitation.
Today however, its adaptability to human presence and the use of urban environments as artificial nesting sites has resulted in the Great Black-backed Gull rapidly increasing in number and range.
Source: Wikipedia
More often seen in the backyard than the House Crow. It is very adaptable and is able to survive on a wide range of food sources, making it capable of colonizing new areas, due to which it is often considered a nuisance. It has a large bill which is the source of its scientific name macrorhynchos, and it is sometimes known by the common names Large-billed Crow or Thick-billed Crow. It can also be mistaken for a raven. Extremely versatile in its feeding, it will take food from the ground or in trees. They feed on a wide range of items and will attempt to feed on anything appearing edible, alive or dead, plant or animal. It is also one of the most persistent species and is quite bold, especially in urban areas.
We took the 4 hour Thunderbird Lodge Tour. This included Kokopelli Cave. Petroglyph Rock, First Ruin, Junction Ruin, Ceremonial Cave, Ledge Ruin, Antelope House Ruin, and Stone Cow Ruin in Canyon del Muerto and the White House Ruin in Canyon De Chelly.
As we started our tour we were greeted by this wild goat.
AI Summary
The goat is often associated with various symbolic meanings in Native American cultures, including the Navajo. It can represent resilience, adaptability, and a connection to the earth.
Navajo Beliefs:
In Navajo tradition, animals are seen as spirit guides or totems that embody specific traits.
The goat may symbolize strength and the ability to navigate difficult terrains, reflecting its natural habitat.
Symbolism:
Goats are linked to fertility and abundance in some Native American legends.
They can also represent a playful spirit and the importance of community and family.
Cultural Context:
Different tribes may have varying interpretations of the goat's significance.
The goat's role in stories and legends can vary widely, reflecting local beliefs and environmental factors.
While specific legends about goats may not be universally documented, their symbolic presence in Native American spirituality is recognized across various tribes, including the Navajo.
Navajo Nation 2025
The Sacred Ibis, as its name implies, was a bird once held in high esteem. In Egyptian culture it was representative of the god Thoth, god of wisdom, knowledge, and writing. These birds were interred by the millions in the company of human remains. Over millennia, they became locally extinct in Egypt, due predominantly to the gradual aridification of the regions swamps and marshes. Introduced into areas of Europe, Asia, and the United States, some of these birds are now seen as a curse rather than a blessing. Extremely adaptable, they are now seen as responsible for decimating populations of breeding birds, such as terns. These strangely beautiful feathered fauna are still fairly common throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, where a world's population can hopefully learn to revere less, and respect more before all of nature's gifts disappear forever. At the rate that some species are declining we had best learn the meaning of respect in double-time. #SacredIbis #WildlifeConservation #DrDADBooks
The Golden Jackal is a wolf-like canid that is native to Southeast Europe, Southwest Asia, South Asia, and regions of Southeast Asia.
Despite its name, the Golden Jackal is not closely related to the African black-backed jackal or side-striped jackal, which are part of the genus Lupulella, being instead closer to wolves and coyotes. The ancestor of the golden jackal is believed to be the extinct Arno river dog that lived in Mediterranean Europe 1.9 million years ago.
Golden Jackals are abundant in valleys and beside rivers and their tributaries, canals, lakes, and seashores. They are rare in foothills and low mountains. The Golden Jackal is a social species, the basic social unit of which consists of a breeding pair and any young offspring. It is very adaptable, with the ability to exploit food ranging from fruit and insects to small ungulates.
Nagarhole Tiger Preserve, Karnataka, India. February 2015.
Der "Garden of Vulcan" ist ein vom britischen Landschaftsarchitekten Tom Stuart-Smith geschaffenes Gartenkabinett, in dem sich die Vegetation nach dem Ausbringen von Sämereien selbst organisieren sollte. Im Lauf der Jahre wurde der Pflanzenteppich immer üppiger. "Zuerst wachsen Pflanzen, die flexibel und anpassungsfähig sind. Später kommen die Bäume, in deren Schatten sich Tiere ansiedeln können. Die Tiere erschaffen ein Netz aus Schneisen in die neue, üppige Vegetation. Erst dann entstehen die Hütten.
So beschreibt der englische Landschaftsarchitekt Tom Stuart-Smith den Vegetations- und Besiedelungsprozess der Erde. Doch natürlich konnte der Mensch sich der Landschaft nicht ohne fremde Hilfe bemächtigen: Ihm half der römische Gott Vulcanus, dessen Geschichte der Gestaltung des Gartens zugrunde liegt." Diese, von mir allerdings stark gekürzte, Beschreibung findet sich auf der Homepage der Gärten der Welt.
www.gaertenderwelt.de/gaerten-architektur/internationale-...
"The Garden of Vulcan" is a garden cabinet created by the British landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, in which the vegetation was supposed to organise itself after sowing seeds. Over the years, the plant carpet became increasingly lush. "First, plants grow that are flexible and adaptable. Later, trees grow and animals can live in their shade. The animals create a network of trails in the new, lush vegetation. Only then do huts appear.
English landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith describes the vegetation and colonisation process of the earth. Of course, man could not take over the landscape without outside help: He was helped by the Roman god Vulcan, whose history provides the design concept of the garden. Immerse yourself in the world of mythical fire and experience an extraordinary abundance of flowers of all colours." This description, though greatly abridged by me, comes from the homepage of the Gardens of the World.
www.gaertenderwelt.de/en/gardens-architecture/internation...
Naples Botanical Gardens
Southwest Florida
USA
The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) or mottled mallard is a medium-sized dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck. It is closely related to those species, and is sometimes considered a subspecies of the former.
There are two distinct populations of mottled ducks. One population, A. fulvigula maculosa (mottled duck), lives on the Gulf of Mexico coast between Alabama and Tamaulipas (Mexico); outside the breeding season individual birds may venture as far south as to Veracruz. The other, A. fulvigula fulvigula (Florida duck), is resident in central and south Florida and occasionally strays north to Georgia. The same disjunct distribution pattern was also historically found in the local sandhill cranes.
Along the Gulf of Mexico coast, the mottled duck is one of the most frequently banded waterfowl. This is due in part to the fact that it is mostly non-migratory. Approximately one out of every twenty mottled ducks is banded, making it an extremely prized and sought after bird among hunters. - Wikipedia
Taxi driver making pre dawn repairs to his source of income in Trindad, Cuba.
Vintage American cars in Cuba, remnants from pre-1959, persist due to Cuban ingenuity. Post-revolution sanctions restricted new auto imports and parts, prompting resourceful locals to repurpose modern components from non-sanctioned nations. This inventive resilience transformed classic cars into a symbol of Cuban adaptability, embodying a unique blend of history, necessity, and defiance against automotive limitations.
The cattle egret, a heron draped in snowy white feathers accented by golden plumes, graces landscapes in tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate regions worldwide. As the sole representative of the Bubulcus genus, this cosmopolitan bird distinguishes itself by thriving in open grasslands and fields, often perching on the backs of cattle or wading through their hooves. This egret's exceptional adaptability has allowed it to colonize diverse habitats globally, emphasizing the interconnectedness of species and the fragile equilibrium within ecosystems. Despite its widespread presence, the cattle egret confronts challenges such as habitat loss and pesticide use, underscoring the need for conservation awareness.
The pied crow (Corvus albus) is a widely distributed African bird species in the crow genus. Like most crows and ravens, it is an adaptable, generalist species with a broad diet. Its plumage is a striking black and white, somewhat resembling its much larger relatives the thick-billed raven and white-necked raven; unlike these ravens, it also has a white belly.
Nth Island Weka (Gallirallus australis greyi ) These adaptable Rails have repopulated Eastern Bay of plenry and are going to displace the Banded Rails, being more aggressive ,preying on the eggs and young of the smaller relative and generally out competing them for food.
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Description: Captured in exquisite detail, this photograph showcases the subtle beauty of a female Mallard duck. The camera's focus is expertly directed at the duck's head, highlighting the intricate feather patterns painted in earthy browns and gentle fawns that adorn her. Her eyes, a soft and vibrant brown, exude a calm intelligence as they reflect the serene environment. The duck's beak, a blend of dusky oranges and olives, punctuates her visage with a sense of grace. The blurred green background suggests a natural habitat, possibly the edges of a tranquil pond or the banks of a gentle stream, where this elegant creature finds solace.
The Mallard, or Anas platyrhynchos, is one of the most recognizable and widespread duck species, known for its adaptability to various habitats including parks, wetlands, and even urban waterways. The female Mallard, in particular, is less flashy than her male counterpart, with her plumage evolved for camouflage to protect her nest, but no less beautiful.
Est une espèce de petits rapaces de la famille des Falconidae, présent dans la totalité de l'Europe, en Afrique, en Arabie et en Asie jusqu'au Japon, du semi-désert jusqu'aux régions subarctiques. Il est également appelé Crécerelle commune ou Crécerelle tout court dans son aire de répartition. Très adaptable, il fréquente les milieux ouverts et peu boisés, des bords de mer jusqu'aux montagnes, mais aussi les milieux urbains et suburbains, allant jusqu'à nicher en façade.
De la taille d'un pigeon, le Faucon crécerelle a un manteau roux tacheté de noir, avec le bout des ailes noirâtre, tandis que le dessous des ailes et le poitrail sont de couleur crème moucheté de noir. L'espèce présente un dimorphisme sexuel inversé : la femelle adulte est plus grande que le mâle d'environ 20 %, avec la tête et la queue de couleur brune striée de noir, tandis que le mâle adulte a la tête gris-bleu avec la queue grise. Les juvéniles ressemblent à la femelle adulte. Sa silhouette en vol est caractéristique, avec ses ailes longues, étroites et pointues, et son vol stationnaire dit « en Saint-Esprit » est une observation fréquente en bord de route.
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Is a species of small raptors of the family Falconidae, present throughout Europe, Africa, Arabia and Asia up to Japan, from the semi-desert to the subarctic regions. It is also called Common Kestrel or Kestrel for short in its range. Very adaptable, it frequents open and sparsely wooded environments, from seaside to mountains, but also urban and suburban environments, going so far as to nest on facades.
About the size of a pigeon, the Common Kestrel has a rufous coat spotted with black, with blackish wingtips, while the underside of the wings and the chest are cream colored with black speckles. The species exhibits reverse sexual dimorphism: the adult female is approximately 20% larger than the male, with a brown head and tail streaked with black, while the adult male has a gray-blue head with gray tail. Juveniles resemble adult females. Its silhouette in flight is characteristic, with its long, narrow and pointed wings, and its hovering flight known as “in the Holy Spirit” is a frequent sighting on the side of the road.
In another rather graphic image illustrating gull predation on Common Eider (see www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/54604470082/in... ), this Lesser Black-backed Gull has taken a duckling. Again, the circumstances are unclear, since the young Common Eider seems to have been among seaweed away from the water and from others of its clan. Common Eiders females are constantly on the alert for threats or danger to their young, be it from other females (see www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/54602519412/in... ), from males, or from predators such as gulls. Nevertheless, a high number of their offspring perish at a tender age — which is of course a general rule among most organisms: otherwise numbers would be be unsustainable. There may also be some drawbacks to the creche system that Common Eider have adopted to care for their young (see www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/54599440024/in... ), in that although there is ‘strength in numbers’ individual ducklings that stray for whatever reason are susceptible to being picked off or suffering injury.
This incident happened at the Garðskagi lighthouse near Garður, a small town on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the region of Suðurnes, southwestern Iceland.
I’m not a”gull-ophile,” living as I do in a landlocked province of Western Canada over 600 km from the nearest ocean. We do have some gull species in Alberta, but I cannot claim to be particularly knowledgeable about the family. All that to preface the thought that gulls often get a bad rap, when they are far from the only predatory type of bird (including on other birds). Certainly gulls have an impact on many bird species, but then many species also face predation from other birds such as raptors. So there is the ongoing interplay happening.
One possibility to consider: Gulls are generally very adaptable and many have benefited from human food sources, which presumably has led to population increases — which may in turn have resulted in greater pressures on the species of birds they do at times prey upon.
Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)
Mustang Island State Park, Texas, U.S.A.
The Great-tailed Grackle is a bold, highly adaptable songbird native to the Americas, known for thriving in urban, agricultural, and wetland habitats. It is largely non-migratory, though some northern populations may shift southward in winter. These birds forage opportunistically—feeding on insects, grains, garbage, and even small vertebrates—and exhibit strong territorial behavior, especially during breeding season when males defend nesting areas with loud vocalizations and dramatic displays.
According to the IUCN Red List, the Great-tailed Grackle has a stable population.
IUCN Red List Assessment (2018): Least Concern
This fledged Crow was waiting for it's parents to feed it. It was watching us. I wonder what it thought of us? Crows are not everyone's cup of tea but they do have character. Young Crows have lots of character. It is definitely a species that divides us!
www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a...
Key information
The all-black carrion crow is one of the cleverest, most adaptable of our birds. It is often quite fearless, although it can be wary of man. They are fairly solitary, usually found alone or in pairs, although they may form occasional flocks.
The closely related hooded crow has recently been split as a separate species.
Carrion crows will come to gardens for food and although often cautious initially, they soon learn when it is safe, and will return repeatedly to take advantage of whatever is on offer.
What they eat:
Carrion, insects, worms, seeds, fruit, eggs and any scraps.
Measurements:
Length:
45-47cm
Wingspan:
93-104cm
Weight:
370-650g
Population:
UK breeding:
1,000,000 territories
Where and when to see them
Carrion crows are found almost everywhere, from the centre of cities to upland moorlands, and from woodlands to seashore.
Der "Garden of Vulcan" ist ein Gartenkabinett, geschaffen vom britischen Landschaftsarchitekten Tom Stuart-Smith, in dem sich die Vegetation nach dem Ausbringen von Sämereien selbst organisieren sollte. Im Lauf der Jahre wurde der Pflanzenteppich immer üppiger. "Zuerst wachsen Pflanzen, die flexibel und anpassungsfähig sind. Später kommen die Bäume, in deren Schatten sich Tiere ansiedeln können. Die Tiere erschaffen ein Netz aus Schneisen in die neue, üppige Vegetation. Erst dann entstehen die Hütten.
So beschreibt der englische Landschaftsarchitekt Tom Stuart-Smith den Vegetations- und Besiedelungsprozess der Erde. Doch natürlich konnte der Mensch sich der Landschaft nicht ohne fremde Hilfe bemächtigen: Ihm half der römische Gott Vulcanus, dessen Geschichte der Gestaltung des Gartens zugrunde liegt." Diese, von mir allerdings stark gekürzte, Beschreibung findet sich auf der Homepage der Gärten der Welt.
www.gaertenderwelt.de/gaerten-architektur/internationale-...
"The Garden of Vulcan" is a garden cabinet created by the British landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, in which the vegetation was supposed to organise itself after sowing seeds. Over the years, the plant carpet became increasingly lush. "First, plants grow that are flexible and adaptable. Later, trees grow and animals can live in their shade. The animals create a network of trails in the new, lush vegetation. Only then do huts appear.
English landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith describes the vegetation and colonisation process of the earth. Of course, man could not take over the landscape without outside help: He was helped by the Roman god Vulcan, whose history provides the design concept of the garden. Immerse yourself in the world of mythical fire and experience an extraordinary abundance of flowers of all colours." This description, though greatly abridged by me, comes from the homepage of the Gardens of the World.
www.gaertenderwelt.de/en/gardens-architecture/internation...
During a momentary break in the rain, a damp-faced ‘amakihi feeds on the nectar of wet ‘ohi’a lehua. The decurved bill shape of the ‘amakihi is conducive to nectar feeding on the ‘ōhi’a lehua blossoms and for scraping bark and lichen to find insects as a protein source. One of the few remaining species of endemic honeycreepers on the island of Oahu, the ‘amakihi still thrives in higher elevation rainforests. Recent census indicates the population is stable or slightly increasing likely due to resistance to mosquito transmitted avian malaria, adaptability to feed on nonindigenous food sources, and the capacity to become habituated to human presence. The O’ahu ‘amakihi is an endemic forest bird resulting from insular evolution on the island of Oahu.
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The Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small, attractive duck native to South America. It is particularly known for its striking plumage, with males displaying a rich chestnut back, pale grey sides, and a distinctive white ring around the eye. Females are more subdued in colour, featuring mainly brownish tones with mottled patterns. Both sexes have a characteristic vertical white stripe on the wing, visible in flight.
This species is one of the smallest in the duck family, distinct from larger waterfowl. Ringed Teals prefer slow-moving or still waters, often found in marshes, ponds, and slow rivers. They are notable for their gentle temperament and are often seen in pairs or small groups. Ringed Teals are known for perching in trees, unlike many other duck species, utilizing their sharp claws.
In the wild, these birds are fairly adaptable but are sensitive to habitat destruction and pollution. They have become popular in aviculture due to their manageable size and striking appearance. Efforts to conserve their natural habitats are crucial for their continued survival in the wild, as they play an important role in their ecosystems.
Der "Garden of Vulcan" ist ein vom britischen Landschaftsarchitekten Tom Stuart-Smith geschaffenes Gartenkabinett, in dem sich die Vegetation nach dem Ausbringen von Sämereien selbst organisieren sollte. Im Lauf der Jahre wurde der Pflanzenteppich immer üppiger. "Zuerst wachsen Pflanzen, die flexibel und anpassungsfähig sind. Später kommen die Bäume, in deren Schatten sich Tiere ansiedeln können. Die Tiere erschaffen ein Netz aus Schneisen in die neue, üppige Vegetation. Erst dann entstehen die Hütten.
So beschreibt der englische Landschaftsarchitekt Tom Stuart-Smith den Vegetations- und Besiedelungsprozess der Erde. Doch natürlich konnte der Mensch sich der Landschaft nicht ohne fremde Hilfe bemächtigen: Ihm half der römische Gott Vulcanus, dessen Geschichte der Gestaltung des Gartens zugrunde liegt." Diese, von mir allerdings stark gekürzte, Beschreibung findet sich auf der Homepage der Gärten der Welt.
www.gaertenderwelt.de/gaerten-architektur/internationale-...
"The Garden of Vulcan" is a garden cabinet created by the British landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, in which the vegetation was supposed to organise itself after sowing seeds. Over the years, the plant carpet became increasingly lush. "First, plants grow that are flexible and adaptable. Later, trees grow and animals can live in their shade. The animals create a network of trails in the new, lush vegetation. Only then do huts appear.
English landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith describes the vegetation and colonisation process of the earth. Of course, man could not take over the landscape without outside help: He was helped by the Roman god Vulcan, whose history provides the design concept of the garden. Immerse yourself in the world of mythical fire and experience an extraordinary abundance of flowers of all colours." This description, though greatly abridged by me, comes from the homepage of the Gardens of the World.
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Blue tits are adaptable little birds who are a familiar sight of garden feeders. Their numbers have remained relatively steady over the years, and they were seen in three-quarters of gardens in 2019’s Birdwatch.
They’re omnivorous, so will eat insects during spring and summer months, and enjoy seeds and feeders during the winter. You’ll often see them bullied off a bird feeder by their bossier cousin, the great tit
Colobus guereza , the guereza colobus or Kilimanjaro guereza (among others), is a species that is part of the mammals Primates . It is a monkey of the family Cercopithecidae . It is a species of Old World monkeys. It is found in much of western central Africa and in eastern Africa, that is to say Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Chad. The species includes several subspecies of different appearance. It has a distinctive appearance to which its name alludes; the long fringes of white hair that run along each side of its black trunk make it a kind of coat. Its face is framed with white hair and it has a large white tail in the form of a tuft.
The guereza is diurnal and arboreal, found in both deciduous and coniferous forests. It is an adaptable species that can tolerate disturbances to its habitat and prefers secondary forest near rivers or lakes. Although it was once thought to eat only leaves, it also eats seeds, fruits and arthropods. It is able to digest plant matter with a high fibre content thanks to its specialised stomach, but it can only eat a small number of plant species at any one time. It is hunted by raptors and some mammals such as the common chimpanzee and the leopard.
The Guereza lives in social groups of three to fifteen individuals. Typically these groups include a dominant male, several females, and their offspring. It reproduces polygynously, and copulation begins with vocal communication. After a gestation period of just over five months, babies are born with pink skin and white fur that darkens to adult coloration in three to four months. The Guereza is well known for its dawn song, the males' "roar" is a method of communicating over long distances: it reinforces territorial boundaries. It also makes other vocalizations and uses body postures, movements, and facial expressions to communicate.
An Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged, imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage. Protective and territorial, but also intelligent, patient, and profoundly loyal, these muscular avengers are prized as working guard dogs without equal. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog stands between 27 and 29 inches at the shoulder and can weigh as much as 150 pounds. Profusely muscled but nimble afoot, Anatolians are more than a match for the predators and harsh terrain of their homeland. Anatolians descend from some of the oldest known domestic-canine bloodlines. This lends the breed a sense of timelessness, a no-frills, untouched quality that takes us back 6,000 years to the Bronze Age. Anatolians are smart, devoted, responsive, and adaptable. They will protect their flock, livestock, children, smaller dogs, even the family cat with intensity. Anatolian owners must be strong leaders, willing and able to handle a dog as dominating and demanding as he is calm and loving.
The dog (Canis familiaris when considered a distinct species or Canis lupus familiaris when considered a subspecies of the wolf) is a domesticated carnivore of the family Canidae. It is part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated, and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canids. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of man's best friend. 36469
This winter morning scene captures the resilience of Mule Deer enduring the cold of Alberta. The frost-covered landscape reflects the harshness of the season, while the deer's calm and curious gaze reveals their strength and adaptability to their frozen world.
This green and yellow male honeycreeper is difficult to spot as it blends in with the coloration of the ‘ōhi’a tree. One of the few remaining species of endemic honeycreepers on the island of Oahu, the ‘amakihi still thrives in higher elevation rainforests. Recent census indicates the population is stable or increasing due to resistance to mosquito transmitted avian malaria, adaptability to feed on nonindigenous food sources, and the capacity to become habituated to human presence. The decurved bill shape of the ‘amakihi is conducive to nectar feeding on the ‘ōhi’a lehua blossoms and for scraping bark and lichen to find insects as a protein source. The O’ahu ‘amakihi is an endemic bird resulting from insular evolution on the island of Oahu. Similarly, the flowering tree ‘ōhi’a is endemic to the main Hawaiian Islands. The ‘ōhi’a tree thrives in multiple island ecosystems, from an early settler on bare lava fields to mature, misty rain forests. The multi-stamen lehua flower is the subject of island lore.
In the state of Hawaii, 2024 is Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele: The Year of the Forest Birds.
The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as the tiger owl (originally derived from early naturalists' description as the "winged tiger" or "tiger of the air") or the hoot owl,[2] is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.[3] Its primary diet is rabbits and hares, rats and mice, and voles, although it freely hunts any animal it can overtake, including rodents and other small mammals, larger mid-sized mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. In ornithological study, the great horned owl is often compared to the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), a closely related species, which despite the latter's notably larger size, occupies the same ecological niche in Eurasia, and the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), with which it often shares similar habitat, prey, and nesting habits by day, thus is something of a diurnal ecological equivalent.[4] The great horned owl is one of the earliest nesting birds in North America, often laying eggs weeks or even months before other raptorial birds.[5]
Late afternoon light illuminates a typical street scene in Jodhpur, India.
The Indian Pariah Dog, commonly found on Indian streets, is a native breed known for its resilience and adaptability. Medium-sized with short brown fur, they possess a lean, muscular build ideal for survival in urban environments. Their erect ears, curved tail, and sharp senses help them navigate city life efficiently. Intelligent and alert, these dogs are naturally street-smart and capable of fending for themselves. Their genetic lineage dates back thousands of years, making them one of the oldest and most well-adapted breeds in India. Their friendly yet cautious nature often endears them to local communities
This ground level view if the fruit of the submerged fungi shows the way we see most fungi. The whole world of fungi are different life forms from animals and plants. They are extremely adaptable and are probably older life forms than plants and certainly animals. Some people believe they have an intelligence. If you are interested there is a great book called 'Entangled Life' by Merlin Sheldrake. Read it and prepare to have your mind blown!
The common drone fly (Eristalis tenax) is a type of hover fly. Drone flies are excellent at hovering in place, a skill they share with many other types of flies. Their wings beat rapidly, creating lift and allowing them to stay suspended in mid-air, often hovering around flowers to feed. In this case a field of Italian asters in my backyard. The common drone fly is found all over the world. It thrives in urban, rural, and agricultural areas, making it a very adaptable species.