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Seen on the trip from Riga (Latvia) to 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.
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Negev desert, Israel
Nestled in the heart of the vast and arid desert lies a breathtaking sight - an old oasis surrounded by ancient, gnarled trees, their branches stretching towards the heavens like fingers seeking the stars. The oasis is a testament to the endurance of life in the harshest of environments, a verdant and lush haven in the midst of an unforgiving landscape.
As the sun sets on the desert, the oasis comes alive with a symphony of sounds - the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze, the hum of insects, and the distant howl of a lone coyote. And as the sky deepens to a rich, velvety black, the true magic of the oasis reveals itself.
Looking up, one is greeted with a dazzling display of stars - the Milky Way stretching across the sky in a majestic arc, a river of light and wonder that seems to go on forever. The old trees, their branches silhouetted against the shimmering sky, serve as a perfect frame for this celestial masterpiece, as if nature herself has designed a work of art to be admired by all who venture into this remote and wondrous place.
As the night wears on, the stars seem to dance and twinkle in a cosmic ballet, their light casting a soft glow over the oasis and imbuing it with a sense of serenity and peace. And yet, for all its beauty, the old oasis remains a place of mystery and wonder, a reminder of the incredible resilience and adaptability of life, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
BERTIE: "Hullo everybear and every Mummy and Daddy, my name is Bertie." *Blushes.* "I came to live with Daddy at Christmas. I'm quite shy," *Blushes more.* "So this is my first appearance on Flickr. I have a big tummy, not because I eat a lot - although I do get a grumbly tummy from time to time - but because I have a big heart. Therefore, Daddy thought I would be the best bear to wish everybear and every Mummy and Daddy a very happy Saint Valentine's Day! May it be filled with happiness and love! I am sending you all lots of special Saint Valentine's big little bear hugs and snuffly Saint Valentine's Day kisses!" *Blushes even more.*
For anyone who follows my photostream, you might be aware I am very fortunate to be surrounded by some wonderfully artistic and creative friends. This includes my very dear friend Maria who creates some truly beautiful and amazing cards from recycled paper and cardboard. Bertie's Saint Valentine's Day card has been made by Maria.
To quote Maria’s inserts that go with these cards: "Everyone loves a bear. Bears are cuddly, loveable and memorable. 'Mr. Snuggles' is a Cottage Cutz die. This fellow is adaptable to celebrate any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary or simply to say 'hullo'."
If you want to see more of Maria’s work, visit her Instagram page at: www.instagram.com/daisyandme33/?hl=en
Bertie came to live with me on Christmas Day 2022. He was a gift from a very dear friend. He is vintage and is hand knitted with soft red dioxide wool and has chocolate brown felt pads on his paws. He has shiny black bead eyes and has his own very smart tartan bow. He tells me that he was living in an antique shop for quite a while, just looking for his forever home, which now he feels that he has. Bertie is very soft and loves cuddles, and whilst perhaps not as forthcoming as some of my other bears due to his shyness, he is very loving and caring and gives big little bear hugs and snuffly kisses beautifully.
Spotted hyenas are intelligent, social predators known for their powerful jaws, female-dominated clans, and adaptability. They hunt cooperatively, scavenge when needed, and thrive by following the Serengeti’s migratory herds.
Widespread and familiar (though often called 'crane'), the largest heron in North America. Often seen standing silently along inland rivers or lakeshores, or flying high overhead, with slow wingbeats, its head hunched back onto its shoulders. Highly adaptable, it thrives around all kinds of waters from subtropical mangrove swamps to desert rivers to the coastline of southern Alaska.
Surrey BC Canada
(Dendrocitta vagabunda) is a treepie, native to the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining parts of Southeast Asia. It is a member of the crow family, Corvidae. It is long tailed and has loud musical calls making it very conspicuous. It is found commonly in open scrub, agricultural areas, forests as well as urban gardens. Like other corvids it is very adaptable, omnivorous and opportunistic in feeding.
The House Sparrow is a highly adaptable species, and where it has been introduced often occupies nest boxes intended for native species. (Building nest boxes with small enough entrances [about 31 mm {1 1/4 in} diameter] prevents House Sparrows from using them, although certain native species too.) This female was feeding young in — somewhat ironically — the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
In the early 1850s, one Nicholas Pike, director of the Brooklyn Institute, decided to import this bird from England. The first few attempts to establish the bird weren't successful but eventually the house sparrow took hold when the birds were released into Greenwood Cemetery, Central Park and a few other places. The rationale apparently was the control of some bug called a canker worm. The sparrow supposedly would pig out on the critters and reduce the canker worm population. Soon, cities and towns throughout the country were importing house sparrows to "aid people against encroachment of insects."
But others soon noticed that house sparrows don't have much of an appetite for bugs. On top of that, they were driving out native songbirds.The infatuation with the house sparrow turned to hatred, so much so that some states began paying bounties for dead sparrows. However it was too late; house sparrows had spread throughout the continent.
They're now found as far north as Canada's Northwest Territories and as far south as Cape Horn, the remote tip of South America. That extreme range indicates how adaptable house sparrows are. They can be found anywhere there are people, in big cities and small towns, in suburbs and around farms. The only place they're not found: deep, deep woods. In more extreme locales, they require human presence to survive.
I found these two females in my yard in Polk County, Florida.
The guttural toad is very common. It is spreading through Southern Africa as its population increases. It can live in a variety of environments, and is very adaptable. It has no major predators and does not suffer much from habitat loss.
Quenching Thirst, One Sip at a Time
Zebras, with their striking black and white stripes, are not just a marvel of nature but also fascinating creatures with unique habits. In the wild, staying hydrated is crucial for their survival. Zebras often travel long distances in search of water sources, showcasing their resilience and adaptability. They typically drink early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat of the day. Observing a zebra drinking is a reminder of the delicate balance of nature and the importance of water for all living beings. Protecting their habitats ensures that these majestic animals can continue to thrive in the wild, reminding us of the interconnectedness of life on our planet.
The great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl or the hoot owl, 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
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Agapanthus (Agapanthoideae) is a subfamily of monocotyledonous plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, within the order Asparagales, and which includes only one genus, Agapanthus.
ETMOLOGY: The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek words "agape", meaning "love", and "anthos", meaning "flower", and therefore means "flower of love."
Agapanthus species and cultivars are used as ornamental plants in parks and gardens.
They are highly adaptable, hardy, and easy-to-grow species, which is why they are widely used in low-maintenance parks and gardens. (Source: Wikipedia)
Photo taken in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.
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Los agapantos (Agapanthoideae) son una subfamilia de plantas monocotiledóneas pertenecientes a la familia de las amarilidáceas, dentro del orden Asparagales, y que no incluye más que un solo género, Agapanthus.
ETMOLOGIA: El nombre Agapanthus procede de las palabras griegas "agape", que significa "amor" y "anthos", que significa flor y, por ende, significa "flor del amor".
Las especies y cultivares de agapanto se utilizan como plantas ornamentales en parques y jardines.
Son especies sumamente adaptables, rústicas y de fácil cultivo, razón por la que se las utiliza mucho en parques y jardines de bajo mantenimiento. (Fuente: Wikipedia)
Foto tomada en Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, España.
"The Thyssenkrupp headquarters, officially known as the "thyssenkrupp Quarter," is the corporate headquarters of Thyssenkrupp AG in the western district of the city of Essen. The quarter is the core of the Krupp Belt urban development project and stands on the very site where Krupp's cast steel factory in Essen has its roots. The new office campus is an ensemble of various individual buildings arranged on a "green carpet" with trees, connecting paths, and small squares. As the client, it was particularly important to the company that the new buildings be flexible and adaptable to changes within the company. The cost of the first construction phase of the headquarters is estimated at over 300 million euros." (Wikipedia)
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"Das Thyssenkrupp-Hauptquartier, offiziell auch als „thyssenkrupp Quartier“ bezeichnet, ist die Konzernzentrale der Thyssenkrupp AG im Westviertel der Stadt Essen. Das Quartier ist Kern des städtebaulichen Projektes Krupp-Gürtel und steht genau auf dem Grund, auf dem Krupp mit der Gussstahlfabrik in Essen seine Wurzeln hat. Der neue Bürocampus ist ein Ensemble aus verschiedenen Einzelgebäuden, die auf einem „grünen Teppich“ mit Bäumen, verbindenden Wegen und kleinen Plätzen angeordnet sind. Dem Konzern als Auftraggeber war es dabei besonders wichtig, dass sich die Neubauten flexibel an Veränderungsprozesse innerhalb des Unternehmens anpassen lassen. Die Kosten für den ersten Bauabschnitt des Hauptquartiers werden auf über 300 Millionen Euro beziffert." (Wikipedia)
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This photo captures a California Towhee (Melozone crissalis) foraging on the ground, surrounded by dry vegetation and patches of greenery. The bird's muted brown plumage blends harmoniously with its earthy surroundings, providing camouflage from potential predators. Its rusty brown eye contrasts with its smooth, brown body, while its short, rounded wings and long tail aid in its ground-dwelling habits. The California Towhee, a common sight in the western United States, particularly California, is known for its adaptable nature, thriving in urban and suburban environments. This photograph provides an intimate glimpse into the daily life of this resilient bird.
Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii
These mangroves are amazing and so adaptable to what mother-nature offers her.
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This kingfisher is emerging from a successful dive in a wetland pond as he gives a small minnow the ride of his life. Kingfishers are skilled divers as they can reach up to 25 mph when they dive from a nearby tree or power-line.
Normally they do not reach depths of more than about 10 inches in water but are able to keep their eyes open to view their target due to a third transparent eyelid. They can also hover like a helicopter over water while they search for a victim below.
These dainty little bird are very adaptable and found on every continent except the Antarctica.
(Photographed near Cambridge, MN)
The heavy, adaptable Angharad chassis with trailer. The operator readies the crane to place the hab module into position.
Blue jays are natural forest dwellers, but they are also highly adaptable and intelligent birds. They are a familiar and noisy presence around many North American bird feeders.
Just a detail of the waterfall posted yesterday. Interesting especially because it shows the water ability of adaptation to the slightest geometric shapes... which reminded me a lot of the most useful skill that it's necessary to have on the mountains: the ability to adapt (to places and to atmospheric agents).
Location: Gran Paradiso National Park (Italy).
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Shaughnessy, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Lantana camara (common lantana) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family (Verbenaceae), native to the American tropics. It is a very adaptable species, which can inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems; once it has been introduced into a habitat it spreads rapidly; between 45ºN and 45ºS and less than 1,400 metres (4,600 feet) in altitude.
Perched gracefully on a tree branch, the Long-tailed Shrike, a medium-sized passerine bird, embodies elegance and poise. Its distinctive features such as an elongated tail and a hooked beak set this avian species apart. Its plumage boasts a striking contrast between a gray back and a pristine white belly, while a bold black mask accentuates its sharp eyes.
The Long-tailed Shrike thrives in diverse open environments, including woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands. As a skilled predator, its diet encompasses insects, lizards, and small birds, demonstrating its adaptability and prowess in the intricate web of life.
it's important to be adaptable, flexible, open-minded.
she should never have lost her true colors.
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i'm constantly amazed at my eyes. they change colors on a daily, sometimes hourly basis; either both are blue, both are green, one is green the other is blue, or they're a lovely mosaic of the two. when i was younger, i thought of them as a kind of mood ring... i'd ask people what color they were, and then assign a mood to each color. sometimes, though, i'd be surprised by what mood my eyes told me i was in. :P
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 great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl, or the hoot owl, 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.
Photographed in Tanzania, Africa from a safari vehicle
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This very healthy-looking, Black-backed Jackal struck a pose that allowed me to capture an image showing how really handsome they are.
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From Wikipedia: The black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas is a medium-sized canine native to eastern and southern Africa. These regions are separated by roughly 900 kilometers.
One region includes the southernmost tip of the continent, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The other area is along the eastern coastline, including Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. It is listed by the IUCN as least concern, due to its widespread range and adaptability, although it is still persecuted as a livestock predator and rabies vector.
Compared to other members of the genus Canis, the black-backed jackal is a very ancient species, and has changed little since the Pleistocene, being the most basal wolf-like canine, alongside the closely related side-striped jackal. It is a fox-like animal with a reddish brown to tan coat and a black saddle that extends from the shoulders to the base of the tail. It is a monogamous animal, whose young may remain with the family to help raise new generations of pups. The black-backed jackal has a wide array of food sources, feeding on small to medium-sized animals, as well as plant matter and human refuse.
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Skull and skeleton
The black-backed jackal is a fox-like canid with a slender body, long legs, and large ears. It is similar to the closely related side-striped jackal and more distantly related to the golden jackal, though its skull and dentition are more robust and the incisors much sharper. It weighs 6–13 kg (13–29 lb), stands 38–48 cm (15–19 in) at the shoulder, and measures 67.3–81.2 cm (26.5–32.0 in) in body length.
The base colour is reddish brown to tan, which is particularly pronounced on the flanks and legs. A black saddle intermixed with silvery hair extends from the shoulders to the base of the tail. A long, black stripe extending along the flanks separates the saddle from the rest of the body, and can be used to differentiate individuals. The tail is bushy and tipped with black. The lips, throat, chest, and inner surface of the limbs are white. The winter coat is a much deeper reddish brown. Albino specimens occasionally occur.
Diet: Black-backed jackals are omnivores, which feed on invertebrates, such as beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, termites, millipedes, spiders, and scorpions. They also feed on mammals, such as rodents, hares, and young antelopes up to the size of topi calves. They also feed on carrion, birds, lizards and snakes. A pair of black-backed jackals in the Kalahari desert was observed to kill a kori bustard, and on a separate occasion, a black mamba by prolonged harassment of the snake and crushing of the snake's head. Black-backed jackals occasionally feed on fruits and berries. It also feeds on eggs of birds. In coastal areas, they feed on beached marine mammals, seals, fish, and mussels. A single jackal is capable of killing a healthy adult impala. Adult dik-diks and Thomson's gazelles seem to be the upper limit of their killing capacity, though they target larger species if those are sick, with one pair having been observed to harass a crippled bull rhinoceros. They typically kill tall prey by biting at the legs and loins, and frequently go for the throat. In Serengeti woodlands, they feed heavily on African grass rats. In East Africa, during the dry season, they hunt the young of gazelles, impalas, topi, tsessebe, and warthogs. In South Africa, black-backed jackals frequently prey on antelopes (primarily impala and springbok and occasionally duiker, reedbuck, and steenbok), carrion, hares, hoofed livestock, insects, and rodents. They also prey on small carnivores, such as mongooses, polecats, and wildcats. On the coastline of the Namib Desert, jackals feed primarily on marine birds (mainly Cape and white-breasted cormorants and jackass penguins), marine mammals (including Cape fur seals), fish, and insects. Like most canids, the black-backed jackal caches surplus food.
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gemini as such does not have an animal sign, but has animals that are commonly used to represent them. One is the Fox:
Geminis, like the curious and clever fox, are always eager to explore new places. The fox represents shrewdness and the ability to act wisely in even the most dangerous situations, mirroring Gemini's adaptability and intelligence.
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Clever adaptable birds .Whether its stealing chicks, mugging other birds, Hanging around fast food outlets (even at night in the cities) or at rubbish dumps .These birds are survivors. love getting them in flight great practice!! This one is enjoying the waves lapping at its feet while it keeps an eye out for an opportunity
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Blue tits are widespread and adaptable, thriving in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, parks, gardens, and even urban areas. They are particularly fond of areas with scattered trees and hedgerows.
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The Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) is a Old World porcupine native to southern Asia and parts of the Middle East.
For example, they live in countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Israel, Iran and Saudia Arabi.
The Indian porcupine is highly adaptable to multiple environments. Although they usually favor rocky hill sides, the species can also be found in tropical and temperate scrublands, grasslands, and forests.
The Indian crested porcupine is a large rodent, weighing 11–18 kg.
The body length, without tail, is 70–90 cm. The tail is 8–10 cm.
It is covered in multiple layers of modified hair called quills, with longer, thinner quills covering a layer of shorter, thicker ones.
The quills are brown or black with alternating white and black bands. They are made of keratin and are relatively flexible.
Het witstaartstekelvarken (Hystrix indica) is een stekelvarken uit de Oude Wereld, Zuid-Azië en delen van het Midden-Oosten komt.
Ze leven bijvoorbeeld in landen als India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Israël, Iran en Saoedi-Arabië.
Het witstaartstekelvarken leeft in verschillende habitaten. Hoewel ze de voorkeur geven aan rotsachtige heuvelhellingen, kan de soort ook worden gevonden in struikgewas, graslanden en bossen.
Het witstaartstekelvarken is een groot knaagdier met een gewicht van 11 à 18 kg. De lichaamslengte, zonder staart, is 70 à 90 cm.
De staart is 8 à 10 cm. Hij is bedekt met meerdere lagen gemodificeerd haar, stekels genaamd, met langere, dunnere stekels die een laag kortere, dikkere stekels bedekken.
De stekels zijn bruin of zwart met afwisselend witte en zwarte banden. Ze zijn gemaakt van keratine en zijn relatief flexibel.
Deze foto is gemaakt in Zoo Duisburg in Duitsland.
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Deutzia gracilis is a small compact bush, extremely rustic and adaptable to any type of situation. It has abundant spring flowering. The flower is snow white and is sweetly scented. It prefers sunny or partial shade exposures. It is resistant to cold. It reaches approximately 100 cm in height.
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The hamerkop (Scopus umbretta ), is a medium-sized wading bird. It is the only living species in the genus Scopus and the family Scopidae. The species and family was long thought to sit with the Ciconiiformes but is now placed with the Pelecaniformes, and its closest relatives are thought to be the pelicans and the shoebill. The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, which has given this species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead. It is a medium-sized waterbird with brown plumage. It is found in Africa, Madagascar and Arabia, living in a wide variety of wetlands, including estuaries, lakesides, fish ponds, riverbanks, and rocky coasts. The hamerkop is a sedentary bird that often shows local movements.
The hamerkop takes a wide range of prey, mostly fish and amphibians, but shrimps, insects and rodents are taken too. Prey is usually hunted in shallow water, either by sight or touch, but the species is adaptable and will take any prey it can. The species is renowned for its enormous nests, several of which are built during the breeding season. Unusually for a wading bird the nest has an internal nesting chamber where the eggs are laid. Both parents incubate the eggs, and raise the chicks.
The species is not globally threatened and is locally abundant in Africa and Madagascar, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed it as being of least concern.
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This is an adaptable species that has learned to follow fishing boats for jettisoned bycatch, and to use unusual nest sites such as the roofs of buildings and artificial islands in salt pans and sewage works. Its eggs and young are taken by gulls and ibises, and human activities such as fishing, shooting and egg harvesting have caused local population declines. There are no global conservation concerns for this bird, which has a stable total population of more than 500, 000 individuals.
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Scotland Neck, North Carolina USA
Sylvan Heights is home to breeding populations of some of the world’s rarest waterfowl. In some cases, fewer than 250 individuals of these species remain in the wild, and the collaborative captive breeding programs taking place here may be their last barrier against extinction.
Masked Lapwings are found in Australia and New Zealand, the masked lapwing is a relatively large bird mostly found in wetlands as well as on beaches and other coasts; this species is highly adaptable and is usually seen in developed areas as well, They nest on open ground and will jealously guard their territory against any intruders
Adraga Beach - Sintra - Portugal
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A Coyote (Canis latrans) from Adams County Colorado.
The coyote is incredibly intelligent, adaptable, social, and charismatic. Yet it is so often vilified and treated with fear and misunderstanding. Admittedly, it is a complicated issue. After we wiped out the wolf and other alpha predators from the majority of North America, the coyote and other "mesopredators" increased in number and expanded in range, filling a niche that they had not evolved to fill. The result undoubtedly had ecological consequences.
Yet one can hardly blame the coyote for exploiting the situation. It is the nature of any species to do so, perhaps most notably our own. Yet the coyote is not the livestock and deer decimating force of evil that it is too often made out to be. Predators will be predators, but the data do not point to coyotes being major contributors to population decline of these groups, and mass "predator round up" events, where awards are given to those who claim the most coyote pelts in a night, have been shown to do nothing to bolster local game or livestock populations. In the absence of apex predators, any impact that another species can have in reducing inflated game populations across North America is a benefit, in my eyes. The true ecological impact from coyotes and other mesopredators is most easily measured in small mammal, reptile and amphibian, and even bird populations.
Coyotes are famous for their vociferous ballads that carry through the night air. Their repertoire is extremely diverse, and a pair of song dogs can sound like a score, and they will deceive you with their proximity. Listening to them sing is always a highlight of long nights spent in the tent, or chilly evenings gazing at the stars.
Capturing this image was one of those serendipitous moments in photography where we spotted it at a great distance across a prairie dog town. Caro and I sat down in the grass and waited, and watched as it slowly made its way toward us. Through the viewfinder I watched as it loped closer and closer, until it practically filled the frame. At that point it paused for a few moments before continuing on its way. It was a wonderful encounter that I won't soon forget.
Description
Birdeye Speedwell is a weedy annual native to Eurasia but has naturalized throughout North America. It prefers partial to full sun, moist conditions, and rich loamy soil but is adaptable to poor soil. Most vegetative growth and development occurs during the cool weather of late winter or early spring. It blooms winter through early summer depending on the region and reproduces by seed. It is found in lawns, fields, gardens and other disturbed soil areas.
Acacia Pravissima
Burrum Coast National Park
Ovens wattle
Description: Tall shrub to 6 m with pendulous branches. Has triangular-shaped, dull green phyllodes and yellow flowers in spring.
Distribution:NSW, ACT, Vic.
Propagation: From scarified seed or boiling water treatment.
Cultivation: Generally adaptable in cultivation, responds to sunny, reasonably well drained positions in most soils. Hardy plant with an attractive form.
Special horticultural attributes:
Frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C )
Barred on a Bay - Barred Owl perches on a California Bay Laurel tree. These supremely adaptable generalists seem to be spreading fast throughout the West Coast.
Species: Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Equipment: Canon EOS R3 + RF 100-500mm IS
Settings: 1/50s, ISO: 4000, f/7.1 @500mm, Handheld, Electronic Shutter
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 capacity to become habituated to human presence. Often observed using its decurved bill to feed on the nectar of ‘ohi’a lehua, this male was probing bark and buds for small insects, a protein source during breeding. The Oahu ‘amakihi is one of three endemic species of ‘amakihi in the main Hawaiian Islands, a result of insular evolution. In the state of Hawaii, 2024 is Ka Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele: The Year of the Forest Birds.
Here is another shot from my 'Ratty' collection. Love them or hate them these are intelligent and adaptable little animals. I have seen them digging tunnels and climbing trees. They are never more than a second or two away when I put out the bird food. This Rat is looking for any seeds which may fall from the feeder.
I recently learned that overall, the Painted Lady Butterfly migrates even further than the Monarch Butterfly does.
"Painted ladies are one of the most widely distributed butterflies and can be found on all continents except Antarctica and South America. The painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) migrates across generations between Europe and Africa and is a key species for studying insect migration.
The widespread presence of these butterflies can be attributed to their adaptability and resilience, as they can thrive in various habitats, including meadows, gardens, forests, and even arid deserts.
The species of butterflies is a resident of warmer areas, migrating in the fall towards more favorable climates. While monarch butterflies are probably more well known for their epic migrations between North and Central America, the painted lady butterfly is known for having the longest migration route of all butterfly species.
Each fall, large populations of painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) migrate from Europe to subtropical Africa, crossing the Sahara Desert, with individuals traveling up to 4,000 kilometers. The epic migration of painted lady butterflies crosses the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains of North Africa.
This species of butterfly makes the longest single-leg migratory flight of all known butterfly migration routes." www.geographyrealm.com/these-butterflies-have-the-longest...
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They even made USA Today 2024 news: "Painted lady butterflies, Vanessa cardui, fly at least 2,610 miles, 4,200 kilometers, across the Atlantic, from West Africa to French Guiana in South America, according to a new study published by Nature Communications in June.
The study adds that the butterflies possibly traveled at least 4,345 miles, 7,000 kilometers, from the point of butterfly emergence, meaning the location where the butterflies emerged from their cocoons.
"The overall journey, which was energetically feasible only if assisted by winds, is among the longest documented for individual insects, and potentially the first verified transatlantic crossing," states the study." www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/13/attract-pai...
Backyard, Pennsylvania, US, September 3, 2025, IMGP5148
The frequently photographed drive to a historic RCA radio station at Pt. Reyes planted in around 1930 with Monterey cypress trees. The white Art Deco-style building at the end of the tree tunnel was built between 1929 and 1931. For most of the 20th century, it provided ship to shore communications. Monterey Cypress is one of the few tree species adaptable to the wind and ocean weather conditions of Point Reyes.
Honorable Mention, Masters, Pictorial, Berkeley Camera Club, 1/7/2025
People may say seagulls are vermin and destructive, but that is hypocrisy. People excuse themselves for the trees they felled, the water they waste, and the habitat they stole from animals, then complain when a seagull steals their burger. Seagulls are no less of a nuisance than we are. Seagulls are simply strong, adaptable creatures that are sharing their homes with us.
Brilliant little plants , stick them in some soil and they do the rest ! They take the full force of the sun and sit there in a harsh frost and put up with a good soaking and give them time and they are like " Tribles " and multiply away !!
Sempervivums are low-growing succulent plants that produce rosettes in a host of hues. They are adaptable to most soils but prefer full sun and a well-draining medium. The spiky leaves come in a large variety of sizes, colors, and textures, and are trimmed with green, red, purple or even shrouded in fine gossamer hairs. Each spring, the rosette produces new offsets (chicks).