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The Cattle Egret is a small, white heron that is native to Africa but has been introduced to many other parts of the world, including the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. It is often seen near grazing animals, such as cattle, horses, and goats, and is known to feed on insects and other small animals that are disturbed by the grazing activity.
The Cattle Egret has a compact body and short, thick bill that it uses to capture its prey. It has white plumage and yellow legs, and during the breeding season, it develops a distinctive orange-brown patch of feathers on its head, neck, and back.
Cattle Egrets are social birds and often nest in large colonies, building their nests out of sticks and other materials in trees, bushes, or on the ground. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks, which are born with downy feathers and open eyes.
Cattle Egrets are found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural fields. They are known for their adaptability and have successfully expanded their range to many new areas, where they have become a common sight near farms and ranches.
Cattle Egrets play an important ecological role by feeding on insects and other small animals that can damage crops and pastures. They are also a popular species among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts due to their distinctive appearance and interesting behavior.
The Squirrel Spirit Animal is a Symbol of Ingenuity, Adaptability, Playfulness and Preparation.
Its Characteristics and cultural Significance offer valuable lessons for those who encounter it.
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Das Krafttier Eichhörnchen ist ein Symbol für Einfallsreichtum, Anpassungsfähigkeit, Verspieltheit und Vorbereitung. Seine Eigenschaften und seine kulturelle Bedeutung bieten wertvolle Lehren für diejenigen, die ihm begegnen.
Eurasian squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) Sciurus.
Eurasisches Eichhörnchen.
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Wikipedia: The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known commonly as the whitetail and the Virginia deer, is a medium-sized species of deer native to North, Central and South America. It is the most widely-distributed mainland ungulate herbivore in the Americas; coupled with its natural predator, the mountain lion (Puma concolor), it is one of the most widely-distributed terrestrial mammal species in the Americas and the world. Highly adaptable, the various subspecies of white-tailed deer inhabit many different ecosystems, from arid grasslands to the Amazon and Orinoco basins; from the Pantanal and the Llanos to the high-elevation terrain of the Andes. Globally, the white-tailed deer has been introduced (primarily for sport hunting) to New Zealand, the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico), and some countries in Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Romania and Serbia).
Conservation status: Least Concern
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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.
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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.- Wikipedia
These little birds are not at all common where we live in Suffolk, and so I always love to see one when we head back to Essex. We spotted this handsome fella at Colchester Zoo!
The House Sparrow, (Passer domesticus) is adaptable and can live in urban and rural settings, being found from the centre of cities to the farmland of the countryside. They feed and breed near to people, living off seed and scraps. The House Sparrow is a species vanishing from the centre of many cities, but is not uncommon in most towns and villages. It is absent from parts of the Scottish Highlands and is thinly distributed in most upland areas.
Breeding males have a black bill, and black around their eyes, under their bill and in a rounded “bib” on their chest. Their belly and top of the head is gray, with white cheeks and chestnut brown neck and wings with black flecks. Non-breeding males look similar but with some yellow on their beak and less black on the chest. Females are a plain light brown all over with grayish underparts and striped backs.
Not too many flowers around here yet, so I was in the archives looking for something spring-y for Looking Close on Friday's single flower theme. I tried cropping this to the one flower, but I liked the background blur. Besides, it's autumn clematis, so it doesn't fit the theme or the time of year. But I'm feeling nostalgic this week and seeing this reminds me of the day I took it - wandering around New London, CT. This was in a downtown parking garage. A thick wire rope divided the parking row from a walkway, and somehow, this clematis was growing along the wire. It seemed far too dark in there for flowers, but there was an area of wire where the noon sun was pouring through, and I guess the clematis had found it and was doing quite well.
Note to self: look for the light and be adaptable. :-)
The Cattle Egret is a small, white heron that is native to Africa but has been introduced to many other parts of the world, including the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. It is often seen near grazing animals, such as cattle, horses, and goats, and is known to feed on insects and other small animals that are disturbed by the grazing activity.
The Cattle Egret has a compact body and short, thick bill that it uses to capture its prey. It has white plumage and yellow legs, and during the breeding season, it develops a distinctive orange-brown patch of feathers on its head, neck, and back.
Cattle Egrets are social birds and often nest in large colonies, building their nests out of sticks and other materials in trees, bushes, or on the ground. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks, which are born with downy feathers and open eyes.
Cattle Egrets are found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural fields. They are known for their adaptability and have successfully expanded their range to many new areas, where they have become a common sight near farms and ranches.
Cattle Egrets play an important ecological role by feeding on insects and other small animals that can damage crops and pastures. They are also a popular species among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts due to their distinctive appearance and interesting behavior.
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.
Did you know;
- 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 recently 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.
- They are incredibly flexible and are double jointed. They can rotate their head backwards. They have extraordinary 180 degree peripheral vision.
- Unlike all domestic dogs, their head is their widest part of their body, this ensures they do not get stuck in underground holes - if their head fits, so does the rest of their body (with the help of those previously mentioned flexible double-jointed legs).
- They have no scent.
- They can hear a heart beat from many meters away.
The un-educated removal of the Dingo is causing irreparable damage to our environment and eco-system, as other animals (feral dogs and cats, foxes etc) multiply out of control. A stable population of Dingos would keep these pests under control, and actually protect many other endangered species.
I designed this fighter to be reminiscent of the arc-170, though in the lore it would fulfill a closer roll to the BTL Y-wing. A hyperspace capable heavy star-fighter/bomber meant to go up against capital ships and not get involved in dogfights with other fighters. Though able to hold it’s own and considered quite versatile with it’s interchangeable hard points making it adaptable to various mission profiles.
Red foxes are highly adaptable so it's no surprise they set up their dens at playgrounds, green parks or in barns like here. This youngster was so curious but skittish at the same time... just seconds for a shot and off he was...Bavaria, Germany
Wild duck near the pond in my hometown park, among fresh Spring green. Here are many of them :)
Mallard or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on their wings and belly, while the females (hens or ducks) have mainly brown-speckled plumage. It flies very well, in a horizontal flight it can reach even 90 km / h. Mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are social animals preferring to congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes. This species is the main ancestor of most breeds of domestic ducks. Unlike many waterfowl, mallards are considered an invasive species in some regions. It is a very adaptable species, being able to live and thrive in urban areas.
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Dzika kaczka (a właściwie kaczorek) przy stawie w parku, wśród wiosennej zieleni. Całkiem sporo ich tu jest :)
Kaczka krzyżówka (Anas platyrhynchos) – gatunek dużego ptaka wodnego z rodziny kaczkowatych (Anatidae). Jest to najpospolitszy i najszerzej rozpowszechniony gatunek kaczki. Zasiedla większość półkuli północnej, ale została introdukowana do południowo-wschodniej Australii oraz na Nową Zelandię. Nie jest zagrożona. W Polsce gatunek łowny w okresie od 15 sierpnia do 21 grudnia. Od krzyżówki pochodzą kaczki domowe. W szacie godowej występuje bardzo wyraźny dymorfizm płciowy. Samiec, ma wtedy zielono opalizującą głowę, odgraniczoną od reszty ciała białą obrożą. W szacie spoczynkowej samiec ma upierzenie podobne do samicy, ale różni się żółtym dziobem, rudą piersią i czarnymi pokrywami nadogonowymi. Często przebywa w grupach z innymi ptakami wodnymi. Bardzo dobrze lata, w locie poziomym może osiągać nawet 90 km/h. Jest ptakiem wędrownym, poza okresem lęgowym tworzy duże stada. Krzyżówka jest wszystkożerna, ale żywi się głównie roślinami, przeważnie wodnymi. Żeruje na powierzchni wody; charakterystycznie, z tylną częścią ciała wystającą ponad taflę. Ponadto zjada pokarm zwierzęcy, np. larwy komarów, chrząszcze, skorupiaki i inne zwierzęta związane ze środowiskiem wodnym.
Lassalle-Hof is a municipal residential complex with 269 apartments in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Vienna. It was built in the years 1924-1926.
Lassalle-Hof Lassalle-Hof is a municipal residential complex with 269 apartments in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Vienna. It was built in the years 1924-1926.
"Gemeindebauten have become an important part of the architecture and culture of Vienna since the 1920s. Up to 1918, the housing conditions of Vienna's growing working class were appalling by modern standards. When the Social Democratic Party of Austria gained control of the municipal administration during Austria's First Republic (1918-1934) (so called "Red Vienna"), it began the project of improving living conditions for workers. A large number of Gemeindebauten, usually large residential estates, were built during that time. Including those buildings that were finished after the events of February 1934, 64,000 apartments where completed, which created housing space for about 220,000 people. Apartments were assigned on the basis of a point system favoring families and less affluent citizens.
The classic interwar Gemeindebauten typically have a main entrance with a large gate, through which one enters into a yard. Inside, there are trees and some greenery, where children can play without having to go out on the street. Apartments are accessed from the inside.
This fortress-like structure made the buildings adaptable to military use. Several Gemeindebauten in Vienna, most notably the Karl-Marx-Hof, were sites of fighting during the Austrian Civil War of February 1934, when they were defended as Social Democratic Party strongholds." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemeindebau
A fascinating hour spent watch black headed gulls hawking flies and insects in the strong autumn sunshine as the sun dipped behind the hills the temperature dropped the gulls suddenly settled on the water after wondering what was going on I noticed as the temperature dropped the insects starting to land on the water and the gulls snapped all they could catch !!
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Mirlo typically refers to the Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), a widespread and well-known bird species belonging to the thrush family (Turdidae).
Here's a quick rundown of some key characteristics:
Appearance:
Males: Distinctive for their entirely black plumage, bright orange-yellow beak, and an orange ring around their eyes.
Females: Are dark brown, often with a paler throat and a slightly mottled breast, and a darker beak.
Young birds: Resemble females but have a reddish-brown, heavily mottled plumage.
Size: A relatively large bird, typically around 23-29 cm in length and weighing 80-135 grams.
Habitat: Highly adaptable, originally a forest bird, but now commonly found in a wide variety of environments, including parks, gardens, agricultural areas, open woodlands, and even city centers.
Diet: Primarily feeds on invertebrates like worms, snails, and insects. In autumn and winter, they also consume berries and fruits.
Vocalization: Famous for its beautiful, melodious, and flute-like song, often heard at dawn and dusk, especially during breeding season (from late winter to summer). They also have distinct alarm calls.
Behavior: Often seen hopping on the ground while searching for food. They build cup-shaped nests using grass, twigs, moss, and mud, typically in dense hedges, bushes, or trees at low to medium heights.
Distribution: Widely distributed across the Paleartic region (Europe, Asia, and North Africa), and also introduced in Australia and New Zealand. It's a common and abundant bird throughout Spain.
The mirlo is not only a familiar sight but also plays an important role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations and dispersing seeds through its diet of fruits.
Patagonia, Chile
Mountain lions are known by many names, including cougar, puma, catamount, painter, panther, and many more. They are the most wide-ranging cat species in the world and are found as far north as Canada and as far south as Chile.
Solitary cats, mountain lions are highly adaptable to situations and environments, and this adaptability has enabled them to survive across much of their original range in the America's, despite severe habitat loss and active threats.
While their longitudinal range has remained, their latitudinal range has shrunk by more than half. Mountain lions used to be found throughout the United States, but due to bounty hunts in the early 1900s and threats such as persecution, trophy hunting, poaching, retaliation in response to livestock depredation, kitten orphaning, poisoning and habitat loss and fragmentation, mountain lions are now only found in 15 western states, and the genetically isolated Florida panther remains in the East (adapted from (mountainlion.org/about-mountain-lions/#!species)
This portrait was taken in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile.
In almost every part of the world, the Dragonfly symbolizes change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. The change that is often referred to has its source in mental and emotional maturity and understanding the deeper meaning of life.
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.
Verdins are adaptable little birds of hot desert regions of the southwest USA. These tiny birds are non migratory and spend their entire lives in one area. Verdins are beautiful, friendly and very resourceful.
They nest year round and build two types of nests, one type for breeding and the other type for roosting. They usually build and occupy multiple nests at once. Did I mention they are incredibly resourceful?!!!
Photo taken in Arizona, southwest USA
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"Rain lily refers to about 70 species of Zephyranthes and Habranthus, all of which are flowering bulbs that share this common name. Both species are related and have similar flowers and foliage.
These small bulbs earned the name "rain lily" because they often flower within a few days after rain. From spring through autumn, rain lilies can produce flushes of star-shaped, crocus-like flowers that are bronze, copper, white, pink or yellow, depending on the species. Flowers of some new hybrids are in shades of peach, orange and red, and some have multicolored flowers in striped or picotee patterns. Rain lily’s easy care, broad adaptability and beautiful, starry flowers make it ideal for gardens."
The Lynx Spider - "A fierce predator, the green lynx will eat just about anything. Bees, wasps, beetles, flies, grasshoppers and even other spiders become victim to the green lynx's aggressive hunting. While the green lynx is dangerous to other spiders and insects, it seldom bites people."
European Robin
Two years ago Sid's Skinless head was so much more noticeable. Amazing how adaptable birds are and how much he recovered.
So pleased we still have him
Kestrels are very adaptable and use all kind of nesting sites, even human build constructions. Southern Bavaria, Germany
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. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl young remain in the nest for about six weeks, then climb out onto nearby branches. They begin taking short flights at seven weeks, and can fly well at 9-10 weeks.
Symbolic meanings for the owl are: Intuition: Ability to see what others do not see and beyond deceit. Wisdom: Capacity to have insight and know when to act.S
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The red panda (Ailurus fulgens), also called lesser panda and red cat-bear, is a close relative of the giant panda.
This small arboreal mammal is the only species of the genus Ailurus. Slightly larger than a domestic cat, it has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs.
The head and body of the red panda is 56 to 65 cm long, their tail is 37 to 50 cm and the weight is 3,5 to 7,5 kg.
It eats mainly bamboo, but is omnivorous and may also eat eggs, birds, insects, and small mammals.
The red panda is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn. Endemic to the temperate forests of the Himalayas, the red panda ranges from Nepal in the west to China in the east. It is also found in northern India, Bhutan and northern Myanmar. The red panda lives between 2,200 and 4,800 meters altitude. It prefers mountainous mixed deciduous and conifer forests, especially with old trees and dense understories of bamboo. Accurate population figures in the wild are difficult to find, with estimates ranging from less than 2,500 to between 16,000 and 20,000. Although red pandas are protected by National laws in their range countries, their numbers in the wild continue to decline mainly due to habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression. The red panda is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN red list. The red panda is quite adaptable to living in captivity and is common in zoos worldwide. The international studbook listed more than 800 individuals in zoos and parks around the world.
De zwart-witte reuzenpanda met zijn ogenschijnlijk hoge knuffelgehalte kent bijna iedereen. Veel minder bekend is de kleine panda of rode panda (Ailurus fulgens), ook wel katbeer genoemd.
Vroeger dacht men dat de rode panda verwant zou zijn aan de wasbeer, maar nader onderzoek heeft uitgewezen dat de rode panda gewoon een beer is.
De rode panda is iets groter dan een huiskat, heeft een roodbruine vacht, een lange ruige staart, en door de korte voorpoten een waggelende gang. De lengte van het hoofd en het lichaam is 56 tot 65 cm, de staart is 37 tot 50 cm en het gewicht is 3,5 tot 7,5 kg.
De rode panda is een solitair dier, voornamelijk actief vanaf de schemering tot de dageraad.
Deze panda is endemisch in de gematigde bossen van de Himalaya van Nepal tot in het westen van China in het oosten. Het wordt ook gevonden in Noord-India, Bhutan en Noord-Myanmar. De rode panda leeft tussen 2.200 en 4.800 meter hoogte. Het geeft de voorkeur bergachtige gemengde loof- en naaldbossen, vooral met oude bomen, en dichte bamboe op de grond. Net als de reuzen panda eet de rode panda voornamelijk bamboe, maar het is een omnivoor en eet ook eieren, vogels, insecten en kleine zoogdieren.
Nauwkeurige cijfers over de populatie in het wild zijn er niet, maar schattingen variëren tussen 2.500 en 20.000. Hoewel rode panda's zijn beschermd door de nationale wetgevingen, blijft het aantal in het wild dalen. Dit is te wijten aan het verlies van woongebieden, onvoldoende bamboe, stroperij, en inteelt. De soort is als kwetsbaar op de rode lijst van de IUCN geplaatst. De rode panda’s passen zich echter goed aan aan het leven in gevangenschap. In dierentuinen over de hele wereld leven meer dan 800 rode panda’s.
Deze foto is gemaakt in de Kölner Zoo in Keulen, Duitsland.
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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a small, adaptable bird found worldwide. It measures around 14 centimeters in length and weighs about 25 grams. Adult males have gray crowns, black bibs, and chestnut brown napes. Their wings and tail feathers are brown, while the underparts are pale gray. Females have streaked brown plumage. House sparrows are social and often form large flocks. They thrive in diverse habitats, including cities, suburbs, farmlands, and grasslands. They nest in cavities, both natural and man-made. House sparrows have a varied diet, feeding on seeds, grains, small fruits, insects, spiders, and human food scraps. They are vocal, producing chirps, chirrups, and chattering calls for communication and attracting mates. Historically, they have been closely associated with human settlements. However, their populations have declined in some areas due to habitat loss, competition, and changes in agriculture. Despite this, house sparrows remain charismatic birds, adding cheer to urban and rural environments.
The Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) is a large semi-aquatic lizard from eastern Australia, noted for its swimming skills, striking look, and adaptability to diverse habitats.
A small, striking songbird known for its bright yellow plumage, particularly on its head and underparts, especially in breeding males. And we saw 1000's of them during our Ladakh trip in a variety of habitats even at the highest mountain passes in the world. And I am so impressed with the adaptability of this bird. Its a winter visitor to my home state and we often ignore it.
Citrine Wagtails are thought to breed in the central Palearctic, preferring wet meadows, tundra, and areas near water like marshes and lake edges. But we saw them nesting in Ladakh - the habitats are wetlands, cold deserts and moutain sides. They are migratory, spending winters in South Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, often in highland areas. Interestingly, their breeding range has been expanding westward, and they are increasingly being recorded as vagrants in Western Europe.
These birds are primarily insectivorous, foraging on the ground near water or by wading into shallow water to pick up prey, which includes aquatic invertebrates and their larvae. During winter, they may also include seeds and grains in their diet. Their nests are cup-shaped structures built on the ground within dense vegetation, and both parents share incubation duties.
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...of a Phoebe begins its vigilant ritual during the nesting process in spring. As they seem to post up on anything that is relatively near the nest, it makes for a lovely opportunity to photograph them yearly. The phoebes have been coming to this property since before we moved in. I came upon remnants of nests gone by in the alcove of a little barn, and to my surprise, they have made full use of it every year since. Naturally, the area becomes off limits to us during this process.
This year, two different sets of phoebes have taken up summer lodgings. They just seem to love using the manmade items to build their nests around. The other pair have - inconveniently for me; not really - decided that under the decking is the perfect place ...and it is! ....however again, I have to tread so lightly all the time until all are fledged....sigh....as a full fledged birder, nothing makes me happier!
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Straw-necked Ibis
Scientific Name: Threskiornis spinicollis
Description: The Straw-necked Ibis is a large waterbird with a naked black head, long downcurved black bill and yellow throat plumes. It has a glossy blue-black back, with metallic purple, green and bronze sheen, a white nape and sides of neck and white underparts. Its preference for grassland insects such as grasshoppers and locusts have earnt it the name of Farmer's Friend.
Similar species: The strawlike neck feathers distinguish the Straw-necked Ibis from other ibises. When flying, it has a white body and black wings, while the Australian White Ibishas a black head with white body and wings.
Distribution: The Straw-necked Ibis is found across mainland Australia. It is vagrant to Tasmania and is also found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island.
Habitat: The Straw-necked Ibis prefers wet and dry grasslands, pastures, croplands and swamp or lagoon margins. It is rarely found on coastal shores, mudflats or mangroves and is generally less adaptable than the Australian White Ibis.
Seasonal movements: Highly nomadic, moving in search of suitable habitat.
Feeding: The Straw-necked Ibis feeds mainly on terrestrial invertebrates, especially grasshoppers and locusts. It will also take frogs, small reptiles and mammals. It forages by probing or takes prey from the surface of water bodies. It is rarely an opportunistic scavenger, unlike the Australian White Ibis. The Straw-necked Ibis has been called the Farmer's Friend, because it eats crop pests such as grasshoppers and locusts.
Breeding: The Straw-necked Ibis forms large breeding colonies, often with Australian White Ibises. The low nests are large trampled platforms of reeds, rushes and sticks over water, often blending together to form one continuous platform, and are re-used over many years. Both sexes build nests, incubate eggs and feed the young.
Calls: Silent away from nest; grunts or croaks at nest and hoarse rolling calls in flight: 'u-u-uh'.
Minimum Size: 59cm
Maximum Size: 76cm
Average size: 68cm
Breeding season: August to January in south; February to May in north
Clutch Size: Two to five, usually two to three.
Incubation: 25 days
Nestling Period: 35 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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The Kalbelia tribe, known for their nomadic lifestyle, traverses the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India, setting up temporary camps called "deras." These camps are simple and mobile, allowing the Kalbelia to adapt swiftly to new locations in search of resources and opportunities. Traditionally snake charmers, they are renowned for their vibrant dances and music, which they perform to sustain their livelihoods.
Living in deras fosters a strong sense of community and cultural preservation among the Kalbelia. Despite modern challenges, they maintain their itinerant way of life, celebrating their heritage through graceful dance movements and colorful attire. The Kalbelia's adaptability and resilience are emblematic of their enduring connection to the desert and their cultural traditions.
This guy showed up in our field behind the house. He was feasting on a dead lamb. We don't know where the lamb came from. This is the first time we have seen him around here and he was just incredible.
From Wikipedia:
The crested caracara (Caracara plancus), also known as the Mexican eagle, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the falcon family, Falconidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Polyborus before being given in its own genus, Caracara. It is native to and found in the southern and southeastern United States, Mexico (where it is present in every state) and the majority of mainland Latin America, as well as some Caribbean islands. The crested caracara is quite adaptable and hardy, for a species found predominantly in the neotropics; it can be found in a range of environments and ecosystems, including semi-arid and desert climates, maritime or coastal areas, subtropical and tropical forests, temperate regions, plains, swamps, and even in urban areas. Documented, albeit rare, sightings have occurred as far north as Minnesota and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Prince Edward Island. The southern extent of the crested caracara's distribution can reach as far as Tierra del Fuego and Magallanes Region, Chile.
House finches are everywhere, but I still love them. Adaptable, colorful, and cheery-voiced, House Finches are common from coast to coast today, familiar visitors to backyard feeders. Native to the Southwest, they are recent arrivals in the East. New York pet shop owners, who had been selling the finches illegally, released their birds in 1940 to escape prosecution; the finches survived, and began to colonize the New York suburbs. By 50 years later they had advanced halfway across the continent, meeting their western kin on the Great Plains.
The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a South American hummingbird distinguished by its metallic green plumage and small violet patches near the eyes, which shimmer vividly in sunlight. Measuring 13–14 cm, this species inhabits Andean mountain regions from Venezuela to Bolivia, as well as forests and gardens at elevations of 1,000–4,500 meters.
It feeds primarily on nectar (playing a key role in pollinating flowers like Erythrina) and supplements its diet with insects. Territorial and agile, it defends feeding areas with rapid flights and sharp metallic calls. While habitat loss poses a threat, its adaptability to human-modified environments has earned it a Least Concern status on the IUCN Red List.
• Sparkling violetear
• Colibrí grande, colibrí rutilante, chillón común
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Family:Trochilidae
Genus:Colibri
Species:C. coruscans
Ciudad de Cusco, Perú
the time is ripe
now the mornings turned to night
and in our plight
we have to make a new way and a new right
after death, pain, destruction and worldly sin
we have to pack it in and start all over again.
let us look to the garden of hope and growth
let us plant new seeds and give an oath
all men and women were created equal
all children need to be at the prequel.
we have always been adaptable and able
all belong at the table
the table of love and hope and promise and joy
this is my hope this is my ploy.
amen.
Most of the fox on my page are photographed in the arctic. This beautiful fox was found in Fairbanks near the University. Shortly after this photo, we watched it cross a very busy road and make it to the field on the other side safely.
Fox are very adaptable and are excellent hunters. Their main prey are mice, but they will also hunt snowshoe hare and are often times found eating human food that has been carelessly discarded.
This photograph of a Pacific Black duck was taken on a sunny morning in Australia.
These birds are dabbling ducks and are known for their adaptability, thriving in natural and modified landscapes, including urban parks and reservoirs. They are strong swimmers and spend much of their time in the water, feeding on a diet that includes seeds, aquatic plants, insects, and small aquatic animals.
Males and females look very similar. Males tend to be slightly larger and may have a slightly darker crown than females, though this difference is subtle.
-Anas superciliosa
Eastern Phoebe, Sayornis phoebe, 5.5 - 6.7 in. / 14 - 17 cm. Adaptable to urban areas. Primarily found in wooded areas, particularly stream side and farmland - avoids open areas.
Fountain Park, Fountain Creek, El Paso County, Colorado, USA.
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The relationship of humans to corvids is ambivalent...
In Ancient times, they were revered as magical and divine,
in the Middle Ages, they were considered harbingers of death, disaster and plague.
In fact, they are very intelligent, Adaptable, Watchful and very curious.
Ravens and Crows, (Corvus / corax)
Together form the genus Corvus in the family of the Raven-birds (Corvidae)
The larger representatives are referred to as "Ravens" the smaller ones as "Crows".
The genus contains 42 species, which are almost worldwide and are missing only in South America.
Botschafter zwischen den Welten…
Das Verhältnis der Menschen zu Rabenvögeln ist zwiespältig...
In der Antike wurden sie als magisch und göttlich verehrt, im Mittelalter galten sie als Vorboten von Tod, Unheil und Pest.
Tatsächlich sind sie sehr intelligent, Anpassungsfähig, wachsam und sehr Neugierig.
Raben und Krähen, (Corvus / corax)
bilden zusammen die Gattung Corvus in der Familie der Rabenvögel (Corvidae)
Die größeren Vertreter werden als „Raben“ die kleineren als „Krähen“ bezeichnet.
Die Gattung umfasst 42 Arten, die fast weltweit verbreitet sind und nur in Südamerika fehlen.
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Originally from Cuba and the Caribbean, the Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) is a U.S. transplant. He came to the U.S. in search of the American dream...a white picket fence so bright that it attracts insects by the hundred even by night. Actually, this little fellow was born in Florida, where these large and highly-adaptive frogs are an invasive species. From there, he hitched a ride up north on a greenhouse shipment. Part of this adaptability is evidenced in his ability--unlike the vast majority of his amphibian brothers--to use brackish water during his lifecycle. With that kind of flexibility, a voracious appetite, and the ability to produce 3,000 eggs in a single sitting, it's no wonder that they're taking over the frog kingdom.
One of my first shots with my newly adapted Minolta lens. Since I own an EOS R camera, Minolta lenses that were previously only adaptable to my EOS cameras with either loss of infinity focus or the need of an extra optical element in the adapter, are now adaptable without loss of quality or functionality. Happy me!
This one was stitched together from three landscape shots.
It is the thorniest of the hawthorns with long sharp thorns widely spaced along the branches but not on the trunk.
Small white flowers appear in late spring, larger and later than the common Hawthorn, but still clustered along the stems.
In summer it has oval, glossy green leaves with a toothed margin. Later they change to a combination of yellow, orange and red so intense that it looks ablaze. The colour of the autumn foliage coincides with plentiful, plump red berries which provide a feast for wild birds.
Crataegus prunifolia is adaptable and not demanding. A good choice for coastal and urban planning with a tolerance of pollution, heat, and wind. It grows well in most soil conditions including dry and wet.
* The description is taken from the website: www.deepdale-trees.co.uk
"Queen Anne’s Lace is so adaptable that in some habitats it crowds out native species that can’t compete with its vigorous growth. Many people consider Queen Anne’s lace an invasive weed (it is listed as a noxious weed in at least 35 states), but it is used by some native animals for food. It is a host plant for eastern black swallowtail caterpillars and many butterflies and adult bees and beneficial insects utilize the flower nectar. To reduce the spread of this plant, remove the seedheads before they mature."
hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/queen-annes-lace-daucus-...
Vaxholm, Stockholm archipelago.
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
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The oldest parts of the Raivola stand were established in the 1700's using seed from Arkangel, with later plantings from seed originating west of the Urals. The Raivola larches are ecologically adaptable and have been grown successfully throughout Scandinavia, including Iceland.
Pentax SMCP-DA* 300mm f/4
Blue Jay
One of the loudest and most colorful birds of eastern back yards and woodlots, the Blue Jay is unmistakable. Intelligent and adaptable, it may feed on almost anything, and it is quick to take advantage of bird feeders.
“National Audubon Society“
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Messager spirituel : dans certaines cultures, il est considéré comme un lien avec l'au-delà ou un signe de chance et d'harmonie. Vitesse et agilité : sa maîtrise du vol incarne l'efficacité, l'adaptabilité et la résilience face aux défis.
Hummingbird hawk-moth
Spiritual messenger: in some cultures, it is seen as a link to the afterlife or a sign of luck and harmony. Speed and agility: its mastery of flight embodies efficiency, adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges.