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Isaiah 8:9 “Band together, peoples, and be broken; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for war, and be broken; prepare for war, and be broken.”

Bandheidelibel (Sympetrum pedemontanum) de Leijgraaf. Noord-Brabant.

Llyn Gwynant all calm and moody with bands of mist across the entire scene....also a perfect opportunity to try out my new wellies when wading out to the rocks

One of our most beautiful damselflies I think. I managed to catch this one in a striking pose as he was displaying. There was a number of males around this one and one female. I’m not sure if this behaviour was to appeal to the female or a threat display aimed at the other males.

Perhaps it was both -

He certainly looked impressive anyway.

 

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Calopteryx splendens

A quick trip to the Western Treatment Plant to get a look at a Tufted Duck today. We saw the Tufted Duck and got some shots from a great distance. I will have to sort through the images when I get time.

Taken at Wolseley Nature Centre

Terrace Heights Memorial Park IMG_3979

Calopteryx splendens (male)

 

Mersey Vale Nature Park

The tiny wood snails were everywhere when we had several days of heavy rain.

A male banded demoiselle damselfly seen beside the River Severn at Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.

I have to say I was pretty excited when we encountered this Four-banded Sandgrouse, and about eight more of its buddies, during our visit to Ethiopia this past August. When we spotted them in the distance it was obvious that they had some crazy markings and would definitely make some interesting photo opportunities. Since we didn’t want to spook them, we approached them very cautiously and to our delight we were able to get nice and close without flushing them. Looking back at it, I think they might have been trying to use those wild markings as camouflage and were just being still to avoid detection. I think that strategy probably works better during the dry season when the grass is all brown. In any case, check out this awesome sandgrouse. We were smiling from ear to ear the whole time we were watching them.

  

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Pterocles quadricinctus

 

Malayan Blue-Banded Kingfisher, Alcedo euryzona, Binti-binti Besar, Pekaka Bukit

This is a medium size Kingfisher, found in the area that have permanent flowing streams, especially hill-streams in undisturbed lowland rainforest. Usually found in pair or solitary. Hunting by perching near the streams, diving into the water for fishes and crustaceans. One of rare kingfisher, found this one perching in front of me is a dream come through.

 

Nikon D810, Nikon 105mm, f/6.3, 1/320, ISO 250. At a butterfly house. View Large.

A female banded demoiselle captured on the River Waveney, Suffolk.

Name: Malayan banded pitta (male)

Scientific: Hydrornis irena

Malay: Burung Pacat Belang Malaya / Burung Pacat Berjalur

Family: Pittidae

IUCN Red List (v3.1, 2016): Near Threatened

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Wild South Africa

Kruger National Park

Great Banded Grayling : Brintesia circe

Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission, TX

Was nice enough to let me snap a couple shots before he took off.

The band came first in a park near Harlem, then the light festival lanterns. It was bit dark so I hope you get the impression.

Pava Canosa, Band-tailed Guan, Penelope argyrotis.

 

Especie # 1.592

 

Reserva Natural El Dorado

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Departamento de Magdalena

Colombia

 

This is the lovely Victorian Bandstand at Brighton Sea front which has been restored to its former glory.

Lovely sunshine shame no band.

Juvenile I think

.Patagioenas fasciata

Perfect adult male warbler which has obviously been netted, banded and released. What a beautiful bird! Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve April 2023.

I like how the red dewlap of this Band-tailed Guan is matched by the colour of the Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) growing wild at the El Dorado Lodge in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, northern Colombia, South America. This bird is also displaying a prominent crest.

Banded Woodpecker, Picus miniaceus, Belatuk Merah

A noisy woodpecker that can be seen hunting for insects at forest edges, usually working its way up the tree trunks. Can also be found, in parks or plantation that is near to the rainforest.

 

Male banded demoiselle, Chainbridge NR, Lound, Nottinghamshire.

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