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Asteraceae, also called Compositae, the aster, daisy, or composite family of the flowering-plant order Asterales. With more than 1,620 genera and 23,600 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees distributed throughout the world, Asteraceae is one of the largest plant families.
Asteraceae is important primarily for its many garden ornamentals, such as ageratums, asters, chrysanthemums, cosmos, dahlias, marigolds (Tagetes), and zinnias. Other well-known garden plants and wildflowers include Boltonia, Brachycome, burdock (Arctium), butterbur (Petasites), Calendula, cat’s ear (Hypochoeris), cudweed (Filago and Gnaphalium), Gerbera, hawksbeard (Crepis), Inula, Matricaria, and Piqueria. Some genera include noxious weeds, such as dandelion (Taraxacum), ragweed (Ambrosia), and thistle (Carduus, Cirsium, and others). Several other members of Asteraceae have economic importance as food crops. Artichokes (Cynara), lettuce (Lactuca), endive(Cichorium), and salsify (Tragopogon) are commonly eaten as vegetables, and the edible seeds of safflower (Carthamus), and sunflower (Helianthus) are used in the production of cooking oils. Wormwood (Artemisia) is the source of the poisonous oil used to give the liqueur absinthe its distinctive character.
The leaves of Asteraceae are simple or occasionally compound, and their arrangement along the stem may be opposite, alternate, or, less commonly, whorled; not infrequently they are opposite toward the base of the stem and alternate above. (www.britannica.com/plant/Asteraceae)
Asteraceae, também chamada Compositae, a família áster, margarida ou composta da ordem de plantas com flores Asterales. Com mais de 1.620 gêneros e 23.600 espécies de ervas, arbustos e árvores distribuídas por todo o mundo, Asteraceae é uma das maiores famílias de plantas.
Asteraceae é importante principalmente por suas muitas plantas ornamentais de jardim, como ageratums, ásteres, crisântemos, cosmos, dálias, calêndulas (Tagetes) e zínias. Outras plantas de jardim e flores silvestres bem conhecidas incluem Boltonia, Brachycome, bardana (Arctium), butterbur (Petasites), Calendula, orelha de gato (Hypochoeris), cudweed (Filago e Gnaphalium), Gerbera, hawksbeard (Crepis), Inula, Matricaria e Piqueria. Alguns gêneros incluem ervas daninhas nocivas, como dente-de-leão (Taraxacum), ambrósia (Ambrosia) e cardo (Carduus, Cirsium e outros). Vários outros membros de Asteraceae têm importância econômica como culturas alimentares. Alcachofras (Cynara), alface (Lactuca), endívia (Cichorium) e salsifis (Tragopogon) são comumente consumidas como vegetais, e as sementes comestíveis de cártamo (Carthamus) e girassol (Helianthus) são usadas na produção de óleos de cozinha. O absinto (Artemisia) é a fonte do óleo venenoso usado para dar ao absinto licor seu caráter distinto.
Les Astéracées, également appelées Compositae, sont la famille des asters, des marguerites ou des composées de l'ordre des plantes à fleurs Asterales. Avec plus de 1 620 genres et 23 600 espèces d'herbes, d'arbustes et d'arbres répartis dans le monde entier, les Astéracées sont l'une des plus grandes familles de plantes.
Les Astéracées sont importantes principalement pour leurs nombreuses plantes ornementales de jardin, telles que les agératums, les asters, les chrysanthèmes, les cosmos, les dahlias, les soucis (Tagetes) et les zinnias. Parmi les autres plantes de jardin et fleurs sauvages bien connues, on trouve la Boltonia, la Brachycome, la bardane (Arctium), le pétasite (Petasites), le Calendula, l'oreille de chat (Hypochoeris), la filago et la gnaphalium, le gerbera, la crépis des oiseaux (Crepis), l'inula, la matricaria et la piquiria. Certains genres comprennent des mauvaises herbes nuisibles, comme le pissenlit (Taraxacum), l'ambroisie (Ambrosia) et le chardon (Carduus, Cirsium et autres). Plusieurs autres membres de la famille des Astéracées ont une importance économique en tant que cultures vivrières. Les artichauts (Cynara), la laitue (Lactuca), l'endive (Cichorium) et le salsifis (Tragopogon) sont couramment consommés comme légumes, et les graines comestibles de carthame (Carthamus) et de tournesol (Helianthus) sont utilisées dans la production d'huiles de cuisson. L'absinthe (Artemisia) est la source de l'huile toxique utilisée pour donner à la liqueur d'absinthe son caractère distinctif.
Asteraceae, también llamada Compositae, la familia de las asteráceas, margaritas o compuestas del orden de las plantas con flores Asterales. Con más de 1.620 géneros y 23.600 especies de hierbas, arbustos y árboles distribuidos por todo el mundo, Asteraceae es una de las familias de plantas más grandes.
Asteraceae es importante principalmente por sus numerosas plantas ornamentales de jardín, como ageratos, ásteres, crisantemos, cosmos, dalias, caléndulas (Tagetes) y zinnias. Otras plantas de jardín y flores silvestres conocidas incluyen Boltonia, Brachycome, bardana (Arctium), petasita (Petasites), Calendula, oreja de gato (Hypochoeris), cudweed (Filago y Gnaphalium), Gerbera, barba de halcón (Crepis), Inula, Matricaria y Piqueria. Algunos géneros incluyen malas hierbas nocivas, como el diente de león (Taraxacum), la ambrosía (Ambrosia) y el cardo (Carduus, Cirsium y otros). Varios otros miembros de Asteraceae tienen importancia económica como cultivos alimentarios. Las alcachofas (Cynara), la lechuga (Lactuca), la endibia (Cichorium) y el salsifí (Tragopogon) se consumen comúnmente como verduras, y las semillas comestibles de cártamo (Carthamus) y girasol (Helianthus) se utilizan en la producción de aceites de cocina. El ajenjo (Artemisia) es la fuente del aceite venenoso que se utiliza para dar al licor de absenta su carácter distintivo.
Asteraceae, auch Compositae genannt, die Aster-, Gänseblümchen- oder Korbblütlerfamilie der Blütenpflanzenordnung Asterales. Mit mehr als 1.620 Gattungen und 23.600 Arten von Kräutern, Sträuchern und Bäumen, die auf der ganzen Welt verbreitet sind, ist Asteraceae eine der größten Pflanzenfamilien.
Asteraceae ist vor allem wegen seiner vielen Zierpflanzen für den Garten wichtig, wie z. B. Ageratum, Astern, Chrysanthemen, Kosmeen, Dahlien, Ringelblumen (Tagetes) und Zinnien. Andere bekannte Gartenpflanzen und Wildblumen sind Boltonia, Brachycome, Klette (Arctium), Pestwurz (Petasites), Calendula, Katzenohr (Hypochoeris), Filzkraut (Filago und Gnaphalium), Gerbera, Habichtsbart (Crepis), Inula, Matricaria und Piqueria. Einige Gattungen enthalten schädliche Unkräuter wie Löwenzahn (Taraxacum), Ambrosia (Ambrosia) und Disteln (Carduus, Cirsium und andere). Mehrere andere Mitglieder der Asteraceae sind als Nahrungsmittel wirtschaftlich wichtig. Artischocken (Cynara), Salat (Lactuca), Endivien (Cichorium) und Schwarzwurzeln (Tragopogon) werden häufig als Gemüse gegessen, und die essbaren Samen von Färberdistel (Carthamus) und Sonnenblume (Helianthus) werden zur Herstellung von Speiseölen verwendet. Wermut (Artemisia) ist die Quelle des giftigen Öls, das dem Likör Absinth seinen unverwechselbaren Charakter verleiht.
Asteraceae, ook wel Compositae genoemd, de aster-, madelief- of composietenfamilie van de orde van bloeiende planten Asterales. Met meer dan 1.620 geslachten en 23.600 soorten kruiden, struiken en bomen verspreid over de hele wereld, is Asteraceae een van de grootste plantenfamilies.
Asteraceae is vooral belangrijk vanwege de vele sierplanten in de tuin, zoals ageratums, asters, chrysanten, cosmea, dahlia's, goudsbloemen (Tagetes) en zinnia's. Andere bekende tuinplanten en wilde bloemen zijn Boltonia, Brachycome, klis (Arctium), boterbloem (Petasites), Calendula, kattenoor (Hypochoeris), cudweed (Filago en Gnaphalium), Gerbera, streepzaad (Crepis), Inula, Matricaria en Piqueria. Sommige geslachten omvatten schadelijke onkruiden, zoals paardenbloem (Taraxacum), ambrosia (Ambrosia) en distel (Carduus, Cirsium en anderen). Verschillende andere leden van Asteraceae zijn economisch belangrijk als voedselgewassen. Artisjokken (Cynara), sla (Lactuca), andijvie (Cichorium) en schorseneren (Tragopogon) worden vaak gegeten als groente, en de eetbare zaden van saffloer (Carthamus) en zonnebloem (Helianthus) worden gebruikt bij de productie van kookoliën. Alsem (Artemisia) is de bron van de giftige olie die wordt gebruikt om de likeur absint zijn onderscheidende karakter te geven.
Asteraceae, anche chiamate Compositae, la famiglia delle aster, delle margherite o composite dell'ordine delle piante da fiore Asterales. Con oltre 1.620 generi e 23.600 specie di erbe, arbusti e alberi distribuiti in tutto il mondo, le Asteraceae sono una delle più grandi famiglie di piante. Le Asteraceae sono importanti principalmente per i loro numerosi ornamentali da giardino, come agerati, aster, crisantemi, cosmos, dalie, tageti (Tagetes) e zinnie. Altre piante da giardino e fiori selvatici ben noti includono Boltonia, Brachycome, bardana (Arctium), farfaraccio (Petasites), Calendula, orecchio di gatto (Hypochoeris), erba medica (Filago e Gnaphalium), Gerbera, barba di falco (Crepis), Inula, Matricaria e Piqueria. Alcuni generi includono erbacce nocive, come il tarassaco (Taraxacum), l'ambrosia (Ambrosia) e il cardo (Carduus, Cirsium e altri). Diversi altri membri delle Asteraceae hanno importanza economica come colture alimentari. I carciofi (Cynara), la lattuga (Lactuca), l'indivia (Cichorium) e la salsefrica (Tragopogon) sono comunemente consumati come verdure e i semi commestibili di cartamo (Carthamus) e girasole (Helianthus) sono utilizzati nella produzione di oli da cucina. L'assenzio (Artemisia) è la fonte dell'olio velenoso utilizzato per conferire al liquore assenzio il suo carattere distintivo.
キク科は、キク目（Asterales）のアスター、デイジー、または複合科とも呼ばれ、花を咲かせる植物のキク科に属します。世界中に分布する 1,620 属、23,600 種を超える草本植物、低木、樹木を擁するキク科は、最大の植物科の 1 つです。
キク科は、アゲラタム、アスター、キク、コスモス、ダリア、マリーゴールド（マンジュギク）、ジニアなど、多くの観賞用植物があることで主に重要です。その他のよく知られた庭の植物や野生の花には、ボルトニア、ブラキコメ、ゴボウ（Arctium）、フキ（Petasites）、キンセンカ、キャッツイヤー（Hypochoeris）、フキ（Filago および Gnaphalium）、ガーベラ、タカヒゲ（Crepis）、イヌラ、マトリカリア、ピケリアなどがあります。いくつかの属には、タンポポ（Taraxacum）、ブタクサ（Ambrosia）、アザミ（Carduus、Cirsium など）などの有害な雑草が含まれます。キク科の他のいくつかの種は、食用作物として経済的に重要です。アーティチョーク（Cynara）、レタス（Lactuca）、エンダイブ（Cichorium）、サルシファイ（Tragopogon）は野菜としてよく食べられ、ベニバナ（Carthamus）とヒマワリ（Helianthus）の食用種子は調理油の製造に使用されます。よもぎ（Artemisia）は、リキュールのアブサンに独特の特徴を与える有毒な油の原料です。
Asteraceae، وتسمى أيضًا Compositae، هي الفصيلة النجمية أو الأقحوان أو الفصيلة المركبة من رتبة النباتات المزهرة Asterales. مع أكثر من 1620 جنسًا و23600 نوع من الأعشاب والشجيرات والأشجار المنتشرة في جميع أنحاء العالم، تعد Asteraceae واحدة من أكبر فصائل النباتات.
تعتبر Asteraceae مهمة في المقام الأول للعديد من نباتات الزينة في الحدائق، مثل ageratums وasters وchrysanthemums وcosmos وdahlias وmarigolds (Tagetes) وzinnias. تشمل نباتات الحدائق والأزهار البرية الأخرى المعروفة Boltonia وBrachycome وburdock (Arctium) وbutterbur (Petasites) وCalendula وcat’s ear (Hypochoeris) وcudweed (Filago وGnaphalium) وGerbera وhawksbeard (Crepis) وInula وMatricaria وPiqueria. تشمل بعض الأجناس أعشاب ضارة، مثل الهندباء (Taraxacum)، والرجيد (Ambrosia)، والشوك (Carduus، Cirsium، وغيرهما). تتمتع العديد من الأعضاء الأخرى من عائلة Asteraceae بأهمية اقتصادية كمحاصيل غذائية. يتم تناول الخرشوف (Cynara)، والخس (Lactuca)، والهندباء (Cichorium)، والسالسفي (Tragopogon) بشكل شائع كخضروات، وتستخدم البذور الصالحة للأكل من القرطم (Carthamus)، وعباد الشمس (Helianthus) في إنتاج زيوت الطهي. الشيح (Artemisia) هو مصدر الزيت السام المستخدم لإعطاء المشروب الكحولي الأفسنتين طابعه المميز.
July 6, 2024 - East of Axtell Nebraska
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A dramatic sky showcases vibrant, multicolored clouds swirling above a green field, creating a striking visual contrast. The foreground features an open expanse of grass and a paved road, adding depth to the scene.
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The European Kingfisher or Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, is widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is resident except in northern areas where the rivers freeze. It will then move to milder regions. In most of its European range it is the only kingfisher.
The general colour of the upper parts of the adult bird is bright metallic blue, cobalt on the back, and showing greenish reflections on the head and wings. The ear coverts and under parts are warm chestnut, the chin and sides of neck white.
The bill is blackish and reddish orange at the base; the legs are bright red with a dark blue stripe. In the young the bill is black. Length averages 19 cm (7.5 inches) and wings average 7.5 cm (2.95 inches).
The flight of the Kingfisher is rapid, the short rounded wings whirring until they appear a mere blur. It usually flies near the water, but during courtship the male chases the female through and over the trees with loud shrill whistles.
From February onwards the male has a trilling song, a modulated repetition of many whistles. He also signals with a whistle to the female when he is feeding her, this being his share of the nesting duties. This whistle is produced even when his bill is loaded with food, yet is clear and distinct. The female will reply and emerge from the nesting hole, and may fly to meet him, take the fish from him in the air, and return to the nest.
The bird has regular perches or stands from which it fishes. These may be a few inches or many feet above the water. It sits upright, its tail pointed downwards. It drops suddenly with a splash and usually returns at once with a struggling captive.
Large fish are beaten on a bough or rail; small fish and insects are promptly swallowed. A fish is usually lifted and carried by its middle, but its position is changed, sometimes by tossing it into the air, before it is swallowed head downwards.
July 27, 2016 - West of Elm Creek Nebraska, US
Its was a dry summer... Though hot and humid, storms were few and far between at the end of July 2016 in South Central Nebraska.
Now don't get me wrong... Nebraska had its fair share of severe weather this time of the year. Though all of it was either west or east of Central Nebraska. Or simply out of my chasing range.
Any storms that came within our vicinity would die and then rebuild east of my location. I work overnights so chasing the night storms this year were not in my or mother natures plans.
So when I had any opportunity to catch that perfect light, like this particular evening , I couldn't have asked for a better scenario of light and storm. I was just happy to get these captures!!!
A magical evening of Light and Storm....
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Distributed down the East Coast of Australia. Larvae feed on grasses in the Poaceae Family. Wingspan of both male and female 31mm.
Sept 11, 2019 - North of Wellfleet Nebraska
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Sitting on the side of a supercell at sunset in Nebraska! What I was about to witness was going to be epic! True Thunderstorm Eye Candy! Tons of ambient cloud to cloud lightning! Erupting over the spacious Nebraska Skyline..
Front row tickets to the show and this was going to be a double creature feature!
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June 27, 2016 - Northwest of Benkelman Nebraska, US
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Hail core was right on top of my location. Big stones this time with over quarter sized hail. Already broke my windshield this day in 2 places... didn't want a 3rd. Had to pack up my gear and headed south to Benkelman Nebraska.
This severe warned storm cell was moving almost due south. I had positioned myself again in front of the advancing outflow.
There is something special about the landscape in southwest Nebraska. More wheat fields than corn. It was surreal. Especially with this incredible structure on this storm.
I really enjoyed the photographic opportunities this day....Some of my best storm chasing photography for 2016! Enjoy!
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July 5, 2018 - Kearney Nebraska US
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The month of July in Nebraska is mostly just outflow storms from about mid June on. Meaning extremely strong outflow winds in front of this storm. Destructive that evening with winds over 60+ mph.
Once the storm base moved closer I was able to get some incredible cloud to ground strikes that would make for some of the best lighting captures of 2018. Like clock work I expected a late night storm with some phenomenal definition.
Beautiful crystal blue lightning illuminated the night as the arcus (shelf cloud) approached from the due west. Severe warnings were in place & right in my direction. Got to my location, set up the gear and went to town... Nothing but Crystal Blue Thunderstorm Eye Candy!!!
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The Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a water bird and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish make it distinctive.
Males have a double band across the breast while females have a single gorget that is often broken in the middle. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.
This kingfisher feeds mainly on fish, although it will take crustaceans and large aquatic insects such as dragonfly larvae. It usually hunts by hovering over the water to detect prey and diving vertically down bill-first to capture fish. When not foraging, they have a straight rapid flight and have been observed flying at nearly 50 km/h.
This beautiful Pied Kingfisher was photographed hovering before the dive, on a bird walk along the shores of Lake Naivasha, Kenya.
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Eastern Great Egret
Scientific Name: Ardea modesta
Description: The Great Egret's overall plumage is white, and, for most of the year, when not breeding, the bill and facial skin are yellow. The feet are dark olive-grey or sooty black, as are the legs. During the breeding season, the bill turns mostly black and the facial skin becomes green. Also at this time, long hair-like feathers (nuptial plumes) hang across the lower back, and the legs become pinkish-yellow at the top. Young Great Egrets are similar to the adults, but have a blackish tip to the bill.
Similar species: The Great Egret can be confused with other white egrets found in Australia. It can be distinguished by the length of its neck, which is greater than the length of its body (and with a noticeable kink two-thirds of the way up), a dark line extending from the base of the bill to behind the eye and the overall larger size.
Distribution: Great Egrets occur throughout most of the world. They are common throughout Australia, with the exception of the most arid areas.
Habitat: Great Egrets prefer shallow water, particularly when flowing, but may be seen on any watered area, including damp grasslands. Great Egrets can be seen alone or in small flocks, often with other egret species, and roost at night in groups.
Feeding: The Great Egret usually feeds alone. It feeds on molluscs, amphibians, aquatic insects, small reptiles, crustaceans and occasionally other small animals, but fish make up the bulk of its diet. The Great Egret usually hunts in water, wading through the shallows, or standing motionless before stabbing at prey. Birds have also been seen taking prey while in flight.
Breeding: The Great Egret breeds in colonies, and often in association with cormorants, ibises and other egrets. Both sexes construct the nest, which is a large platform of sticks, placed in a tree over the water. The previous years' nest may often be re-used. Both sexes also incubate the eggs and care for the young (usually two or three).
Minimum Size: 70cm
Maximum Size: 90cm
Average size: 80cm
Breeding season: October to December in the south; March to May in the north.
Clutch Size: 2 to 6
Incubation: 28 days
Nestling Period: 40 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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The red-legged seriema (also known as Crested seriema) is the second largest ground bird after the Rhea and is widely distributed in South America, occurring in central and eastern Brazil through eastern Bolivia and Paraguay to Uruguay and central Argentina (south to La Pampa. Oddly, farmers often use them as guard animals to protect poultry from predators and sometimes human intruders, like the Roman did with geese. this is likely because Seriemas are wary, territorial, and diurnal birds. Generally, the red-legged seriema is sedentary, although there are reports of temperature-related migrations. It is typically seen singly or in pairs, but occasionally in groups of up to four individuals, apparently families. It usually walks on the ground and can easily run faster than a human in its habitat. It will flee a car on foot at speeds up to 25 km/h (15 mph) before flying.
Territorial defense may involve agonistic confrontation between individuals, initially characterized by full vocalization duets followed by short runs and flights towards intruders, alternated with claws and beak attacks. In one conflict between two birds, they jumped at each other feet-first, keeping their balance by flapping.
This species typically nests on low trees or bushes, so that adults are able to reach the nest from the ground by short hops or flutters rather than by flying.
Red-legged seriemas are omnivores and demonstrate an unusual way of hunting vertebrate prey; they pick the prey up with their beak and repeatedly throw it at the ground until it is stunned or dead
The red-legged seriema prefers grassland habitat to any other. Though it likes to inhabit lush meadows near rivers, it will not readily move into wetlands or crop fields. It frequents semi-open and fairly dry areas such as thorny scrub and semi-arid woodland regions, savannas and ranchlands, and also hilly grasslands near wooded areas. This species is very typical in Caatinga, Cerrado and Chaco
Landsort, Sweden
Wingspan: 2.5 to 2.9 cm. The Essex Skipper is a very common and widely distributed species in Europe, occurring throughout the region with the exceptions of Sardinia and northern Scandinavia. It's range extends eastward across Asia from Turkey to Amurland. In Africa it is common north of the Sahara, particularly on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco and Algeria.
The butterfly was accidentally introduced into Canada in 1910, and within a few decades had spread across much of North America where it is known as the European Skipper. It is believed that the major cause of this expansion was the transportation of hay bales - in one study over 5000 lineola eggs were found in a single bale.
In Britain it was first discovered in 1888 in Essex, and for many years it was thought to be restricted to south-east England. In truth it has probably always occurred over a much wider area, but equally there is little doubt that it is now far commoner and more widespread than in earlier times.
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Each Autumn I get two visits from these fungi in my garden. They seem to be part of circles with a radius of nearly 1 metre - hence the "fairy ring". They last a couple of days, then disintegrate, and presumably this is just long enough to set and distribute spores. I understand the whole circle is part of a single organism.
www.forteantimes.com/articles/141_faeryrings.shtml
They came again a year later, but not in the same grouping.
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Another one -- flickr.com/photos/algo/223705667/
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Winge about Interestingness/Explore, and the arbitrary treatment of photos on Flickr.
For two years this was officially my most Interesting photo. Then, suddenly, it disappeared from my Most Interesting 200 photos list altogether. And it was kicked down from No.1 in the most interesting lists for a number of tags, to 500+ (if I could find it at all.).
I suppose I am grateful that it got all that exposure from two years as a most interesting photo. But I am also concerned that Flickr has that much control over the exposure that someone gets. I'm a very amateur photographer, but it could dramatically effect a professional.
(If interested, please see my "Banned from Explore" set -- www.flickr.com/photos/algo/sets/72157607021230533/ .)
Once top of the "most Interesting" of several Tags -- Fungi - toadstools - macro - mushrooms - autumn - closeup - Utata - - amongst others
Heliconius clysonymus is distributed from Honduras to Peru. In Colombia it is found in the 3 Andean mountain ranges between 1.200 and 2.300 meters. They are seen in deforested areas and small patches of forest, where they feed on nectar and pollen. The Heliconius are among the longest-living butterflies.
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The Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a species of water kingfisher widely distributed across Africa and Asia.
The Pied Kingfisher has, as its name suggests, black and white plumage. The male has a black crest and crown, a white stripe above its eye, a larger black stripe across the eye as far as its neck, and a white throat and collar. Its upper parts are black, edged in white, giving a mottled effect and its rump has black and white streaks. The wing coverts have white spots. The underparts are white, with two lines of fine black bars, the upper being wider and usually broken in the middle. The bill is black and long and looks like a dagger. The eyes are dark brown and the feet and legs are blackish. The female has just one breast band, which is narrower than that of the male. The tail is white and somewhat long, its median tail feathers and tips being black, and it fans out in flight.
This beautiful Pied Kingfisher was photographed on a boat ride in the waters of Lake Baringo, Kenya.
June 7, 2024 - Anselmo Nebraska
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Supercell #2 Approaches...
A dramatic sky filled with dark, swirling storm clouds looms over a green field, where a large tractor is parked. The scene conveys impending forming wall cloud right overhead.
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Distributed locally in temperate forests of the Central and Eastern Andes in Colombia, the Superciliaried Hemispingus frequently joins mix flocks moving through thick understory. As other Hemispingus species, it prefers forests with bamboo stands (Chusquea), gleaning for insects on leaves. Characteristically, this bird moves higher and into the canopy when excited.
Found between 2100-3300 meters in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador & Bolivia.
Photographed in the buffer zone of Los Nevados National Park above Manizales, Central Andes of Colombia.
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The black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a widely distributed very long-legged wader in the avocet and stilt family (Recurvirostridae).
Adults are 33–36 cm (13–14 in) long. They have long pink legs, a long thin black bill and are blackish above and white below, with a white head and neck with a varying amount of black. Males have a black back, often with greenish gloss. Females' backs have a brown hue, contrasting with the black remiges. In the populations that have the top of the head normally white at least in winter, females tend to have less black on head and neck all year round, while males often have much black, particularly in summer. This difference is not clear-cut, however, and males usually get all-white heads in winter.
Immature birds are grey instead of black and have a markedly sandy hue on the wings, with light feather fringes appearing as a whitish line in flight.
The breeding habitat of all these stilts is marshes, shallow lakes and ponds. Some populations are migratory and move to the ocean coasts in winter; those in warmer regions are generally resident or short-range vagrants. In Europe, the black-winged stilt is a regular spring overshoot vagrant north of its normal range, occasionally remaining to breed in northern European countries. Pairs have successfully bred in Britain in 1987, and after a 27-year hiatus, two instances of successful breeding in Southern England in 2014. 13 young were fledged in southern England in 2017.
These birds pick up their food from sand or water. They mainly eat insects and crustaceans.
The nest site is a bare spot on the ground near water. These birds often nest in small groups, sometimes with avocets.
The black-winged stilt is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds applies.
For more information, please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-winged_stilt
August 22, 2021 - South of Arapahoe Nebraska US
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Finally a good setup for severe weather and were were on time for the event. Shortly after 4pm CDT were in the Moderate Risk area for that afternoon. Arapahoe Nebraska was our destination. Traveled a few miles south to get the best open position before the storms. Pointing the cameras due southwest, this is were they were to develop and become severe.
Towers were already forming and were were under the first cells of the day. These would become the tornadic cells just north of Alma Nebraska that late afternoon.
As were were watching the severe storm to the southwest approach our location... This formed and went severe right behind our location.
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Widely distributed on the European continent from Estonia to Greece. On Rhodes there is a so-called Valley of the Butterflies where this species blankets the vegetation in countless thousands. Disturb them and they fly up, causing an explosion of orange as they expose their hindwings and bodies.
In the UK the range is expanding but it is still rather uncommon and restricted to the south. In Victorian times associated with the Channel Islands, hence the name. Surprising to encounter it nearly as far north as the Forest of Dean, but the locality has an abundance of nettles, buddleia and, in cultivation, raspberries, all larval food plants, so they should do well here.
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Just as the ((DP)) decal indicates, CM44AC 7208 is tonight's distributed power on a paused freight in Corbin. I was happy to see that Corbin's yard lighting has been modernized. The new lights are much brighter, and offer a much cleaner shot than the old ones.
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Love in a Mist or Cornflower seed heads from our front garden
This is an idea I borrowed from Jacqui Dracup
CSX 3466 is seen operating as a distributed power unit on a southbound mixed manifest train on the West Shore Line. The Popolopen Suspension Bridge and Route 9W bridge can be seen amidst the fall foliage in the background.
Wisdom from the arctic: "Unless you're the lead dog, the view never changes". Here this would seem to apply to the 'horseheads and ponies' utilized as DPUs (distributed power units), especially on stack trains, like Norfolk Southern 27A, as it follows the golden steel road while passing through Berryville, Virginia on February 1, 2025.
The red deer is distributed throughout much of Europe and Asia Minor, with isolated populations found as far east as western China. It is closely related to the wapiti (C. canadensis) of North America. Since the decline in the market for venison, the Scottish population has, despite shooting, expanded rapidly, and may number up to 400,000 animals, also necessitating culls to preserve natural habitats. From a slide taken in June 1989
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Splendid Fairy-wren
Scientific Name: Malurus splendens
Description: The breeding plumage of the male is predominantly blue, varying from cobalt-blue in the east of its range to violet-blue in the west.It has black bands at the base of the tail (absent in the violet-blue birds), across the breast and from the beak, through the eyes to join a band across the back of its neck. Its crown and cheek patches are paler blue. Wings and long tail are brown with a blue wash. His beak is black and his legs and feet are brown-grey. In non-breeding plumage, called eclipse, he is very similar to the female, being pale brown above and buff to white underneath although he retains the blue wash on wings and tail. The female does not have the blue wash on her wings, but does have a reddish-tan line from beak to eye that extends into a ring around her eye. Her beak is reddish-tan.
Similar species: The male in breeding plumage is quite distinct but in eclipse he is similar to the males of other fairy-wrens in eclipse. A faint wash of blue on male wings during eclipse distinguishes this species from others. The female is similar to females of other fairy-wren species, but has a bluer tail than most.
Distribution: These birds are widely distributed across Australia in two areas. One area is from about Shark Bay south through WA, through SA except the coast to about the Flinders Ranges and the southern and central parts of NT. The eastern area include SA from the Flinders Ranges, the far north-western tip of Vic, NSW east to about Moree and Balranald and south central Qld.
Habitat: These birds live in arid to semi-arid areas, in mostly dense shrublands or woodlands of acacia, and mallee eucalypt with dense shrubs.
Seasonal movements: These birds are mostly sedentary, defending a territory all year, but the younger females may disperse to another territory. In some areas they are semi-nomadic, depending on local conditions.
Feeding: Like most of the fairy-wrens, Splendid Fairy-wrens eat mostly insects and forage on both the ground and in shrubs. They live in groups which forage together.
Breeding: The Splendid Fairy-wren female builds an oval domed nest of dry grass, strips of bark and rootlets, with an entrance two thirds of the way up one side. The female is the only member of the group to incubate the eggs, but all members of the group feed the chicks.
Calls: A rapid series of slightly metallic, high-pitched pips that blend into an "undulating" call.
Minimum Size: 12cm
Maximum Size: 14cm
Average size: 13cm
Average weight: 9g
Breeding season: mostly September-December, but can extend from August to April
Clutch Size: 2 to 4, mostly 3
Incubation: 15 days
Nestling Period: 11 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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Widely distributed especially in eastern Australia, the Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is a popular Australian icon with a raucous screech. Once kept as pets (often under appalling conditions) 'cockies' were children's favourites because they are adept mimics of the human voice. Examples are 'hello cockie' or one I knew years ago which said 'what the devil's the matter' whenever the back door was opened.
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Distributed throughout England Wales, Ireland and south-east Scotland, Moorhens avoid high ground. British and Irish Moorhens are sedentary, occupying their lowland habitats year-round. In winter the population is swelled by birds migrating here from the Continent. (BTO).
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apologies for not much commenting ect lately as some of you may know my mum was seriously Ill In Hospital for a while and I nearly lost her she was disharged from hospital a few weeks ago and I have been busy looking after her at my home and preparing her for her return to her own home she is now back at home and doing well but still needs alot of care as as I am the only person she has got to help its down to me the past 8 weeks or so have been a total nightmare and I have been running on auto pilot and finally everything has caught up with me feel totally exhausted and run down at one point I was spending 11 hours per day at the hospital Just so glad my mum is still here and I thank god every day for that and for getting me through the toughest 2 months of my life xx
In my garden. La Ceja, Colombia; Central Andes; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Arawacus leucogyna FELDER & FELDER, 1865
(Narrow-lined Hairstreak / Tecla rayada)
Arawacus leucogyna is distributed from Belize to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. This species is found in forest edge habitats. Males perch on the foliage of shrubs and saplings at trail intersections. Forewing: 16 mm.
There are 18 species of Arawacus, all confined to the neotropical region. All have a similar pattern of brown or black stripes radiating from the tornus of the hindwing and terminating at points along the forewing costa.
The pattern serves to divert the eye of birds away from the butterfly's head and body, and towards the 'false antennae' tails. Immediately after settling, the butterfly characteristically gyrates to face in the opposite direction and dips its head. It then slowly oscillates the hindwings, causing the tails to wiggle, which further acts to focus the observer's attention on the rear of the butterfly.
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A pair of General Electric locomotives shove a Union Pacific GSBNWR 11 "grainer" through Soda Springs, Idaho on Aug. 12, 2023.
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Black Kite
Scientific Name: Milvus migrans
Description: The Black Kite is a medium-sized raptor (bird of prey). From a distance, it appears almost black, with a light brown bar on the shoulder. The plumage is actually dark brown, with scattered light brown and rufous markings, particularly on the head, neck and underparts. The tail is forked and barred with darker brown. This feature gives the bird its alternative name of Fork-tailed Kite. The eye is dark brown and the bill is black with a yellow cere (area of skin around the nostrils). Both sexes are similar. Young Black Kites are generally lighter in colour than the adults, and have a comparatively shallower forked tail.
Similar species: The Black Kite's plumage is similar to other raptors (birds of prey), such as the Little Eagle, Hieraaetus morphnoides, Whistling Kite,Haliastur sphenurus, and Square-tailed Kite, Lophoictinia isura. In flight, however, its long forked tail and almost unmarked underwing make it unmistakable.
Distribution: The Black Kite's range covers the majority of the Australian mainland, as well as Africa, Asia and Europe. The Black Kite is arguably the most numerous species of raptor in the world.
Habitat: The Black Kite is found in a variety of habitats, from timbered watercourses to open plains, and is often observed in and around outback towns. Although it is more normally seen in small groups, the Black Kite may form huge flocks of many thousands of birds, especially during grasshopper plagues. No other Australian bird of prey is seen in such large flocks.
Feeding: The Black Kite preys on lizards, small mammals and insects, especially grasshoppers. It also is a scavenger, and frequents tips in outback towns. Black Kites also gather in flocks around bush fires, and eagerly pounce on small animals as these flee the flames. Both live and dead (carrion) prey is eaten.
Breeding: Black Kites nest in isolated pairs or in small, scattered colonies. As with other raptors, a ritualised aerial courtship display is performed by both sexes. This involves loud calling, grappling of feet (talons), and tumbling or cartwheeling. The nest is a bulky cup of sticks, lined with softer material, and is placed in the fork of a tree branch (generally close to the trunk). The female incubates the eggs while the male provides food.
Calls: The call is a descending whistle "psee-err" followed by a staccato "si-si-si-si-si".
Maximum Size: 55cm
Average size: 51cm
Average weight: 540g
Breeding season: Usually August and November; can breed at any time
Clutch Size: One to three.
Incubation: 28 days
Nestling Period: 40 days
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"The pigeon (Columbidae) is a large family (303 species) of birds, many of which are called doves, distributed throughout temperate and tropical areas worldwide.
Species vary from sparrow size to that of a female turkey."
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We had a wander down to Eastbourne Pier yesterday to catch the sunrise and weren't disappointed as the colours were pretty impressive.
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The grain is dumped from the truck into a pit where it slides down to a bucket elevator that carries it to the top of the silo where it can then be distributed into a storage bin. Wye Mills is an unincorporated community in Talbot County, Maryland.
Print size 8x10 inches. Happy Truck Thursday
A beautiful frog that is distributed sparsely throughout south-east Asian rainforests. It is often found amongst low vegetation at night where it waits for passing insects.
This frog breeds in tree hollows that have water trapped inside, where the tadpoles are able to grow safely out of the reach of most predators.