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Oriental Dwarf-kingfisher - Dong Nai, Vietnam

 

This species is also known as the Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher.

 

Bird Species (# 529) that I photographed and placed on my Flickr Photostream. Overall goal is 1000.

 

eBird Report and listing details - macaulaylibrary.org/asset/555163021

For Jan, looks very much like the one you saw! Although the plant is small the flowers are normal size, I have it in a large pot.

Wikipedia: The oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca), also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher, is a pocket-sized bird in the family Alcedinidae. This tropical kingfisher is a partial migrant that is endemic across much of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It resides in lowland forests, typically near streams or ponds, where it feeds upon insects, spiders, worms, crabs, fish, frogs, and lizards. This small bird is easily distinguishable from other birds in its range due to its red bill, yellow-orange underparts, lilac-rufous upperparts, and blue-black back.

 

The oriental dwarf kingfisher is a forest and wetland-dwelling species that is endemic across much of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Populations have been found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

 

Conservation status: Near Threatened

 

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85mm + 500D closeup lense + 12mm ext. tube...these flowers are about 1 and 1/4 inch diameter. The 85mm 1.2 lense is not close focusing.

The legend of wroclaw dwarfs

 

Story says that the gnomes have lived in Wrocław since the beginning,

and their history is passed down from generation to generation.

The first gnome to appear in the settlement was the well-known Papa Dwarf.

He, along with his fellows, helped the first Wroclaw residents in their daily activities.

The gnomes repaired everyday objects, worked in the fields, patched holes in people’s clothes,

and helped raise children. In return, they received safety and shelter.

Since then, they are considered as the town’s protective spirits.

In the legends, it is said that where the gnomes live, prosperity

and order reign. The symbiosis of people and Wrocław gnomes coexist to this day,

and the little statues scattered throughout the city are here to remind you of it.

 

Shot taken in the wild

Dwarf Iris (Iris Reticulata) A native of Turkey and the Caucasian Mountains , Dwarf Iris (Iris reticulata) is a four-inch tall beauty (10 cm) with grass-like leaves and a violet-blue or purple flower with yellow markings that bursts into bloom in late winter to early spring to create an effect reminiscent of butterflies hovering low to the ground.

 

Today is out first day of Spring.🌷

 

Taken at Edwards Garden

 

Have. a wonderful weekend everyone!💝

 

Thank you for your visits, kind comments, awards and faves. Always greatly appreciated.

 

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The dwarf crocodile, also known as the African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), broad-snouted crocodile or bony crocodile, is an African crocodile that is also the smallest extant species of crocodile. @Philadelphia Zoo

An uncommon winter migrant to our tropical garden, sad to hear that he's being attacked by a waterhen yesterday and was rescued by staff of the Nparks..

Have a beautiful Sunday dear friends..

Updates: she's back and well on 8 Oct..thanks for your concerns friends..

If you look closely you will see two humans in the horizon. A cool effect of using a wide-angle lens.

 

I took this photo when I hiked Romsdalseggen in Norway this summer.

 

Have a great Sunday and thank you for visiting!

 

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Dwarf Cosmos - Cosimo. It has nice serrated petal ends.

In our garden.

 

Thank you so much for the kind words, comments and visit - truly appreciated :^)

Thanks for Viewing.

Finally came across a cluster of these lovely little irises. A bit tight in the frame but was happy to find them.;-)

Thanks for the views and faves.

Dwarf Bell | Galerina pumila | Hymenogastraceae

 

Samsung NX1 & Kiron 105mm f/2.8 Macro

Wide Open | Manual Focus | Available Light | Handheld

 

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Duisburg, Germany, 2022.

 

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Enjoy!

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher

Dwarf mistletoes are small parasitic plants that require a living host to survive. In this case the host is Douglas Fir.

Almelo, The Netherlands

Dwarf Mogoose, Kruger National Park

(Helogale parvula) B28I6726 Masai Mara Triangle - Kenya

For: Smile on Saturday

Theme: Flowers in March

 

Our dwarf sweet pea plants began to blossom last week - a bit earlier than last spring - just in time for dedication to Marcy.

Backyard photography

 

Canon 100mm macro

I received a parcel at the end of last year, a box full of bulbs, I don't know where they came from but as no one has claimed them I decided to plant them in. There are these lovely dwarf Irises, purple crocus and one more that hasn't come out yet.

Narcissus with a tiny visitor that photo-bombed the shot.

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Along the Monarch’s Way between Tetbury and Leighterton. We did pass by the edge of the Highgrove Estate (owned by the King) but we didn’t see any Monarchs!

 

HSS and 21/100

Name: Oriental dwarf kingfisher

Scientific: Ceyx rufidorsa motleyi

Malay: Pekaka Sepah

Family: Alcedinidae

IUCN Red List (V3.1, 2016): Least Concern

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Die Kopfbuche

  

102-2133, repost, 26.11.2021

Humboldt Redwoods, Rockefeller Loop, Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Northern California.

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