It's pronounced "croppie." This one weighs about a pound. Delicious!

Nice sheepshead pulled out of the river at Bridge Square

Northfield Minnesota

Saturday May 3rd, 2025

This was the point where she finally gave up on being able to swallow such a big meal. I really felt sorry for her, all that work and still no food.

Female Diamondback watersnake (Nerodia rhombifer)

Yellow Bullhead Catfish (Ameiurus natalis)

White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas

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I was walking the banks of a little creek when this catfish surfaced in the murky water. Startled me, had not seen a fish that big in this small creek. It was only there a second then sank out of sight so this was the best shot I got of it.

Catfish (Ictalurus sp.)

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Our Tad Lo Resort has a spectacular setting perched above the Sexet River at Tad Lo waterfall with an incredible ambiance and great views of Tad Lo and Tad Hang waterfalls just below. We enjoy the natural surroundings exploring by foot or elephant. Tad Lo spreads over a beautiful forest in the Bolaven Plateau. The gushing waters of the waterfall fall in to a pool beneath which will beckon anyone out there for a cool dip. Tad Hang is the first set of falls you'll see when you arrive -- they are the smallest and gentlest of the three, but provide the best opportunity for taking a dip. The water is admittedly a bit murky, but not unhealthy. You'll spot a lot of locals fishing in the waters as well. Locals are still employing traditional fishing techniques. Men hunt and fish with throw nets and hooks while women with dip nets and baskets. She manage to catch a few tiddlers and store them into a small woven baskets on her waist. The Sexet river plays a vital role in the lives of the local inhabitants who are mainly engaged in fishing. Sticky rice and fish which will serve as a mid-day meal. There are many fish dishes in Laos.

Tad Lo waterfall is located on the Bolaven Plateau and is a great spot to find the locals fishing. Also children from the 'ethnic villages' spend most of their days not at school, but fishing and collecting snails from the river which runs through Tad Lo. There are some nice waterfalls and pools. It's a great area for trekking, and there are many ethnic villages nearby.

Tad Lo is in Salavan Province, but most commonly visited on trips based from Pakse, 85 km away via the Salavan Road - Route 20. It's something of a budget traveler's paradise, but we were surprised at how few backpackers are actually onto this fact. Tad Lo is really a series of three falls: Tad Suong, Tad Lo and Tad Hang. Most accommodation is grouped in the village of Kieng Than Lei. The first is right next to the village, the second is about a 1km walk upstream and the third is about 8 km upstream. The second waterfall can be easily found by following the jungle path on the left hand side of the river facing upstream. You will hear it before you see it, and there is a home-made set of steps to take you down to the bottom of the waterfall. You can also hop around the large stones at the top of the waterfall, and even jump off if you have the cohones! although check the area you're jumping into first!.

While they were float fishing with all the gear, it was so easy to literally pick up spawning carp from the lake just a few yards away.

Enjoy your beautiful weekend...dear friends! :-)

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These were in a small shallow creek that feeds into a lake. I thought they were different species but a retired Fisheries Biologist on iNaturalist said they were both young largemouth bass. There is a nice diversity of fish in the lake & when they get into the shallow creek, I can get shots of them in their natural habitat going about their fishy business.

Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)

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Here is Ziggy my pet clown loach just hanging out of his window.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park isn’t just about the bridge—it’s also home to lush forests, local wildlife, and the Trout Pond, where you can spot Rainbow Trout, a freshwater fish similar to salmon. A peaceful spot to take in nature while exploring one of Vancouver’s top attractions!

I got this last shot of the osprey as it flew off the 2nd perch. I did not follow it again. I wanted to let it eat its meal in peace.

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum)

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Our Tad Lo Resort has a spectacular setting perched above the Sexet River with an incredible ambiance and great views of the Tad Lo waterfall. We enjoy the natural surroundings exploring by foot or elephant. Tad Lo spreads over a beautiful forest in the Bolaven Plateau. At this elevated area you can soak up the fresh climate. The gushing waters of the waterfall fall in to a pool beneath which will beckon anyone out there for a cool dip. Tad Hang is the first set of falls you'll see when you arrive -- they are the smallest and gentlest of the three, but provide the best opportunity for taking a dip. The water is admittedly a bit murky, but not unhealthy. You'll spot a lot of locals fishing in the waters as well. Locals are still employing traditional fishing techniques. Men hunt and fish with throw nets and hooks while women with dip nets and baskets. She manage to catch a few tiddlers and store them into a small woven baskets on her waist. The Sexet river plays a vital role in the lives of the local inhabitants who are mainly engaged in fishing. Sticky rice and fish which will serve as a mid-day meal. There are many fish dishes in Laos.

Tad Lo waterfall is located on the Bolaven Plateau and is a great spot to find the locals fishing. This natural window spot can be found when following the jungle path on the left hand side of the Sexet river facing upstream. The area surrounding it is very peaceful, scenic and no other tourists to be found. Now and than we meet locals fishing in the river. In the lower ponds it is possible to swim. A lovely place to explore some of the lesser-known areas of the southern region of Laos.

Tad Lo is in Salavan Province, but most commonly visited on trips based from Pakse, 85 km away via the Salavan Road - Route 20. It's something of a budget traveler's paradise, but we were surprised at how few backpackers are actually onto this fact. Tad Lo is really a series of three falls: Tad Suong, Tad Lo and Tad Hang. Most accommodation is grouped in the village of Kieng Than Lei. The first is right next to the village, the second is about a 1km walk upstream and the third is about 8 km upstream. The second waterfall can be easily found by following the jungle path on the left hand side of the river facing upstream. You will hear it before you see it, and there is a home-made set of steps to take you down to the bottom of the waterfall. You can also hop around the large stones at the top of the waterfall, and even jump off if you have the cohones! although check the area you're jumping into first!.

As you can see, the Carp were spawning, thrashing about lakeside among the reeds, they really were that close. The carp were in groups of 4's and 6's and my estimate they were 12-18+ inches. Carp to 20lb and Tench to 7lb

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The Namtok Phliu National Park covers an area of 134.5 square kilometers along forestland at Khao Sa Bap mountain range. The 3-level Phliu waterfall features a basin of cool, clear water for splashing around and plenty of large fish called Tor Soro. This fish is family of the carps and lives mainly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. The Tor Soro will face the stream current and swim against it to stay in place. They do this and wait for little insects, worms, and other food to float by on the current. It is an easy way for them to catch food without having to swim around. They use their streamlined body and powerful tail to keep themselves in one place in the stream and let the food come to them. These soft-finned freshwater fishes typically having toothless jaws and are harmless to human.

We were really surprise by the number of fish at the waterfall. At first we were afraid to go into the water but step by step we get used to these friendly creatures. Since it's a National park it's not allowed to go fishing. This photo of the Tor Soro fishes were taken in Thailand, Phliu Waterfall. A left turn at Km. 346 on Highway No. 3 nearby Trat.

Het nationale Park van Namtok Phliu heeft een oppervlakte van 134.5 vierkante kilometer langs de bergketen van Khao Sa Bap. De waterval van Phlui heeft drie niveaus. Er is een bassin met lekker koel water om te zwemmen en te spatten met een overvloed grote Tor Soro vissen. Deze vis is familie van de karpers en leeft hoofdzakelijk in Indonesië, Maleisië, Myanmar en Thailand. Ze zwemmen tegen de stroming van de waterval in om op hun plaats te blijven. Zij doen dit en wachten op kleine insecten, wormen en ander voedsel dat langs stroomt. Het is een gemakkelijke manier voor hen om voedsel te vangen zonder te moeten rond zwemmen. Zij gebruiken hun gestroomlijnde lichaam en krachtige staart om op één plaats in de stroom te blijven. Deze zachte vin zoetwatervissen hebben tandenloze kaken en zijn dan ook niet gevaarlijk voor mensen.

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Please take your time... and enjoy it large on black

Our Tad Lo Resort has a spectacular setting perched above the Sexet River at Tad Lo waterfall with an incredible ambiance and great views of Tad Lo and Tad Hang waterfalls just below. We enjoy the natural surroundings exploring by foot or elephant. Tad Lo spreads over a beautiful forest in the Bolaven Plateau. The gushing waters of the waterfall fall in to a pool beneath which will beckon anyone out there for a cool dip. Tad Hang is the first set of falls you'll see when you arrive -- they are the smallest and gentlest of the three, but provide the best opportunity for taking a dip. The water is admittedly a bit murky, but not unhealthy. You'll spot a lot of locals fishing in the waters as well. Locals are still employing traditional fishing techniques. Men hunt and fish with throw nets and hooks while women with dip nets and baskets. She manage to catch a few tiddlers and store them into a small woven baskets on her waist. The Sexet river plays a vital role in the lives of the local inhabitants who are mainly engaged in fishing. Sticky rice and fish which will serve as a mid-day meal. There are many fish dishes in Laos.

Tad Lo waterfall is located on the Bolaven Plateau - Laos and is a great spot to find the locals fishing. Also children from the 'ethnic villages' spend most of their days not at school, but fishing and collecting snails from the river which runs through Tad Lo. There are some nice waterfalls and pools. It's a great area for trekking, and there are many ethnic villages nearby.

Tad Lo is in Salavan Province, but most commonly visited on trips based from Pakse, 85 km away via the Salavan Road - Route 20. It's something of a budget traveler's paradise, but we were surprised at how few backpackers are actually onto this fact. Tad Lo is really a series of three falls: Tad Suong, Tad Lo and Tad Hang. Most accommodation is grouped in the village of Kieng Than Lei. The first is right next to the village, the second is about a 1km walk upstream and the third is about 8 km upstream. The second waterfall can be easily found by following the jungle path on the left hand side of the river facing upstream. You will hear it before you see it, and there is a home-made set of steps to take you down to the bottom of the waterfall. You can also hop around the large stones at the top of the waterfall, and even jump off if you have the cohones! although check the area you're jumping into first!.

Have a great day...dear friends!! :-)

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Although a long way short of the British record in 2015, (46lb 13oz), this chap is certainly capable of causing mayhem, especially where young fish and ducklings are concerned!

I thought at first it was a Bream until I took a closer look … that spade-shaped mouth cannot be mistaken, though.

Cyprinidae Rutilus

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What I missed with my camera was the black-backed gull lunging viciously at the ring-billed gull which flew away. Larger gull was a bit of a bully.

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)

Dead Catfish (Ictalurus sp.)

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She swam over to the turtle I'd been watching and started to climb up on the log by it.

Female Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)

Female Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

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A bicyclist rode past the osprey's tree, and it was startled into flight. I didn't have time to bring my zoom back so this was the shot I got. Fortunately the raptor only flew a short distance to a different tree.

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum)

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Peninsular Malaysia

One of mine fav. local fish. Glad we found it during fish sampling.

Pangio semicincta (half banded kuhli loach) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Pangio. It lives in brooks of Malesia. This little long and narrow fish lives over gravel depths and avoids sunlight. In an aquarium it is necessary to give it a shelter under a stone or within a coconut shell, in which he could hide.

The diet of this fish consists of little shellfish and insects. It also devours tubifex and worms.

Pangio semicincta is oviparous but the number of eggs it lays is unknown. The length of the adult ranges from 8–9 cm. It is useful in an aquarium as a depth cleaner. The optimal water temperature for it ranges from 24–28 °C.

a little taste of last sundays lunch...

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I will catch up-as soon as I get the chance. Thanks for looking... :-)

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My photograph of some vibrant tropical fish swimming around a colorful coral reef with rocks and anemone in an aquarium setting. The lively scene showcases a diversity of fish species and the intricate textures of the underwater environment.

I captured this image in a very large fish tank in an office at Pennant Hills, Sydney, Australia.

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Found a cute little fish swimming in the creek. I did not recognize it so went to the experts. It was a baby black bass, either largemouth or spotted. Too young to tell which yet. Either way it is another new species of fish for me.

Baby Black Bass (Micropterus sp.)

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I stood in one place on the creek for 1 minute and photographed 3 different species of freshwater fish. This was the first one, a blackstripe topminnow.

Blackstripe Topminnow (Fundulus notatus)

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This is my Blue Angel's favorite food!! :-)

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I took about 100 shots of this beauty. The lighting was challenging, shooting almost directly into the light. Could not circle around due to lake at it's back and not wanting to startle it. So having to pick keepers & delete the rest. With this one I liked being able to see the beak and mouth. The head of the fish is mostly eaten. And I finally got an id on the fish thru experts on iNaturalist. The fish is a new species for me. I had no idea shad got that large.

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum)

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A vibrant, fresh catch of sweetwater fish in a blue bucket, a common sight in the villages of Bangladesh. These fish, a staple in the local diet, are an essential part of the country's "machh-e bhat-e Bangali" (Bengali by fish and rice) culture. The photo captures a variety of popular species caught from a local river or pond. A close-up, high-angle view looking inside a bright, well-worn blue bucket filled with a fresh catch of several medium-sized freshwater fish. The fish are packed tightly, showcasing their silvery scales, large eyes, and the red details of their fins, capturing the raw reality of fishing and harvest.

I was walking above the WRL spillway when I saw a group of smallmouth buffalo below me. Large fish. We are still in spawning season for them so that is possibly what is going on.

Smallmouth Buffalo (Ictiobus bubalus)

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This is my first time to see a kingfisher with its catch. It spent about 5 minutes beating the poor fish to death on the branch. Then it tossed it to get into position for the gulp. This shot is right before the toss.

Male Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)

White Rock Lake, Dallas Texas

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Unfortunately, a dog barked before the bird could settle down and start eating again. It flew right after this shot. Got the fish pretty well & you can clearly see the origin of the blood on the bird.

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)

American Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum)

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Also commonly known as Galaxy Rasbora is a member of the Cyprinidae family that was discovered in 2006. The vibrant colors and peaceful nature make this fish extremely popular.

Origin: Myanmar

Lifespan: 3-5 years

Length: 1 inch (max)

Habitat: These ponds have relatively low water movement with high levels of light. The light breeds plenty of vegetation and algae for them to both hide and feed off.

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Spawning Ram Cichlids

The Ram Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a very beautiful, small (5 - 7 cm), and peaceful freshwater fish, originates from the Llanos. The Llanos is the savannah grasslands of the central Orinoco drainage in lowland Venezuela and Columbia. M.ramirezi is also found in the upper part of the Orinoco delta. It is not an Amazonian fish. This beautiful South American species has many names. It is known as: Ram, Blue Ram, Balloon Ram, Butterfly Dwarf Cichlid, German Blue Ram, Gold German Ram, Golden Ram, Singapore Ram, Asian Ram, Ramirez's Dwarf Cichlid, Ramirez and Electric Blue Ram. The species is a member of the family Cichlidae.

Once sexually mature, the species forms monogamous pairs prior to spawning.

The species is known to lay its small 0.9 - 1.5 mm, adhesive eggs on flattened stones or directly into small depressions dug in the gravel.

Like many cichlids, M. ramirezi practices biparental brood care with both the male and the female playing roles in egg-tending and territorial defense. Typical clutch size for the species is 150-300 eggs, though larger clutches up to 500 have been reported.

Parental M. ramirezi have been observed to fan water over their eggs which hatch in 40 hours at 29 ºC. The larvae are not free-swimming for 5 days after which they are escorted by the male or the female in dense school for foraging.

Kuitschietende antennebaarsjes

Het antennebaarsje (Microgeophagus ramirezi) is een mooie, kleine (5 tot 7 cm), en vreedzame tropische zoetwatervis die ook als aquariumvis gehouden wordt. De soort is afkomstig uit de Llanos. De Llanos zijn waterrijke graslanden van het centrale laagland van de Orinoco in Venezuela en Columbia. M.ramirezi wordt ook gevonden in de bovenloop van de Orinoco-delta. De soort behoort tot de familie Cichlidae (cichliden).

Eenmaal geslachtsrijp vormen antennebaarsjes monogame paartjes voor het kuitschieten. De soort is bekend om zijn kleine 0,9 tot 1,5 mm, zelfklevend eieren op afgeplatte stenen of gedeponeerd in speciaal gegraven kleine kuiltjes. Zoals bij veel cichliden verzorgen het mannetje en het vrouwtje samen het broedsel en later de jongen. Het mannetje verdedigt vooral het territorium, maar neemt ook regelmatig de rol van het vrouwtje over. Antennebaarsjes leggen per keer 150-300 eitjes, maar grotere legsels tot 500 eitjes zijn ook mogelijk. De eitjes komen afhenkelijk van de temperatuur van het water na 40 tot 50 uur uit. De larven (de kleine visjes) gaan na circa 5 dagen zwemmen onder bescherming van beide ouders.

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"I was watching TV this morning, when my wife alerted me to this Great Blue Heron with a Fish in it's Mouth in the backyard between our Lanai and the Retention Pond. Usually, when I see a Large Bird in our backyard, by the time I go get my camera, whatever it was is long gone. Not this time, the Heron was holding the bird up and dropping it about twenty or thirty times while I was trying to Photograph it trying to stay out of sight. But the Bird was aware of my presence (as much as I tried to hide) and several times it picked up the fish and flew around to to a more distant part of the pond.

The Great Blue Heron is in the Scientific Family Ardeidae & the Scientific name is Ardea herodias.

I tried to sneak up on the bird several times at several spots along the pond trying to hide behind the Oak trees, taking hand held Photographs. Unfortunately, I didn't have my Telephoto Lens attached and my hands were very shaky. Although I took about thirty shots, these are the Best Photographs that I was able to take. I need to purchase a Blind to get ready for my next opportunity. I'm not sure what type of fish it was, but it had whiskers, but didn't look like a Cat Fish to me.

California Fish Grill - Anaheim Hills, CA

Amazing food. Brilliantly prepared. And HUGE!!! This piece of fish was a foot wide. With white rice, olive oil, tomatoes and Feta Cheese. Incredibly tasty and perfectly cooked. Tender. Wow.

A nice Chardonnay made it even easier to swallow.

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On days with full sun and no wind, the sediment settles enough to be able to clearly see the many kinds of freshwater fish to be found in feeder creeks. I love the electric blue colors on this longear sunfish.

Longear Sunfish (Lepomis megalotis)

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I often call the Japanese food as "A liitle of this and a little of that". If you see a bigger serving that must be the main dish.

Here are some of the foods served in the Kinugawa Grand Hotel during our two days tour in Nikko.

What are you waiting guys???

What are you waiting for guys??? Attaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!... lol

I just thought of shooting the food we eat while the unfriendly rain spoiled my shooting mood.

Me with giant lake trout. Genetic sample taken from specimen (fin clip) and then released.

Phot by Craig Blackie.

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Fill flash

~200 ASA

Note: Fish has released seconds after photo was taken.

While I was photographing the shad and mosquitofish, a even tinier gulf coast toad tadpole photobombed my shot. Who knew there could be so much diversity in a tiny drainage ditch puddle?

Threadfin Shad (Dorosoma petenense)

Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis)

Gulf Coast Toad Tadpole (Incilius nebulifer)

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