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At this time of the year you find the lovely dandelion almost everywhere in nature. This grounded dandelion looked almost lost by the wayside. It felt like an Discovery !
An adult European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) or European souslik sits in green gras next to a flowering Ranunculus
September 11 memorial located at the World Trade Center site. The two pools correspond to the footprints of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
© M J Turner Photography
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I'm not usually a big fan of reservoirs. I know they're a necessity for providing water to many, but they often scar the landscape and look very unnatural.
However, Simpson Ground Reservoir is one exception I've found.
Although there is a long dam at one end, the rest of the water blends in with the surroundings perfectly. It is a fascinating place, with plenty of knolls and viewpoints to explore. I visited this reservoir for the first time over 10 years ago, and have kept meaning to return over the years.
However, it was only the other day when I discovered a few images of it on a hard drive that it reminded me, so today I ventured there.
The day was murky to begin with, but I think it suited the setting perfectly. I'm particularly fond of this skeletal tree emerging from the water. It's definitely a place I'll return to again as there are many other photographic possibilities in different weather conditions.
The lowest place possible is a picture of humbleness. Many possibilities soon await when I except the sercumestances now.
It appears that these two squirrels are having a conversation as they stand just outside of their den. The Arctic Ground Squirrels took over a former fox den to raise their young. The Arctic Ground Squirrel are one of the few mammals that truly hibernate during winter. Their heart slows to one beat per minute and their blood actually drops to below freezing. During the fall, they will store flowers and seeds in their dens for food when they wake up in the spring and the tundra is still frozen with snow.
The Hornbill is of two species o Ground Hornbill and is the largest species of Hornbills. The other species of the genus Bucorvus is the Abyssinan Ground Hornbill, B Abyssincus. They are very different looking birds, I saw this one at the Zoo Atlanta.
At the outset of Winter Storm Elliot, these Canadian Geese were playing it safe on the ground. Ocean Parkway, Jones Beach Island, NY -- December 23, 2022
- Taken @ Sunny's
- Japanese Garden, Ground
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This was under the feeder, Junco Mourning doves and Song sparrows love to forage, this happens only with this type of mixture, Squirrels and birds become choosy when is big variety of seeds, what the don't like it goes to the ground:-)
Kruger National Park.
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Trail Ridge Road in the Rocky Mountain National Park is a "MUST" drive road especially in the early morning hours.
This was captured as the sun was just breaking the horizon casting its warm light across the mountain range.
This golden-mantled ground squirrel was on patrol at Yellowstone looking for food from any human passserby
(Columbina passerina) Common Ground Doves are tiny doves about the size of a house sparrow. They are stocky, with short legs, and they shuffle as they walk.
Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
In Africa Southern Ground-hornbills are classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN, however, in South Africa they are classified as ‘endangered’ and on the Red List of Threatened Species as only about 1500 individuals still live within the country. Loss of habitat, loss of nesting trees, electrocution from transformer boxes and even, in some cases, killed for use in traditional medicine, have all contributed to the rapid decline of these majestic birds.
Misopates orontium, known as weasel's snout, is a herbaceous annual plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a native of disturbed ground in Europe. It is also naturalised as a weed in other parts of the world such as North America. The pink flowers resemble a miniature snapdragon and are followed by a hairy green fruit which is said to resemble a weasel's snout.
Common names include linearleaf snapdragon,[1] weasel's snout, lesser snapdragon or calf's snout. Past common names have included lesser snapdragon and corn-snapdragon.[2]
Looking across Sydney harbour at twilight towards Barangaroo (right) and the Walsh Bay Wharf Precinct (left).
Viewed from the 'higher ground' of the Blues Point Reserve.
Up the sandstone steps from the more popular harbour-level, to the forested area beneath the shadow of the Blues Point Tower.
Photographed at dusk last Sunday, 13th October, 2024.
Here's Stevie Wonder with the orginal, and arguably the best. version of 'Higher Ground', though there are some pretty cool 'cover' versions:
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My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L II USM lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
The idea was to get as low to the ground and possibly line up some grooves in the cement, but alas I wasn’t happy with the result. I switched to monochrome and pushed the structure in the nik collection to show off the strong design work. No ants were hurt in the making of this photograph.
Mike D.
Wild South Africa
Phalaborwa
Limpopo Province
Agamas are able to change their body coloration quickly, much like a chameleon, although the range of change is not as great.
“You’re insane,” I told him, and stood up to dress.
He hugged me from behind, pressing hard against me, rubbing his smooth chest along my back. He spoke into my ear, “Insane for you, my love.”
― R.K. Lilley, Grounded
Orchid Arado SL Raw Shot
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A well fed Columbian Ground Squirrel outside its' ground burrow in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
“Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils”
Cyril Connolly
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A second lakeland cottage upload, and another one owned by the National Trust. mThis time though this is no rental cottage but a home.
For those who know Hodge Close Quarry you may recognise this view. It is just half a mile from the car park which was the starting point of a recent hike Mark and I had taken up Wetherlam.
Wild South Africa
Limpopo Province
Agamas are able to change their body coloration quickly, much like a chameleon, although the range of change is not as great.
La Ceja, Colombia.
Columbina talpacoti rufipennis
(Ruddy Ground Dove / Tortolita)
The Ruddy Ground Dove (Columbina talpacoti rufipennis) is a small New World tropical dove. It is found from S.E. Mexico to Colombia and Venezuela. Adult males have a pale grey head and neck, and rich rufous upperparts, black-spotted on the wing coverts. The female is grey-brown rather than rufous, and has less contrast between head and body than the male.
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