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A glimpse of elegance in nature's hidden corners. Captured this exquisite Green Sandpiper Bird in its serene habitat. Embrace the beauty of the wild
Ticks are small, parasitic arachnids that can carry and transmit various diseases to humans and animals. Some common diseases associated with ticks include:
1. Lyme Disease: It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted primarily by the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in North America. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, muscle and joint aches, and a characteristic skin rash.
2. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): It is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and is transmitted by the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni). Symptoms include high fever, headache, rash, and muscle aches.
3. Babesiosis: It is caused by microscopic parasites of the Babesia family and is transmitted primarily by the black-legged tick. Symptoms may include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and anemia.
4. Ehrlichiosis: It is caused by bacteria of the Ehrlichia family and is transmitted by the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum) and the black-legged tick. Symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.
To avoid tick-borne diseases, consider the following preventive measures:
1. Wear protective clothing: When venturing into tick-prone areas like forests or grassy areas, wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Tuck pants into socks and opt for light-colored clothing to spot ticks easily.
2. Use tick repellents: Apply an EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin on exposed skin. Permethrin-based repellents can be used on clothing, shoes, and camping gear to repel ticks.
3. Perform regular tick checks: After spending time outdoors, thoroughly check your body for ticks. Pay close attention to areas such as the scalp, behind the ears, underarms, groin, and the back of the knees. Promptly remove any attached ticks using tweezers, grasping them as close to the skin's surface as possible.
4. Create a tick-safe environment: Keep lawns and outdoor recreational areas well-maintained. Clear leaf litter, tall grasses, and brush around your home to minimize tick habitats. Consider using tick control products or seek professional pest control services if necessary.
5. Check pets and gear: Pets can carry ticks indoors, so ensure regular tick checks and appropriate tick prevention measures for your pets. Examine camping gear, backpacks, and other outdoor equipment for ticks before bringing them indoors.
Remember, early detection and proper removal of ticks can reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases. If you develop symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention promptly and inform your healthcare provider about the exposure to ticks.
I really like taking portrait photos of insects, I don't really know if I done well cropping the antenna of not. I used my 100 Laowa lens and I think it at 1:1 or 1;1,5. and I also use a flash with a home made diffuser. Thank for the visit and have a nice day. :)
B. major exhibits a unique flight behavior known as "yawing" and plays a role in general pollination, without preference of flower types.The fly does not bite, sting, or spread disease.However, the fly uses this mimicry of bumblebees to its own advantage, allowing close access to host solitary bee and wasp nests in order to deposit its eggs. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to parasitically feed on the grubs. Wikipedia
As March turns in to April, we have a forecast of one last snow for the weekend. I wonder if the Snowy Owls are still here this late in the season, given variable weather patterns.
Or these ghost like birds have migrated back to there Arctic homes which echoes there brilliant white plumage.
This is a very widespread European and Asian species extending east to the pacific coast of China, though generally less common than the cockchafer where their ranges overlap it is nonetheless sometimes a serious pest of upland cereal crops etc. and fruit trees in northern latitudes and large infestations have destroyed areas of young pine trees. Essentially a forest species; through the Taiga and more southern steppe forest in central and northern Europe it may be abundant in forest clearings on light or sandy soils while further south it occurs in dense and shady upland wooded areas. Males are strongly attracted to light which makes the species relatively easy to survey and trap in order to help control infestations.
"Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught." - Honore de Balzac
Nature's jewel in flight! Witnessed the vibrant grace of this Green Bee Eater Bird as it captures the essence of its colorful world. A true marvel of avian elegance
A Hooded Merganser doing it's courtship thing with the last remnants of fall . I wish I had some golden light but I will take this for sure!
Went to a local lake today to look for the Hooded Mergansers on this first real cold morning of the season. These extravagantly crested, extremely shy, smallest of the North American Mergansers were out in full force but managed to stay far away for the most part except for a few instances.
This male fairly aggressive guy towards other birds was the first one come close.
Hoping to go there again soon!
For me Wood Ducks mark the arrival of spring and are probably my favorite species of water fowl. They did bring there colors but the snow has not left yet. This guys was busy chasing his female around and keeping other males off her back.
We all have had some amazing wildlife experiences, living on the east coast of the USA, encounters with wild animals are few and far between. However on a trip to Alaska before the pandemic, I had a short lived but an amazing encounter with this wild Canada Lynx.
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An American Oyster catcher catches these worms but than throws them back on the sand and let's junior handle them.
We saw this Lynx crossing the road in the mountains north of Anchorage. I was convinced it will be gone by the time we got ready to photograph it but it did stop and look back through the grass for a brief look. Will this ever happen again in I don’t know but for now it was an amazing experience...I’ll take it