Rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a large, fast-growing, cold hardy relative of hibiscus native to swamps and wetlands in the southeastern United States. Its enormous flowers and showy foliage are an asset to perennial borders in many parts of the country.

A pretty twilight sky in Trinity, Florida

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in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

A medium-size African eagle species that, when perched, is easy to recognize because of its long shaggy crest. It is fairly widespread and can be found at the edge of forests and in wooded savanna areas often near to marshes, wetlands and rivers.

It feeds mainly on large diurnal rodents, including various rats, mice, as well as shrews.

Lophaetus occipitalis

Afrikaanse zwarte kuifarend

Aigle huppard

Schopfadler

Águila Crestilarga

Aquila crestalunga

Águia-de-penacho

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Little Owl chick a week ago

Athene noctua

steenuil

Chevêche d'Athéna ou Chouette chevêche

Steinkauz

Mochuelo Europeo

Civetta

Mocho-galego

Nikon Z9

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The Little Owl is not a native species, having been introduced to Britain in the 1870s, but it appears to have occupied a vacant niche without having any detrimental impact on other species. Numbers and breeding distribution increased gradually, reaching an estimated breeding population of between 4,000 and 8,500 pairs at the time of Project Barn Owl. The current distribution extends across England, north to the Scottish borders and west into Wales, where it is largely confined to Anglesey and to eastern parts of the country. There have been very few records from Ireland.

Pairs remain on their breeding territories throughout the year, with territorial calling evident during autumn – when young birds are searching for breeding territories – and again during spring. Small cavities are favoured for breeding, these often located within hedgerow trees or the walls of old agricultural buildings. Favoured nesting chambers tend to be located some distance from the cavity entrance and with little daylight reaching them. The male will often perch close to the nest cavity while his mate is incubating her clutch of eggs.

Little Owls often hunt from a perch, taking small mammals and large invertebrates, including earthworms, cockchafers and other beetles. There is evidence to suggest that breeding success is linked to the availability of small mammals, though some pairs evidently do well on other prey; a pair breeding on the island of Skomer, for example, took a large number of Storm Petrels (Courtesy BTO).

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Gray Squirrel resting on a tree.

Carolina Wren

White Throated Sparrow on a snowy perch

Who would think a rose so sweet Would dry and crumble at the feet And blooms that scent the night and day Would steal a heart, then fade away

Roitelet triple bandeau, jardin du musée des Beaux-arts, Tours centre.

pleszka (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

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This was a rare moment for everyone at Peace Valley Park to see a Common Loon all decked out in full breeding plumage. Just wish the light was better to appreciate it's beautiful colors.