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I heard two of these birds before I could see them; their cry is very distinctive! Unfortunately, I could only get one in the Frame at a time, but hey: one is better than none...!
Some in-depth background reading on these birds can be found at nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/variable-oystercatcher (and scroll down!) IF, of course, you have the time available...!
Thanks for the very kind and encouraging comments beneath this photo...! Your support is very greatly appreciated.
I had an entertaining time at Warrington watching two variable oystercatchers ploughing their way along the sand while all other bird life were roosting. The two of them never let up - it seemed they were onto a good thing, while catching the other birds napping! I managed quite a portfolio of their antics as they sifted for what I think were marine worms. Just a pity they were not in more reflective sand. Anyway they gave me my money's worth.
This Seedeater species has a lot of plumage variations. On the Pacific coast there are different Pied forms while on the Caribbean coast there is a black one.
Panama City - Panama
immature male
approx. 20mm
They are generally obedient and stay still for the close-up shots.
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The mantle of Verconia varians is translucent with the pink or orange of the underlying viscera showing through. Often their is a tinge of purple in the mantle colouration. Around the edge is a broad creamy-orange band, and on its inside edge is a thin reddish purple line which anteriorly and posteriorly breaks into a series of red-purple patches. Down the dorsal midline is traces of a broken white line. The rhinophore club is translucent orange with an opaque white core. The gills are translucent clear with a tinge of orange in the upper half.
Verconia norba and Verconia varians are quite similar in colour however their internal anatomy is quite different. One way of distinguishing living animals is that V. norba is quite like a species of Chromodoris in shape with a relatively wide flattened body and broad mantle skirt while V. varians is more like a Hypselodoris with a relatively high body and narrow mantle skirt. (Sea Slug Forum) Sabang, Puerto Galera, Mindoro Oriental, Philippines
Species: Coenagrion pulchellum.
Note! The Variable Damselfly looks a lot like the Azure Damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK - Info: Wildlife Trusts.
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I returned to this location because it had so many dragonflies and damselflies, and the variable dancer was a huge part of its draw. Finding a pair was a real treat. I never saw them in the mating wheel, but did see them in the mate guarding position for several minutes, on several different plants. Argia fumipennis, southern Indiana, USA.
After dropping Students off at their school at picturesque Day's Bay on the eastern shores of Wellington Harbour, I decided to take a shortcut across the school's playing fields as I headed for the local cafe and a freshly baked cheese scone - dripping with butter...! (Can't you smell it???).
As I entered the field, I was surprised to find a group of around 15 of these Variable Oystercatchers fossicking for their breakfast (or perhaps morning tea!) in the playing field's sandy soil...
Fifteen of them... I've never seen so many of these birds in one spot, so out came the camera...!
"Excuse me!" said a very cultured voice. "If you're going to take my photo, at least give me a chance to make sure I'm looking my best!"
"Oh, I'm sorry!" said I hastily (not wanting to ruffle anyone's feathers!), "but you do look rather smart just as you are, and well, you do know what they say about how Black always looks so very smart...!"
Before she could answer, another voice cut in... "Talking to yourself eh Mate? Bit too much to drink last nigh eh?"
I could only smile politely as the "gentleman" in question walked on by with a silly smirk on his face and his dog on a leash, but it was time to move on...
"Misseymoo" was still preening herself, but I couldn't help but dmire how smart she looked against the green playing field. So I took my photo (the last of a series) and - well - did just that; I moved on...!
It was Mrs Lance's Big Six birthday last night (which we celebrated very successfully at a local restaurant), and tomorrow morning (Saturday), we fly north to Whangarei to celebrate her mother's 85th (Their Birthdays are on the same date!).
Consequently, I'll endeavour to touch base with you on Sunday evening, but in the meantime: have a great weekend Folks!
I just liked the colours, the textures and , of course, the ever-intrusive lamp post.
Taken in Lisbon last year
Falter indoor an Fensterscheibe, Ein Zünsler der : Buchsbaumzünsler ! Alarm, Alarm für Eure / Unsere Buchsbäume !
Indexe / Collagen nicht für alle Gruppen geeignet Regeln beachten !
Seen in Sisar Canyon, Ojai, California, USA
I believe this is
Euphydryas chalcedona; Variable Checkerspot
Occurring in diverse habitats from primary and secondary forests to open woodland and plantations, the medium-sized Variable or Finlayson's Squirrel is, as its name suggests, extremely variable in colour and patterning.
This one was photographed in Panama guided by Neotropic Photo Tours.
Not my best ever shot but this female variable damselfly was my first Odo of 2021 :-) Actually I was expecting it to be a large red, but there were none to be seen until about 40 minutes later when suddenly the reds appeared and they were then quite numerous. I guess they wait until it warms up a bit more.
Coenagrion pulchellum
One of the Damselflies I had never previously seen - I must confess that initially I struggled to see the 'exclamation mark', on the antihumeral stripes, but once I'd worked out what to look for, it did become easier...
I was helped by the near absence of any other species around the pond during my visit !!!