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I went for a 10 km walk in the forest today. Lovely August weather. I did not pick any mushrooms though, but this one came home in my camera :)

Time for a shave…? This Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth was spotted hanging around in the rainforest canopy of Panama in Central America. The term sloth is synonymous with the word slow – and sloths certainly live up to that definition. Brown-throated Sloths eat tough, rubbery leaves, which do not provide a lot of calories, so they have evolved to expend very little energy as they move among the treetops.

Large, brown shorebird with long, decurved bill. Note bold head stripes. Occurs on mudflats, beaches, and coastal marshes. Often in flocks, sometimes mixed with other large shorebirds like godwits or other curlews. Extensive Eastern Hemisphere range, breeding on the Arctic tundra and wintering on coastlines as far south as Australia and southern Africa. Generally uncommon to rare inland. Formerly considered the same species as Hudsonian Whimbrel, which has a uniform brown rump and lower back. Also very similar to Bristle-thighed Curlew, which overlaps locally in the South Pacific. Eurasian Whimbrel is colder brown and has a white rump rather than the bright buffy rump of Bristle-thighed. Also compare with shorter-billed Little Curlew in Asia, and larger curlews such as Eurasian and Far Eastern. Listen for call, a series of short, shrill whistles. (eBird)

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A familiar species for many. This sub-species of Whimbrel breeds in northeastern Siberia and winters through India to Australia. He's probably gearing up to return to Siberia for the breeding season.

 

Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia.

Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.

Syn.: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Syn.: Crocus reticulatus. See this paper for ID:

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

Thank you for your favs and comments, they are greatly appreciated!

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Moth Fly/Drain Fly (Paratelmatoscopus variegatus)

 

First time I have ever seen one of these. Thankfully I was able to get an ID within the hour as I didn't know what it was!

 

Happy Wing Wednesday!

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Rock Squirrel - Zion NP

 

The rock squirrel belongs to the ground squirrel family, but it can be seen climbing boulders, rocks, and trees. It is typically 17-21 inches long, with a tail length up to 8 inches—almost half the length of its body. Rock squirrels are grayish-brown, with some patches of cinnamon brown color. Zion's boulders and cliffs provide an ideal habitat for rock squirrels to build their homes in. They use large rocks as lookouts to scan for predators or other dangers, warning their kin with loud whistles or chirps that can be confused with bird calls.

 

A common place to see these squirrels is on the Riverside Walk trail.

 

Although they may look cute and come right up to you, please remember that squirrels are wild animals—don't feed them, and keep your distance—because they can bite! In addition, human food is hard for rock squirrels to digest, and feeding them has led to several squirrel fatalities. These squirrels have been known to get into backpacks, lunch pails, and trash cans, and to steal food right out of visitors' hands. You can help keep wildlife wild by not feeding or touching them.

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

  

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A rock ground squirrel (Otospermophilus variegatus) at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

The Rock Squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae and is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, including southern Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Western Texas and the panhandle of Oklahoma. Rock squirrels are one of the largest members of the family Sciuridae, with adults measuring up to 21 inches (53 cm) in length. (wikipedia)

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Just lying on a wall at the edge of the Grand Canyon. Enjoying the sun and watching people pass by. The pink background is the canyon itself :-)

 

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. June 2014.

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Syn: Crocus reticulatus. According to a recent publication:

 

www.researchgate.net/publication/268388248_Phylogeny_geog...

 

the valid name of the Hungarian populations should be C. variegatus.

 

Alicante Province, Atzeneta d'Albaida, Spain

 

Another one of several potter wasp species I found during the trip, all in the same location, fortunately this was one of the easier species to identify.

 

Best viewed very large.

 

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You can see more of my images on my other flickr account Heath's moth page

Length 8 mm. The wings of this small lacewing have distinctive brown markings. Like most lacewings, they feed on aphids. Seen mainly July and August. Found in many well-vegetated habitats, including hedgerows and gardens. Common and widespread throughout.

A California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus variegatus) in the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park in Nevada, U.S.A.

 

19 October, 2017.

 

Slide # GWB_20171019_8477.CR2

 

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A wild rock squirrel Spermophilus variegatus on the grounds of the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona.

Alicante Province, Atzeneta d'Albaida, Spain

 

Apart from the colouration and markings this looks identical to the dock bugs I see in our garden at home. This was taken in the garden of the place we were staying. Not an easy bug to photograph as didn't stay still for very long as it kept changing position on the plant.

 

Best viewed very large.

 

Visit Heath McDonald Wildlife Photography

 

You can see more of my images on my other flickr account Heath's moth page

The variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus) is a lizardfish of the family Synodontidae found in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, at depths from 4 to 90 m. It can reach a maximum length of 40 cm.

The variegated lizardfish is rounded in cross-section with a broad, moderately flattened head and a large, wide mouth. The jaws protrude equally. Both jaws and all the mouth bones are covered with conical, barbed teeth. The strong, thick pelvic fins serve as props when the fish is resting on the bottom waiting for prey.

 

The variegated lizardfish varies in color from grey to red, with hourglass-shaped markings. (Wikipedia) Mabini, South Luzon, Phillippines.

A wild rock squirrel Spermophilus variegatus on the grounds of the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona.

(Bradypus tridactylus variegatus) B28I6564 Muyuna trails - North Peru

Forgotten photo from my drawers

Alicante Province, Atzeneta d'Albaida, Spain

 

Another shot of thisl potter wasp species I posted earlier, this time from the side, this was one of the easier species to identify.

 

Best viewed very large.

 

Visit Heath McDonald Wildlife Photography

 

You can see more of my images on my other flickr account Heath's moth page

Davis Mountains State Park, Jeff Davis County, TX

Some have it, some don't!

 

Cheers everyone.

 

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Portugal - Oeiras - Paço de Arcos

 

Bug (Centrocoris variegatus)

Percevejo (Centrocoris variegatus)

 

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Young velvet bolete (one of many) found in the forest :)

 

The velvet bolete or variegated bolete (Suillus variegatus), is a species of edible mushroom in the genus Suillus. Like all bolete-like species it has tubes, and pores, instead of gills under its cap. The mushroom forms a mycorrhizal relationship with pine and occurs in North America and Eurasia. It appears in late summer. It is often found with heathers, and other acid loving plants, on sandy soils. The velvet bolete is edible and good for pickling.

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Młody bagniaczek znaleziony w lesie :)

 

Maślak pstry (Suillus variegatus) – gatunek grzybów należący do rodziny maślakowatych (Suillaceae), znany też pod nazwami: bagniak, jakubek, piasecznik. Jest szeroko rozpowszechniony w Europie Środkowej, ale występuje także w Ameryce Północnej, Południowej i Japonii. W Polsce jest pospolity. Owocniki wyrastają od lata do jesieni, w lasach iglastych, szczególnie pod sosnami, na wrzosowiskach i w miejscach wilgotnych. Grzyb jadalny średniej wartości. Dobry do marynowania.

  

Encountered during a night walk in the forest.

 

Kirindy Private Reserve, Morondava, Madagascar.

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