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Red fox babies are known as kits. The red fox is one of the most adaptable fox species in the world. Foxes are known to be great parents who take care of their young and provide them with the means and skills to survive in the wild. Fox kits grow up fast and their time as youngsters is very limited. Luckily fox parents are great at raising their kits and making sure they are ready for the world.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a canid native to two areas of Africa, separated by roughly 900 km.
One region includes the southernmost tip of the continent, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The other area is along the eastern coastline, including Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. It is listed by the IUCN as least concern, due to its widespread range and adaptability, although it is still persecuted as a livestock predator and rabies vector.
Compared to other members of the genus Canis, the black-backed jackal is a very ancient species, and has changed little since the Pleistocene, being the most basal canine alongside the closely related side-striped jackal.
It is a monogamous animal, whose young may remain with the family to help raise new generations of pups. The black-backed jackal is not a fussy eater, and will feed on small to medium-sized animals, as well as plant matter and human refuse. – Wikipedia
In the Goethehof, a municiapal residential complex with 677 apartments in Kaisermühlen, a neighbourhood of Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna. It was built in the years 1929–1930.
Goethehof is a so-called Gemeindebau, which is the German word for "municipality building" (pl. Gemeindebauten).
"Gemeindebauten have become an important part of the architecture and culture of Vienna since the 1920s. Up to 1918, the housing conditions of Vienna's growing working class were appalling by modern standards. When the Social Democratic Party of Austria gained control of the municipal administration during Austria's First Republic (1918-1934) (so called "Red Vienna"), it began the project of improving living conditions for workers. A large number of Gemeindebauten, usually large residential estates, were built during that time. Including those buildings that were finished after the events of February 1934, 64,000 apartments where completed, which created housing space for about 220,000 people. Apartments were assigned on the basis of a point system favoring families and less affluent citizens.
The classic interwar Gemeindebauten typically have a main entrance with a large gate, through which one enters into a yard. Inside, there are trees and some greenery, where children can play without having to go out on the street. Apartments are accessed from the inside.
This fortress-like structure made the buildings adaptable to military use. Several Gemeindebauten in Vienna [...] were sites of fighting during the Austrian Civil War of February 1934, when they were defended as Social Democratic Party strongholds." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemeindebau
The last also applies to the Goethehof. On 14 February 1934, it was fired upon by the military with machine guns, howitzers and cannons, and even an air raid was flown against it.
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It wasn’t bearing its teeth at me, there was another sibling close by.
The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.
Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.
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“ In almost every part of the world, the Dragonfly symbolizes change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. The change that is often referred to has its source in mental and emotional maturity and understanding the deeper meaning of life. ... The Dragonfly moves with elegance and grace. “ dragonflytransitions.com/why-the-dragonfly/
The Common Moorhen is a bird species that is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a medium-sized bird, with a length of approximately 30-40 cm and a weight of around 200-500 grams.
The Common Moorhen has a distinctive appearance, with a black body, dark brown wings, and a red and yellow bill. It also has a white stripe on its flanks and a white patch on its forehead. Both males and females have similar plumage, but males are generally larger than females.
These birds are typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lakeshores. They are omnivorous and feed on a variety of foods including aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and mollusks.
Common Moorhens are social birds and are often seen in groups, especially during the breeding season. They build their nests in dense vegetation near the water's edge, using sticks, reeds, and grasses. Females lay 6-12 eggs, which are incubated by both parents for around 3 weeks. The chicks are born covered in black down and are fed by both parents until they are able to fly after around 6-8 weeks.
Overall, the Common Moorhen is an interesting and adaptable bird species that is well-suited to wetland habitats around the world.
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The eastern cottontail is a species of rabbit in the family Leporidae. It is the most widespread and abundant rabbit species in North America, inhabiting a wide range that extends from southern Canada throughout most of the United States and into parts of Mexico, Central America, and the northern regions of South America. Known for its distinctive fluffy white tail, which resembles a cotton ball and gives the species its common name, the eastern cottontail typically inhabits open fields, meadows, and brushy areas where it can easily find cover and food. It is a primarily herbivorous, crepuscular mammal that feeds on grasses, herbs, twigs, and bark, and plays an important role in the ecosystem as prey for a variety of predators including foxes, hawks, and owls. Due to its adaptability to human-altered landscapes such as suburban and agricultural areas, the eastern cottontail has maintained stable population levels and is not considered threatened. It is also well known for its high reproductive rate, with females capable of producing multiple large litters annually, which contributes to its widespread presence. (Wikipedia)
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This little bunny was browsing along the side of the trail. He stayed very quiet as I took his photo, perhaps hoping that I would not notice him.
Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. August 2025.
Like them or loathe them, they are here to stay. This introduced species from North America divides opinion. It is a fact that they have decimated our native Red Squirrel by out competing them and spreading squirrelpox which is fatal to the Red but not the Grey Squirrel. However they are part of our ecosystem now and, on the flip side, seem to be helping the increase of Goshawk and Pine Marten, which predate them.
I thought this one merited a photograph when it was posing beautifully on a fallen tree.
They are certainly adaptable characters, with their intelligence and their amazing tree climbing skills - they are survivors and have to be admired - don’t they ?
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the flowers are wonderful, shot by KHWD in our front garden
Ah, the Amelanchier tree—what a charmer of the plant world! Also known as shadbush, serviceberry, or juneberry, this tree (or sometimes a shrub) is a versatile and beautiful addition to gardens and landscapes. Let me share some highlights about it:
Features of Amelanchier Trees
1.Blossom: In spring, Amelanchier trees grace us with clouds of delicate white flowers. These blossoms arrive before or as the leaves start to unfurl, giving a striking contrast against their backdrop. They're beloved for their airy elegance and often attract pollinators like bees.
2.Foliage: After the blossoms fade, the leaves transition through various shades—from bronze in spring to lush green in summer, and finally to vibrant reds and oranges in autumn. It's truly a year-round visual treat.
3.Fruits: By summer, edible berries appear, starting red and maturing to deep purple or black. These berries are a favorite of birds and can be used to make jams, pies, or enjoyed fresh—bonus points if you're into wildlife photography!
4.Hardiness: Amelanchier trees are hardy and adaptable, thriving in diverse climates. Their natural range spans across North America, Europe, and Asia, growing in both woodland and garden settings.
Fun Facts
1. Sometimes known as Juneberry or Snowy Mespilus (haha)
2. The name "shadbush" originates from the eastern U.S., where its blooming coincides with shad fish spawning in nearby rivers.
3.It's a great choice for eco-friendly landscaping, being tolerant of urban conditions and supporting biodiversity.
Whether you're drawn to its blossoms or its ability to change with the seasons, the Amelanchier is a versatile and rewarding choice for any garden enthusiast. Do you already have one in mind for a landscaping project, or are you just admiring its charm today? I certainly am every year at this time, spring, as it is a fab photo opportunity, best Kx
Brightly-colored tree-dwelling pigeon. Adult male has a powder-pink neck, orange breast patch, gray-blue head, and yellow belly. Adult female is much plainer, tea-green above and brighter yellow-green below. Both sexes have striking black-and-yellow wing feathers and yellow spotting on the undertail coverts. Adaptable, and can be found in mangroves, open coastal forests, parks, gardens, and plantation edges. Primarily a lowland species, but can on occasion be found in foothills. Social, often gathering in flocks; occasionally mixes with other green-pigeons. Unlike many other pigeons, not very vocal; occasionally gives strange, alien-sounding coos. (eBird)
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The female is much more muted, without the brilliant throat colours of her mate. Sometimes hard to see amidst the tree leaves. This female was enjoying a meal of berries. Her pose shows off the undertail patterns of both male and female.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. March 2024.
Birding Singapore.
The masked lapwing (Vanellus miles), also known as the masked plover and often called the spur-winged plover or just plover in its native range, is a large, common and conspicuous bird native to Australia, particularly the northern and eastern parts of the continent, New Zealand and New Guinea. It spends most of its time on the ground searching for food such as insects and worms and has several distinctive calls. There are two subspecies; the southern novaehollandiae has distinctive black markings on the shoulder and side of the chest, and is sometimes recognized as a separate species, the black-shouldered lapwing (Vanellus novaehollandiae). These brown-black, white and yellow plovers are common in Australian fields and open land. The masked lapwing is the largest representative of the family Charadriidae. It measures from 30 to 37 cm in length and has a wingspan of 75–85 cm. The nominate subspecies (V. m. miles) weighs 191–300 g, while the southern race (V. m. novaehollandiae) is larger and weighs 296–412 g. The birds have a wide range of calls which can be heard at any time of the day or night: the warning call, a loud defending call, courtship calls, calls to its young, and others. Since this bird lives on the ground it is always alert and even though it rests it never sleeps properly. Masked lapwings are most common around the edges of wetlands and in other moist, open environments, but are adaptable and can often be found in surprisingly arid areas. They can also be found on beaches and coastlines. 41891
Happy Chinese New Year and wish you all the agility, acuity, and adaptability of the monkey.
祝各位猴年行大運
Collier Reserve
Audubon Society Sanctuary
Southwest Florida
USA
The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) or mottled mallard is a medium-sized dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck.
There are two distinct populations of mottled ducks. One population, A. fulvigula maculosa (mottled duck), lives on the Gulf of Mexico coast between Alabama and Tamaulipas (Mexico); outside the breeding season individual birds may venture as far south as to Veracruz.
The other, A. fulvigula fulvigula (Florida duck), is resident in central and south Florida and occasionally strays north to Georgia. The same disjunct distribution pattern was also historically found in the local sandhill cranes.
Along the Gulf of Mexico coast, the mottled duck is one of the most frequently banded waterfowl. This is due in part to the fact that it is mostly non-migratory. Approximately one out of every twenty mottled ducks is banded, making it an extremely prized and sought after bird among hunters.
Here's another backyard shot - a Furrowed Ant on one of my zucchini flowers. They can be identified by their furrowed head and thorax and smooth, shiny abdomen. Highly adaptable, they are found in various habitats such as deserts, forests, and grasslands. There are about 200 known species of Furrowed Ant worldwide.
I lay flat on the ground for this shot, hand holding my camera with 105mm macro lens + 1.7x teleconverter at minimum focus. When I started going through the images, every one had some critical part out of focus - except for this shot. A tiny, moving subject at close range has to be among the most difficult subjects I've shot this year. I did some noise reduction with Topaz DeNoise and then used ON1 Resize to enlarge the image and allow for a tighter crop. The large flower did a nice job of bouncing warm light throughout the image area.
Photographed in Val Marie, Saskatchewan (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2023 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.
Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.
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Symphori- means “bear together;” –carpos means fruits– referring to the clustered fruits. Albus meaning white, and the common name, Snowberry also refers to the white fruits. This species is sometimes known as Waxberry, White Coralberry, or White, Thin-leaved, or Few-flowered Snowberry.
[When the white berries are broken open or stepped on, the interior looks like fine, sparkling granular snow.]
[...] S. albus var. laevigatus (meaning smooth) is the most common phase found on the Pacific slopes and is more aggressive than the eastern form [...]. Common Snowberry is found from southeast Alaska to southern California; all across the northern United States and the Canadian provinces. This species usually grows 3-9 feet (1-2m) tall. Habitat: It is found in in dry to moist open forests, clearings, and rocky slopes. It is very adaptable to different conditions. [...]. Fruit are white berry-like drupes containing two nutlets. Google
"Meet the Red-vented Bulbul: a fascinating avian marvel!"
Red-vented Bulbuls are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, gardens, urban areas, and agricultural lands.
Diet: Their diet consists of fruits, berries, flower petals, nectar, and insects. They are known to be opportunistic feeders and will also consume small reptiles and even other bird's eggs if the opportunity arises.
Vocalizations: Bulbuls are known for their melodious calls and are often considered good singers. They have a wide range of calls, including whistles, chirps, and trills, which they use for communication and territory defense.
Social Behavior: Red-vented Bulbuls are typically seen in pairs or small groups. They are territorial birds and will defend their territories vigorously against intruders.
Nesting: They build cup-shaped nests using twigs, grass, and other plant materials, often placed in shrubs or trees. The female usually lays 2-5 eggs, which are incubated for about two weeks.
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The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.
Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.
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Sleek, fast-flying large falcon. Always look for a grayish back in adults, long wings that almost reach the tail tip, and powerful but slender build. Dark mark below each eye varies in shape and size. Juveniles are more heavily patterned below than adults, and can be quite brownish above. Patterning varies considerably across a wide global range, with back color ranging from pale gray in Central Asian “Red-capped” to slaty-blue across much of northern Eurasia North America, to almost black in Asian “Shaheen.” Chases prey down at high speeds with continuous powerful wingbeats. Becoming increasingly common in parts of range, especially in cities, where they can nest on tall buildings and feed on pigeons. Adaptable, and can be seen in a wide range of habitats; often encountered in areas with steep cliffs, as well as around coastal mudflats and open areas with shorebirds. (eBird)
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This young peregrine was living up to his billing by harassing the shorebirds along the Lake Ontario shoreline. A second bird showed up and there was a brief aerial battle. It was possibly this bird's sibling since the battle looked more like play and less like dominance. It's the first time I've ever caught a peregrine in flight and I'm pretty happy with the results.
Owen Point, Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. September 2024.
Eastern Ontario Birding.
Tales (or is it tails) of woe. Spotted what I thought would be a composition as I drove down what serves as a major highway in this part of the world, so I pulled off into a boreen to grab my shot. Up the boreen, I spotted a deer -- a young buck, in fact, who stood, staring at me. He tried to run, but one leg was fouled in a downed wire fence. Should I try and rescue the fellow? Maybe there was a farmer farther up who could help... so I throttled the car past our trapped friend, and observed a sign: "Tourmakeady Gun Club". Oh boy... they'll be wanting to put a bullet right between Bambi's newly sprouting horns... Horns that were the perfect size to gouge my heart out, should he so choose. But, hell, I've got to see if I can untangle him somehow, right? So I park and cautiously approach, and he's not having it... flailing wildly about, trying to escape from me... he bolts away, trips himself in the wire, flips backward end over end, and clunks his head on the road with a sound akin to a ripe watermelon. But, his acrobatics somehow set him free, and in a flash he was gone, without so much as a thank you to your man Fergal. Nothing to do now but go back to the car, and this image was taken where I'd parked up. Great light, a rusty gate, and the farmer's friend, the ever adaptable wooden pallet. Perfect. And the big bonus, my chest was still intact. As for the composition that started it all? Turned out to have been unsuitable. So it goes.
Seen at the Bergius Botanical Garden, Stockholm.
Larus marinus (Great Black-backed Gull)
The Great Black-backed Gull is the largest member of the gull family. It breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic and is fairly sedentary.
Historically, the Great Black-backed Gull was harvested for its feathers, which were used in the hat-making trade, and this species was removed from large parts of its range as a result of this exploitation. Today however, its adaptability to human presence and the use of urban environments as artificial nesting sites has resulted in the Great Black-backed Gull rapidly increasing in number and range.
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Samburu National Reserve
East Africa
Kenya
The yellow-necked spurfowl or yellow-necked francolin (Pternistis leucoscepus) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family. It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. This species is named for the yellow patch found on its neck. Males of this species have been noted to have spurs on the back of their legs.
It has been noted that this bird is most active at dawn and dusk. The bird is also noted to be very adaptable, it can continue to live in land after agriculture begins, it only leaves lands when heavy human occupation begins.
The call of a yellow-necked spurfowl is a series of scratchy descending upslurs, up to seven in a series. Male yellow-necked spurfowl often call while standing on top of mounds of earth or rock, often termite mounds.
The yellow-necked spurfowl is not in the threshold for vulnerable species despite the fact that its population (though unquantified) is thought to be in decline (though not at a fast rate). The primary threat to the species is over-hunting. Wikipedia
Seen on Rawson Lake Trail, Alberta, Canada
This is a serene paradise where the hardness of mountains and the softness of water complete each other.
This is an adaptable system where winter snow and spring vegetation coexist.
This is an inclusive environment where blue, white, green and brown harmonize.
This is a resilient universe where no ripples can disturb its tranquility.
Coyote (Canis latrans) clamors over a bank of deep snow near the road in West Yellowstone. We admire these animals, often persecuted as pests throughout North America. The size of an average domesticated dog (they top out at about 40-45 pounds), Coyotes are intelligent, resilient and highly adaptable. They thrive in Yellowstone, even in winter and even besieged by larger and more powerful predators. Many Native American myths extol the cunning of the Coyote.
I actually meet her every day, the black crow, and yet I don't know her. This bird is found everywhere in our country and is amazingly adaptable. When I drive past the bird in black by car, bicycle or motorbike, he hardly moves to the side and is very brave, but when I want to take a picture of him, he is very clever and flies away immediately. Only this one time I was able to photograph this crow relatively close and in the last evening light of the sun. It was in a nature park near where I live. And, can't a simple crow also be beautiful? What do you think?
“Of all animals, man is the only one that is cruel. None but him inflicts pain on others for their own pleasure.”
Mark Twain
He was terrified to see me clicking
Pheasants were introduced to Europe, North America, and New Zealand for hunting and ornamental purposes.
These populations are hybrids, often dominated by the Chinese ring-neck strain, because it is hardy and adaptable.
In places like the UK and US, the birds are now considered naturalized and are a staple of game hunting.
Found this Big Boy resting in the shade of an Umbrella Thorn Acacia tree in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
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The African Lion:
In the past lions roamed throughout all of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. However, this mighty species is now found only in fragments of sub-Saharan Africa, along with a critically endangered subpopulation in West Africa.
The largest lion populations can be found in Tanzania. Since lions are extremely adaptable big cats, they can survive in a wide variety of habitats, including dry forests, thick bush, floodplains, and semi-arid desert areas. However, they typically prefer open savannas where it is easier to stalk their prey.
Compared to other big cat species, lions are the most sociable. They live in groups called prides, which can consist of anywhere from two to 30 members, including three or four males, a dozen or more females, and their offspring.
Lionesses remain with the same pride for their entire lives. Male lions, on the other hand, leave after maturing to compete for control of another pride. Leading males defend their territory by marking it with urine and roaring to scare off intruders. A lion’s roar can be heard from five miles away.
Within their pride, female lions act as the primary hunters and work in teams to prey on zebras, wildebeests, antelope, and other large herbivores. Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day, so most of their hunting is done at night or early in the morning. This is because their eyes easily adapt to the dark, and it is easier to sneak up on prey at night.
Along with hunting for the pride, female lions are responsible for raising their offspring. They typically give birth to a litter every two years, which consists of one to four cubs.
It is estimated that between 23,000 to 39,000 lions remain in the wild. However, other data from recent years suggests that that number may be closer to 20,000, as three-quarters of their population is in decline. Although lions are not currently endangered, population numbers will continue to decrease without proper conservation efforts.
(Nikon, 100-400/5.6 @ 260 mm, 1/1250 @ f/8.0, ISO 1100, processed to taste)
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay may lack the flashy crest of its jay relatives, but it makes up for it with bold personality. Draped in soft blues and subtle grays, this sleek, long-tailed forager is captured with a bill full of my suet. A true jay in spirit, yet defined by its rugged adaptability—proof that while all scrub-jays are jays, not all jays are scrub-jays!
I have a caged suet feeder, designed so that only small birds can access it. To provide another feeding option, I drilled holes in a 3-inch diameter vertical branch, allowing passerines to perch on the bark and easily feed. However, scrubjays, unable to cling to the vertical surface, have found a clever workaround—they fly up and hover just long enough to snatch a bite of suet, proving their cunning, thieving nature!
Outsmarted by a bird, Tom.
One of the loudest and most colorful birds of eastern back yards and woodlots, the Blue Jay is unmistakable. Intelligent and adaptable, it may feed on almost anything, and it is quick to take advantage of bird feeders. Besides their raucous jay! jay! calls, Blue Jays make a variety of musical sounds, and they can do a remarkable imitation of the scream of a Red-shouldered Hawk. Not always conspicuous, they slip furtively through the trees when tending their own nest or going to rob the nest of another bird.
Blue Jays aren’t actually blue. In fact, the pigment in their feathers is brown. Scattering light in the structural parts of the feathers causes us to see the blue coloration.
I found this one in my yard in Polk County, Florida.
Recently we have had a few European Starlings come through with large flocks of American Robins. Otherwise we rarely see them. They were brought to North America in 1890 and flourished. The males are able to perfectly imitate other bird calls. They are smart, adaptable and invasive. Photographed in Palisade, Colorado.
Centaurea dealbata (the Persian cornflower or whitewash cornflower) is a species of Centaurea native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental perennial.
The flowers of Centaurea dealbata resemble those of C. americana in color and form; the composite inflorescence has rosy outer florets shading to cream in the center of the 2 in. disk, surrounded by scaly bracts on a slender peduncle 18 to 24 in. long. The blooming period is in early summer.
Centaurea dealbata is most noteworthy for its leaves. They are divided, and the undersides of the leaves are covered in silver hairs.
Centaurea dealbata is widely cultivated as an ornamental, though it is not as well known as some other members of the genus. It is widely adaptable and drought-tolerant. The flowers attract butterflies and bees. It self-seeds to a degree.
The main entrance of the Goethehof, a municiapal residential complex with 677 apartments in Kaisermühlen, a neighbourhood of Donaustadt, the 22nd district of Vienna. It was built in the years 1929–1930.
Goethehof is a so-called Gemeindebau, which is the German word for "municipality building" (pl. Gemeindebauten).
"Gemeindebauten have become an important part of the architecture and culture of Vienna since the 1920s. Up to 1918, the housing conditions of Vienna's growing working class were appalling by modern standards. When the Social Democratic Party of Austria gained control of the municipal administration during Austria's First Republic (1918-1934) (so called "Red Vienna"), it began the project of improving living conditions for workers. A large number of Gemeindebauten, usually large residential estates, were built during that time. Including those buildings that were finished after the events of February 1934, 64,000 apartments where completed, which created housing space for about 220,000 people. Apartments were assigned on the basis of a point system favoring families and less affluent citizens.
The classic interwar Gemeindebauten typically have a main entrance with a large gate, through which one enters into a yard. Inside, there are trees and some greenery, where children can play without having to go out on the street. Apartments are accessed from the inside.
This fortress-like structure made the buildings adaptable to military use. Several Gemeindebauten in Vienna [...] were sites of fighting during the Austrian Civil War of February 1934, when they were defended as Social Democratic Party strongholds." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemeindebau
The last also applies to the Goethehof. On 14 February 1934, it was fired upon by the military with machine guns, howitzers and cannons, and even an air raid was flown against it.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goethehof
austria-forum.org/af/AustriaWiki/Goethehof
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a canid native to two areas of Africa, separated by roughly 900 km.
One region includes the southernmost tip of the continent, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The other area is along the eastern coastline, including Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. It is listed by the IUCN as least concern, due to its widespread range and adaptability, although it is still persecuted as a livestock predator and rabies vector.
Compared to other members of the genus Canis, the black-backed jackal is a very ancient species, and has changed little since the Pleistocene, being the most basal canine alongside the closely related side-striped jackal. It is a fox-like canid with a reddish coat and a black saddle that extends from the shoulders to the base of the tail.
It is a monogamous animal, whose young may remain with the family to help raise new generations of pups. The black-backed jackal is not a fussy eater, and will feed on small to medium-sized animals, as well as plant matter and human refuse. – Wikipedia
The Hammerhead, also known as Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), is a medium-sized wading bird. Its closest relatives are thought to be the Pelicans and the Shoebill. The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, which has given this species its name, or the Afrikaans word for Hammerhead. It is a medium-sized waterbird with brown plumage, found in Africa, Madagascar and Arabia. They live in a wide variety of wetlands, including estuaries, lakesides, fish ponds, riverbanks, and rocky coasts.
The hammerhead takes a wide range of prey, mostly fish and amphibians, but shrimps, insects and rodents are taken too. Prey is usually hunted in shallow water, either by sight or touch, but the species is adaptable and will take any prey it can find.
This shot taken in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Naples Botanical Gardens
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The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) or mottled mallard is a medium-sized dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck. It is closely related to those species.
There are two distinct populations of mottled ducks. One population, A. fulvigula maculosa (mottled duck), lives on the Gulf of Mexico coast between Alabama and Tamaulipas (Mexico); outside the breeding season individual birds may venture as far south as to Veracruz. The other, A. fulvigula fulvigula (Florida duck), is resident in central and south Florida and occasionally strays north to Georgia. The same disjunct distribution pattern was also historically found in the local sandhill cranes.
Along the Gulf of Mexico coast, the mottled duck is one of the most frequently banded waterfowl. This is due in part to the fact that it is mostly non-migratory. Approximately one out of every twenty mottled ducks is banded, making it an extremely prized and sought after bird among hunters. – Wikipedia
The great horned owl, also known as the tiger owl or the hoot owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an extremely adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. Wikipedia
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In a world where male ducks sport gleaming patches of green, red, or blue, the Gadwall’s understated elegance can make this common duck easy to overlook. Males are intricately patterned with gray, brown, and black; females resemble female Mallards, although with a thinner, darker bill. We don’t tend to think of ducks as pirates, but Gadwall often snatch food from diving ducks as they surface. This widespread, adaptable duck has dramatically increased in numbers in North America since the 1980s.
source: eBird
Seen on Higher Hyde Heath Nature Reserve.
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The silver-studded blue (Plebejus argus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It has bright blue wings rimmed in black with white edges and silver spots on its hindwings, lending it the name of the silver-studded blue. P. argus can be found across Europe and east across the Palearctic, but it is most often studied in the United Kingdom where the species has experienced a severe decline in population due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
P. argus engages in mutualism with ants that contribute to the butterflies' reproductive fitness by providing protection from predation and parasitism from the point of egg laying to their emergence as adults. P. argus adults emerge at the end of June and beginning of July and engage in flight until the beginning of August.
The butterfly is adaptable to different habitats and is found in heathland, mossland, and limestone grassland. Tending towards a sedentary lifestyle and typically flying less than 20 metres (66 ft) a day, P. argus maintains a small radius home range.[6] Their habitats lend themselves well to both foraging and egg laying as the host plants are ubiquitous in all three environments they occupy.
It will become a Rustic Sphinx Moth, Manduca rustica (Sphingidae). It is found in the southern parts of the United States, southward through Mexico, Central America and South America to Uruguay. The larvae feed on Jasminum and Bignonia species and other plants of the families Verbenaceae, Convolvulaceae, Lamiaceae and Boraginaceae. It can live on many types of native and exotic plants.
The species is widespread and adaptable, living in varied habitats from rainforests to deserts and thriving in urban and disturbed habitats. (Wikipedia)
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Foxglove flowers symbolize a duality: both healing and harm, due to their historical use in medicine and their poisonous nature. They are also linked to the fairy realm, representing magic, mystery, and even deceit. Additionally, they can symbolize insincerity, perhaps reflecting their deceptive beauty, which hides a dangerous secret, according to Victorian flower language.
Healing and Harm:
Foxgloves contain cardiac glycosides, which have been used to treat heart conditions, but can also be lethal if ingested.
This duality makes the foxglove a potent symbol of both the power of nature to heal and its potential to cause harm.
Fairies and the Supernatural:
Foxgloves are often associated with fairies in folklore, with some legends claiming fairies use them as hats or bells.
They are seen as a bridge between the natural and supernatural worlds, representing magic, mystery, and otherworldliness.
Other Symbolisms:
Insincerity:
In the language of flowers, foxgloves can symbolize insincerity, perhaps due to their beauty masking their toxicity.
Revenge:
Some folklore suggests that picking a foxglove can anger the fairies, leading to misfortune.
Resilience and Adaptation:
In some cultures, like those in Southern Africa, foxgloves can symbolize resilience and adaptability, owing to their ability to thrive in diverse environments.
Grace and Tranquility:
The lavender hue of some foxgloves can also symbolize grace and tranquility.
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The Hibiscus:
The Hibiscus is a deciduous plant that produces abundant showy blooms in the summer and fall. The five-petal, paper-like flowers come in an array of colors that reach 3" in diameter. Blooms have a prominent stamen and often a dark colored throat. This flowering shrub only requires regular watering and feeding when it's young. As it matures, it becomes a low maintenance option that is drought and heat-tolerant, easily adaptable to poor soil and urban conditions, and can live up to 20 to 30 years.
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Journey:
"Don't Stop Believin’ is a song by American rock band Journey. It was released in October 1981 as the second single from the group's seventh studio album, Escape.
A top-10 worldwide hit in 1981, “Don't Stop Believin” became Journey’s signature song and has continued to endure over the years. Decades after its release, it became the best-selling digital track from the twentieth century, with over seven million downloads. Rolling Stone ranked it among its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2022, the single was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry as being culturally significant.
(Nikon Z8, 180-600/6.3 @ 470 mm, 1/1000 @ f/11, ISO 3600, edited to taste)
The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird, and a member of the family Corvidae native to North America. It belongs to the "blue" or American jays, which are, among the Corvidae, not closely related to other jays. It is adaptable, aggressive and omnivorous, and has been colonizing new habitat for many decades.
Wood Duck Hen
Wood ducks are found across North America, thriving in wooded swamps, ponds, and rivers where they forage acorns, seeds, insects, and aquatic plants. Known for their adaptability, they can navigate tight spaces, thanks to their compact size and agility.
The distinctive red-brown fur and long bushy tail of the fox are a familiar sight almost everywhere in the British Isles. Foxes are intelligent, adaptable mammals, opportunistic, with unfussy palates, and they make use of a wide range of habitats, including those of towns and cities. They are social animals, living in family groups of a breeding pair, together with cubs in the spring, and sometimes other subordinate juveniles and adults. The latter are usually young born the previous year and help with the rearing of cubs, feeding, grooming and playing with them. Each group occupies a territory, which is marked with urine and scats. Dens (called ‘earths’) may be dug in banks or make use of (disused or occupied) badger setts or old rabbit burrows. In urban areas, favoured sites for dens are under buildings or sheds, and in overgrown gardens and cemeteries.
Foxes hunt and scavenge with keen senses of smell and hearing, and probably use the latter to locate earthworms, which can make up a large part of their diet.
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The song sparrow is a medium-sized New World sparrow. Among the native sparrows in North America, it is easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species.
Though a habitat generalist, the song sparrow favors brushland and marshes, including salt marshes across most of Canada and the United States. They also thrive in human dominated areas such as in suburbs, agricultural fields, and along roadsides. Permanent residents of the southern half of their range, northern populations of the song sparrow migrate to the southern United States or Mexico during winter and intermingle with the native, non-migratory population. The song sparrow is a very rare vagrant to western Europe, with a few recorded in Great Britain and Norway. (Wikipedia)