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The buff-streaked chat or buff-streaked bushchat, (Campicoloides bifasciatus) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.
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Bombus terrestris.
The queen is 2 cm or more in length and the workers and drones are of a more common bumblebee size i.e. 14 to 17 mm in length. Confusingly, it is only the queens and males of this species that have a buff coloured tail. The workers having a white tail, which makes it difficult to separate them from White-tailed bumblebees. A narrow fringe of buff-coloured hairs at the top margin of the tail, when seen, can identify Buff-tailed workers. The two yellow bands are golden in this species and more of a lemon-yellow in the White-tailed bumblebee.
It is possibly the earliest bee to be seen and the largest to visit gardens. It is common and widespread across most of the UK, although outside it is mainly coastal and its range has only recently expanded into the Highlands.
It is a generalist flower visitor for both pollen and nectar and, although short-tongued, it can utilise long-tubed flowers by cutting a hole in the flower to reach the nectar. The queens are seen February to April and the males from July to October. In the south however, active nests have been found during the winter months.
With thanks to the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust's BeeWatch team for their help in confirming the identity of this specimen.
Our hotel at La Fortuna put out oranges in the garden to attract birds. The result was the most incredible kaleidoscope of colours. The bare shrub the oranges were stuck into presented us with the most spectacularly decorated christmas tree I have ever seen.
The Buff-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides) is a small, lively songbird native to southeastern Australia, known for its distinctive buff-colored rump. This endearing bird features olive-brown upperparts, a paler underbelly, and a striking buff patch on its lower back, which is particularly noticeable in flight. Inhabiting woodlands and forests, the Buff-rumped Thornbill is often seen in flocks, busily flitting through the foliage in search of insects and spiders. Its social nature and soft, high-pitched calls make it a charming presence in its habitat. The Buff-rumped Thornbill's subtle yet beautiful plumage and active foraging behavior make it a delightful subject for bird watchers and photographers.
Künstlerisch wertvolles Tag-Buffing an Nordstadt-Haus. Vllt. die Fortsetzung von 'unsere Nordstadt soll schöner werden' ...
Buff-banded Rail, Gallirallus philippensis
It is usually very shy and only occasionally seen as it quickly dashes between clumps of grass or other overgrown vegetation. The Buff-banded Rail is often otherwise difficult to observe as it skulks about, concealed by plant cover.
From my observations, it has a similar manner at times to the Bush Curlew of ‘freezing’ in position when disturbed and blending perfectly into its surroundings. However it takes off very quickly if it feels threatened.
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Moth Weekend
I attended a Moth Trapping session at Ulster Wildlife's Umbra nature Reserve to review the results of the previous night's traps.
Its National Moth Weekend and this event was held as part of that.
(Lophotis gindiana) BUFF CRESTED BUSTARD,Geographic range:Sudan,Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and n Tanzania.
juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper -a rare shorebird migrant in San Luis Obispo County - feeding on kelp flies in proximity to Western Sandpipers
Alva Paul Creek lagoon, Morro Strand State Beach;
Sept. 3, 2018