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Common Fumitory / fumaria officinalis. Nottinghamshire. 23/05/22.
'APHID MAGNET.'
I was blown away by this, my first sighting of Common Fumitory. Regarded by some as a weed, what fabulous two-toned little flowers it had! Each one had a prominent spur, many of which are shown in this image.
I've read that the flowers are very rarely pollinated by insects, so are self-fertilisers. Despite this, the plant seems a firm favourite with aphids. If viewed large, you will see c10 clinging to the stem and presumably feeding?
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Common orange lichen (Xanthoria parietina) growing on a branch.
Złotorost ścienny (Xanthoria parietina) rosnący na gałęzi.
Enjoy seeing (and hearing) these birds flying around at dusk, especially when there are dozens of them in the area, Langford, BC
Common orange lichen (Xanthoria parietina) growing on a branch.
Złotorost ścienny (Xanthoria parietina) rosnący na gałęzi.
Common orange lichen (Xanthoria parietina) growing on a tree bark.
Złotorost ścienny (Xanthoria parietina) roznący na korze drzewa.
Resting for a nano-second on a very busy tree...a scientifically important fly, that's used in forensics...Baron's Haugh NR, Motherwell
Sadly it seems some light fingered scum bag has been removing these beautiful reptiles from the moors.
It’s always nice to see the familiar face of the Common Tody-Flycatcher. We came across this one as we started up the Andes in central Peru. I couldn’t help myself, I had to click a few photos even though we were in a hurry, these guys are just too cute.
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Todirostrum cinereum
Catching birds taking off or landing is a skill I have yet to develop. I admire some of those I follow who do this so well. So here is my latest effort.
Common orange lichen (Xanthoria parietina) growing on a poplar tree trunk.
Złotorost ścienny (Xanthoria parietina) rosnący na pniu topoli.
The Common Tern is able to drink both salt and fresh water. Like many seabirds, it has nasal glands that excrete salt.
A life bird (X2) for me - these birds rest and nap on the ground in the daytime - quite openly. But their amazing camouflage usually protects them to a degree. This was one of two a short distance apart, just a couple feet from a main trail in the state park. Yes, we needed help to find them!
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco, Texas
Jan. 8, 2022
One of many Common Darters perching on the fence near the visitor centre at RSPB Minsmere on our recent visit! (I love the way that darters always look so happy!)
Common orange lichen (Xanthoria parietina) growing on a branch.
Złotorost ścienny (Xanthoria parietina) rosnący na gałęzi.
Common buckeye butterfly, Junonia coenia Hubner
is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Its original ancestry has been traced to Africa, which then experiences divergence in Asia.
Caterpillars of these butterflies appear to prefer plants that produce iridoid glycosides, which are bitter compounds that release a hormone called gastrin that activates the digestive system (i.e. hunger); therefore, iridoid glycoside producing plants stimulate and attract their appetites particularly when found in plants like Plantago lanceolata.