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Copulating Chalk-Hill Blues photographed this morning near Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire. this was one of six pairs found as well as many emerging males and females.
Sigo con las cópulas de los Coenagrion puella, esta vez con la hembra de la forma azul (androcroma).
Aquella balsa y sus inmediaciones dio bastante juego, y disfrutamos de sus encantadores “habitantes”.
Fotografiado en: La Balsa. Villanueva de Alcorón. Guadalajara. España.
Coenagrion puella, ♂♀
I continue with the copulations of the Coenagrion puella, this time with the female of the blue form (androcroma).
That raft and its surroundings gave quite a game, and we enjoyed its charming "inhabitants".
Photographed in: La Balsa. Villanueva de Alcorón. Guadalajara. Spain.
Females are black, but have a white breast and lower neck sides, a brown band on the wings, and a blue eye-ring that is diagnostic of the female of the species.
Immature birds have a white head and underparts.
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After copulation it is generally the male who gathers sticks and the female that constructs the loosely woven nest. The nest is subsequently covered with (and cemented by) guano.
Frigatebirds prefer to nest in trees or bushes, though when these are not available they will nest on the ground.
A single white egg that weighs up to 6–7% of mother's body mass is laid, and is incubated in turns by both birds for 41 to 55 days. The altricial chicks are naked on hatching and develop a white down.
They are continuously guarded by the parents for the first 4–6 weeks and are fed on the nest for 5–6 months. Both parents take turns feeding for the first three months, after which the male's attendance trails off leaving the mother to feed the young for another six to nine months on average.
The chicks feed by reaching their heads in their parents' throat and eating the part-regurgitated food. It takes so long to rear a chick that frigatebirds generally breed every other year.
This pair of Danaus Chrysippus (Tiger Butterfly), the first one we photographed this year, made it very difficult for us to get it. It took a tremendous amount of scratching to get to this shot and they didn't give me any other option to get closer or change angle. A moment later they flew to the other side of the wall of vegetation that we had crossed with great difficulty to get to them and it was impossible to see them again. Despite everything I think the result is quite good. We will try again (see larger image)
Esta pareja de Danaus Chrysippus (Mariposa Tigre), la primera que fotografiamos este año, nos lo puso muy difícil para conseguirlo. Costó un montón tremendo de arañazos llegar hasta esta toma y no me dieron ninguna opción más de acercarme o cambiar de ángulo. Un momento después volaron al otro lado de la muralla de vegetación que habíamos atravesado con suma dificultad para llegar a ellos y fue imposible volver a verlos. A pesar de todo creo que el resultado es bastante bueno. Volveremos a intentarlo (ver en grande)
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Went to Pacifica to check on the peregrine falcons. Was debating whether to put a teleconverter on since didn't see anything when everything started to go crazy, at least 3 peregrine falcons were flying around, zipping behind the rocks, flying overhead, landing in the two old nests/cavities in the rocks, taking off and finally copulating.
Eurasian Oystercatcher / haematopus ostralegus. Frampton, Lincolnshire. 11/04/24.
'CHOOSING.' (1)
The Oystercatcher pair had made their way slowly across the top of the island, female always leading. When I made this image, she had stopped, raised her tail and the male made a half-hearted attempt to copulate, but failed. She then corrected her posture and both turned their attention to the ground. I thought at first the pale shape under her chin was an egg, but now I think it was a rounded stone!
Perhaps they were in the process of choosing a nest site?
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Post-coital Ostrich pair (Struthio camelus), Maasai Mara, Kenya.
It somehow reminds me of that famous painting "American Gothic."
Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insects that contains over 2,400 species in about 430 genera in 15 families. The largest family is the Mantidae ("mantids"). Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name praying mantis.
The closest relatives of mantises are the termites and cockroaches (Blattodea), which are all within the superorder Dictyoptera. Mantises are sometimes confused with stick insects (Phasmatodea), other elongated insects such as grasshoppers (Orthoptera), or other insects with raptorial forelegs such as mantisflies (Mantispidae). Mantises are mostly ambush predators, but a few ground-dwelling species are found actively pursuing their prey. They normally live for about a year. In cooler climates, the adults lay eggs in autumn, then die. The eggs are protected by their hard capsules and hatch in the spring. Females sometimes practice sexual cannibalism, eating their mates after copulation.
Mantises were considered to have supernatural powers by early civilizations, including Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and Assyria. A cultural trope popular in cartoons imagines the female mantis as a femme fatale. Mantises are among the insects most commonly kept as pets.
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Hare ~ Havergate Island ~ Orford Ness ~ Sufflolk ~ England ~ Saturday July 25th 2015.
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Here's another shot of a Hare on Havergate Island in Orford Ness, Suffolk....I managed to capture this guy munching away in the early evening sunshine....although to get this shot I had to crawl 200m on my belly with my backpack on my back, to get close enough to get a half decent shot! The hare must have thought I was a giant tortoise lol...either way, he was nonplussed enough to let me get to within 4 feet of him...which was nice.:)
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Hare ~ From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ~
"Jackrabbit", "Lepus", and "Leveret" For other uses, see Hare (disambiguation), Jackrabbit (disambiguation), Lepus (disambiguation) and Leveret (disambiguation).
Hares and jackrabbits are leporids belonging to the genus Lepus. Hares are classified into the same family as rabbits and are of similar size, form, and diet as rabbits. They are generally herbivorous, long-eared, and fast runners, and typically live solitarily or in pairs. Hare species are native to Africa, Eurasia, North America, and the Japanese archipelago.
Five leporid species with "hare" in their common names are not considered true hares: the hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus), and four species known as red rock hares (comprising Pronolagus). Meanwhile, jackrabbits are hares rather than rabbits.
A hare less than one year old is called a leveret. The collective noun for a group of hares is a "drove"
Biology ~ Hares are swift animals: The European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) can run up to 56 km/h (35 mph). The five species of jackrabbit found in central and western North America are able to run at 64 km/h (40 mph), and can leap up to 3m (ten feet) at a time.
Normally a shy animal, the European brown hare changes its behavior in spring, when hares can be seen in daytime chasing one another; this appears to be competition between males to attain dominance (and hence more access to breeding females). During this spring frenzy, hares can be seen "boxing"; one hare striking another with its paws (probably the origin of the term "mad as a March hare"). For a long time, this had been thought to be intermale competition, but closer observation has revealed it is usually a female hitting a male to prevent copulation.
Differences from rabbits ~ Hares do not bear their young below ground in a burrow as do other leporids, but rather in a shallow depression or flattened nest of grass called a form. Young hares are adapted to the lack of physical protection, relative to that afforded by a burrow, by being born fully furred and with eyes open. They are hence precocial, and are able to fend for themselves soon after birth. By contrast, the related rabbits and cottontail rabbits are altricial, having young that are born blind and hairless.
All rabbits (except the cottontail rabbits) live underground in burrows or warrens, while hares (and cottontail rabbits) live in simple nests above the ground, and usually do not live in groups. Hares are generally larger than rabbits, with longer ears, and have black markings on their fur. Hares have not been domesticated, while rabbits are kept as house pets. The domestic pet known as the "Belgian hare" is a rabbit that has been selectively bred to resemble a hare.
Hares have jointed, or kinetic, skulls, unique among mammals. They have 48 chromosomes while rabbits have 44.
Tinodes waeneri (Linnaeus, 1758) = Hydropsyche microcephala Pictet, 1834 = Philopotamus longipennis Rambur, 1842 = Phryganea griseola Zetterstedt, 1840 = Phryganea waeneri Linnaeus, 1758 = Tinodes annulicornis Stephens, 1836 = Tinodes flaviceps Stephens, 1836 = Tinodes flavipes Hagen, 1860 = Tinodes luridus Curtis, 1834 = Tinodes pallescens Stephens, 1836 = Tinodes pallipes Stephens, 1836 = Tinodes xanthoceras Stephens, 1836.
Dès le printemps, il n’est pas rare d’observer des Agrions volant en couple, le premier individu semblant agripper l’autre en arrière de la tête à l’aide de l’extrémité de son abdomen. Cette posture appelée tandem est caractéristique de la période de l’accouplement et fréquemment de l’oviposition chez les Odonates.
Day 207/365
Here the male is mate guarding, staying with the female either before or after copulation to guard her from other males. I love to watch these pairs of wasps, as their ability to fly together, run across plants together, and otherwise remain paired but still looking graceful, reminds me of a gentle dance.
Going through all my photos I found one more I wanted to add of the Alpha Male. This Grouse seemed to be the most popular male on the lek. I got to see him copulate on there which very few of the other grouse did. I love their yellow eyebrows and purple neck pouches and elaborate feather detail. We need to do all we can to preserve prairie grasslands so we don't lose these threatened birds forever. Being this close to them as they danced on the lek was a magical and emotional experience that I will never forget.
This photo was achieved over 2 days and 6 hours in the blind the first day and 7 hours in the blind the next (from 4 am until 11 am) after a long hike and cold camping nights. However, it was all worth it to be part of the experience.
Montezuma Oropendolas (Psarocolius montezuma)are highly dimorphic in size; males may be up twice the weight of females. This species is polygynous, and dominant 'alpha' males perform most copulations at a colony (although subordinate males apparently are able to copulate with some females, presumably away from the colony and the presence of the alpha male). They are nests colonially, in colonies of up to 130 nests, often in isolated large trees; such a setting makes the clusters large, hanging, basket-like nests even more conspicuous. The loud, gurgling song of the male is given as the male bows forward, cocking the tail and spreading the wings (Birds of the world).
Zygaena (Adscita) + Gymnadenia conopsea
Un couple de zygène turquoise au sommet d'un Orchis moucheron pose pour la photo...
Canton de Berne, Suisse
A pair of Zygaena at the top of a Fragrant Orchid, posing for the photo...
Canton Bern, Switzerland
INJURED EAGLE FLYING ONCE AGAIN
October 23rd, 2018
…thanks to help from some friends.
By: Larissa Smith, CWF Biologist
www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2018/10/23/injured-eagle-...
"Meet Braveheart a juvenile American Bald Eagle that I recently rescued with the assistance of my friend Jon. The bird was captured at the Jersey Shore in coordination with NJDEP, Division of Fish & Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program. The bird has a broken femur, and mouth injection, and is currently in guarded condition at The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ. More updates to follow."
NEW JERSEY 2017 BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR NJ’S EAGLES
by Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program has released the 2017 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report. In 2017, 178 eagle nests were monitored during the nesting season. Of these nests 153 were active (with eggs) and 25 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. One hundred and ninety young were fledged.
In 2017 the number of active nests was three more than in 2016, but the number young fledged decreased by 27 from a record high of 216 fledged in 2016. The productivity rate this season of 1.25 young/active nest is still above the required range of 0.0 to 1.1 for population maintenance. Productivity could be lower this season for many reasons including weather, predation and disturbance to the nesting area. In 2017 nest monitors reported several instances of “intruder” eagles at nests which did disrupt the nesting attempts of several pairs. One of these “eagle dramas” unfolded at the Duke Farms eagle cam watched by millions of people. An intruder female attempted to replace the current female. This harassment interrupted the pairs bonding and copulation and no eggs were laid.
This year’s report includes a section on Resightings of banded eagles. Resightings of NJ (green) banded eagles have increased over the years, as well as eagles seen in NJ that were banded in other states. These resightings are important, as they help us to understand eagle movements during the years between fledging and settling into a territory, as well as adult birds at a nest site.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/12/06/new-jersey-201...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2017 may be downloaded here: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/eglrpt17.pdf
Hello Friends and Family.
Stopping in for a bit to say hi and and check out a few photos around these parts.
Grace and Dale are Great. Grace continues to be an unbelievable joy nearly every moment...constantly giving of her great spirit to me and all others around...I would certainly have more grumpy minutes if not for her happiness. And her "Poor Spells" are usually so entertaining they bring good laughs.
Dale and I have been working extra hard AND vacation is coming real soon. We will be surrounded by family and old friends by the middle of next week. Much needed.
(There is an abundance of Quantaray Lenses on Ebay due to camera shops closing...I just purchased the 18-200mm made by Sigma for a great price. Also the 70-300mm with a Macro 1:2 made by Tamron that I love for dirt cheap. Not for you better glass people...but both lenses are serving me wonderful.)
Take Care everyone...and Happy Fourth of July America.
Arizona. Gilbert. La communion parfaite. Cette scène donne l'impression que le bec du mâle saisit les plumes du front pour stabiliser sa descente du dos. It looked like if they were being one at the final stage of mating. The male grabed the front of the female to stabilise his one leg position. The female does not lay any eggs in march but copulation strengtens their bond before raising chicks. When she'll begin to ovulate, they will have had some experience.
Die Wespenspinne (Argiope bruennichi) (auch Zebraspinne, Tigerspinne oder Seidenbandspinne) ist eine Spinne aus der Familie der Echten Radnetzspinnen. Die große und sehr auffallend gezeichnete Art wurde 2001 zur Spinne des Jahres gewählt.
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wespenspinne
Argiope bruennichi participate in sexual cannibalism. The females of this species, typically much larger than the males, almost always consume their male counterparts after copulation
NEW JERSEY 2017 BALD EAGLE PROJECT REPORT
ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR NJ’S EAGLES
by Larissa Smith, CWF Wildlife Biologist
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ in partnership with the NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Program has released the 2017 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report. In 2017, 178 eagle nests were monitored during the nesting season. Of these nests 153 were active (with eggs) and 25 were territorial or housekeeping pairs. One hundred and ninety young were fledged.
In 2017 the number of active nests was three more than in 2016, but the number young fledged decreased by 27 from a record high of 216 fledged in 2016. The productivity rate this season of 1.25 young/active nest is still above the required range of 0.0 to 1.1 for population maintenance. Productivity could be lower this season for many reasons including weather, predation and disturbance to the nesting area. In 2017 nest monitors reported several instances of “intruder” eagles at nests which did disrupt the nesting attempts of several pairs. One of these “eagle dramas” unfolded at the Duke Farms eagle cam watched by millions of people. An intruder female attempted to replace the current female. This harassment interrupted the pairs bonding and copulation and no eggs were laid.
This year’s report includes a section on Resightings of banded eagles. Resightings of NJ (green) banded eagles have increased over the years, as well as eagles seen in NJ that were banded in other states. These resightings are important, as they help us to understand eagle movements during the years between fledging and settling into a territory, as well as adult birds at a nest site.
For more info: www.conservewildlifenj.org/blog/2017/12/06/new-jersey-201...
New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report | 2017 may be downloaded here: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/pdf/eglrpt17.pdf
Six Spot Burnet moth / zygaena filipendulae. Old Moor RSPB reserve, S.Yorkshire. 18/07/16.
One of four mating pairs of Six Spot Burnet moths found during the early evening, as the heat gradually subsided. All were very approachable for macro work and I made the most of the opportunity.
A first sighting of the species for this summer.
Pirineo aragonés. Alrededores de La Besurta (Valle de Benasque) a 1900 mts. de altitud.
Esta pareja en cópula me regateó a tutiplén pero finalmente logré captarla. Eso sí, “panzabajo” y acodado entre el herbazal pratense de alta montaña y junto a pequeñas lagunas residuales del permanente deshielo que procede de los Montes Malditos (pirineo oscense). Interesante esa “polvoración” suavemente azulada en el abdomen de la hembra. Que por cierto también va cargada de parásitos bajo el torax.
Aragonese Pyrenees. Surroundings of La Besurta (Benasque Valley) at 1900 mts. of altitude
This couple in copulation haggled me a lot but finally I managed to capture it. Yes, "panzabajo" and layered between the pratense high mountain herbazal and next to small residual lagoons of the permanent thaw that comes from the Montes Malditos (Pyrenees oscense). Interesting that "powdering" softly bluish in the abdomen of the female. Which incidentally is also loaded with parasites under the chest.
I truly love the work of Walt Whitman (and yeah I know who's he looking at in the swimmer, but the point is to celebrate to humanness that makes us look. the longing of the human and desire to well copulate, that humanness, and yes there is much more, and Good ole Walt Whitman was was great at describing this and it truly sincere and beautiful way) so why when I love and respect the work of something do I take the title and put it on a photo I took and consider to be Ironic and postmodern.
... after a long day of fasting!
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“On behalf of the American people including Muslim communities in all 50 states, I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.(…) fasting is a concept shared by many faiths including my own Christian faith as a way to bring people closer to God, and to those among us who cannot take their next meal for granted. And the support that Muslims provide to others recalls our responsibility to advance opportunity and prosperity for people everywhere. For all of us must remember that the world we want to build and the changes that we want to make must begin in our own hearts, and our own communities.” ~ Barack Obama
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Pictures taken at Pals Meadow .
(cute & funny little spot!)
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