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Anhinga rufa
The African Darters are often called "snake-birds" because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. The males have black and dark-brown plumage, an erectile crest on the nape and a larger bill than the female. The females have much paler plumage especially on the neck and underparts. The darters have completely webbed feet and their legs are short and set far back on the body. Their plumage is somewhat permeable, like that of cormorants, and they spread their wings to dry after diving.
Taken on the Sark-Conde wine farm
Changed him quite a bit from 616.. He's one of many members that are apart of The Wake alongside Raptor.
"We hope that, when the insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them along on all our picnics."
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You may read more about this male Red-veined Darter @ wiki.
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Similar to an earlier upload of mine but this time with a better view of the surroundings. The Oriental Darter is like all other Anhingas, a Cormorant-like species that has a very long neck. The structure of the neck is as in other species of darter with strongly developed muscles about a kink in the neck at the 8th and 9th vertebrae that allows it to be flexed and darted forward with rapid force to stab fish underwater. The sharp bill has inward pointing serrations that hold impaled fish. After diving for fish they often choose a pole or branch on which to perch with spread out wings to help dry the feathers as seen in this shot.
SN/NC: Strophanthus gratus, Apocynaceae Family
This plant is a species of liana belonging to the Apocinaceae family. It is a robust, woody vine with oval leaves that have a red central rib. The genus includes lianas, shrubs, and small trees. The flowers are flared and showy. The fruit contains elongated seeds with terminal silks. Native to western and equatorial Africa. It appears naturally in the virgin forest of Río Muni.It acts as a remedy for fever and gonorrhea. It is also cardiotonic, although in high doses it can be fatal, which is why it is used as a poison for crossbow arrows. Strophanthus: generic name derived from "strophos" and "anthos" (crooked flower) due to the crooked segments of its corolla, which in some species reach up to 35 cm in length. Various African tribes use some species to prepare the poison for their arrows.
Common names: climbing oleander, dart vine, poison arrow vine, rose allamanda, spider tresses
Esta planta es una especie de liana perteneciente a la familia de las apocináceas. Es una liana leñosa, robusta, con hojas ovaladas, que poseen una costilla central roja. El género incluye lianas, arbustos y árboles pequeños. Las flores son acampanadas y vistosas. El frutocontiene semillas alargadas con sedas terminales. Originario de África occidental y ecuatorial. Aparece de manera natural en el bosque virgen de Río Muni. Actúa como remedio para la fiebre y la gonorrea. También es cardiotónico, aunque en dosis altas puede ser mortal, por lo que se utiliza como veneno para flechas de ballesta. Strophanthus: nombre genérico que deriva de "strophos" y "anthos" (flor torcida) por los segmentos torcidos de su corola que en alguna especies alcanzan hasta 35 cm de longitud. Varias tribus africanas utilizan algunas especies para preparar el veneno de sus flechas.
Deze plant is een lianensoort die tot de familie Apocinaceae behoort. Het is een robuuste, houtachtige klimplant met ovale bladeren die een rode centrale ribbe hebben. Het geslacht omvat lianen, struiken en kleine bomen. De bloemen zijn wijd uitlopend en opzichtig. De vrucht bevat langwerpige zaden met eindstandige zijde. Inheems in westelijk en equatoriaal Afrika. Het komt van nature voor in het oerwoud van Río Muni.Het werkt als een remedie tegen koorts en gonorroe. Het is ook cardiotonisch, hoewel het in hoge doses dodelijk kan zijn, daarom wordt het gebruikt als gif voor kruisboogpijlen. Strophanthus: generieke naam afgeleid van "strophos" en "anthos" (kromme bloem) vanwege de kromme segmenten van de bloemkroon, die bij sommige soorten tot 35 cm lang kan worden. Verschillende Afrikaanse stammen gebruiken sommige soorten om het gif voor hun pijlen te bereiden.
Esta planta é uma espécie de liana pertencente à família Apocinaceae. É uma trepadeira robusta e lenhosa com folhas ovais que apresentam uma nervura central vermelha. O gênero inclui lianas, arbustos e pequenas árvores. As flores são alargadas e vistosas. O fruto contém sementes alongadas com sedas terminais. Nativo da África ocidental e equatorial. Aparece naturalmente na floresta virgem de Río Muni.Atua como um remédio para febre e gonorréia. Também é cardiotônico, embora em altas doses possa ser fatal, por isso é usado como veneno para flechas de besta. Strophanthus: nome genérico derivado de "estrofos" e "anthos" (flor torta) devido aos segmentos tortos de sua corola, que em algumas espécies chegam a 35 cm de comprimento. Várias tribos africanas usam algumas espécies para preparar o veneno para suas flechas.
Cette plante est une espèce de liane appartenant à la famille des Apocinacées. C'est une vigne robuste et ligneuse avec des feuilles ovales qui ont une nervure centrale rouge. Le genre comprend des lianes, des arbustes et de petits arbres. Les fleurs sont évasées et voyantes. Le fruit contient des graines allongées avec des soies terminales. Originaire d'Afrique occidentale et équatoriale. Il apparaît naturellement dans la forêt vierge de Río Muni.Il agit comme un remède contre la fièvre et la gonorrhée. Il est également cardiotonique, bien qu'à des doses élevées, il puisse être mortel, c'est pourquoi il est utilisé comme poison pour les flèches d'arbalète. Strophanthus: nom générique dérivé de "strophos" et "anthos" (fleur tordue) en raison des segments tordus de sa corolle, qui dans certaines espèces atteignent jusqu'à 35 cm de longueur. Diverses tribus africaines utilisent certaines espèces pour préparer le poison de leurs flèches.
Questa pianta è una specie di liana appartenente alla famiglia delle Apocinaceae. È un vitigno robusto, legnoso con foglie ovali che hanno una nervatura centrale rossa. Il genere comprende liane, arbusti e piccoli alberi. I fiori sono svasati e vistosi. Il frutto contiene semi allungati con sete terminali. Originario dell'Africa occidentale ed equatoriale. Appare naturalmente nella foresta vergine di Río Muni.Agisce come un rimedio per la febbre e la gonorrea. È anche cardiotonico, anche se a dosi elevate può essere fatale, motivo per cui è usato come veleno per le frecce della balestra. Strophanthus: nome generico derivato da "strophos" e "anthos" (fiore storto) per via dei segmenti storti della sua corolla, che in alcune specie raggiungono i 35 cm di lunghezza. Varie tribù africane usano alcune specie per preparare il veleno per le loro frecce.
Diese Pflanze ist eine Lianenart aus der Familie der Apocinaceae. Es ist eine robuste, holzige Rebe mit ovalen Blättern, die eine rote Mittelrippe haben. Die Gattung umfasst Lianen, Sträucher und kleine Bäume. Die Blüten sind ausgestellt und auffällig. Die Frucht enthält längliche Samen mit endständiger Seide. Heimisch im westlichen und äquatorialen Afrika. Es kommt natürlich im Urwald von Río Muni vor.Es wirkt als Mittel gegen Fieber und Gonorrhoe. Es ist auch kardiotonisch, obwohl es in hohen Dosen tödlich sein kann, weshalb es als Gift für Armbrustpfeile verwendet wird. Strophanthus: Gattungsname abgeleitet von "Strophos" und "Anthos" (krumme Blume) aufgrund der krummen Segmente seiner Krone, die bei einigen Arten eine Länge von bis zu 35 cm erreichen. Verschiedene afrikanische Stämme verwenden einige Arten, um das Gift für ihre Pfeile vorzubereiten.
هذا النبات هو نوع من ليانا ينتمي إلى عائلة Apocinaceae. إنه كرمة خشبية قوية بأوراق بيضاوية ذات ضلع مركزي أحمر. يشمل الجنس الياناس والشجيرات والأشجار الصغيرة. الزهور متوهجة ومبهجة. تحتوي الفاكهة على بذور طويلة مع حرير طرفي. موطنها غرب أفريقيا الاستوائية. يظهر بشكل طبيعي في غابة ريو موني البكر.يعمل كعلاج للحمى والسيلان. كما أنه مقوي للقلب ، على الرغم من أنه يمكن أن يكون قاتلاً في الجرعات العالية ، ولهذا السبب يتم استخدامه كسم لسهام القوس والنشاب. Strophanthus: اسم عام مشتق من \"ستروفوس\" و \"أنثوس\" (زهرة ملتوية) بسبب الأجزاء الملتوية من كورولا ، والتي يصل طولها في بعض
الأنواع إلى 35 سم. تستخدم القبائل الأفريقية المختلفة بعض الأنواع لإعداد السم لسهامهم.
Taken at Titchwell Marsh Norfolk RSPB, spent an hour determined to get a head on shot of the dragonfly. This was the best of many shots I took.
DART-f or Diagnostic Armour Regeneration Tactical fighter
This is part of the Outpost 6987 Blacktron project. You can see more of this models progress in the attached album.
This specific craft will be added to the main model for the first time at Bricktastic 2023!
1972 Dodge Dart @ Mopar Nationals Herten, Germany 2019
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Female Common Darter.
S'Albufera national park, Alcudia, Majorca.
This dragonfly was taken with a sapling protector as a background, hence the unusual colour.
Had a couple of hours at a local pond yesterday and was blessed with some lovely light, enabling me to catch these two Common Darters ovipositing.
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I only saw a single darter on the edge of the airport perimeter fence not quite the quantities I have come to know back in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
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The River Dart near its source on Dartmoor, still more of a babbling brook than the mighty river it will become before it meets the sea at Dartmouth.
This male Common Darter Dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) was resting on the bird bath, patiently waiting while I fiddled with the camera. Later he got bored and decided to sit on my head. When I took this shot I didn't realise that the yellow stripes on the legs were the key to determine the species. There have been lots of these insects around this summer, though this is the first time one has settled for long enough for me to take a photo of it.
The scarlet darter is a dragonfly which is native to Africa and Southern Europe but it is currently expanding northwards in Europe. I took this capture at the lily ponds in the botanical garden at Stuttgart, Germany. The dragonfly in this capture is a male as only the males are red. Females have a pale yellow-brown colour.
Big Lemon Dennis Dart X551 FBB is seen with Mercedes P224 LKK in the depot this afternoon shortly before 224 departure.
With my usual morning schoolbus currently indisposed and the subject of company politics, I've have this elderly step-entrance Dennis Dart to play with this week.
Its been 7 years or so since I collected L108 HHV from the seller in Surrey wearing Hedingham & District livery, and its been a faithful servent to the Stanways business ever since. Remarkably, it still has the same angine and box that it was acquired with. Northern Counties 'Countybus' bodywork is fitted and but for a few rattles in the cab window and entrance door area its quite a tight little thing. There can't be too many 'step-entrance' Darts still working daily (school term times) for a living?
Apologies for the sporadic commenting, I've had quite a lot of time away with work lately. :/
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Australasian Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae
Anhingidae
Description: The Darter is a large, slim water bird with a long snake-like neck, sharp pointed bill, and long, rounded tail. Male birds are dark brownish black with glossy black upperwings, streaked and spotted white, silver-grey and brown. The strongly kinked neck has a white or pale brown stripe from the bill to where the neck kinks and the breast is chestnut brown. Females and immatures are grey-brown above, pale grey to white below, with a white neck stripe that is less distinct in young birds. The Darter is often seen swimming with only the snake-like neck visible above the water, or drying its wings while perched on a tree or stump over water. While its gait is clumsy on land, it can soar gracefully to great heights on thermals, gliding from updraft to updraft. It has a cross-shaped silhouette when flying.
Distribution: In Australia, the Darter is found from Adelaide, South Australia, to Tennant Creek, Northern Territory and then to Broome, Western Australia. it is also found in south-western Australia, from Perth to Esperance. Worldwide, it has been thought of as one of two mainAnhinga species (the other, A. anhinga, is found in North America), found in the southern half of Africa, Madagascar, Iraq, Pakistan, India, south-east Asia, Indonesia and New Guinea. However, A. melanogaster is now considered to be further divided into three species, with rufa being found in Africa, melanogaster in south Asia and novaehollandiae in New Guinea and Australia (the Australasian Darter).
Habitat: The Darter is found in wetlands and sheltered coastal waters, mainly in the Tropics and Subtropics. It prefers smooth, open waters, for feeding, with tree trunks, branches, stumps or posts fringing the water, for resting and drying its wings. Most often seen inland, around permanent and temporary water bodies at least half a metre deep, but may be seen in calm seas near shore, fishing. The Darter is not affected by salinity or murky waters, but does require waters with sparse vegetation that allow it to swim and dive easily. It builds its nests in trees standing in water, and will move to deeper waters if the waters begin to dry up.
Feeding: The Darter catches fish with its sharp bill partly open while diving in water deeper than 60 cm. The fish is pierced from underneath, flicked onto the water's surface and then swallowed head first. Smaller items are eaten underwater and large items may be carried to a convenient perch and then swallowed. Insects and other aquatic animals, including tortoises, may also be eaten, as well as some vegetable matter. In hot weather, adult birds may pour water from their bills into the gullets of their young chicks when they are still in the nest.
Breeding: The Darter is usually a solitary bird, forming pairs only while breeding. Breeding is erratic, happening whenever water levels and food supplies are suitable, but most often occurs in spring and summer. Nests are usually solitary, but Darters may nest within loose colonies with other water birds that nest in trees, such as cormorants, spoonbills and ibis. The male decorates a nest-site with green leafy twigs and displays to attract a mate, with elaborate wing-waving and twig-grasping movements. The male carries most of the nest material to the nest-site, which is normally in the fork of a tree standing in water, usually about 3.5 m above the water's surface. Both sexes complete the nest, incubate the eggs and raise the young. Chicks are kept warm by brooding continously (or cooled down by shading with spread wings) for up to a week after hatching and both adults stay in the nest with the chicks overnight. In hot weather, the adults will even shake water over the chicks after a swim. Chicks can swim after about four weeks in the nest and start to fly at about 50 days.
(Source: www.birdlife.org.au)
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It was lovely to see this Darter still out, about and active. It came and perched on a log where I had been searching for fungi! About as olibging as they come!