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The flower of the edible passionfruit, Passiflora edulis.
For me passionfruit flowers are just as exotic as orchids.
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Macro Monday - Sweet or Savoury
I seldom eat chips, but these are pretty good. It is a blend of yuca, sweet potato, parsnip, taro, and batata.
These chips are made with real vegetables, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMOr. 0mg of cholesterol and 0g of trans fat and no artificial flavors or artificial preservatives.
I know, too good to be true :)
Another important inhabitant of the Atlantic Forest, I present here two photos of the Saffron Toucanet (Pteroglossus bailloni) / Araçari-banana.
It measures 35 to 39cm in length, and its weight, between 156 and 169g. The beak has various shades of green and yellow. There is a red area around the median part of the maxilla, with diffuse green margins that gradually turn grayish blue. The male's beak is larger than that of the female, which is also different in color: green tends more to olive and grayish. Thus, the male's colors are more vivid.
It feeds on fruits, insects, as well as eggs and chicks of other birds.
Little is known about the reproductive biology of this species. The nests are built in hollows, holes in trees and in termite mounds. It often uses woodpecker nests. The male courts the female singing and giving her food. In captivity, laying of 2 to 3 white eggs was observed. Parental care is provided by both sexes. The incubation period lasts about 16 days. There are references that report 2 to 4 eggs.
It usually lives in small groups of 5 to 7 individuals. A species of forestry habits, it jumps from branch to branch and is not in the habit of flying over rivers and lakes. Inhabits the canopy of tall forests in mountainous regions. It uses its relatively long beak to defend itself from predators and usually attacks other birds' nests. It is an important animal in the seed dispersal process.
From: wikiaves.com.br
Had some great photos taken at the pond Yesterday with another Lily blooming to compete with this Bulls Eye Lily.
After the Female laid her eggs she posed for me on the flower, she even let me put my palm under her and touching her wings.
Old walls and ruins always have their charm. What stories are behind these walls? Unfortunately, I was not able to find out. And yet it was exciting to be able to experience this area in Porto Santo / Madeira.
Alte Mauern und Ruinen haben immer wieder ihren Reiz. Welche Geschichten stecken hinter diesen Mauern? Ich habe es leider nicht erfahren können. Und trotzdem war es aufregend, diese Gegend in Porto Santo / Madeira erleben zu dürfen.
Kreative People's "Treat This" #265.
Original by brillianthues www.flickr.com/photos/brillianthues/50856602932/in/album-...
A new friend and fellow Flickr photographer, Raven. I'm looking forward to a few photo shoots with her, well...more than a few. ; )