Elephant in Hampshire Woodland

Yesterday on a forage for fungi, as the light was fading, I came across what I thought was a large cream-coloured fungus. I even took a photo. Then I realised there was more to it. It turned out I was photographing the underside of this little elephant. So I set him straight and had some fun. Happy weekend everybody!

Little Blue Heron

Green Heron "fishing" with neck extended.

early November in the Tagus Estuary near Lisbon, Portugal

after the harvesting of the rice a few thousand Greater Flamingoes were busy feeding in the exposed water.

Also thousands of Glossy Ibis, about hundred White Storks and many Gulls and Waders

phoenicopterus roseus

gewone flamingo

flamant rose

Rosaflamingo

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Foraging on the ground and not worrying much about me...

Brisbane, Queensland

This lone Roseate Spoonbill was foraging the shallow waters at Celery Field, Florida. It seemed to have some difficulty navigating the thick tangle of vegetation in the fresh-water marsh, and often had mud and other matter (which I'd rather not describe) affixed to its long, flat bill.

Sanderling

Waterloo Township, Michigan

Taken in April, 2018

European Badger [Meles meles] at The Pixies.

On a dull, rainy day at The Pixies - a mile down my track where I feed the birds, this wee guy was foraging for fallen nuts and seeds. Because the burn (stream) was in spate, he/she was unable to hear my car approaching and, since they are not renounced for visual acuity, I assume was unable to see me (or the car!) so was unconcerned and carried on as though no one was watching... I was able to watch for quite some time and was thrilled to have some time with this little sweetie.

South Carrick Hills

SW Scotland

Coyote doing what they do most of every day,

Hi folks, never expected to see this guy where I did and hope that he hangs out for another few days, would like some more of this youngun".

Thanks to all for everything.

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Another from my testing of my new toy, the Tamron 150-600mm A022 G2 Lens. And it's a monster of a lens, the sharpness that just about won out against the Sigma of the same range and it's broad range makes this Lens particularly versatile. There is a family of Squirrels came regularly come to town and we leave nuts and other seeds out for them, much to this little fella's protesting I caught him the act, well, he or she, retreated back to the nearest tree, chirping and squeaking at me, how dare I!

Well, I hope everyone is well and so as always, thank you! :)

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Just down from the holiday apartment I was staying in Schierke, is a healthy set of bright yellow Coreopsis and the Butterflies and Bees love them. This Bee was particularly agile which presented quite the challenge with eh Raynox to get this little guy into focus, the constant moving around was tricky. So I shot off quite a few admittedly a spray and pray affair but managed t get two or three in pretty good focus.

Here's to another weekend ahead and I hope everyone has a good one, so always thank you! :)

This is one of the better photos that I managed to get after waiting for about two hours in the chilly evening air.

A white ibis searches for its morning meal. I just love their expressive faces!

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A cow moose and her nearby one year old calf foraging for what they can find under the snow. I had hoped they would line up together for me in one shot but no such luck. Taken in a little opening in the woods near Mud Lake in Kananaskis Alberta.

Ring-billed Gull carefully selecting floating tidbits

A Carolina Chickadee forages amongst the dead branches looking for a tasty snack.

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Nothing goes to waste, after they feed on the feeder they will forage on the ground.

Juvenile White Ibis

I found this Carolina Wren foraging for insects in the forest at Brookside Gardens in Maryland.

Taken 31 January 2017 at Brookside Gardens, Maryland.

The common chaffinch or simply the chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) is a common and widespread small passerine bird in the finch family. The chicks are fed by both parents, who broods them for around six days. They are mainly fed caterpillars.

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Foraging - Aberfoyle forest - Full frame

A black-necked stilt foraging at the inlet during the golden hour ✔️

Haute Loire

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Not too keen to go quickly from flower to flower during the misty rain...to my advantage:)

Wishing all of you a great beginning to the new week! Thanks for stopping by....Pat...xo

******Update July 4...to my contacts:

Happy Independence Day America!

I will be leaving Wed. for my youngest son's wedding...it's July 8...and another vacation after that. We'll return July 24. Mid month we'll be in town for a bit, would like to get on flickr then....I'm missing you!

So..wonderful celebrations and fun along with the bad health news in my family, more than enough to keep me out of mischief...

Lyon

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Mays Landing, New Jersey

Squirrel gathering materials for winter nest

Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) male

It was great to see good numbers of the Red-rumped Parrots feeding on the front lawns of the Vic Uni yesterday.

Red Wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata)

This Wattlebird was foraging for insects in the fallen bark and leaves.

Happy Wing Wednesday!

Ring Ouzel foraging on the ground

Another favourite photo of a badger from a weekend at West Country Wildlife Photography with help and guidance from Bob of Natures Photos www.naturesphotos.co.uk/

Wild South Africa

Kruger National Park

Along a trail this chickadee finds some discarded crusts.

Sanderling foraging on the beach