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This was a fairly young one but really friendly. Born during one of the lockdowns so not really used to visitors but followed us up and down the fence and also pecked at the camera lens hoods where he left his slobber marks lol
Close to the station at the Nature Reserve, a pair of Common Black Hawks was building a nest while we were there. I still find it quite surprising to see such a black bird in a tropical climate zone (not the only species, if you think of black vultures or other vultures for that matter). They have developed a number of behavioral adaptations to dealing with heat - panting, staying in the shadow when perched and roosting, panting to dissipate heat, drooping their wings, and I also read they actively provide shade for their eggs to protect them from direct sunlight.
This little good girl followed me around when I was out with my camera till I took a picture of her.. she insisted. Least I can do is dedicate my ‘picture a day’ to her.
' dreaming is tasting of the mind and feeling is like seeing to the blind '
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no big glittery icons or invitations , please !
When you come across a friendly dog, the owners are usually friendly too! In this case, both were enjoying a crisp winter's day. In our case, we took a break on the way home after having to drive an hour out of town to buy a roof rake to clear off some of the snow! The stores in our city were completely sold out.
Warmed up on my finger, then flew off! Andrena sp I think!
Upton Magna - Shropshire
Thanks to Bernhard Jacobi for the ID and info:
"scotica f
most likely stylopized
(more hair on metasoma, less developed scopa, smaller head)"
Really friendly Robin was actually eating seeds out of my hand !!! and he even posed for a couple of pictures :-))
Friendly faces
in daylight hours,
Walking through
natures flowers.
Finding a smile,
ahhh,
healing powers.
Out and about one day not far from home, yet in the higher elevations, we heard a distinct call "tschick-adee" repeatedly. About the same time, we saw some flighty movement getting closer and closer to us. Eventually, we encountered the quite adorable juniper titmouse. Interestingly, this titmouse species was differentiated from the Plain titmouse (into Juniper and Oak) reflecting their distict habitat where they reside. Though I had never seen one before (that I'm aware of), I just knew what it was by its cute crest on its head. It was quite curious about us and posed for some time for me. :-)
While I've been a bit envious of my friends still living in FL with their images recently being shared of SHC colt babies, roseate spoonbills, and easier access burrowing owls, I have to remind myself of species like this that call Colorado home. So darned cute as far as I'm concerned.
Thanks for stopping by to view. Happy weekend to all.
© 2019 Debbie Tubridy / TNWA Photography
Friendly Islands docked at Johor Port, Malaysia. Pic taken from Northshore Cove.
Ship name: Friendly Islands.
Flag: Liberia.
IMO: 9615042.
MMSI: 636015708.
Vessel Type: Cargo Ship / Bulk Carrier.
*Note: More Ships, Boats and Watercraft pics in my Ships, Boats and Watercraft Album.