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Gray version with some minor accidental tweaks due to me not realizing the clicker was on rotate, however i think they're for the better
Gray Patridge dig themselves little pits, or dens in the snow when it is particularly cold outside. This is a trick they have adapted since being introduced to the harsh winters of Saskatchewan, Canada, which keeps them out of the wind.
Neah Bay, WA - 18 Nov 2016 - One of two in town that day! Blue-gray Gnatcatchers have almost become an expected species in late fall in Neah Bay the past couple falls, which is pretty amazing for a species that's barely been seen a dozen times in the state away from there. Interestingly, they appear to all have been of the eastern race: "caerulea" which hasn't been confirmed in the state away from Neah Bay. Voice is the best way to tell the two subspecies apart, but there seem to be consistent differences in the pattern of the black on R5 in the tail (the second outer-most tail feather).
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This one climbed a downed tree. I have been trying to get them climbing a tree vertically, as the Gray Fox has curved claws and are able to climb trees.
The gray heron reaches a body length of 90 to 98 centimeters[1] and usually weighs between 1 and 2 kilograms. Well-fed birds can exceed 2 kilograms, emaciated specimens only weigh up to 810 g.[2] The wingspan is between 175 and 195 centimeters. There is no noticeable sexual dimorphism. However, the males are slightly larger on average. With this appearance, it is very similar to the North American great blue heron, which occupies a similar ecological niche as the European gray heron.
Flying gray heron on the Krughorn in the European bird sanctuary Westlicher Forst Düppel in Berlin seen from below
The gray heron's plumage is white on the forehead and skull, grey-white on the neck and ash gray with white bands on the back. It has black eye stripes, three long black tufts forming a plume, a triple row of black spots on the foreneck, and black pinions. The long beak is yellowish and turns brownish at the top of the beak. The cere is yellow and turns green towards the eye. However, individual individuals can deviate significantly from this gray heron-typical plumage and have a different distribution pattern. The three long front toes are spread wide apart on the stilt leg and prevent sinking into the soft ground. The beak type is the pincer beak.
The gray heron has only a very stunted preen gland. Instead, he possesses powder feathers on his chest and groin, which he occasionally rubs his head on, crumbling them. The resulting powder is very fatty and is spread over the body to keep it dry. The powder downs constantly grow back and do not fall out during moulting.
The departure is often initiated with a few jumps. Gray herons fly with slow wing beats and a head pulled back to the shoulders and an S-shaped neck. The neck is stretched out only during take-off and landing. During the flight, a loud, harsh chräik can be heard regularly. When walking quickly, a balancing movement of the neck can be observed. When foraging for food, they usually walk slowly with their necks stretched out.
Der Graureiher erreicht eine Körperlänge von 90 bis 98 Zentimetern[1] und wiegt meist zwischen 1 und 2 Kilogramm. Gutgenährte Vögel können 2 Kilogramm überschreiten, abgemagerte Exemplare nur bis zu 810 g wiegen.[2] Die Flügelspannweite beträgt zwischen 175 und 195 Zentimeter. Ein auffälliger Geschlechtsdimorphismus besteht nicht. Die Männchen sind im Durchschnitt allerdings etwas größer. Er gleicht mit diesem Aussehen sehr dem nordamerikanischen Kanadareiher, der dort eine ähnliche ökologische Nische wie der europäische Graureiher besetzt.
Fliegender Graureiher am Krughorn im Europäischen Vogelschutzgebiet Westlicher Forst Düppel in Berlin von unten gesehen
Das Gefieder des Graureihers ist auf Stirn und Oberkopf weiß, am Hals grauweiß und auf dem Rücken aschgrau mit weißen Bändern. Er hat schwarze Augenstreifen sowie drei lange schwarze Schopffedern, die einen Federbusch bilden, eine dreifache schwarze Fleckenreihe am Vorderhals sowie schwarze Schwingen. Der lange Schnabel ist gelblich und geht auf dem Schnabelfirst ins Bräunliche über. Die Wachshaut ist gelb und wird Richtung Auge grünlich. Einzelne Individuen können von diesem Graureiher-typischen Gefieder jedoch deutlich abweichen und ein anderes Verteilungsmuster aufweisen. Die drei langen Vorderzehen sind am Stelzenbein weit auseinander gespreizt und verhindern das Einsinken in den weichen Untergrund. Der Schnabeltyp ist der Pinzettenschnabel.
Der Graureiher besitzt nur eine sehr verkümmerte Bürzeldrüse. Stattdessen besitzt er Puderfedern an der Brust und in den Leisten, an denen er gelegentlich seinen Kopf reibt und sie damit zerbröselt. Das entstehende Pulver ist sehr fetthaltig und wird über den Körper verteilt, um ihn vor Nässe zu schützen. Die Puderdunen wachsen ständig nach und fallen auch nicht während der Mauser aus.
Der Abflug wird oft mit einigen Sprüngen eingeleitet. Graureiher fliegen mit langsamen Flügelschlägen und bis auf die Schultern zurückgezogenem Kopf und einem s-förmig gekrümmten Hals. Nur während des Abflugs und bei der Landung ist der Hals vorgestreckt. Während des Fluges ist regelmäßig ein lautes, raues chräik zu hören. Beim schnellen Gehen ist eine balancierende Halsbewegung zu beobachten. Während der Nahrungssuche schreiten sie in der Regel langsam mit vorgestrecktem Hals.
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Gray langurs, sacred langurs, Indian langurs or Hanuman langurs are a group of Old World monkeys native to the Indian subcontinent constituting the entirety of the genus Semnopithecus.
This individual was captured at Ranthambore National Park, one of the largest national parks situated in Rajasthan, India.
On the reefs around Guanaja I saw French, queen, and gray angelfish--all beauties. And each of these goes through such transformations--a juvenile gray angelfish is black with 4 brilliant yellow vertical bars across its body and blue spots on the pelvic and anal fins. The juveniles of all of the angelfishes use their conspicuous coloration and displays to attract larger fish, even morays, to be cleaned.
Personally, I think the world needs more angelfish.
The Blue-gray Tanager (Thraupis episcopus) is common and widespread from southeastern Mexico, down through Central America, and over much of the northern half of South America. Over much of that range they have a simple appearance, mostly light bluish grey with a brighter and more saturated blue towards the ends of the wings and the tail. However, the Blue-grey Tanager population east of the Andes in South America have lovely white wing bars, as can be seen here. I think this little addition of white really adds to the bird’s attractiveness.
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Manú Province, Madre de Dios, Peru
It can be very difficult to get a good underwater photo while snorkeling. Battling the current and your body's buoyancy while trying to remain still enough to get a clear shot can be a challenge. Occasionally everything comes together for me and on the reef I photographed this beautiful angelfish in the company of some very colorful white grunts.
Gray Fox, one of several animals that can be seen (outside enclosure) during a visit to the Heard Science Museum and Wildlife Area.
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Gray Cracker = Hamadryas februa
Butterflies use their antennae to sense the air for wind and scents. The antennae have clubbed-tips. The sensory receptors are concentrated in the tips and can detect odor's.
Taste receptors are located on the palps and on the feet. Adult butterflies consume only liquids, ingested through the proboscis as they sip water and feed on nectar from flower. The proboscis is elongated and tubular expands when needed to feed and curls up at rest.
Butterflies are brightly colored flying insects with four wings that vary in color and pattern according to species, the wings are covered with tiny overlapping rows of scales.
Butterflies in their adult stage can live from a week to nearly a year depending on the species.
Butterflies are important as pollinators, although in general they do not carry as much pollen as bees. They are however capable of moving pollen over greater distances.
Butterflies are widely used as objects of art in jewelry, artwork, furnishings and photographic art. A famous illustration was in Alice in Wonderland, the caterpillar seated on a toadstool and is smoking a hookah.
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Butterfly Jungle @SDZSafariPark
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Another fun day finding frogs. I've never seen these in gray, with a nice pattern. This was one of two, the other had a very thin pattern.