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She, well this new-born Blue Tit seems as cute and pretty as any female, has become a regular and welcome visitor to our garden. Since braving the new world, she's been treated to fresh food and water each day.
Have a great weekend and thanks for another week of visits, comments and favourites. I've seen some fabulous photography too :-))
If I show you all my demons
And we dive into the deep end
Would we crash and burn like every time before?
I would tell you all my secrets
Wrap your arms around my weakness
If the only other option's letting go
I'll stay vulnerable, yeah
Head: LeLUTKA - Lake
Skin: Glam Affair - Reese
Eyes: Avi-Glam
Nails: Bloom
30 year old female polar bear (Ursus maritimus) named "Chinook" went rolling in the mud after coming out of her pool. Rolling on the ground after swimming is a natural behavior.
San Diego Zoo's Polar Bear Plunge. Conservation status: Vulnerable
Londolozi Game Reserve
Near Kruger National Park
South Africa
Happy Caturday again!
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the cat family (Felidae). The lion is sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females with a typical weight range of 150 to 250 kg (331 to 551 lb) for the former and 120 to 182 kg (265 to 401 lb) for the latter. Male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognisable feature of the species.
A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The species is an apex and keystone predator, although they scavenge when opportunities occur.
Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight.
It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. – Wikipedia
Rusty Blackbird - a lifer - seen in near dark east of Calgary late last year. This is North America’s most rapidly declining species with an estimated 80-99% decline in the population in the last 40 years.
The West Virginia White, is a butterfly found in North America in the Great Lakes states, along the Appalachians from New England to Alabama, and in southern Ontario. They are typically found in moist deciduous forests. Forestry, development, and a highly-invasive species that it confuses with its host plant are causing this species to decline.
Along with the butterfly Pieris oleracea, it is threatened by the invasive weed garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata. The butterflies, having not evolved to be familiar with the plant, confuse it with their host plants. The offspring laid on garlic mustard do not survive. (Wikipedia)
Chaffey's Lock, Ontario, Canada. May 2014.
... liegt auf einer einer Halbinsel zwischen Donau (unten) und Inn (oben) und ist somit extrem hochwassergefährdet. Im Bild zu sehen ist rechts der Dom und unten links das historische Rathaus. Das Foto entstand auf der Veste Oberhaus hoch über Passau.
... lies on a peninsula between the Danube (below) and the Inn (above) and is therefore extremely vulnerable to flooding. The picture shows the cathedral on the right and the historic town hall at the bottom left. The photo was taken at the Veste Oberhaus.
he hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), or hyacinthine macaw, is a parrot native to central and eastern South America. With a length (from the top of its head to the tip of its long pointed tail) of about one meter it is longer than any other species of parrot. It is the largest macaw and the largest flying parrot species.[a] While generally easily recognized, it could be confused with the smaller Lear's macaw. Habitat loss and the trapping of wild birds for the pet trade have taken a heavy toll on their population in the wild, so the species is classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List,[1] and it is protected by its listing on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Island Of Madagascar
Off The East Coast of Africa
Berenty Reserve
Same information as yesterday, but today the adult tree boa.
Sanzinia madagascariensis (also known as the Malagasy tree boa, or Madagascar tree boa is a non-venomous boa species endemic to the island of Madagascar. Two subspecies are currently recognized: S. m. madagascariensis and S. m. volontany.
Adults average 4–5 feet (122–152 cm) in length, although 6–7 foot (183–213 cm) specimens are not uncommon. Thermoreceptive pits are located between the labial scales. Females are larger than males. Endemic to Madagascar. Favors trees and shrubs near streams, rivers, ponds and swamps.
This species was classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2006.
Arboreal and generally nocturnal, S. madagascariensis feeds on mammals and birds. Its thermoreceptive pits help it to locate its prey. It will also leave the trees to actively hunt for small mammals on the ground.
When females become gravid, their skin color darkens. This adaptation provides increased heat absorption for the developing young. After giving birth, the color returns to normal as soon as it next sheds its skin. Neonates are a bright red that may warn predators to "stay away", while simultaneously providing camouflage among brightly colored treetop flowers. – Wikipedia
Being officially classified as vulnerable, it is a real surprise to see a hooded plover anytime, but this was great to see a couple nesting down near Port MacDonnell in South Australia. I had parked the car and wandered a little closer on foot before I realised there was a nest. They naturally got quite agitated and jumpy, so not wanting to disturb them in any way I immediately backed right off, got back in the car and was surprisingly able to get much closer with the car without causing them any problems. They were happy as long as they didn't see anyone on foot. Fingers crossed they survive all the locals, cats, dogs and sightseers (like me) who travel along this little stretch of road. Thankfully it is on a quiet stretch of track that leads down to the beach well away from the town.
Happy Wing Wednesday!
The piping plovers are a threatened species so seeing a chick was very special! Piping plover eggs are often stepped on because they nest on the beaches! The chicks also are very vulnerable and many do not survive!
Horned Grebe has a Conservation Status under the IUCN of Vulnerable www.iucnredlist.org/species/22696606/132066871
The ‘horns’ show nicely on this Horned Grebe at Elliston Lake in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
"Turbo" is a male Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) also known as spectacled bears because of the pattern on their faces. Turbo was born in 2010 and is now living at the San Diego Zoo.
Andean bears are the only species of bear native to South America and the most vegetarian of all bears except pandas. Only about 5% of their calories comes from rodents and insects.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Nick name "Champ"
Champ, because it is propelled in the water like a champagne Cork upwards (and because it's a clear winner type already after a few days, just a champion in the heart breaking)
Mother Cherry***Father Max
Flußpferd(Nilpferd***Hippopotamus amphibius***Hippo
VU (Vulnerable)
Erlebniszoo Hannover*Hanover*Germany
Credits :
Dress : UNA. Laberinto Camisk group GIFT @ Main Store
MICHAN - Kokoro Purse
Dahlia - Kori - Necklace and Earring
Hair : -FABIA- Mesh Hair - Lira- Fat Pack
{S0NG} :: Olfa Eyes @ Uber open on 25 of Jan
- V1 & V2 sets come with Mesh, Catwa, Genus & Omega appliers.- 8 eyes in each pack. 16 total in fatpack.
Decor :
[Rezz Room] Chihuahua Jumping
[Rezz Room] Chihuahua Playing
FOXCITY. Photo Booth - #MyWardrobe (Rez)
Dahlia - Vulnerability - Orchid Wallmount - Silver -
Dahlia - Vulnerability - Panda Book Stack
Dahlia - Vulnerability - Quatrfoil Rug 1
Dahlia - Ava - Dress On Hanger - Solid
Dahlia - Ava - Dress On Hanger - Pattern
Dahlia - Ava - Industrial Clothing Rack - Silver
Dahlia - Ava - Bra On Hanger - Solid
Dahlia - Ava - Bra On Hanger - Pattern
Dahlia - Reese - Vases - Green
Dahlia - Reese - Lamp - Cream
Dahlia - Kahvy - Spanish Bluebells Potted 1 - Blue
Dahlia - Kahvy - Spanish Bluebells Potted 3 - Blue
.peaches. Simply Fabulous - Flat Iron
.peaches. Simply Fabulous - Dryer
Taken at Ippos Colletive
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Cyanotype photogram on Hahnemühle sumi-e paper
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Atlantic Royal Flycatcher - male - Vulnerable - Royal Flycatcher is very widespread, with a distribution that extends from southern Mexico south to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. Throughout this broad area, Royal Flycatcher inhabits the lower levels of humid evergreen or deciduous forests, although it also ranges into mature second growth, and edges. Royal Flycatcher exhibits notable geographic variation across this range, and so some authors recognize as many as four species of royal flycatcher: a northern species that occurs from Mexico to northern Colombia and northern Venezuela; a Pacific species (occidentalis) that is restricted to southwestern Ecuador and adjacent Peru; an Amazonian species, which is widespread in northern and central South America east of the Andes; and an Atlantic species (swainsoni), that occurs only in southeastern Brazil. Two of these populations, occidentalis and swainsoni, are potentially at risk of extinction. All of these taxa are flycatchers with a long bill and tail; the plumage is mostly brown, with a rufous or ochraceous tail. The most notable feature of Royal Flycatcher is the long ornate crest, which is red to orange (paler in females), with black and blue spotting. This crest usually is recumbent, giving the flycatcher a distinctive "hammerhead" appearance. When fully erect, however, the crest also is flared laterally; although it is rare to see the crest erected in a free flying Royal Flycatcher, these birds are well known for fanning the crest when held in the hand, while rhythmicaly swaying the head from side to side. The nest of Royal Flycatcher is a very long, sack like structure suspended from a slender branch or vine, and frequently is placed over a stream (or a small clearing) in the forest. Birds of The World.
The Atlantic Royal Flycatcher raises its fan very rarely. It took me more than 3 hours observing this individual to get this photo. I can say it was my Christmas gift.
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Chestnut-collared Longspur has a Conservation Status under the IUCN of Vulnerable www.iucnredlist.org/species/22721040/180649581
This breeding male Chestnut-collared Longspur was visiting one of the prominent perches in its habitat of long grasses in order to advertise with its mellow song. This image was taken near Travers Reservoir in southern Alberta, Canada.
Martinetito, Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Estas en RD: Residente no Comun (Rnc)
también llamada avetorillo panamericano (Ixobrychus exilis) es una especie de ave pelecaniforme de la familia Ardeidae. Su área de distribución cubre la mayor parte del continente americano.
The least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a small heron, the smallest member of the family Ardeidae found in the Americas.
The least bittern is an elusive bird. They spend much time straddling reeds. When alarmed, the least bittern freezes in place with its bill pointing up, turns its front and both eyes toward the source of alarm, and sometimes sways to resemble wind-blown marsh vegetation. This is perhaps a predator-avoidance behaviour, since its small size makes the bittern vulnerable to many potential predators. Thanks to its habit of perching among the reeds, the least bittern can feed from the surface of water that would be too deep for the wading strategy of other herons. The least bittern and much larger and different-looking American bittern often occupy the same wetlands but may have relatively little interaction because of differences in foraging habits, preferred prey, and timing of breeding cycles.
These birds nest in large marshes with dense vegetation from southern Canada to northern Argentina. The nest is a well-concealed platform built from cattails and other marsh vegetation. The female lays four or five eggs, in extreme cases from two to seven. The eggs are pale blue or green. Both parents feed the young by regurgitating food. A second brood is often produced in a season.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Pelecaniformes
Family:Ardeidae
Genus:Ixobrychus
Species:I. exilis
Binomial name
Ixobrychus exilis
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"Once upon a time I was all alone
How you like me now? Do I turn you on?
Now I got you drunk, hot, and vulnerable
Show me what you want,
give me what you want, want."- Tinashe ♫
Scenery: Bryn Oh's Lobby Cam Exhibit
I saw this news story this morning and was sickened.
youtu.be/Aj6FhhjNz4Y?si=QeS0kMcF0NSZ5zUr
What kind of sick mind would do something like this.
10-20 Snowy Plovers were seen at Malibu Lagoon. This guy was hunkering down in a small sand depression made by passer-by footprints.
From the web
They use these depressions for shelter, rest, camouflage and even build their nests there. These ground nests, found on beaches and salt flats, are vulnerable, so parents use distracting "broken wing" displays to protect them from predators, and chicks leave the nest within hours of hatching, following the parents to feed.
Hit "L" for a closer look !
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Happy Caturday!
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae; it is a muscular, deep-chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. The lion is sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females with a typical weight range of 150 to 250 kg (330 to 550 lb) for males and 120 to 182 kg (265 to 400 lb) for females. Male lions have a prominent mane, which is the most recognizable feature of the species.
A lion pride consists of a few adult males, related females and cubs. Groups of female lions typically hunt together, preying mostly on large ungulates. The species is an apex and keystone predator, although they scavenge when opportunities occur.
Typically, the lion inhabits grasslands and savannas but is absent in dense forests. It is usually more diurnal than other big cats, but when persecuted it adapts to being active at night and at twilight.
It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996 because populations in African countries have declined by about 43% since the early 1990s. Lion populations are untenable outside designated protected areas. Although the cause of the decline is not fully understood, habitat loss and conflicts with humans are the greatest causes for concern. - Wikipedia
Humboldt Penguin has a Conservation Status under the IUCN of Vulnerable www.iucnredlist.org/species/22697817/182714418
The Humboldt Penguin is found all along the coast of Peru except for the far north (and off much of Chile except for the far south). A report by the IUCN published in 2018 gave the entire population as only 32,000 and declining; the species is rated Vulnerable on the Red List.
Both the bird species and the ocean current are named after famed naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt.
(The two birds below the penguins are Inca Terns: see www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/52459642180/in... and www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/52459468994/in... for more images of this species.)
These Humboldt Penguins were seen from a small boat on a trip around an island about one square kilometre in area near the fishing community of Pucusana, south of Lima, Peru, South America.
It wasn’t an actual date.
We didn’t know each other that well by then.
But we were curious…
There is a harm that can come to you
A potential damage when you interact with others
When you let yourself get too vulnerable
We wanted to avoid that
Unsure of whether to let each other in.
The world can also turn into chaos in a moment.
The vast entropy turns you into something else
The entity you were changes and transforms
You don’t even look like yourself in the mirror.
Are you a human……?
Or are you just a cloud drifting your way out of existence…?
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There I was, lining up the perfect shot of a majestic Blue Heron—graceful, poised, the embodiment of wetland elegance. And then… quack. Enter stage left: a duck with zero respect for artistic timing. Out of focus but full of confidence, it photobombs the scene like it’s auditioning for a nature documentary called “Me Too!” The heron, ever the professional, pretends not to notice. This photo captures the chaos of wildlife photography, where even the best-laid compositions are vulnerable to feathered party crashers.
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Wild South Africa
Kruger National Park
'The distribution range of these the most colourful of eagles stretch down into the north and north-east edges of South Africa. They are now found rarely outside of protected areas and are considered ‘Vulnerable’ in the Red Data Book. They hunt mostly mammals, but also scavenge. This renders them, along with vultures, vulnerable to poisoning as they may feed on carcasses laced with toxins. They spend most of their time soaring at low altitudes in a slow rocking motion and can cover as much as 300km daily. Their long, bow-shaped wings turn up at the ends and flank a noticeably short tail. Their legs and feet actually extend past the end of their tail in flight – a clue when trying to identify them. Their full adult plumage is acquired only after 7 or 8 years when they become territorial and loyal to a single partner. Bateleurs are one of the few raptors that ‘allopreen’ (groom each other) and consequently quite like a scratch behind their head.'
Time's heavy hand, Shadows and scars, an unfinished story.
An old image of an old man, reworked on a quiet damp day.
Hemyock, Devon, UK.
-birth.
She knows that being vulnerable is not a weakness,
but a language the heart uses when it gets rid of its masks
and dares, at last, to be itself.
She knows that it is in the most extreme fragility
that echoes the greatest proof of courage:
the courage to reach out to oneself.
Because it takes a certain wisdom of the heart to understand
that sometimes, it is at the very moment when everything seems about to break
that everything can be rebuilt.
It is the silent rebirth of those who have cried enough to know
that cracks are not always flaws,
and that scars are never anything but an opportunity for light to shine through.
"... et cette visibilité ce qui nous rend le plus vulnerable est cela qui est aussi la source de notre plus grande force."
— Audre Lourde
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“...and that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength.”
― Audre Lorde
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) in the Samburu National Reserve Kenya. They eat between 149 and 169 kg (330-375 lb.) of vegetation daily and spend nearly 80% of their day feeding. Elephants consume grasses, small plants, bushes, fruit, twigs, tree bark, and roots.
Conservation status: Vulnerable
White Pelicans in the frigid water of Cherry Creek Reservoir. With one wing frozen in place and beaks freezing shut, all I could do was leave a message in hopes that it was listened to and that a park ranger would help. I stayed for an hour and walked out to where they were on shore but it only sent them into the water. It was a cold 17 degrees with no sign of warming up soon.
Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo monitor, the largest extand species of lizard. San Diego Zoo. Conservation status: Vulnerable
The Corsican Nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi) is a small, vulnerable bird species endemic to the island of Corsica.
It lives in high-altitude old-growth Corsican Pine forests, relying on them for food (pine seeds/invertebrates) and breeding. The species faces threats from habitat loss and is protected by conservation efforts.
The Corsican Nuthatch is a small (12 cm) bird with blue-grey upperparts and a relatively long bill. It is highly specialised, living almost exclusively in old-growth Corsican Pine (Pinus nigra laricio) forests, where it feeds on pine seeds and invertebrates.
Endemic to Corsica, means it is found nowhere else in the world, specifically in Corsican Pine forests at altitudes of 1,000–1,500 m (3,300–5,000 ft).
Corsican Nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi) adult male Corsica_6640_
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Candid eye contact street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
Today, in the UK, it is Mother's Day and the single greatest loving act that you can show is to stay away and stay at home. Call your mum, use the phone or video chat apps but physically stay away. Stay safe everyone!