I had no idea there was such a creature. I stepped outside earlier this morning to take a break from the computer and noticed what was not unlike a hummingbird flitting around from flower to flower. But it’s speed just wasn’t quite fast enough. Oh, this creature could move much better than most insects, but just didn’t have that “zip-zip” of a hummingbird. Plus, it allowed me to get much closer than birds do – and that’s when I noticed the antennae. I definitely knew then that it wasn’t a hummingbird. I wanted some photos but did not come out with my camera. Luckily, it hung around long enough for me to run inside, grab my camera – and even change lens – and get a few fairly decent shots. More…
Category Archives: Wildlife
The Parting Shot for April 11, 2013 3
I thought you said this was fish-flavored!
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for April 9, 2013 4
Absolutely incredible markings. But I still don’t want one on me.
A Peacock Spider
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for April 8, 2013 4
You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out,
you put your right foot in and shake it all about….
Credit: Austin Thomas
The Parting Shot for April 5, 2013 1
The Parting Shot for March 22, 2013 5
“Momma! Come on, wake up! I’m hungry!!”
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for March 21, 2013 Reply
Now I’ve see it all… mosquitoes having sex. OMG… cannot unsee!
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for March 17, 2013 5
“Lunch!”
Credit: Unknown
The Parting Shot for January 20, 2013 2
A colorful frog flipping the double-bird while dancing? Ayup. NOTE: This is NOT Photoshopped. An excellent capture by a brilliant photographer.
Please check out his other work via the link below. The gallery link (2nd link) has a LOT more photos to view Amazing!
Photographer: Shikhei Goh
Source: Shikhei Goh gallery on 500px – #81
Today I captured a Woodpecker… with my camera 17
I am an amateur. No ifs, ands, or buts. I feel I have a better than average eye, but no where near professional. Although I LOVE wildlife, I have found I favor urban photography. I find people absolutely and utterly fascinating both from a sociological perspective as well as visual. So that is where most of my photography has been. I don’t have the patience for wildlife photography, I suppose. Having to wait sometimes for days, if not weeks or months for that perfect shot. Humph, then if I do finally get to see that critter, it’s out of my site, or partially out of site by the time I get my camera focused. I think I’ll stick to people and items that just don’t move that fast. Although I do enjoy macros photography, and there’s often plenty of time for me to focus. I just need a real macros lens…. Anyway….. More…
The Parting Shot for January 17, 2013 2
I hate it when people spit their gum out on the ground. Sheesh… use a trash can!
(NOTE: You really should click on the image to view in full size. Then click on it again to zoom in even more.) More…
The Parting Shot for November 9, 2012 12
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It’s a mini-owl! Actually, it’s a juvenile.
I didn’t realize they had feathers at that age. It is precious, fits right in your hand.
Credit: Unknown
Absolutely Ghastly Ways to Die… If You’re An Arthropod (a bug) 7
FYI… IzaakMak, you may want to skip this one.
An entertaining and informative article from Scientific American. Here are a few of the more horrifying ways a beetle can kick the bug-et (oh, ouch) or agonizing arthropod annihilations. After seeing these photos and reading the deathly demise of a dragonfly done in by another dastardly demon (hey, I’m trying…), I don’t feel quite so bad when I accidentally step on a crunchy creepy-crawly now. At least it’s quicker and much less painful than some of these ways….
The Parting Shot for November 3, 2012 2
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Hey! Can someone help me get my ball back, please?
Photographer: Unknown
The Parting Shot for October 31, 2012 8
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Bat embryos.
This image is very appropriate for Halloween night’s parting shot.
Click on this image to view in full size. It’s pretty cool!
Credit: Dorit Hockman Department of Physiology, Development & Neuroscience
Dorit Hockman impressed the judges in the 2012 Graduate School of Life Sciences Image Competition
with this collection of black mastiff bat embryos.
Each shows a more advanced stage of development, with noticeably longer wings and larger ears.
The Parting Shot for October 25, 2012 7
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Master: “Young grasshopper. This next item to learn is called the ‘praying mantis.’”
Photographer: Unknown
The Parting Shot for October 24, 2012 4
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Somebody looks ticked off due to losing a pillow fight….
Photographer: Unknown
Meet My Little Friend…. 16
I have been watching this spider live and grow right outside one of our windows under our 24/7 outdoor light. I first saw this Black and Yellow Garden Spider back in August (maybe a little before that??) and have since peek to check on it from time to time. Make sure she’s in the center of her web. It really has been fascinating. She’s close to twice as large now compared to back in August. I have not seen her pounce nor do anything cool like that with her meal. But she did relocate her home – and lost a leg.
The Parting Shot for October 20, 2012 1
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Stop it, stop it!! Don’t tell me another one, my ribs are hurting!
Photographer: Unknown
The Parting Shot for October 6, 2012 3
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OMG! A Hitchcock story came true!!
Click on the image to see it even larger.
Photo credit: Unknown
Beautiful and Adorable Pictures of Animals 11
A wide variety of animals featured here. Some are wild, some are pets, some rescued, some at the zoo…. So get your “awwww’s” all ready to go because there are a few of them.
But they should all at least make you smile.
Photo credits are completely unknown. These images were sent to me via email from a friend. I have seen a few of them roaming around the internet, but still do not know who took those either.
The Parting Shot for September 22, 2012 7
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Wonder and amazement in the eyes of a child.
And an adult because I know I would be there right next to her looking at this walrus in utter fascination.
Photographer unknown
One ‘possum v. five terrified humans and other humorous videos with animals 2
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I have found this video to be absolutely hilarious! A opossum snuck into someone’s kitchen, probably for food, and was discovered. But the reaction of the family is what is so priceless. Definitely not staged or fake – which is why I like it so much.
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The Parting Shot for September 13, 2012 9
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Sometimes we all just need to smile and laugh.
Photo credit: Paul Goldstein / Exodus / Rex Features
Source: The Telegraph
Poll: What would you do here in “Spider City”? 8
LOL… I have seen the image before, a year or two ago for the first time, and many times since then. It still amazes me… there are a LOT of spiders hanging out between these two old cars (pardon the pun – intentional)! Just the other day, I found a version with the caption shown below – but I did my own copy since the one on Facebook wasn’t looking very good.
