Nature photos
Mammals The fox snoozing in my garden was a real lucky shot. Moose (elk) are quite common in Norway but I had never seen one until my summer holiday in Norway with the boys in 2010. Since then I have seen a few more culminating with some really close views during my Yellowstone trip. Most … Continue reading "Beasts"
Read MoreKingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Class: Mammalia > Order: Carnivora Carnivores are mammals adapted to feeding mainly on other animals, with strong jaws and specialised teeth for cutting meat. Many species are strictly carnivorous, while others are more omnivorous and will also eat fruit or other plant material. The order includes a wide range … Continue reading "Order Carnivora — Carnivores"
Read MoreThere are so many beautiful fungi, mosses and lichens around and I like to photograph them whenever I get a chance. Fungi Guildford RSPB local group have fungi walks in the autumn. There are also some very knowledgable members of the U3A birding group and on quiet outings we have looked at fungi instead. Thanks … Continue reading "Fungi, Mosses & Lichens"
Read MoreI am a member of RHS and enjoy visiting their garden at Wisley. David was the gardener though, I just enjoy looking. I also often see interesting flowers when I am out on my walks and sometimes take a photo with the intention of identifying it later. Going out with my U3A groups I am … Continue reading "Flowers & Plants"
Read MoreKingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Arthropoda > Class: Insecta > Order: Lepidoptera This is the second-largest order of insects with over 180,000 species comprising around 10% of all described species of living organisms. The name Lepidoptera comes from Greek and means ‘scale wing’ due to their wings being covered with microscopic scales, which are iridescent and … Continue reading "Order Lepidoptera"
Read MoreArthropods are bilaterally symmetrical invertebrates with segmented bodies, jointed appendages, and a rigid external skeleton made primarily of chitin, often strengthened with calcium salts. This exoskeleton must be shed periodically through moulting to allow growth. They are the most diverse and abundant animals on Earth, representing over 80% of all known species and occupying almost … Continue reading "Phylum Arthropoda — Arthropods"
Read MoreMammals are warm‑blooded animals with hair or fur that suckle their young. They first appeared over 200 million years ago and became the dominant land vertebrates after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Living mammals are divided into two subclasses: Prototheria and Theria. Prototherians include the egg-laying monotremes. Therians give birth to live young and are further … Continue reading "Class Mammalia — Mammals"
Read MoreI have seen some fantastic birds both at home and on my travels. I love watching birds but I am still not that good at identifying them. I am an active member of RSPB Guildford & District Local Group where there are plenty of people to help identify things. When out walking I sometimes try … Continue reading "Birds"
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