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#WildlifeWednesday has arrived. It just had to be another Seal pup photo....

#greyseal #wildlifephotography #UKWildlife #lincolnshirewildlife #natureswindow #nature

Seal pup, lazing on its side in the sand

#WildLifeWednesday - 2025 Christmas clear-out!:
- Hedgehog wandered right up to me (Sept)
- Blackbird on manouvers (May, SLR)
- Swallow-tailed(?) moth (Aug) and...
- Crane fly (Aug), both stuck inside, mood.
#MEcfsEgress DailyNaturePics 231

Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical photo of an European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) seen at ground level on a gravel path under dark night-time conditions. The hedgehog is curled slightly, showing its distinctive brown and cream quills, and its dark snout and small eyes are visible, illuminated by a flash or external light source.

Description by Gemini Fast: A close-up action shot of a bird, likely a female or juvenile Blackbird (Turdus merula) or a similar thrush species, clinging upside down to a metal suet or fat ball feeder. The bird's wings are spread in motion, showing its grey-brown plumage, as it pecks at the food inside the green wire cage.

Description by Gemini Fast: A tight close-up of a light brown moth, possibly a Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria), resting on a white window frame next to a glass pane. The moth's wings are spread flat, showing fine dark lines and small black spots. Its reflection, along with the green bokeh of garden foliage, is clearly visible in the adjacent window glass.

Description by Gemini Fast: A vertical, macro photograph of a large, dark brown Crane Fly (likely genus Tipula), characterized by its long, slender legs, delicate clear wings, and thin body. The insect is resting vertically on a pale surface indoors, backlit by warm interior lighting that casts a soft shadow.

White-tailed deer in a tall field
#WildlifeWednesday #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Photography

Photograph of a deer in a brushy field of seasonally dry plants that reach to its shoulders. Only its head and back are visible, and some of the plant seed heads rise to the level of of the deer’s alert ears which are angled slightly back though its eyes seem to be scanning the brush ahead.

Red-tailed hawk preparing for takeoff: look ahead, look right, look left, then go!

#Birds #WildlifeWednesday #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #Photography

Photograph of a brown and white hawk looking forward from its perch at the tip of a dead, bare tree. The bird and tree top are on the right of the frame, leaving most of the scene the flat blue of the clear sky.

Photograph of a hawk perched on a bare tree with its head angled up and to the right. It's again framed along the right against the clear sky.

Photograph of a hawk perched on a bare tree with its head angled up and to the left. It's also framed along the right against the clear sky.

Photograph of a brown and white hawk launching from the tip of a dead, bare tree. It fills the left of the frame with spread wings, and its dangling talons have left behind the dead tree perch to the right.

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 10 - A female red-winged black-bird eyes me suspiciously in case I discover her nest. Looks like she just finished lunch.

#WildlifeWednesday #yegPhotographer #yegBeaumaris #Birds #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #BirdsOfMastodon

Female red-winged blackbird perched on a cattail reed/leaf. She has a little bit of something on her beak, remnants of lunch, possibly.

Scuba Diving the Bligh Waters of Fiji

Fiji is known throughout the scuba diving community as the soft coral capital of the world. Last year, I had the opportunity to dive the famous Bligh Water reef system.

https://youtu.be/8-1lOpFx3lk

During my visit, an approaching storm pushed sediment toward the island, limiting visibility on some dives. However, these conditions only really affected underwater videography. The sediment trusted around the dive sites reminded me of a snowstorm.

The overall health and beauty of the coral reef was truly magnificent. In the video, you will observe small fish venturing away from the reef to collect floating nutrients in the water column.

FAQs

What level of diver certification is suitable for Bligh Water dives?

Most dives in Bligh Water occur at shallow to moderate depths (5–25 m), making them accessible to Advanced Open Water or similar mid‑level certification. Beginners may also enjoy shallow reef dives when conditions are calm.

Is visibility in Bligh Water reliable year‑round?

Not always. During Fiji’s wet or stormy seasons, sediment from runoff or storms can reduce visibility to around 5–10 m. The best visibility typically occurs during the dry season (May–October) after weather clears.

Are there strong currents or hazards to be aware of?

Currents in Bligh Water tend to be mild to moderate on most dives, especially along reef slopes. However, after storms or during tidal changes, surge or particulate matter can affect visibility and water clarity — always follow local dive‑operator advice and plan accordingly.

#Adventure #coral #ecotourism #Fiji #MarinePark #Nature #ScubaDiving #Travel #wildlife #wildlifeWednesday

The population security of Franklin's ground squirrels in Alberta is unknown and suspected to be at risk. Please report sightings if you see one next summer in the central Parkland (campgrounds are great spots to find them).

They have grizzled fur (salt and pepper highlights), a grey head and tail, and a bushy tail (unlike the more common Richardson's ground squirrel).

https://naturealberta.ca/ground-squirrel/

#WildlifeWednesday #Squirrels #Alberta #Biodiversity

Young Franklin's ground squirrel on gravel in campsite

"pufflegs are the best legs!" -- male white-booted rackettail

#WildlifeWednesday #Hummingbird #Bird #Birding #BIrdsOfMastodon #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdPhotography #Photograph #BirdInFlightPhotography #Green #Nature

A green hummingbird with white pufflegs and two extremely long tail feathers ending in tennis-racket shaped "rackets" is flying in a determined manner across a blurred green forest. This is the male White-booted Rackettail. Reserva La Rivera. Nov 2025. Photo by Peachfront.

Mule Deer in South Mule Canyon
San Juan County, UT

#WildlifeWednesday #photo #nature #redrock #PublicLands #Utah

Three mule deer walk in a line amid sere foliage along the bottom of a red sandstone canyon. A few low trees in the background.
©BosqueBill.com

#MeerMittwoch mit dümpelnder Möwe und Schiff zur #BlauenStunde

#SeaWednesday with bobbing seagull and ship, enjoying the #blueHour

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#MerCredi #Seascape #Sea #Seaside #Waves #BalticSea #Sky #BlueSkies #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #Nature #Seagull #WildlifeWednesday #Wildlife #Outdoors #Autumn #Tranquil #Travel #Hiking

Blue sea, blue sky with light veil clouds, blue flat waves. In the centre of the picture, a seagull gently rocks on the water. Behind it, tiny on the horizon, a cargo ship. Perfect blue hour, everything is tranquil, bathed in a calm blue.

"don't give me that guff, that was a dirty foul & you're outta this game!" -- if golden tanagers were refs...

#WildlifeWednesday #BirdsOfMastodon #Birds #Birding #Tanagers #Photograph #Photography #BirdBehavior #BirdPhotography #Colombia #Nature #BirdsOfFediverse #Silly #Funny

Two small birds are disputing on a mossy branch. The olive green bird is stretched out long with open beak in the shouty/attack position. The shorter, stouter bright yellow bird with black cheek patch is standing tall, is also open-beaked shouting, and appears to be gesturing violently with a wing as if to show the olive dude the door. This is the Palm Tanager (olive) vs Golden Tanager (you can figure that one out) at La Florida reserve in Colombia. The Golden Tanagers were feeding some young fledglings and were extremely aggressive on the day of my visit. The Palm Tanagers are just nervy all the time every time I've seen them anywhere. Photo by Peachfront. Nov 2025.

Nibble nibble nibble ... winter is coming for these #prairieDogs! (OK, this was July, and they're probably hibernating already, or rather chilling in their burrow)

#WhiskersWednesday + #WildlifeWednesday

#Präriehunde #Präriehund #prairieDog #SchwarzschwanzPräriehund #blackTailedPrairieDog #CynomysLudovicianus #rodent #rodents #animals #animalPhotography #Tiere #WolfcenterDörverden

This image features two prairie dogs in a natural, outdoor setting. Both prairie dogs are positioned on a mound of dirt. The prairie dog in the foreground is sitting and holding a piece of grass in its paws and nibbling on it. The second prairie dog, slightly behind, is sitting upright and similarly nibbling on a piece of grass, holding it to its mouth with a paw. The background is softly blurred, showcasing green foliage and trees, suggesting a lush, wooded environment.

Déjà-roe 🦌

A second attempt this morning! This time, they were grazing in the field, and I spent 20 mins creeping closer and closer until they ran off eventually. This is as good as it gets, I'm afraid, with 150 mm. Still a magical encounter, watching them interact with each other 😍

#roeDeer #roe #deer #wildlife #Rehe #Reh #nature #Natur #countryside #Dorf #animal #animals #Tier #Tiere #WildlifeWednesday #Biederitz

A tranquil rural scene at dusk, bathed in soft, muted light. Four deer stand in a grassy field, their silhouettes dark against the pale green and yellow hues of the landscape. Three of the deer are standing upright, alert and facing slightly different directions, while the fourth deer, a buck with antlers, is grazing with its head lowered to the ground.

In the background, a dense line of leafless trees and shrubs forms a natural boundary, their bare branches adding texture to the scene. The sky is tinged with a gentle pinkish-purple glow, suggesting early morning.

30 Adorable Photos of Harvest Mice by Dean Mason That Will Melt Your Heart

#Nature #HarvestMouse #WildlifeWednesday

https://121clicks.com/inspirations/dean-mason-harvest-mice-adorable-photos/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Venkat7af2/magazine/Photography

> There’s just something crazy-adorable about harvest mice. Maybe it’s their tiny little hands, their noodle-thin tails, or the way they

Very small mouse balancing on a plant stem that ends on two small yellow flowers. The plant stem is bent down by the weight of the mouse which appears to be heading to another stem to its right with more yellow flowers

Third pose

#WildlifeWednesday #squirrel

A gray squirrel, looking at the camera, nearing the base of a tree facing the ground with its flurry tail curving up in an arc. Fallen leaves are on the ground in the background.

Second pose

#WildlifeWednesday #squirrel

A gray squirrel appearing to take a moment to look at the camera when beginning to climb the tree from near the base. A few green leaves are in the view with a thin layer of fallen leaves on the ground.

First pose

#WildlifeWednesday #squirrel

A gray squirrel looking at the camera while sitting at the base of a tree with a few remaining green leaves in view and a thin layer of fallen leaves on the surrounding ground.

For this week's #WildlifeWednesday, a young grey seal discovering its reflection.

#greyseal #wildlifephotography #lincolnshirewildlife #ukwildlife #natureswindow

Young grey seal looking at its reflection in a sea pool

hanging on for dear life.
#wildlifewednesday #squirrel #trees #redleafs #park

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 3 - Still one of the highlights of my summer--photographing a female (or juvenile) merlin in rural Alberta. This one let me get within about 6ft of her, and I have a couple close ups, but I love something about this one along the fence line.

#WildlifePhotography #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifeWednesday #CanadianPhotographer

#wildlifewednesday

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