wildlife

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Sooty Oystercatchers (Haematopus fuliginosus),natives of Australia and New Zealand.If an oyster or other bivalve is slightly open, the oystercatcher quickly, precisely insert its bill to snip the adductor muscle that holds the two halves together. Then it's lunch. #birds #birdsofmastodon #biology #nature #photography #wildlife

Imagine a striking bird that lives along the coast, especially on rocky shores. The Sooty Oystercatcher is entirely black, from its head to its tail, looking very sleek. What really stands out are its bright, almost glowing, red-orange bill, which is quite long and strong, and its pinkish-red legs. These vibrant colors against its dark body make it quite distinctive.

These birds are found in places like Australia and New Zealand. They are often seen walking confidently on rocks or along the waterline, searching for food. Their name "oystercatcher" gives a clue about what they eat, but they're not just limited to oysters! They use their powerful, specially designed bill to pry open or even hammer into hard-shelled creatures like mussels, limpets, and, yes, oysters. They can also snip the muscles inside a slightly open shell to get to the soft meat. Besides shellfish, they'll also eat crabs, marine worms, and other small creatures found in the coastal environment.

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I am contractually obliged to post a nice jumpy dolphin picture for #WorldOceanDay 😀🐬 #nature #ocean #dolphins #wildlife #Scotland

Three Bottlenose dolphins bouncing around in blue sea with woodland landscape in the distance - Inner Moray Firth, Scotland

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I’ve been following up on a Barred Owl family with three chicks. Love this captured moment as sunlight filtered through the trees of a dense PNW forest.

Prints&Things: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/baby-owl-perches-on-a-moss-covered-branch-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Raptors #Nature #Forest #Moss #Mosstodon #PNW #Washington #ArtForSale #ArtPrint #WallArt #Prints #GreetingCards #HomeDecor #Photo #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop

A cute barred owlet perches gracefully on a moss-covered branch, surrounded by the rich, dark textures of a dense forest of the Pacific Northwest. They've fledged along with two siblings just over two weeks ago and I've been following their developments.
Captured them at the right moment when sunlight filtered through the trees, illuminating the baby owl's intricate feather patterns and creating a serene, natural atmosphere at an Edmonds park in Washington state.

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1y

A Cedar Waxwing tossing a mulberry up to reposition it in its beak so it can swallow it more easily.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #norfolk #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #naturalmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

A photograph of a Cedar Waxwing perched on a berry-covered branch of a mulberry tree, against a blue sky. It has tossed a single mulberry up and has its beak open to catch it so it can swallow it.

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Mother fox with three cubs, venturing out of their den and into my back garden

People rarely use our large shared garden, so the foxes feel safe out there and often bring cubs to explore and play

#fox #animals #nature #wildlife

front view of a vixen with three small cubs staying close to her, taken with a long lens from my back window

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1y

It seems we have a bold one! Baby Porcupine (more like Toddler Porcupine) ventured out without mom, during the day. Maybe it’s just practicing going over Porcupine Bridge but I think this one is going to be a HANDFUL. 😂

#PorcupineBridge #15SecondsOfFame #Porcupines #Wildlife #Trailcam

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Colourful Mandarin Duck

#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling

a very colourful duck portrait

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1y

The beautiful wing patterns of a baby barred owl revealed while balancing on a moss covered branch.

Prints&Things:https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/the-balancing-act-of-a-cute-barred-owlet-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Owl #Nature #Photo #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Mosstodon #Forest #ArtForSale #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #MastoArt #FediArt #PNW #Washington

A Barred owlet balancing on a moss-covered branch in a dense, leafy forest, their wings fully extended as the young chick is testing their new found skills at an Edmonds park in Washington state. Sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a dappled pattern.

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5am visit. #fox #wildlife #garden

Fox in a garden

Fox in a garden

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1y

Color Me Elephant: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/color-me-elephant-lisa-s-baker.html

#elephant #color #animals #wildlife #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #puzzles #colorful #fun #animalart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #funky #Wednesday #humpday

Color Me Elephant / Whimsical Elephant Art by Lisa S Baker. A colorful, abstract depiction of an elephant showcases a patchwork of vibrant patterns and geometric shapes across its body. The elephant's detailed textures and dynamic color palette create a striking visual impression.

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Well, Fred, he's down there again, but I'll be damned if I can tell what he's up to.

#photography #birds #wildlife #birdphotography #nature #masswildlife #norfolk #massachusetts #wildmassachusetts #naturalmassachusetts #massachusettswildlife

A photograph of a Cedar Waxwing looking down from above, surrounded by the leaves and a few berries of a mulberry tree.

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1y

Photo to art. The enduring spirit of a massive bull elephant, Kruger, South Africa.

https://rebeccaherranen.com/featured/enduring-spirit-of-a-bull-elephant-rebecca-herranen.html

#art #MastoArt #Photography #wildlife #elephant #nature #buyintoart #fineart #africa #wallart #homedecor #ayearforart

Massive bull elpephant stands amongst the brush in the savannah of Kruger South Africa fine art photography.

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Gloucestershire getting 'beaver ready' for potential release. Via @bbc #Conservation #WildLife #Zoology #Nature 🦫

Gloucestershire getting 'beave...

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1y

The more we try to understand chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives, the more we find ourselves humbled by the richness and complexity of their lives — and of their intelligence.

Today, on World Chimpanzee Day, we look back at some of the latest studies that reveal facets of these great apes’ long, powerful memories.

By Shreya Dasgupta
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/07/world-chimpanzee-day-the-strength-and-fragility-of-chimp-memory/

#News #Conservation #Environment #Wildlife #Chimpanzees #WorldChimpanzeeDay

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Today I was taking some yard waste down to the compost pile and I encountered this cute fawn doing its best to remain perfectly still. I like that it can fit through the fence but none of its predators can. Today it was able to relax safely in the shade. Its only disturbance was this clumsy oaf dragging his yard waste through the woods. I kept an eye on it from our deck. I hope momma recognizes the safety of our yard and returns her baby tomorrow.

#Garden #Backyard #Wildlife #Nature #Deer

Baby deer, covered in white spots, tucked into the undergrowth trying to remain unseen.

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1y

Would you like to treat yourself to something nice and do something good at the same time?
Check out the new hedgehog haikuart designs from @MarjoleinRotsteeg and me!
All proceeds from the sale of prints and products of this artwork will be donated to the Avolare Wildlife Hospital in the Netherlands (avolare.nl). Purchasing this artwork supports sick and injured wildlife such as hedgehogs and wild birds.
--> https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/the-scent-of-spring-karen-kaspar.html

#art #haiku #hedgehogs #animals #nature #watercolor #wildlife

bright day - the hedgehog
wakened from hibernation
by the smell of spring

Hedgehog in spring is a watercolour painting in landscape format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A small hedgehog with brown spines sits in bright green grass against a calm blue sky. He curiously stretches his nose into the air and sniffs the fresh spring air. He seems to be smiling. The loose brushstrokes of the watercolour lend the scene a gentle and peaceful aura.

This work, a combination of painting and haiku, is a joint project by Karen Kaspar (© art) and Marjolein Rotsteeg (© Haiku).
A haiku is a traditional Japanese poetry form consisting of three lines.

Here the watercolor painting was supplemented with the haiku in English.

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1y

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#art #giftideas #osprey #birds #nature #wildlife #OuterBanks #LoisBryan #digitallyhandpainted #NotAi

An Osprey In The Sun ... a magnificent adult osprey, wings spread to take advantage of strong sea breezes, passes in front of the sun on a summer dawn. As he sails above the Atlantic Ocean, his sharp golden eyes scan the waves below him ... on the watch for breakfast for his family.

This image was hand-painted in Corel Painter with thick-paint technology and is very loosely based on one of my own, original photographic images ... not from stock ... captured off the beach at the Outer Banks, NC, summer 2021.

Fine art and product purchases of this image will not include a watermark, and if I may make a recommendation ... wall art of this image will look its very best on the fine art paper choice of "picture rag."

Not created using Artificial Intelligence / AI.

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#art #giftideas #nature #osprey #digitallyhandpainted #CorelPainter #NotAi #LoisBryan #wildlife #birds

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tell your friends: pigeons are not pests & they're not vermin. they're gorgeous & clever & we're lucky to share a planet with them.
#birds #pigeons #art #illustration #nature #wildlife

digital ink illustration of a dusty rose-coloured pigeon (with a deep coral-coloured eye & lashings of turquoise & muted magenta throughout the feathers) striking a pose on pavement.
pale peach lines radiate from pij's head & point to stylised text in pale peach & medium grey that reads: 'never let them tell you you're not beautiful'.

digital ink illustration of a pigeon (with a deep coral-coloured eye & lashings of peach & coral on the beak & feet of an otherwise pale grey & black bird) striking a pose on pavement.
pale peach & black segmented lines radiate from pij's head & point to stylised text in pale peach, coral & black that reads: 'never let them tell you you're not beautiful'.

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1y

a glance of an eye
hidden in a field of reed
glimmer of comfort

#haiku

#Bird #Birds #Featherverse #BirdsOfFediverse #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdPhotography #Birding #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #NaturePhotography

Visiting the local patch this evening to find some inner peace. Sat down the edge of a field of reed, watching some bumblebees. Looking up I met de eye of a female reed bunting, calmly sitting in the reed.

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Had to stop the car on the way home from work for this beauty that was perched on an old house roof in the village of Lower Crawley this afternoon

Female Kestrel

#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK #BirdScrolling

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A bird of prey—female Kestrel—perches on a moss-dappled rocky surface with its wings partially spread, showcasing intricately patterned brown and white feathers. Its yellow eyes are alert and piercing, and the hooked beak hints at its predatory prowess. A clear blue sky forms the backdrop, enhancing the bird’s striking silhouette.

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#WildlifeWednesday

While I was doing some yard work 🤩

#Wildlife #Rabbit #SmallAnimal #Backyard #Photography

A close-up view of a cottontail rabbit sitting on the dry leaves.

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Junco playing both sides of the fence, LOL

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/junco-playing-both-sides-of-the-fence-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Fence #Juxtaposition #ArtforSale #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #WallArt #ArtPrints #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Puzzle #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #FediArt #MastoArt #Washington #PNW

On my recent walk home I spotted this small Dark-eyed Junco perching on a wire fence and "playing both sides of the fence" came to mind or The Rolling Stones song "Sitting On a Fence" LOL; I loved the perspective, the striking visual, the juxtaposition of nature and manmade object for this playful snap.

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Thank you to an art lover from Scherpenzeel, the Netherlands, for purchasing a canvas print of my

Robin portrait - handmade acrylic painting
---> https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Rotkehlchen-Portraet-Acrylgemaelde-quadratisch/1153524

May it fill your heart and home with joy!

#thankyou #sale #art #painting #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #NatureLover #BirdWatching #wildlife #vogel #cute #animals #handmade #robin #MastoArt #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #MastodonArt #creativeToots #BuyIntoArt

Robin portrait is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. This portrait of a redbreast European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - is painted on a loose abstract background in vibrant orange.

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1y

Under construction

#WildLife #BirdsOfMastodon #Weaver #Birds #Botswana #Photography

A southern masked weaver bird hangs precariously in the nest he is building. The distinctive, spherical structure will have a downward-facing entrance, meticulously woven by the male from grass and reeds to attract a mate.

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It didn't rain as forecast but was humid. I regretted I wore a long-sleeve. Wild azaleas were gorgeous, and I didn't know the white variety is so fragrant.

📍 Sweetwater Creek State Park, GA

#dog #dogs #DogsOfMastodon #AdoptDontShop #rescuedog #photography #FujiFilm #park #flowers #bloomscrolling #squirrel #wildazalea #azalea #wildlife

Pinkshell azalea blossoms

White Piedmont azalea blossoms

A squirrel climbing up a tree branch

A man with a white cap holding his white and brown dog on a park trail in the woods

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