Saturday, 28 September 2019

24-9-2019 GALISTEO, CACERES - IBERIAN GREY SHRIKE (Lanius meridionalis)

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The Iberian grey shrike, Lanius meridionalis, is a captivating bird, a member of the shrike family. It bears a resemblance to its rela...

24-9-2019 PLASENCIA, ESPANA - HOUSE SPARROW (FEMALE) (Passer domesticus)

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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird that...

24-9-2019 PLASENCIA, ESPANA - EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH (Carduelis carduelis)

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The European Goldfinch is a small, 12 cm bird with a striking red, white, and black face, a brown back, and black wings with a bright yello...

24-9-2019 GALISTEO, CACERES - HOUSE SPARROW (FEMALE) (Passer domesticus)

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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the sparrow family Passeridae. This small bird typically measures around 16 cm (6.3 ...

24-9-2019 GALISTEO, CACERES - WHINCHAT ( Saxicola rubetra)

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The Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) is a small, migratory passerine bird, characterized by its short tail and an affinity for hopping rapidly o...

24-9-2019 GALISTEO, CACERES - EUROPEAN STONECHAT (Saxicola rubicola)

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The European stonechat is a small passerine bird with a distinctive "stone-tapping" call. Males have a black head, brown back, ...

24-9-2019 SALVATIERRA DE TORMES, CACERES - EUROPEAN STARLING (Sturnus vulgaris)

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The Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a medium-sized passerine bird in the starling family, Sturnidae. It is a noisy bird, especially i...
Tuesday, 24 September 2019

24-9-2019 GALISTEO, CACERAS - EURASIAN WREN (Troglodytes troglodytes)

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The Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) or northern wren is a very small insectivorous bird, and the only member of the wren family Trog...

24-9-2019 GALISTEO, CACERAS - WOODLARK (Lullula arborea)

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The woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) is the only extant species in the lark genus Lullula. It is found across most of Europe, the Mid...
Sunday, 22 September 2019

22-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - MOUSE SPIDER (Scotophaeus blackwalli)

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Scotophaeus blackwalli, also known as the mouse spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Gnaphosidae. It is a ground spider a...

22-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - DOUBLE STRIPED PUG MOTH (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)

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The double-striped pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is a widespread and common species, being found t...

22-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SOUTHERN PINE HAWKMOTH (Sphinx maurorum)

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Sphinx maurorum, the southern pine hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Karl Jordan in 1931....
Saturday, 21 September 2019

21-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - HALF EDGED WALL JUMPING SPIDER (Menemerus semilimbatus)

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Menemerus semilimbatus are about 6.5–8.4 millimetres (0.26–0.33 in) long, the male being slightly smaller than the female. These fairly b...

21-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - LEAF BEETLE ( Genus Timarcha)

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Timarcha is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, with more than 100 described species in three subgenera. The most widely...

21-9-2019 RIO SERPIS, GANDIA, VALENCIA - EURASIAN HOOPOE (Upupa epops)

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The Eurasian hoopoe, with its scientific name Upupa epops, is a bird of unmistakable appearance. It boasts a warm cinnamon plumage, contras...
Friday, 20 September 2019

20-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Dyscia penulataria)

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Dyscia penulataria is a moth in the family Geometridae, known for its medium size and pale grey to beige coloration. Key facts include its ...

20-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CATALONIA WALL LIZARD (Podarcis liolepis)

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Podarcis liolepis, the Columbretes wall lizard or Catalan wall lizard, is very similar to the other lizards in the genus Podarcis. This s...
Thursday, 19 September 2019

19-9-2019 OLIVA MARJAL, VALENCIA - LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta)

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The Little Egret, Egretta garzetta, is a dainty heron adorned in pure white plumage. It is characterized by a slender black beak, long bl...

19-9-2019 OLIVA PLAYA, VALENCIA - SNAKE MILLIPEDE (Ommatoiulus rutilans)

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Although millipedes are sometimes mistaken for their relatives, the centipede. Centipedes belong to a different class. Millipedes differ ...

19-9-2019 OLIVA PLAYA, VALENCIA - LAMENTING GRASSHOPPER (Eyprepocnemis plorans)

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Eyprepocnemis plorans, the lamenting grasshopper, is a species of insect in the family Acrididae. It is the type species of the genus Eyp...

19-9-2019 CAMI LES FONTS OLIVA, VALENCIA - GREYLAG GOOSE (Anser anser)

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The greylag goose or graylag goose (Anser anser) is a species of large goose in the waterfowl family Anatidae and the type species of the...

19-9-2019 OLIVA PLAYA, VALENCIA - HOUSE SPARROW (MALE) (Passer domesticus)

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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the sparrow family Passeridae. This small bird typically measures around 16 cm (6.3 in...
Wednesday, 18 September 2019

18-9-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN MANTIS (MALE) (Mantis religiosa)

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Colias croceus is one of the most widespread species in Europe. The common clouded yellow's breeding range is North Africa and southe...

18-9-2019 CREU DE LONGA, VALENCIA - GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea)

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Large wader (approx 102 cm or 3.5 ft) with an also large wingspan (approx 175 cm or 5.5 ft). Stylized silhouette and long neck. Greyish p...