Monday, 26 May 2025

26-5-2025 VILLAMARXENT, VALENCIA - SMALL PINCERTAIL DRAGONFLY (MALE AND FEMALE) (Onychogomphus forcipatus)

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Onychogomphus forcipatus, the small pincertail, green-eyed hooktail, or green-eyed hook-tailed dragonfly, is a species of dragonfly belongin...

26-5-2025 BONAIRE, VALENCIA - EURASIAN MAGPIE (Pica pica)

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The Eurasian magpie, or common magpie (Pica pica), is a striking bird that graces the northern reaches of the Eurasian continent. It is a me...
Sunday, 25 May 2025

25-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - HYALINE GRASS BUG (Liorhyssus hyalinus)

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Liorhyssus hyalinus is a species of scentless plant bugs belonging to the family Rhopalidae, subfamily Rhopalinae. Liorhyssus hyalinus can r...
Saturday, 24 May 2025

23-3-2018 BOULDERS BEACH, SOUTH AFRICA - CAPE WAGTAIL (Motacilla capensis ssp capensis)

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The Cape wagtail, or Wells's wagtail, is a modestly adorned bird with a relatively short tail. Its upperparts are an unassuming olive gr...

23-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - HALF EDGED WALL JUMPING SPIDER (Menemerus semilimbatus)

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Menemerus semilimbatus is a spider in the family Salticidae. Menemerus semilimbatus are about 6.5–8.4 millimetres (0.26–0.33 in) long, the m...

23-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - WAVE MOTH (idaea cervantaria)

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Small moth of the Geometridae family; It is distributed in southeastern France, the Iberian Peninsula and northwest Africa; present in the w...
Friday, 23 May 2025

22-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - PYRALID SNOUT MOTH (Bostra obsoletalis)

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Bostra obsoletalis is a species of moth in the family Pyralidae described by Josef Johann Mann in 1864. It is found in southern Europe, Yeme...
Thursday, 22 May 2025

18-3-2025 WATER GARDENS LODGE SIGIRIYA, SRI LANKA - WHITE THROATED KINGFISHER (Halcyon smyrnensis)

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The White-throated Kingfisher, Halcyon smyrnensis, also known as the White-breasted Kingfisher, is a vibrant tree kingfisher. It boasts a st...

21-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - TURF RUNNING SPIDER (Philodromus cespitum)

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Philodromus cespitum is a species of running crab spider in the family Philodromidae. It is found in North America, Europe, North Africa, an...

21-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - HYALINE GRASS BUG (Liorhyssus hyalinus)

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Liorhyssus hyalinus is a species of scentless plant bugs belonging to the family Rhopalidae, subfamily Rhopalinae. This species can be found...
Wednesday, 21 May 2025

20-5-2025 DAMIEL, LA MANCHA - BARN SWALLOW (Hirundo rustica)

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The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a migratory passerine bird, recognized as the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is a...

20-5-2025 DAMIEL, LA MANCHA - CORN BUNTING (Emberiza calandra)

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The corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) is a robust passerine bird, a member of the bunting family Emberizidae. It is distinguished by its heav...

20-5-2025 DAMIEL, LA MANCHA - EURASIAN HOOPOE

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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, contrast...

20-5-2025 DAMIEL, LA MANCHA - EURASIAN COOT (Fulica atra)

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The Eurasian coot, Fulica atra, also known as the common coot or Australian coot, is a distinctive waterbird with a slaty-black body, a glos...

20-5-2025 DAMIEL, LA MANCHA - CLOUDED YELLOW BUTTERFLY (Colias croceus)

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Colias croceus, clouded yellow, is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae, the yellows and whites. Colias croceus is one of the most wides...

20-5-2025 DAMIEL, LA MANCHA - COMMON NIGHTINGALE (Luscinia megarhynchos)

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The Common Nightingale, also known as the Rufous Nightingale or simply Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), is a small passerine bird celebr...

21-5-2025 PETROLA LAGOON, LA MANCHA - CORN BUNTING (Emberiza calandra)

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The corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) is a robust passerine bird, a member of the bunting family Emberizidae. It is distinguished by its heav...
Monday, 19 May 2025

19-5-2025 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - GLOSSY IBIS (Plegadis falcinellus)

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The Glossy Ibis, Plegadis falcinellus, is a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae, known for its striking, sickle-shaped bill. This mi...
Sunday, 18 May 2025

27-3-2025 YALA NAT PARK, SRI LANKA - PURPLE HERON (Ardea purpurea)

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The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea), a statuesque avian, stands with a height ranging from 70 to 94 cm and boasts a wingspan of 120 to 152 cm....

27-3-2025 YALA NAT PARK, SRI LANKA - GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea)

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a statuesque wading bird belonging to the family Ardeidae. It is a familiar sight in both rural and urban ...

18-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - EPAULET SKIMMER DRAGONFLY (FEMALE) (Orthetrum chrysostigma)

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Orthetrum chrysostigma, the epaulet skimmer, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is found in Algeria, Angola, Benin, Bo...

18-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SMALL PINCERTAIL DRAGONFLY (Onychogomphus forcipatus)

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Onychogomphus forcipatus, the small pincertail, green-eyed hooktail, or green-eyed hook-tailed dragonfly, is a species of dragonfly belongin...

18-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - BEAR'S BREECHES (Acanthus mollis)

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Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bear's breeches, sea dock, bear's foot plant, sea holly, gator plant or oyster plant, is a specie...
Saturday, 17 May 2025

1-4-2018 EDEN PLETTENBERG BAY, SOUTH AFRICA - FULVOUS WHISTLING DUCK (Dendrocygna bicolor)

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The Fulvous Whistling Duck, or Fulvous Tree Duck (Dendrocygna bicolor), is a medium-sized, long-legged member of the waterfowl family Anatid...

14-5-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - THERESIAN MOTH (Lamoria anella)

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Lamoria anella is a species of snout moth described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775 found in Africa, Asia and Europe. The ...