I took this picture of a ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) at Bristol zoo last summer. They were friendly animals and very excitable, bouncing around all over the place. Cute animals.
Wildlife Encounters
Pictures of animals that I have encountered, but mainly insects because I find them so much more interesting! All pictures are my own unless stated otherwise :)
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This is a collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a very common bird in the UK.
Common frog (Rana temporaria) found in my garden pond!
Female Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly.
Female Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) dragonfly.
It’s been so long since I’ve seen a goldfinch (carduelis carduelis) in the garden. They’re simply amazing.
This is a peacock butterfly (Inachis io). Common in the UK throughout summer, the species seemingly disappears in winter, however in reality they have folded up their wings in a hollow tree or garden shed, waiting for spring to re-emerge.
This is a marmalade fly (episyrphus balteatus).
This is a carrion crow (corvus corone) with what appears to be nesting material in its mouth! First birdy action shot.
