The Nature Photography Thread

[Sputnik]

I'm so excited! I spotted this little fellow a few minutes ago while moving some plants in my "forest garden". ( A small area in my front garden).






Is this a Smooth Newt, Triturus Vulgaris/ Lissotriton Vulgaris in terrestrial form?

[Stefan-A]

It is indeed, unless you have a similar species that I don't know about over there.

[count dewclaw]

That is exciting! Very nice find.

[gregmonsta]

Cute newt

[drache]

nice find - a handsome animal

[Stefan-A]

As it happens, you do have a similar species over there, the Palmate Newt (Lissotriton helveticus).

[guidofatherof5]

Found these little Robins(Turdus migratorius ).
There was 3 but we found one dead. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Robins. Have raised at least 50 in my life. Very smart and do well in captivity.

[Snake lover 3-25]

omg soo cute!!!

[guidofatherof5]

Found this Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) under the same tree as the Robin. 25 foot up is too much for me. Looks like I have another mouth to feed. This is the first one of these that wasn't covered in mites. I usually have to treat them with 7 dust before I can bring them in. Ugly little cuss.

[gregmonsta]

Hehe ... could do with a facial