Readers’ wildlife photos

We are in serious trouble, folks. I have about three days’ worth of readers’ wildlife photos left, and that feature (like “Caturday felids”, which has a dearth of readers) is in danger of becoming extinct. Please send in your good wildlife photos. Today we feature ecologist Susan Harrison with some lovely tropical animals and one … Continue reading Readers’ wildlife photos

Spot the snipe!

Yes, people have been sent out on fruitless snipe hunts, but there really is a bird called the snipe. In fact, there are 26 species that go by that name, all in the bird family Scolopacidae. Matthew, who started the “spot the nightjar” series, sent this “spot the snipe” photo.  I’ve put the extracted picture … Continue reading Spot the snipe!

Spot the horned toad!

We’re seriously low on readers’ wildlife photos, so I implore you to send in any good photos you have. Thanks! If you know some biology, you probably realized that “horned toads” are not toads at all, but lizards (genus Phrynosoma). They are disappearing due to human incursion into their habitats and competition from fire ants, … Continue reading Spot the horned toad!

Spot the butterfly!

Reader Scott Rubarth sent this photo of leaves on steps two days ago. Can you spot the butterfly mimicking a dead leaf? His notes: I took these pictures this morning here in Orlando, Florida.  I thought you might be able to use this for one of your “Can you spot” posts. I rate this “medium.”  … Continue reading Spot the butterfly!