15 August, 2020

saturday critters

saw this beautiful caterpillar on the river walk earlier in the week


the bird was flying around with this piece of meat and others challenged him for it.  He won!


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38 comments:

  1. Victor S E MoubarakAugust 15, 2020 at 9:06 AM

    Looks like a magpie ... the bird ... not the caterpillar. He looks like a caterpillar.

    God bless.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 15, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    The bird is actually a Hooded Crow, a species found only in the northern parts of these islands. It wasn't always like this though; their other name is the Royston Crow as they used to be familiar birds on Royston Heath, which is just a couple of miles from my home in Cambridgeshire.

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  3. s.cAugust 15, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    Nice observations Bill.

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  4. Elkes LebensglückAugust 15, 2020 at 10:16 AM

    Wonderful photo from caterpillar and great Bird scene!

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  5. Patsfotos.August 15, 2020 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Bill.

    Nice caterpillar.
    The bird with food is very beautiful.

    Greetings from Patricia.

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  6. Himawan SantAugust 15, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    Hi, Bill. The link in the chain of life is photographed well here. You are observant to catch both objects.

    Regards.

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  7. biebkriebelsAugust 15, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    Two very nice photos!

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,August 15, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    The caterpillar is probably the larva of some kind of tiger-moth, and the bird is a Hooded Crow.

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  9. eileeninmdAugust 15, 2020 at 11:17 AM

    Hello,
    Great sightings of the caterpillar and the Crow! That bird is not going to share his food. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care and enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  10. Mae TravelsAugust 15, 2020 at 11:54 AM

    Do your caterpillars predict the harshness of winter by how shaggy their coats get in August? Ours don't either but everyone thinks the do.

    be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  11. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraAugust 15, 2020 at 12:01 PM

    Belas fotografias.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  12. MarleenAugust 15, 2020 at 12:29 PM

    The caterpillar is beautiful! And a welcome lunch for others..

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  13. AndyAugust 15, 2020 at 12:34 PM

    It pays to stop and look around to see what Mother Nature is up to. She has many surprises.

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  14. Kinga K.August 15, 2020 at 12:46 PM

    So cute❤

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  15. TomAugust 15, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    ...I wonder if the caterpillar coat can forecast the winter?

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 15, 2020 at 1:44 PM

    Looks like the caterpillar has Autumn colors on! Maybe it's cooling down there. And how interesting to see that bird with it's 'find'! Happy weekend!

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  17. MarthaAugust 15, 2020 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful photos! Have a nice weekend :)

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  18. magiceyeAugust 15, 2020 at 2:10 PM

    Good looking caterpillar and Yayyy for the winner!

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  19. Marie SmithAugust 15, 2020 at 2:12 PM

    Glad he didn’t find the caterpillar,,,I hope.

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  20. LindaAugust 15, 2020 at 2:43 PM

    Well, isn't he an interesting fellow?

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  21. CatarinaAugust 15, 2020 at 2:44 PM

    Even in the animal world there is always a winner and a loser...

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  22. Granny SueAugust 15, 2020 at 3:13 PM

    Love that bird. He looks ready to take on all comers.

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  23. Margaret DAugust 15, 2020 at 3:15 PM

    Nice photos of both creatures, well that bird won't starve then.

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  24. KeesAugust 15, 2020 at 3:58 PM

    Mooie foto's Wil.
    Groet Kees.

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  25. SharonAugust 15, 2020 at 4:05 PM

    I hope that caterpillar made it to safety before one of those birds got it. I'm always rooting for the little guy.

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  26. RedPatAugust 15, 2020 at 5:34 PM

    That is one large bird, Bill!

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  27. MageAugust 15, 2020 at 5:43 PM

    Sorry he didn't get to live.
    Great pictures tho.

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  28. AnitaAugust 15, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful caterpillar!Also the crow is nice!They are clever too!

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  29. José mariaAugust 15, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    Hola Bill, muy bonitas las fotos, feliz fin de semana.
    Saludos

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  30. VickiAugust 15, 2020 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful creatures!

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  31. happyoneAugust 15, 2020 at 11:15 PM

    NICE captures!!

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  32. lenalimaAugust 15, 2020 at 11:51 PM

    Já fui queimada quando encostei a mão em uma lagarta.
    Mas são belas.
    Boa noite!

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  33. Small City ScenesAugust 16, 2020 at 1:23 AM

    Fuzzy wuzzy bug!
    MB

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  34. NanaDianaAugust 16, 2020 at 2:34 AM

    My brother was so allergic to caterpillars. A few times he let them crawl on him and a large red streak (looked like a big scar) raised almost immediately and itched terribly.
    Great pictures as always- Diana

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  35. KayAugust 16, 2020 at 3:13 AM

    I wonder if that's what we call a woolly bear caterpillar here. They're supposed to forecast a cold winter. (And the crow forecasts that some crow is going to have a special dinner.)

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  36. Rain August 16, 2020 at 4:25 AM

    Hi Bill :)) Great photography! :)

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  37. LindaAugust 16, 2020 at 5:25 AM

    Caterpillars are interesting little creatures.

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  38. William KendallAugust 19, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    Mae and Kay thought the same as me.

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