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Mother fox and fox kit love

45. Valentine’s Day 2016: Foxy Love 2

I know of no animal that shows as much love and affections as foxes do. That could be because I know no animal, like I know foxes, but that’s not the point here. The point is….love. Foxy love to be more precise. Foxes are known to be smart, false, deceitful […]


Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis IJsvogel fish landing

PhotoFriday 6: Common Kingfisher

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)   Did you know…… The kingfisher is able to switch between monocular vision (eyes used separately) and binocular vision (eyes used together). It uses monocular vision in air  and binocular vision in water. It’s underwater vision might not be razor sharp, but certainly good enough for […]


PhotoFriday 1: Tree Frog

The European Tree Frog (Hyla Arbora)   Did you know…… Tree frogs are wonderful barometers. Before a rain shower, they start croaking. So if you hear the tree frogs, you better unfold your umbrella!

A Resting tree frog on a rusty leaf