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Crown-tipped Coral Fungus (Artomyces pyxidatus)Observer
mobbiniDescription
same as in observation https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/80324628 by @martingrimm
(last two images from evening before, colours appear more correct in the newer ones)
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Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis)Observer
oliverdrescherDescription
Total length around 150 cm. With spawn!
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European Perch (Perca fluviatilis)Observer
deborodDescription
Aust Darter listed separately, watched the Darter catch at least 12 Redfin in about 10 minutes it was so fast.
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Northern Pike (Esox lucius)Observer
w4l3nt1nDescription
I'm looking for an explanation for the unusual color of the pikes. In the lake there are also normal colored pike, the turquoise blue pike are rare.
What could be the reason for the coloring?
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Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)Observer
andreacalaDescription
As I was taking a picture of this female Common Merganser (Gänsesäger) in the channel at the entry of Nymphenburg Palace, she suddenly raced away with her bill and eyes under water. I first thought she was chasing Black-headed Gulls, but she surfaced with a Chub that was so large and heavy that she lost her grip on it. She must have stunned the fish, because she pulled it out again after searching for it under water. This time, she didn’t only struggle with the weight of the fish, she was also surrounded by excited Gulls who wanted to get a bite. The Merganser tried in vein to get airborne with the heavy load, and eventually had to drop her prey… She seemed pumped up and excited after this catch and shook her feathers and flapped her wings for a bit. And then she continued her search.
For the Chub: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34861851
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)Observer
eronhubbardDescription
This bird was eating an American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
mobbiniDescription
maybe same species, at least same trunk/~same time, and velvet hat, related obs by @martingrimm: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33331966
same day/same trunk: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34126847
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Bacterial Crown Gall (Agrobacterium radiobacter)Observer
nasserhalawehDescription
Infecting Picea abies
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Genus LamprochernesObserver
portioidDescription
Lamprochernes hitching a ride on Leptopeza flavipes.
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Common Raven (Corvus corax)Observer
alanrosesiaDescription
Not so common WHITE RAVEN, ie. leucistic. Never seen one before! Was scavenging with several other members of the flock [congress]. And yes, it hopped and gawked like a Raven. Very rare find!
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Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)Observer
hoppy1951Description
Cryptically camouflaged to looking like a dead leaf hanging from a vine.
Ranomafana National Park, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
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White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus)Observer
jaheymansDescription
rarely 2 x eggs.
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Common Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi)Observer
mandara-birderDescription
Peculiar small creature found on a pink rose petal in the garden. Pic is on my finger.
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Ornate Emerald (Allochrostes biornata)Observer
ricky_taylorDescription
Mabibi Moths
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Giant Devil's Flower Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica)Observer
jamesmbmDescription
Friend’s photo of this spectacular looking thing
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Bloyet's Cichlid (Astatotilapia bloyeti)Observer
turnercichlidDescription
Seined from shallow water in Hombolo Lake on the Wami System, near Dodoma
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Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)Observer
serpophagaDescription
Two Great White Sharks eating a Northern Elephant Seal off of East Landing, Southeast Farallon Island. The attack lasted about ten minutes. At one point the two sharks were scuffling over a chunk of carcass, and tails were flailing above the water (see photograph).
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Madagascar Jungleskimmer (Thermorthemis madagascariensis)Observer
erlandreflingnielsenDescription
Female of the biggest libelluid in Madagascar, the Madagascar Jungleskimmer, laying eggs by throwing them up onto the shore inside droplets.
January 2016.
Madagascar.
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Wolf Snakes and Bridal Snakes (Genus Lycodon)Observer
rina59Description
Finally, I have this fella on photos ;)
