Diversity In Nature
Summer garden mixing some on wings some simply lying around, diverse in form each in nature enjoying the African sun, all except the photographer dodging the hot days once again!
Red-billed Firefinch sitting patiently waiting while I passed, celebrating the wild yet feeding from seed platform close to hand. Small resident birds found in most Sub-Saharan Africa.
Dragonfly is one I do enjoy, not only spectacular when on the move, they excellent insect hunters keeping the fly and mosquito populations under control, most definitely a good friend to have around.
The dragonflies do not bite nor sting, you are in safe hands.
Someone who does create a little destruction to my cycads is a caterpillar Zerenopsis leopardina, which is a Leopard Magpie Moth.
Pied Leopard Moth at a later stage in lifecycle, very pretty moth is he! Found in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, this I know since I have watched them demolish my cycad plants. Following photo taken late September earlier this year to show what it looks like with wings...
Closing off today with sunset taken on Sunday, dazzling skies above with rain and shine during the summer months, there definitely is no place like home.
All photography is my own using Canon Powershot. Any queries or requests please drop a comment below or make contact with me, have a wonderful day! Photography without tripod, go with the flow wherever life takes you.
Thought for Today: "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the nation and its destiny." South African Proverb.