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Flutterby wrote:Great pics okie & BT...you have much more interesting backyards than I do! \O \O
I'm sure your back yard is just as interesting as mine (we both live in the same area), you just need to pay more attention :-)


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That's right BT and FB \O There is always something happening and to see in any backyard/garden :-)


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Those are serious backyards! I only have boring European lizards and even for those, you'll have to wait until our late spring :-( Forgot, the neighbor's cat sometimes visits ;-)


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We did see a cat in our driveway last night which the Brat insisted was an AWC, until it started miaoowing (?) very sweetly! =O:


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Eurasian Jay/Geai des chênes

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Eurasian collared Dove/Tourterelle turque

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Lovely pics nan! \O Nice to see different species. ;-)


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^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^ \O


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This is a Lacewing larva, some species carry the remains of their prey on their backs as a disguise to avoid predators.

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A Bush Mosquito male. Male mosquitoes feed on nectar, the female needs blood to complete reproduction.

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A tiny Long-Legged Fly, these jewels are less than 10mm long.

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This unidentified wasp is one of the many species I see in my garden.

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BT, you obviously need endless amounts of patience to get pics like these! \O \O


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Great photos and beautiful colors \O


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