Tuesday, November 28, 2017

28/11/2017 A little of the wildlife I have seen in Nevis.

If anyone can help me with full identification I will be happy to hear from you.

Bee.

Carpenter Bee.

Hermit Crab.

Green-throated carib, (Eulampis holosericeus), a species of humming bird.

as above...

as above.

Spider.

Gecko.

Lesser Antillean bullfinch, female (Loxigilla noctis)

As above.

If you want to comment I am happy to hear from you, but I will not be answering while we are away.

11 comments:

SallyNovember 28, 2017 at 8:26 PM
I hope you and Nigel are having a good trip, and lots of happy days. :)

Pretty photos as always, Diane.

xoxo
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Marie SmithNovember 28, 2017 at 10:54 PM
The open wings of the finch is a great photo, Diane.
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Emma SpringfieldNovember 29, 2017 at 1:40 AM
I always enjoy the pictures of critters. Your hummingbirds are more colorful than ours.
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GaelynNovember 29, 2017 at 4:50 AM
Can't name a thing but sure do enjoy your macros. Enjoy the travels.
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NoushkaNovember 29, 2017 at 10:05 AM
Hello Diane,
Lucky you, what a wonderful place to go on holiday it will shorten your European winter!
This humming bird and the spider is gorgeous (close to Argiope lobata), I guess you will bring back many interesting photos of beautiful species.
Can't help you with precise ID, you'll have to do it yourself, LOL!!!
Enjoy your stay and I wish the best weather :)
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NoushkaNovember 29, 2017 at 7:16 PM
"Found a site that said birds of Nevis and St Kitts and none of the birds I have seen are on it!!".....
HAHAHA!!!! Now you really got me burst into such a laughter, all alone in my living room! LOL!!!! And still laughing!
Poor Diane, you will then have real trouble "IDing" your species!!!!
Well I honestly think many people would love to this kind of worry!
I hope you laugh with me ;-)
Anyhow, enjoy your trip :)
Warm hugs too
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Anne in OxfordshireNovember 30, 2017 at 9:33 PM
Wow your Hummingbirds are amazing , I love Hummingbirds ♥ Enjoy your trip and I will be back to see more of you fab trip xx
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Beside a babbling brook...November 30, 2017 at 11:03 PM
Hope you are soaking up the warmth!!!!!!

Luna Crone
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PamDecember 1, 2017 at 2:48 AM
Hello...I thought you were taking a break from blogging? Glad that did not last long. I so dislike carpenter bees, I must have a 100 tunnels in the bottom of my shed over the years. I figure one day I will step in there and the bottom will fall out. Great pics.
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PerthDailyPhotoDecember 1, 2017 at 5:13 PM
You really do take the best macros Diane! I don't like spiders at all but the details are fascinating. The finches are adorable!
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Richard PeglerDecember 4, 2017 at 1:10 PM
You're already finding some absolute gems, Diane!. I do so enjoy enjoy your excellent photography. However, my favourites in this post are the Green-throated Carib, and the spider - wonderfully spectacular creatures. I hope the weather stays kind for you in this island paradise. With my best wishes - - - Richard
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

28/11/2017 A little of the wildlife I have seen in Nevis.

Lesser Antillean bullfinch, female (Loxigilla noctis)

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