Firespike (Odontonema tubaeforme) is the kind of fiery red that catches the eye. A native of Central America, it has the potential to become invasive in areas where it gets established.
Posted in response to Becky’s October Squares challenge theme of ‘Kind.’ See more responses here.
This dung beetle was clearly getting a workout pushing its ball of dung up and over the grass and other obstacles. It occurred to me that this could be the next big workout craze. Just make yourself a nice big ball of 100% organic, 100% recyclable dung and push it up and over the sofa, around the living room, through the kitchen. Great exercise and environmentally friendly. What do you think?
Posted in response to Becky’s October Squares challenge theme of ‘Kind.’ See more responses here.
Surf pounds the North Kohala shore while a rainbow forms farther out over the water.
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If you like graphic violence, you’re at the right place today. This is a triton’s trumpet sea snail devouring a cushion star, which has been turned on its back. These snails are the largest in the island and feed on echinoderms, which include stars, cucumbers, and urchins.
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It’s a hard life being a tree on the coast here, but this one has done what it takes to survive, getting creative with its roots.
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This week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme is ‘Backyard Birding.’ See more responses here. Also posted in response to Becky’s October Squares challenge theme of ‘Kind.’ See more responses here.
Almost all the birds I see in the backyard are fairly common, but no less interesting for that.
An irrigation machine sprays water into the air like a series of passing rain showers.
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I tried counting these Heller’s barracudas, but kept losing count. There are at least 20 and this is a typical view of them. They hunt at night, but during the day they rest, while cruising in close groups such as this one.
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Graham's Island 