Friday, 11 May 2012

Northern Cyprus, part 2

This male Honey Buzzard is a bit of a cheat really, as although it is not captive ( it was saved by a local cafe owner) it roams quite freely around the cafe. It could fly off if it wanted and probably will when older and tempted by a young female.






The young Peregrines were taken at quite a distance, so they're a bit grainy, finishing off a Golden Oriole!









These Wasp Spiders are interesting. A lot lighter and less yellow that ours they were an unexpected find for us. (well, John really)












This Robber Fly is feeding on an Ermine Moth. The red Ants below are feeding on Aphids.






Note the small Fly on the Lizard's nose, he's taking a chance!












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15 comments:

  1. Monts11 May 2012 at 18:31

    Hi Both another cracking set of images, that Honey Buzzard is a stonker.
    Love the Macro shots as well,looks like you had plenty to keep you busy.
    If you want to have a look around this area one Friday (not so many dog walkers during the week)give me a ring on the Thurs evening and I'll take you around.

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  2. Monts11 May 2012 at 18:32

    Sorry forget to comment, glad Sue got some spiders !!!

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  3. Monts11 May 2012 at 18:34

    PPPS Senior Moments, Love the new background

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  4. JRandSue11 May 2012 at 19:14

    Cheers Monts,will call in a few weeks.
    John.

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  5. Richard Pegler11 May 2012 at 20:39

    More superb images John and Sue. Really inspiring. The Honey Buzzard story is touching. Frightening to think of a Peregrine taking out something as exotic to us as a Golden Oriole!!

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  6. de schoonheid van de natuur11 May 2012 at 20:52

    Wat een geweldige serie heb je gemaakt.
    en wat een variatie,
    groetjes Herman.

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  7. Montanagirl11 May 2012 at 23:08

    Wonderful set of images....So much color and detail. Nicely done!

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  8. Ana Mínguez Corella11 May 2012 at 23:13

    Hola!!!.. Gran variedad de imágenes, con buen color.. Y capturas en buenos momentos como las de los insectos.. Muy bella la Garcilla cangrejera.. Y divertidas las imágenes de la rapaz con la mesa de fondo.. Qué iba a merendar???.. Un saludo!!!..

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  9. Ingemar Pettersson12 May 2012 at 10:30

    Hi!
    Lovely serie but i like the Peregrines most. They are so hard to see here in Sweden
    /Ingemar

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  10. Unknown13 May 2012 at 19:25

    Some cracking images here, love the Honey Buzzard and some of those macro shots are fantastic.

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  11. Mike13 May 2012 at 22:02

    Last time I went to Cyprus I only saw Keo beer, next time I need to open my eyes :)

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  12. ort17 May 2012 at 07:58

    spectacular series of photos of nature
    regards

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  13. Noushka19 May 2012 at 08:11

    WOW!
    A very interesting post and great photos!
    I haven't visited your blog for a while being soooo busy!!
    A great opportunity for exquisite shots, this Honey Buzzard!
    The Mantis alone would have deserved a whole series of shots! It is an absolute beauty!
    Well done, John!

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  14. JRandSue20 May 2012 at 15:02

    Thank you for your comments,sorry Noushka the Mantis was the only decent image.
    John.

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  15. Chris25 May 2012 at 16:13

    Other wonderful beauty from this ncie trip... Beautiful colelction once again!

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