In the quiet expanse of the grassland, a Watercock stands perfectly still, its dark, laterally flattened body blending seamlessly into the surrounding reeds. Only the subtle, deliberate turn of its head and the slow blinking of its eyes betray its presence. This secretive marsh bird, usually known for its loud, gulping calls at dawn and dusk, seems entirely frozen in time as it patiently surveys its wetland domain.
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Some other things I saw on my walk. A Common Carder Bumblebee ( Bombus Pascuorum) collecting pollen and Eurasian Drone Fly ( Eristalis arbustorum) and some fungi: Bolbitius Titubans, Rickenella Fibula (Little Pin)
A red fox strolling through grass in Britt, Ontario, its lush fur a striking contrast against the muted earth tones of the background.
🛒 Red Fox Strolling Through Grass in Britt, Ontario https://t.co/WEUbqMJ7jM
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