What wildlife do you see on your rides?

[PamNY]

I was not riding when I saw this little guy/girl but it was so cute I had to post it.
The snap was taken on a recent trip to Tasmania.

Cute for sure! What is it?

[Trekhawk]

Cute for sure! What is it?

Yep CC is right it is an Echidna.
http://www.australianfauna.com/echidna.php

[azfiddle]

This afternoon we stopped at a park that is a desert oasis. There is a natural spring that feeds a large man-made pond. it's always good for wildlife, and there were quite a few ducks (Wigeon, Mallards and Ring-necked Ducks). Today we were watching a Cooper's Hawk chase a Gila Woodpecker overhead in mid-air. I have done a lot of birding over the years, and I have never witnesses such a spectacular chase scene. The hawk caught the woodpecker after a series of mid-air changes of direction.

[PamNY]

The Cooper's hawk chase must have been wonderful. I've watched them chase but never seen a catch.

[PamNY]

I got very lucky with hawks today -- the juvenile (brown tail) was perched in an unusually low spot, so easy to photograph. The adult is a female who should lay eggs soon. I think she looks very thoughtful about the whole situation.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867349...th/5475300394/

[Trekhawk]

I got very lucky with hawks today -- the juvenile (brown tail) was perched in an unusually low spot, so easy to photograph. The adult is a female who should lay eggs soon. I think she looks very thoughtful about the whole situation.

Wonderful snaps Pam!
The hawks are beautiful.

[Trek-chick]

Snapping Turtle!!

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