The mandarin duck, or just mandarin, is a perching duck species found in East Asia. It is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm long with a 65–75 cm wingspan. As the other member of the genus Aix, it is closely related to the North American wood duck.

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The Grand Tetons provides a magnificent backdrop to a lone bison feeding among the grasses and sagebrush.

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This bear enjoys the snow even though it is much harder to find nowadays.

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Die Heimat von Papilio demoleus erstreckt sich von den Philippinen über China, Burma bis nach Afghanistan und Australien. Die Flügelspannweite beträgt 8 bis 9 cm. Die Grundfarbe ist schwarz und seine Flügel sind mit gelben Flecken übersät.

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Western Reef Egret
Morning Yoga

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Male Red-bellied Woodpecker.

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fauna rom Costa Rica

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Simple Horse Portrait taken in Spain. I was taken by the closeness to the flowers and shrubs and thought it would make a nice shot. Let me know what you think. Regards. Trev

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