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Food is Everywhere: Introduction to Fall Foraging

Foraging is all the rave now for high-end restaurants and nature lovers alike. There is a general movement of returning to our natural roots and mother earth, and with good reason. Wild, unprocessed vegetables are not only organic, but they also offer a high concentration of nutrients.

Nature After Dark: Exploring 8 Nocturnal Animals

These tiny creatures often scurry along tree branches, foraging for a diverse diet consisting of fruits, flowers, nuts, and insects.

12 Beautiful Australian Birds All Bird-Lovers Should See

However, they can be spotted while they are foraging for food among the leaves. Dollarbird Image credits: Mark Sanders The Dollarbird ( Eurystomus orientalis ) is named so because of the distinctive pale blue spot on each of its wings that looks like silver dollars.

15 of the Most Beautiful Birds in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

It is adept at foraging for insects under bark and in crevices, using its barbed tongue and sharp bill. 4. Azure Jay Known for its stunning azure blue feathers, this jay is a charismatic presence in the South American woodlands.

These Vases Are Made of Real Flowers!

Clegg uses live blooms foraged from nature to create each floral vase. She dries and presses the blooms, arranging them in a way that they become a vase.

These Newly Discovered Animals Are Incredible!

The Walking Shark is a new species of epaulet characterized by its method of foraging for smaller fish and crustaceans by using its pelvis to 'walk' on the sea floor. A Vivid Giant Clam Discovered near the Solomon Islands, this beautiful clam has yet to be officially named.

The Galapagos Islands Are Truly a Marvel of Nature

The marine iguana is found only on the Galapagos Islands, and has the ability, unique among modern lizards, to live and forage in the sea, making it a marine reptile. The iguana can dive over 9 m into the water. Marine Iguanas enjoying the sunshine.

These Intricate Designs Turn Wood into Beautiful Art

So each piece was ethically sourced and foraged by the artist herself. Every wooden piece is unique. What unites them all is the dense botanical and animal patterns. These motifs were also inspired by local plantlife and wildlife, which makes them the perfect fit for a natural material like wood.

Nature inFocus Photography Awards: 17 Incredible Winners

They are outstanding sea foragers, diving to eat anything from anchovies and sardines to squid and shrimp. The photographer observed this specimen dipping its head underwater at regular intervals and positioned himself to obtain a close-up shot of the bird from the perspective of its doomed victim.

The Very Best of Undersea Photography – 15 Beautiful Pics

Stefan Christmann, Collective Portfolio Award Image credit: Ocean Photography Award Penguin chicks gather in mini huddles when both parents are away foraging for food.

Marvel at the Stunning Winners of Ocean Art Awards!

Image source: Underwater Photography Guide A crab-eating macaque forages in the waters around Thailand's Phi Phi Islands. 2. Circle of Life by Andrea Michelutti. Honorable Mention, Compact Behavior.

9 of the Most Fascinating Night-Singing Birds

Robins, insect-eating birds well adapted to dim lighting conditions, are known to forage and feed under artificial light late into the night. They are among the first birds to initiate the dawn chorus and are also among the last to cease their nighttime singing.

In Pictures – Close-Up Photographer of the Year 2022

Image source: Close-up Photographer of the Year Starlings forage for food at Berlin's Alexanderplatz. 13. "Shining Snail" by Alex Pansier. Third Place, Invertebrate Portrait. Image source: Close-up Photographer of the Year A common snail climbs along a blade of grass. 14. 

These Wildlife Photos of the Year Convey a Deep Message

The chick here is less than 5 days old and will stay in the nest for close to 6 days before it moves out to forage for food. #2. “Inquisitive” Photographer: Audan Rikardsen The golden eagle is a remarkable bird of prey. It took Audun 3 years to capture this particular eagle in northern Norway.

Human Cultivation Changed These Plants Beyond Recognition!

Carrots Image Source: The Northwest Forager The carrot has humble beginnings, as it comes from a weed that can often be found around Europe - Queen Anne's Lace, or Daucus carota .

The Most Frightening and Bizarre Creatures of the Ocean

Despite their fearsome appearance, they are scavengers and foragers and are considered a Japanese delicacy.

A Few Facts that Will Make You Grin Today!

Although each adult and independent juvenile forages alone, sea otters tend to rest together in single-sex groups called rafts. A raft typically contains 10 to 100 animals, with male rafts being larger than female ones. The largest raft ever seen contained over 2000 sea otters.