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An awesome Photo of a Hoverfly sitting on a beautiful Flower

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My Mother did shot this Photo and I think it is an impressive Photo of a Flower with an Insect which is either sucking Food from the Leaves or seeking for Blackflies. I am not sure. However, this is an Insect which is very common here in North Germany in Summer (I bet you can find them not only in Germany, I am not sure) and this Insect if very active from April to August I think. I guess this Insect is called Schwebefliege (Howerfly). They can fly pretty fast and the transition to stop flying and just hovering looks … Continue reading An awesome Photo of a Hoverfly sitting on a beautiful Flower

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A Photo of the Evening on the Baltic Sea in North Germany

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We are lucky that the Baltic Sea is just 20 Minutes or so away from our Home if we drive with the Car. It is always a Visit worth due to the great and fresh Air there. You can relax on the Baltic Sea and listening to the Water. This is a Photo of the Baltic Coast in North Germany. Other Photos and Blogposts from North Germany: – A Sunset in North Germany – Winter on the Baltic Sea in North Germany Continue reading A Photo of the Evening on the Baltic Sea in North Germany

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A Video of two american Minks in a german Animal Park

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We took a Video of these cute and funny little american Minks in a german Animal Park. Looks like they were playing and washing. American Minks are also present in Europe today and not only in Animal Parks. But anyway it was fun to see these little Friends in the Animal Park. I guess they had fun while playing and washing. Nature and Animals are pretty interesting Topics in my Opinion. By the way.. the Husband of my Mother was talking sometimes in the Background of the Video. I hope you will enjoy the Video anyway. I am pretty happy … Continue reading A Video of two american Minks in a german Animal Park

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Aquarium fishes introduced: Siamese Algae Eater (SAE)

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Common Name: Siamese Algae Eater (SAE) Scientific Name: Crossocheilus siamensis German Name: Siamesische Rüsselbarbe Family: Cyprinidae Species : Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus Habitat: South-East Asia. Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia / This bottom-dwelling fish is found in mainland of South-East Asia in the Chao Phraya, Mekong, Thade and Xe Bang Fai basins and also at Malay Peninsula. Their natural habitats are rivers, stream and also flooded forest during rainy season. Maximum Size: Will grow up to round about 6 inches (15cm) pH: They tolerate a pH between 5.5 – 8.0 but 6.0 – 7,5 is better Total Hardness: They seems to love soft … Continue reading Aquarium fishes introduced: Siamese Algae Eater (SAE)