Just last summer I learned a new word: "estivation." It's a similar process to hibernation, except it occurs in hot, dry conditions, when creatures slow everything down to survive the heat.
I think the cold weather we've been having makes everyone wish they could hibernate!!! Thanks for these photo's, I don't think I've seen that many orange ladybirds together.
I find the odd solitary hibernating ladybird but I've never been lucky enough to come across a little sleepy colony like that
ReplyDeleteHello, pretty wintry scenes. Love the jackdaw shot. Enjoy your day and weekend ahead! I wish you all the best in 2017, Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteJust last summer I learned a new word: "estivation." It's a similar process to hibernation, except it occurs in hot, dry conditions, when creatures slow everything down to survive the heat.
ReplyDeleteI think the cold weather we've been having makes everyone wish they could hibernate!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for these photo's, I don't think I've seen that many orange ladybirds together.
All the best Jan
Beautiful jackdaw! I'll admit, I never heard of one until now.
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