Species Interactions

I observed many species interactions, however, there are three that I actually managed to get photos of.

First, I spent quite a while stalking bees in a large patch of Buttercup flowers. There were quite a few Honey Bees out pollinating. There were also quite a few wasps also in the patch which I found interesting. I had not realized they also did some pollinating.

Next, I was walking through a small Eucalyptus grove and noticed a bunch of Chestnut-backed Chickadees bouncing up and down the tall tree trunks looking for grubs of some sort. Apparently, more than half their diet comes from insects. I could not get quite close enough to them to see what they were eating but they were definitely searching for something in the wood.

My third observation is also my most interesting. I managed to capture a shot of two Water Sliders mating. At least, I'm pretty sure that's what is happening. I looked up the habits of Water Sliders and they are also sometimes cannibalistic.

Posted on February 26, 2013 11:55 PM by