Asian Hornet

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thank you all. They are scary-looking - glad they didn't attack me. They were flying around near a wasp nest on the ground.

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This Hornet is an invasive species in Portugal.
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The swarms are annoying, but not as bad as the flys and mosquitoes.
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Last night's moon...
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I haven't seen this Eurasian Hoopoe in 3 weeks. I had 2 chances to capture him in flight using Pro Cap L but failed. Maybe next time...
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thank you all

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This fox was running through the park this morning...
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thanks Joe - fascinating birds.

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I watched this grey heron for 45 minutes near the Rio Mondego, waiting for him to fly. Of course, he finally flew directly away from me and I only got...

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I believe the stick insect is leptynia attenuata.
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When I saw the purple body, I knew this one was different.
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Thanks for the nice comments, everyone.

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No, I did not hear the call. I will be looking for him every time I return to the park, hopefully to hear the call and capture him in flight.