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eeeehaaa! Ride'em cowboy!!

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eeeehaaa! Ride'em cowboy!! Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur I'm not sure I want a cowboy steak, I prefer beef, but you have to admire the way he rides that chicken.

So, did you leave the keys under here?

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So, did you leave the keys under here? Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Cedar wax wings were cooling off under the waterfall and occasionaly one would go right under.

a handful of colour

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a handful of colour Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Corn snakes, captive bred, at a reptile show

Ebony and Ivory

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Ebony and Ivory Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Even birds get along.

Bug eyed

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Bug eyed Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Sort of describes him, doesn't it. It was sitting on a picnic table and was easy to see. Usually they are high up in the trees.

dont pee

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dont pee Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Another sign from my friend Harry, in Scotland. The problem of living next to a public area.

Are you edible?

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Are you edible? Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur just had a nice juicy bug, but I'm still a bit peckish.

Star Wars

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Star Wars Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Looks like it could have inspired a Star Wars character. This is the Cercropia caterpillar and it is 55 mm long. About the size and thickness of a thumb.

You've been a bad bird

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You've been a bad bird Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur so go sit by yourself. This gull sat staring at the sand bank for about 4 minutes, then it started to look around. The bonaparte gulls seemed to be shunning it.

half way house

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half way house Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur It aslo reminds me of a flse front on a movie set. I think the tractor in the bushes is a nice touch.

Hiding in plain sight

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Hiding in plain sight Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Anne found this caterpillar while looking for something else. It was feeding on a plant called a tick tre foil. anybody know what it is? It is about 1 inch (2.5cm) long.

Volunteers wanted

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Volunteers wanted Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Harry Bickerstaff, a friend from Scotland, sent me this photo. Anyone has has served on a committee or a volunteer board should appreciate the idea. Thanks Harry!

WAY too much caffeine dude!

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WAY too much caffeine dude! Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Slow setting I guess, or he really was hopped up on something.

It's time for a change.

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It's time for a change. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Tired of the same old look, then it's time for a make over. A true metamorphosis, in a short time the caterpillar will be a monarch butterfly.

I'm driving the boat,

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I'm driving the boat, Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur so sit down and stop bothering me! My grand niece and her family visited this week and she took over the boat driving duties. She could just see over the steering console. No, she didn't hit anything.

The mighty hunter

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The mighty hunter Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Carefully stalking his prey, the great house cat, peers from its hiding place

CAUTION: politicians ahead.

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CAUTION: politicians ahead. Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur

Pssst... want a bug?

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Pssst... want a bug? Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur I've got lots. Big, juicy,tasty ones. So... do you want a bug or not?

unknown caterpillar

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unknown caterpillar Originally uploaded by ricmcarthur Another one that I can't find in our field guides. About 1 1/2 inches (4cm?) long he was undulating his way across the back step. The cat was fascinated and so was I. Any idea what type it is?