ColinMacleod

Love photography & nature. From Scotland, but lived in Japan for 4 years. I'd love to know more about some of the things I've photographed.

Isle of Lewis, UK

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Scottish Blackface commented on by ColinMacleod Scotland, United Kingdom11 years ago

Thanks! This was a bit of stand-off - he's a big fella!

Japanese giant hornet commented on by ColinMacleod 三鷹市 (Mitaka), 関東 (Kanto Region), Japan11 years ago

Thanks for the ID Reza Hashemizadeh! Around 40 people die every year of anaphylactic shock having been stung by the Japanese giant hornet - I won't get so close next time!

Unknown spotting commented on by ColinMacleod 三鷹市 (Mitaka), 関東 (Kanto Region), Japan11 years ago

I wonder if this is a variant of the wasp spider (長黄金蜘蛛)
argiope bruennichi. Any thoughts?

Japanese Tree Frog commented on by ColinMacleod 上越市 (Joetsu), Japan11 years ago

Thanks for the ID, Sudachi! Amazing info about changing colour for protection!

Oriental Turtle Dove commented on by ColinMacleod 新宿区 (Shinjuku), 関東 (Kanto Region), Japan11 years ago

Thank you for the ID, Xiaoxuan and Shannon!

Wasp spider (長黄金蜘蛛) commented on by ColinMacleod 十日町市 (Tokamachi), 関東 (Kanto Region), Japan11 years ago

Thanks for the IDs! I lived cheek by jowl with these guys in a very old apartment in the Japanese countryside - never knew what they were called, though!

Spanish Flag or West Indian Lantana commented on by ColinMacleod 千代田区 (Chiyoda), 関東 (Kanto Region), Japan11 years ago

Thanks for the ID and sorry for the terrible photo - iPhone struggles with macro shots...

Unknown spotting commented on by ColinMacleod Rarotonga Avarua, Cook Islands11 years ago

I don't know if I'd get much sleep knowing that these were lurking in the shadows at my hotel!

Unknown spotting commented on by ColinMacleod Rarotonga Avarua, Cook Islands11 years ago

How big was this? Where did you see it?

Northern wheatear commented on by ColinMacleod Scotland, United Kingdom11 years ago

Thanks, Liam. These birds are quite plentiful now, but I expect them to move on again soon.