A Creative Spirit
We took these photographs of the wild crocus while walking in the Costa Vincintina in November. I struggled to identify this crocus, so I sent Mr. P back to take close-ups of the leaves. I then shared to the Wildflowers, Plants, and Trees in Portugal FB group where I was advised it was the Crocus... Continue Reading →
...or as I call him, Lenny. He stops to watch me as I work in the vegetable area and even poses for a photograph. Reference: https://birdwatchinghq.com/lizards-of-portugal/ Related Posts: https://pigletinportugal.com/2024/09/04/garden-orbweaver-araneus-diadematus-or-a-pallidus/ https://pigletinportugal.com/2024/08/21/wildlife-in-portugal-terrapins/
We were walking across Ponte Pé bridge in Aljezur when I happened to look down and spotted these little critters basking in the August sunshine! I posted a photograph to the Wildlife in Portugal Facebook group for identification, and I was informed that it was an Iberian Stripe necked terrapins, Mauremys leprosa. Upstream is now... Continue Reading →
Do you enjoy photographing wildflowers, bugs, birds, snakes, and other curiosities in the wild? I decided to revisit the meme I created 'Wild Wednesday", where I share a photograph of wild flora or fauna in my local Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina area. Why not join me, share your photo on your... Continue Reading →
Lotus Creticus - Southern Bird's Foot Trefoil I have photographed the Southern Bird's Foot Trefoil, also known as the Trevo-de-Creta, in flower from November through to February and it is still flowering into March. It grows in gravel, in the crevices of pathways, and on the cliff tops near our house in the Western Algarve.... Continue Reading →
Acacia longifolia REF: Acacia longifolia and Plants for a Future Another useful reference to identify plants is The Plant List Do you enjoy taking photographs of wildflowers, bugs, birds, snakes and other curiosities found in the wild? Every Wednesday I will be sharing a photograph of wild flora or fauna in my local area. Who... Continue Reading →
Also known as Hoop Petticoat Daffodil: Narcissus bulbocodium L, Campainhas-do-monte, Cuckos. Also found this in the wild Narcissus gaditanus Boiss or Narcissus jonquilla?. ETA: It has since been suggested the above flower could be REF: Narcissus jonquilla or Ref: Narcissus gaditanus Boiss. what do you think? I have just been informed: If this is growing... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 