Monthly Archives: March 2026

Snapshot: Japanese Quails

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Sebastian Marquez

Another trip to Japan and more interesting wildlife for me. On the way to a coastal sightseeing area, we came across a small covey of Japanese Quails (Coturnix japonica). They were busy scratching for food whilst we took pictures. While … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: The Joy of Nomenclature

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Sebastian Marquez

Yes this is a terrible photo I took a few nights ago. But I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Orsonwelles spiders are a neat group of endemic linyphiids found here in Hawai`i. Their characteristic horizontal spiderwebs are easily to spot … Continue reading →

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