everyday photo experiences which make you grateful / happy / laugh

[Molly22]

Thank you @Shaz51 for the warm welcome.  

[Anastasia]

Hello @Molly22 welcome 🤗

Thank you @Shaz51 🙏🤗

Hi and hugs all here 👋🤗

[Shaz51]

@Anastasia, @Molly22 , @BPDSurvivor , @Historylover , @Determined , @Former-Member , @Former-Member 

how is this 

a couple of wild spiky leaf insects that were in our yard 

[Molly22]

@Shaz51 Wow... how crazy is that!!  I would love to have been able to photograph them.  Aren't you lucky.

[Former-Member]

😲I had no idea creatures like this even existed! I have to admit that I would be terrified to hold that in my hand. 

[Shaz51]

only the one time @Molly22 , there has been no more since then 

[Former-Member]

😮 Gosh, isn't nature just amazing ❤️

[Shaz51]

we were surprised too @Former-Member , @Former-Member , @Molly22 

and they tickle as they walk on our arms 

[Former-Member]

This critter fascinated me so much I had to Google: https://backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddies/spiny-leaf-insect/

"When laying her eggs, the female flicks the eggs from her abdomen down to the ground. The eggs of the stick insect resemble seeds, and ants often carry them away to their nests, as the eggs contain an edible cap which the ants love. After 6 months or more protected underground, the eggs hatch."

How's that for nature, @Shaz51@Former-Member@Molly22 ?! Amazing.

[Shaz51]

@Former-Member, @Former-Member , @Molly22 , @Anastasia , @BPDSurvivor , @BlueBay 

Hercules moth

honey eater