For most people, getting out of the city and immersing themselves in what Mother Nature has to offer is a process that yields a great many benefits. It’s why certain individuals make a habit of it, working it into their weekly routine to keep themselves grounded and level-headed. 

An added bonus is that you never truly know what you’ll encounter when you decide to lose yourself outdoors… 

Kym Beechey, a woman from Australia, reportedly loves taking walks and appreciating nature’s beauty. A keen amateur photographer, she aims to get shots of the more impressive things she sees, though that can be difficult given how skittish most animals, birds, and insects are. 

In any case, Kym was out one day when she thought she’d caught a glimpse of a baby tawny frogmouth (a bird resembling an owl). Kym took out her phone and quietly prepared to snap a photo. It looked to her like the bird wore an expression similar to a smile, so she zoomed in hoping to get the perfect picture. Yet no sooner had she done so than did she realize her mistake. 

The bird wasn’t a bird at all, but rather a banksia pod. These often-funny looking pods grow out of banksia trees, and can be extremely unique in their appearance. See Kym’s photo below: As per reports, banksia trees grow predominantly in south western Australia, though can also be found in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Banksia trees are not classified as conifers, though their pods are often compared to pine cones. 

The unique appearance of banksia pods is said to come from their pods bursting open – often in the heat of forest fires – a process that then releases their seeds. 

Kym said she had a good laugh over what she initially thought was a “baby bird”, and now has a rather unique photo to add to her collection. I for one didn’t know these trees even existed. Did you?
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Many people were perplexed and left scratching their heads over this challenge. “This is why you have to watch every step in the woods,” the caption stated. The majority of users couldn’t see anything on the image. “They’re just stretching the truth. There actually isn’t a snake there, someone commented. Awesome camo! Another said, “I still haven’t seen it, even though I usually can. 

Missouri Wildlife published a second image to which they circled the serpent after several people claimed they couldn’t see what they thought was a snake on the first one. 

“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it, but I sure struck out without your marking it!” exclaimed someone. The snake is a Copperhead, one of the most widespread venomous snakes in North America. Although their bites seldom result in fatalities for humans and their venom is very mild, the hemotoxins in their venom can temporarily damage muscular tissue, assault the circulatory system, and result in breathing issues. 

The skin-damaging sharp fangs of these snakes make up for their lack of poison. If treated, the bite is reversible. According to Live Science, copperhead snakes are pit vipers, like rattlesnakes and water moccasins, and have “heat-sensory pits between eye and nostril on each side of the head,” which are able to detect minute differences in temperature. 

This allows the snakes to precisely strike the source of heat, which is frequently potential prey. Around 2,920 of the 7,000 to 8,000 snake bites that occur in the United States each year, according to study, are caused by copperheads. 

After discovering three Copperhead snakes hidden in the grass, a dog owner in Fairfax, Virginia, recently called K2C Wildlife Encounters. Thanks to their knowledge, experience, and keen eyes, wildlife control agents were able to locate the elusive snakes. Later, they shared two pictures of the snakes skulking in the grass and challenged viewers to find them. 

“Need to draw a red hat on it so we can do a Where’s Waldo,” one person commented under the photo. The other photo showed the snakes inside a red bucket. “Look what happens when you have copperheads in leaves,” K2C Wildlife Encounters wrote in a Facebook post. “Magic, they disappear!”

“Snakes are often demonized in the media, and then myths and urban legends play on those created fears,” Bonnie Keller, K2C Wildlife Encounters cofounder, said. “Snakes of any species are much less likely to cause you harm than a dog, horse, cat [or] even a rabbit.” 

Those who live in locations where snakes are likely to exist should educate themselves, Keller said.

“Learn about your local snakes so that you understand what they look like and where they are most likely to be found. Knowledge is power.” 

If bitten by a snake one should seek medical help right away. Snakes, of course, are an essential component of the ecosystem, so if you see one outside, be sure to get out of its path. Call a pet service if you happen to find one inside your house. 

She was seen casually clothed in black sweatpants and a tan hoodie, pulling a cart, and then loading the goods into her car. She collected mail from a post office box to finish her tasks. The actress, who has a home in California, now maintains a low profile. On Wednesday, she was seen for the first time in three years in a public setting. 

The seasoned actress, director, and former model is most known for portraying Sue Ellen Ewing, the patient wife of Larry Hagman’s on-screen alter ego J.R. on the vintage TV series. After playing the part from 1978 until 1991, Linda went on to feature in a number of commercially successful movies and returned to the role in two Dallas reunions. She is a skilled theater actress as well; in a 2001 production of The Graduate, she played Mrs. Robinson. 

The brunette beauty and Sylvester Stallone also worked together on Models Inc. from 1994 to 1995 and Oscar in 1991. She returned to Dallas for spinoffs in 1996 and 1998, and from 2012 to 2014, she again featured in the remake. 

Last year, Linda posted on Instagram the heartbreaking news that her 56-year-old son Jeff Thrasher had passed away. ‘A memorial service for my son Jeff.’ She added, “He was the nicest, funniest, sweetest human being….. he brought the world so much love and was loved by everyone!” ‘May his voyage be filled with magic.’ 

‘I am sorry for your loss,’ and ‘Don’t know what to say!’ her fans said in response to the devastating news. ‘From Scotland, sending you love and a big embrace.’ ‘Linda Please accept my apologies. Jordana Brewster, her Dallas co-star, commented, “I am sending you all of my love and strength.” 

Linda uploaded a photo of Jeff riding his bike down a street lined with fall leaves, as well as a photo of his name written in the sand with a heart around it while the waves crashing in the backdrop. 

Jeff had been battling leukemia for quite some time. Linda was married to Ed Thrasher from 1962 to 1983, and he is Jeff’s father. Linda also has a 55-year-old daughter, actress Kelly Sloane, who is married to Lance Sloane and has two children with him. Jeff worked as a TV director and producer, with Junior Chef Showdown being his most recent job. 

‘The greatest and brightest young cooks compete in tasks that test their talents and innovation in the kitchen, but only one pint-sized chef will be awarded the country’s best,’ according to Junior Chef Showdown. 

He also created Canada’s Smartest Person and The Amazing Race Canada. Jeff worked on Vegas Rat Rods in 2015 and directed Furze World Wonders in 2017. 

The woman asked if she might take their picture since she suddenly had this strange need to. According to Joyce’s Facebook post, “I took this picture, and then I gave my phone to their daughter, and I told her to send it to one of their phones.” 

Joyce was surprised to get a phone message from an unknown number a few days after their brief but enjoyable encounter. He checked the message and felt a shiver run down his spine as he read it. You took a picture of us in front of an ice cream shop on June 8th, dear lady. Since my wife died away yesterday, this is the final photo we have of my entire family. Accept my deepest gratitude for your considerate response. It is quite important to me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

After hearing this message, which just left her shaken, Joyce kept in touch with her father and found out that the woman had been ill for a year. It’s incredible that I gave them this present, which now means the world to them, simply because I followed my gut that day, Joyce wrote in her post. 

My heart is now heavy because it is with this adorable family that I don’t even know, she added. “Never underestimate a beautiful gesture you make at random, apparently out of a whim of the moment,” she advised. I’m amazed.