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One, Two, Three........... (Flamin)Gooooooooooo........................................................
@ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
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Chilika Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.
Some of the prominent islands like Nalabana, Kalijal, Somolo, Honeymoon, Break-fast, Birds and Rajahansa inhabited by small subsistence fishermen families, are popular destinations for daily boat trips. Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsar site in 1981 to afford better protection.
Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. Chilika Lake offers visitors a spectacular display of its colorful avian charms in a thousand different hues presented by over 160 species in the peak season between November and February. The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory ones flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.
(www.orissatourism.org/chilka-lake.html)
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Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m (4695 ft) above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than its surroundings, due to its elevation.
The Haputale pass allows views across the Southern plains of Sri Lanka. The South-West boundary of Uva basin is marked by the Haputale mountain ridges, which continue on to Horton Plains and Adam's Peak to the west. CNN named Haputale as one of Asia's most overlooked destinations.
The Lipton’s Seat is located at Dambetenna in the Haputale Mountain region. This place was a favourite look-outpoint for Sir Thomas Lipton. The point has a fabulous view over Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces.
(Wikipedia)
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We spent two days in Haputale exploring this small town and nearby tea plantations - it was rather a pleasant experience since the town is not pointed out in the guidebooks, and thus far less visited by tourists.
Here this early morning picture is taken close to the Lipton's Seat viewpoint - a really special tea plantation area offering marvellous views from its top.
BRADERIE ET FÊTE DE LA MONTRE, LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS.44ème Braderie et Fête de la Montre - 6ème Biennale de déambulation - Les Horlofolies.No. 9589.
Avatar ; The story of a wounded ex-marine, thrust unwillingly into an effort to settle and exploit the exotic planet Pandora rich in bio-diversity, who eventually crosses over to lead the indigenous race in a battle for survival.
NILGIRIS.
Nilgiris mountains is India's first biosphere. It has been declared as one of the 14 'hotspots' of the world because of its unique bio-diversity. The Name 'Nilgiris' means Blue hills (Neelam - Blue and giri - Hill or Mountain).
A flying Painted Stork coming down fast to catch a pray - @ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
Revisited.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
SYNCHRONISED DANCING !
Flamingos - @ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
Reposted.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
Raja Ampat (Indonesia ...West Papua ).
One of the top places to dive on our planet wit amazing bio diversity. More info here: www.seafocus.com/dive_INDirianjaya.html
We stayed at Papua Paradise Eco Resort (www.papuaparadise.com/), which we highly recommend!
Fantastic staff, facilities and atmosphere.
Johan and Martin were always there to help, as was every staff member .
Great people, great place, great diving!
This dive at "Blue Magic" Really stood out!
Just imagine, you are swimming along in the current you come around a coral bommie and than then this scene presents itself.
Raja Ampat was all about lots of schooling fish amongst healthy reefs. We really need to protect the Oceans and keep that sort of thing alive!
Plastic does not fit into this world, time to ban the use of plastic bags!
Thanks for looking and have a great day.
Norbert
A colony of Great White Egrets (Ardea alba or Casmerodius albus) searching for foods in one of the narrow creeks of Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve - a mystical and magical place!
The Great Egret is a large heron (family: Ardeidae) with all-white plumage. Standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, this species have a wingspan up to 1.70 m (5.5 ft). Apart from size, the Great Egret can be distinguished from other white egrets by its yellow bill and black legs and feet. Males and females are identical in appearance; juveniles look like non-breeding adults.
Sundarbans
Images of Bengal, India
Sundarbans is a paradise for bird lovers for the rich species of birds it boasts off, both migratory and residential.....
The climatic conditions at the biosphere reserve creates an ideal habitat for the resident as well as the foreign birds of numerous variety. The dark and foreboding attractiveness of the mangroves hides some of the most sought after birds in the world and a chance encounter with a Brown-winged Kingfisher, a Grey Headed Lapwing, a Brahminy Kite, a Pallas's Fish Eagle or a White-Bellied Sea Eagle, a Lesser Adjutant or maybe a Mangrove Whistler is always a possibility. Other rare varieties of birds can also be seen. However, the noise of the motorized boats frightens these winged creatures and they quickly shy away from human contact. Tell the launch to stop its engine while you are surveying for the Birds in Sundarbans. Let your lenses do the talking. Some exotic birds are hard to catch a glimpse of, as they hide amidst the mangroves.
Checklist of Birds - Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
The checklist has been prepared based on available literature and observations of several ornithologists. Compiled by Sumit K Sen © Sumit K Sen 2001 - 2011
www.kolkatabirds.com/sunderchecklist.htm
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans (Bengali: সুন্দরবন, Shundorbôn) , a single block of tidal halophytic salt-tolerant mangrove forest of great size and bio-diversity, is a vast area covering 4264 square km in India alone. The Sundarbans provides a unique ecosystem and a rich wildlife habitat. The Indian Sunderbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India.
The Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the mighty rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Situated on the lower end of the Gangetic West Bengal, it is also the world’s largest estuarine forest. The Sunderbans is criss-crossed by hundreds of creeks and tributaries. It is one of the most attractive and alluring places remaining on earth, a truly undiscovered paradise.
Purple rumped Sunbird (Nectarinia zeylonica) (මල් සූටික්කා / නිතඹ දම් සූටික්කා). Nominate sub species N.z. zeylonica is a resident of Sri Lanka. An adult male. Belongs to Nectariniidae family. Clicked at Thalawatugoda Bio Diversity Park.
A Flying Flamingo - @ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
IN FLICKR EXPLORE ON 5-5-2013.
www.flickr.com/photos/59670248@N05/8710960990/in/explore-...
Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
The nose in the grass.
Live from our little corner of the wild garden, a preserved area for bio-diversity.
Guest stars: a fly and a oedémère
En direct de notre petit coin sauvage du jardin, un espace préservé pour la bio-diversité.
Générique par Alcosinus :
De la droite vers la gauche Vesse des près, Fétuque élevée, Dactyle commun.
Guest stars : une mouche et un oedémère
On explore highest # 290 on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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canon EOS 450D - canon 80/200 mm
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Je suis absente , un décès dans ma famille. Merci infiniment pour vos commentaires.
Merci aussi pour tous vos messages d'amitié, ils sont précieux dans ces moment très pénibles.
Raja Ampat (Indonesia ...West Papua ).
One of the top places to dive on our planet wit amazing bio diversity. More info here: www.seafocus.com/dive_INDirianjaya.html
We stayed at Papua Paradise Eco Resort (www.papuaparadise.com/), which we highly recommend!
Fantastic staff, facilities and atmosphere.
Johan and Martin were always there to help, as was every staff member .
Great people, great place, great diving!
From bigger fish to one of the smaller ones.
This little guy is about 30 to 40mm (1 and a half inch) and comes only out at around sunset.
Very beautiful and I am glad I had a chance to put one onto my sensor.
Press z for a closer view
Thanks for looking and have a great Day.
Norbert
View large: click B l a c k M a g i c, or if the large link does not work, change the magnification (lower right of screen), to 150% or 200%.
Somehow this moment reminds me of the Leonard Cohen song, Anthem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e39UmEnqY8&feature=related
"Ring the Bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in."
So far, one day without rain and a moment of blue sky. I have been hiking only twice, on my NC mountain vacation. The leaves are glorious, rain or no rain. I was walking in the woods with my dogs. It's wonderful to look down, all around and up. This photo really captures the beauty of the tree tops in the fall. I'm in the Black Mountains, close to Mt. Mitchell, the tallest mountain in the Eastern U.S. These are the oldest mountains on earth. And there is more bio-diversity here than almost any other place on the planet. There are so many varieties of trees. When you look up and see the canopy, you see all the many different kinds of trees-- and I think this photo captures that sense of diversity and the glory of nature.
Playing around also with Photoshop and Topaz Adjust-- good for rainy days. Original, uncropped, posted in first comment below.
Taken 10/11/09, Uploaded 10/15/09, # 8222, slight crop, Topaz Adjust
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Mallard and chicks at Finsley Wharf.
In a quiet inlet of the canal at Finsley Wharf boatyard (where narrowboats were once launched) they have created a 'bio-diversity' section, where pre-seeded floating coir matting provides a safe haven for the canal's aquatic life (there are fish, ducks, geese and moorhens)
Finsley Wharf boatyard, Leeds-Liverpool Canal, Burnley, Lancashire, UK
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One, Two, Three........... (Flamin)Gooooooooooo........................................................
Flamingos @ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
It is thought that nowhere else in Europe is there such a concentration of "veteran" trees. Savernake has hundreds of such trees, beeches and oaks, some appearing singly, others in avenues, some amongst younger broad-leaved trees and others within coniferous plantations. Some of the historically important trees are named and their names appear upon local maps, and even upon the modern Ordnance Survey Explorer 157. Since about 2006 the Forestry Commission has been clearing space around well-known venerable trees, and naming them with green plaques. Elsewhere clearings have been created, revealing old ponds, long hidden by coniferous plantings but now opened up to the light. Standing water is essential for bio-diversity. Savernake has areas of damp soil, but no streams. Another best practice is to leave dead wood lying, for the benefit of invertebrates. In Savernake fallen trees are left to decay and dead standing trees (monoliths) are generally left standing.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savernake_Forest
One, Two, Three........... (Flamin)Gooooooooooo........................................................
@ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
One Cubic Foot ; just 1ft X 1ft X 1ft ; Amazing ! How many life this small space can support. Amazing ! The amount of bio-diversity it can hold. Come lets bow in front of nature - in awe.
My request - take some time to view the large canvas View On Black
Real terrorism is the willful destruction of the planet
Whales and Dolphins are dying around the planet because the Ocean is dying.
THE OCEAN IS DYING
AND WHEN THE OCEAN DIES.
WE ALL DIE!
40% loss of phytoplankton since 1950.
Phytoplankton provides more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe.
The massive slaughter of the whales has diminished the nutrients required by the phytoplankton.
We have lost more than 90% of the fishes since 1950
The massive slaughter of the whales has diminished the nutrients required by the phytoplankton.
90 million sharks massacred every year.
And what remains is being attacked with super trawlers, 100 mile long gill nets and long lines, huge purse seiners, fleets of illegal fishing vessels.
Pirate whalers, merciless dolphin killers, Tuna speculators lowering populations to keep prices high.
Greed and lack of empathy - the ecological insanity of humanity.
Diminishment of bio-diversity and the diminishment of interdependence has led to the diminishment of resources.
Human Population of the planet in 1950: 3 billion
Human Population of the planet in 2015: 7.5 billion.
65 billion animals slaughtered annually to feed an escalating human population growth.
Plastic in the Ocean. Massive Radiation dumping from Fukushima, Collapsing dams spilling toxic waste into the Amazon. Worldwide die-offs of whales and fish, seabirds and turtles. Sonic pollution from oil companies and the military killing whales and dolphins. Melting glaciers, rising seas, wars, famine, pestilence and an increasing level if willful ignorance, denial and greed.
Real terrorism is the willful destruction of the planet, the massacre of the species we depend upon for survival, deforestation, the destruction of the Ocean.
The real terrorists are head-hunting lions, cutting the horns off rhinos, the tusks off elephants and leveling forests and spewing toxic waste into the waters of the world.
All of this could be addressed positively if we end the senseless wars, the willful poisoning of our soil and our bodies, if we made the decision to live on this planet with responsibility to all the future generations of all species.
The question is what the hell are we going to do about it?
We need to focus our passion for life and harness it to the courage and the imagination needed to heal ourselves and to save ourselves from ourselves.
What is the answer to an impossible and overwhelming problem? I believe the answer is in finding an impossible solution and I believe we can find that impossible solution, because if we can't, there will be no future for humanity and I intend to do all that I can to work with as many others as possible to defend this future.
Photo : Sea Shepherd
Who want's to join a virtual trip to the Zoo??For Groups the Entry is cheaper, so just take piture of your favorite Animal and help to build up a huge bio diversity!
Wer einen virtuellen Zoobesuch mit machen.Für Gruppen ist der Eintritt billiger.Also macht einfach ein Foto von euren Lieblingstierund helft mit die Artenvielfalt zu zeigen.
Lotus @ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.- A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
REVISITED.
A Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater taken at Bio Diversity Park, Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka. These are fairly common winter migrants.
Coots, (Linnaeus 1758) are a kind of water birds, that're members of the Rallidae family. They constitute the Genus Fulica.
The most bio-diversity of the species is in south America and there, maybe the genus Fulica has originated [Wikipedia]
In picture Fulica Atra also known as European Coot
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Chilika Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.
Some of the prominent islands like Nalabana, Kalijal, Somolo, Honeymoon, Break-fast, Birds and Rajahansa inhabited by small subsistence fishermen families, are popular destinations for daily boat trips. Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsar site in 1981 to afford better protection.
Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. Chilika Lake offers visitors a spectacular display of its colorful avian charms in a thousand different hues presented by over 160 species in the peak season between November and February. The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory ones flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.
(www.orissatourism.org/chilka-lake.html)
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Raja Ampat (Indonesia ...West Papua ).
One of the top places to dive on our planet wit amazing bio diversity. More info here: www.seafocus.com/dive_INDirianjaya.html
This Bluestripe Snappers literally divided in front of my face (lens).
I could do this sort of photography all day , every day.
Unfortunately the wallet is not deep enough for that, any sponsors out there? Just kidding, ha ha.
For those of you who are interested, here some more info about this fish: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluestripe_snapper
Press z for detailed viewing.
As always! Thanks for looking and have a fantastic weekend.
Norbert
It is thought that nowhere else in Europe is there such a concentration of "veteran" trees. Savernake has hundreds of such trees, beeches and oaks, some appearing singly, others in avenues, some amongst younger broad-leaved trees and others within coniferous plantations. Some of the historically important trees are named and their names appear upon local maps, and even upon the modern Ordnance Survey Explorer 157. Since about 2006 the Forestry Commission has been clearing space around well-known venerable trees, and naming them with green plaques. Elsewhere clearings have been created, revealing old ponds, long hidden by coniferous plantings but now opened up to the light. Standing water is essential for bio-diversity. Savernake has areas of damp soil, but no streams. Another best practice is to leave dead wood lying, for the benefit of invertebrates. In Savernake fallen trees are left to decay and dead standing trees (monoliths) are generally left standing.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savernake_Forest
Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m (4695 ft) above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than its surroundings, due to its elevation.
The Haputale pass allows views across the Southern plains of Sri Lanka. The South-West boundary of Uva basin is marked by the Haputale mountain ridges, which continue on to Horton Plains and Adam's Peak to the west. CNN named Haputale as one of Asia's most overlooked destinations.
The Lipton’s Seat is located at Dambetenna in the Haputale Mountain region. This place was a favourite look-outpoint for Sir Thomas Lipton. The point has a fabulous view over Uva, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces.
(Wikipedia)
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We spent two days in Haputale exploring this small town and nearby tea plantations - it was rather a pleasant experience since the town is not pointed out in the guidebooks, and thus far less visited by tourists.
Here this early morning picture is taken close to the Lipton's Seat viewpoint - a really special tea plantation area offering marvelous views from its top.
These are TERNS - Deadly Fishers - extremely fast, was flying in a flock, head always down towards the water to spot a prey, and continuously by rotation one after another, one will suddenly come out of the flock (which was positioning itself in the lowest level) and was suddenly diving into the water and will be completely inside the water for two to three seconds and will come out after catching a fish - deadly accurate. Although I have seen missing one or two times, but very rare. Snapping their photo is a challenge because they move so fast and after a great difficulty , I could snap correctly few photos of them. Mesmerisingly fast moving birds and their size is only slightly lesser than a city Mynah !
@ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
UNESCO site Giardino delle Biodiversità nell'Orto Botanico di Padova, Italy.
background: Basilica di S. Giustina
CROSSVIEW
To view 3D pics cross your eyes focusing between at the pictures until both images overlap one another in the middle.
Per vedere le foto in 3D incrociare (strabuzzare leggermente) gli occhi fino a che le due immagini si sovrappongono formandone una sola centrale.
Tented Homes @ Parambikulam wildlife Sanctuary – India. One of the most beautiful place to stay in the wild.
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Tucked away in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats is the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.This virgin valley that is the pride of Palakkad district is a glorious tribute to untouched nature.The reservoir harbours several varieties of aquatic fauna including mugger crocodiles that are often seen sunning on its banks.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the most protected ecological piece of Anamalai sub unit of Western Ghats, surrounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the sanctuary is endowed with a peninsular flora and fauna which are excellently conserved due to total protection and minimal human interferences. The sanctuary being a major ecological continuum from Peechhi to Eravikulam through Anamalai aids the large viable populations of wildlife. It is the home ground for different races of indigenous people who are as well an integral part of the prevailing harmonious ecosystem. The thick, opulent habitat of the sanctuary with ample water supplies make it an abode for wildlife and thereby for tourist who can have treasured memories of animal sightings and that of being in the lap of mother nature
Western Ghats is one of the world’s 34 bio diversity hotspots. While considering the abundance of Wildlife and the adorable beauty of Nature, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is perhaps the most attractive piece of wilderness in the entire stretch of Western Ghats. Thus it is popularly revered as ‘Nature’s own abode’. It has a total area of 285 Sq. Kms.
Source: www.parambikulam.org/index.htm
Revisited.
This is the first in a series of sunflower photographs taken last September saved for uploading in the winter when the weather was cold and grey.
This sunflower was growing in a strip of land that had been planted with mixed flowering and seed plants at the edge of a field for food and cover for game birds. Although many people are against shooting game birds, there is a spin off for other wildlife when land that would normally be used for cereal crops allows a bit of bio-diversity and helps our struggling wildlife to survive in an area of intensive farming.
Helianthus or sunflower (from the Greek: Hēlios, "sun" and anthos, "flower") is a genus of plants comprising about 70 species in the family Asteraceae.
The common name, "sunflower", typically refers to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus, or the common sunflower, whose round flower heads in combination with the ligules look like the sun. This and other species, notably Jerusalem artichoke (H. tuberosus), are cultivated in temperate regions and some tropical regions as food crops for humans, cattle, and poultry, and as ornamental plants. The largest sunflower field is located in Tuscany, Italy.
Helianthus species are used as food plants by the larvae of many lepidopterans.
Source: Wikipedia
One, Two, Three........... (Flamin)Gooooooooooo........................................................
@ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
the main surviving adit into the state scheelite (tungsten ore) mine. At your own risk!
As well as bio diversity, DOC is charged with conserving historical sites. When does industrial waste become historical artifacts?
We are just back from a dive holiday in Raja Ampat (Indonesia ...West Papua ).
One of the top places to dive on our planet wit amazing bio diversity. More info here: www.seafocus.com/dive_INDirianjaya.html
We stayed at Papua Paradise Eco Resort (www.papuaparadise.com/), which we highly recommend!
Fantastic staff, facilities and atmosphere.
Johan and Martin were always there to help, as was every staff member .
Great people, great place, great diving!
From bigger fish to one of the smaller ones.
This little guy is about 30 to 40mm (1 and a half inch) and comes only out at around sunset.
Very beautiful and I am glad I had a chance to put one onto my sensor.
Press z for a closer view
Thanks for looking and have a great Day.
Norbert
A colony of Great White Egrets (Ardea alba or Casmerodius albus) searching for foods in one of the narrow creeks of Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve - a mystical and magical place!
The Great Egret is a large heron (family: Ardeidae) with all-white plumage. Standing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, this species have a wingspan up to 1.70 m (5.5 ft). Apart from size, the Great Egret can be distinguished from other white egrets by its yellow bill and black legs and feet. Males and females are identical in appearance; juveniles look like non-breeding adults.
Sundarbans
Images of Bengal, India
Sundarbans is a paradise for bird lovers for the rich species of birds it boasts off, both migratory and residential.....
The climatic conditions at the biosphere reserve creates an ideal habitat for the resident as well as the foreign birds of numerous variety. The dark and foreboding attractiveness of the mangroves hides some of the most sought after birds in the world and a chance encounter with a Brown-winged Kingfisher, a Grey Headed Lapwing, a Brahminy Kite, a Pallas's Fish Eagle or a White-Bellied Sea Eagle, a Lesser Adjutant or maybe a Mangrove Whistler is always a possibility. Other rare varieties of birds can also be seen. However, the noise of the motorized boats frightens these winged creatures and they quickly shy away from human contact. Tell the launch to stop its engine while you are surveying for the Birds in Sundarbans. Let your lenses do the talking. Some exotic birds are hard to catch a glimpse of, as they hide amidst the mangroves.
Checklist of Birds - Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
The checklist has been prepared based on available literature and observations of several ornithologists. Compiled by Sumit K Sen © Sumit K Sen 2001 - 2011
www.kolkatabirds.com/sunderchecklist.htm
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans (Bengali: সুন্দরবন, Shundorbôn) , a single block of tidal halophytic salt-tolerant mangrove forest of great size and bio-diversity, is a vast area covering 4264 square km in India alone. The Sundarbans provides a unique ecosystem and a rich wildlife habitat. The Indian Sunderbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India.
The Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the mighty rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Situated on the lower end of the Gangetic West Bengal, it is also the world’s largest estuarine forest. The Sunderbans is criss-crossed by hundreds of creeks and tributaries. It is one of the most attractive and alluring places remaining on earth, a truly undiscovered paradise.
Why are you still standing like a Philosopher ? Can't you see so many fishes are swimming here ? Come catch one easily like what I have caught - A fish with yellow Fins ! In many places in India , they call these Curry Mean Fishes !
A Painted Stork & a Great White Heron - @ Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary - Andhra Pradesh, India.
Revisited.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
A great white Heron at flight with great speed at Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary.
Revisited.
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Pulicat lake bird sanctuary is a saline backwater lake lying along the T.N.-A.P coast; part extending to Chengalpattu district of T.N. It has an area of 481 sq.KM and it is the 2nd largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The area on the TN side is 153.67 sq.km.
The Pulicat sanctuary is drained by Arni river while the Buckingham canal brings in the city’s drainage water. At the southern end is an opening on to Bay of Bengal through a shallow mouth of 200 m in width. The rest of the lake is closed by a sand bar running parallel to the Bay of Bengal in the form of the Sriharikota island.
The sanctuary has an area of 321 Sq. KM with 108 sq.KM of National Park area.
It lies within 11o 30’ N to 11o 42’ N and 76o 30’ E to 76o 45’ E.
Rainfall ranges from 800 - 2000mm. Temperature varies from 14o C to 33o C.
Altitude ranges from 100’ MSL to 1200’ MSL.
The wetlands eco system are considered as among the richest areas of bio diversity. Pulicat, by virtue of the mixing of fresh water with sea water is found to be an ideal habitat for diverse life-forms. 160 species of fish, 25 species of polychaete worms, 12 species of prawn, 19 species of mollusk and 100 speceis of birds are well documented apart from a number of other aquatic flora and fauna.
Among the most spectacular is the flamingo-a tall gaunt, white-coloured bird with a touch of pink on the wings, pink beak and legs, seen feeding in shallow water. The squat, large-billed grey pelican with gular pouch and a number of ducks are commonly seen. Flocks of sea gulls and terns circling in the sky or bobbing up and down on the water are an added attraction at pulicat. Besides, there are a number of waterside birds and waders such as curlews, stilts, plovers, sand pipers, lapwings, redshank. Egrets, herons, kites etc. are some other birds found here. The lake is also home to crabs, clams, mussels, oysters, snails, fish worms, insects, spiders, sponges, anemone, prawns, plankton and so on including rare endemic species like gilled leech, an unidentified bloodred fish, etc., Rapid siltation has caused loss of bio diversity. It is seen that mangrove opllen is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the resons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood.
Source : www.forests.tn.nic.in/wildbiodiversity/bs_plbs.html
23 Wheatear Stitch,
24 French Knots,
25 Long & Short Stitch.
A garden for 2010 Year of Bio Diversity ......
just the three stitches on coarse linen coloured with fabric crayons and stitched with variegated Perle threads, in different thicknesses and floss, from Caron, DMC, & Stef Francis
9x8 cm.
A protest in Pirot, Serbia against building small hydropower plants on Stara planina and all Serbian rivers and streams! Water is a basic human right and no profit is to be made out of it!
More photos from the event: www.facebook.com/pg/TanjicaPhotoArt/photos/?tab=album&...
The production of electrical energy from such plants is irrelevant. What is significant is the profit of investors and banks and the total annihilation of the protected species living in the rivers, destroying bio diversity and most importantly - diverting and abusing the drinking water resources of the local villages and the city!
Join the cause and a group now counting 50,000 members: www.facebook.com/groups/1925328764350247/
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