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Earlier this week I visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC; I had not been in several years. I strongly prefer photographing birds/animals in a natural setting, but I wanted to check out their recently opened "Bird House" and the zoo in general. The best I could tell, all of the birds in the Bird House were local species that a dedicated birder could see here in the area. I only saw a couple species I've not photographed elsewhere. Additionally, outside they have some larger exotic species not native to this area. I'll post a few shots in my Photostream and put the rest in a dedicated album for anyone wanting to see more of what to expect at the zoo.
For the record, the zoo appears to be very well managed and would be a delight for most. They get about 2-million visitors a year. You can read more about the Bird House here: nationalzoo.si.edu/news/bird-house-reopens-smithsonians-n...
Follow this link to see several more photos from the National Zoo: flic.kr/s/aHBqjAChzm
Incubators, soil and aquatic biomes, places for nurturing micro life needed for healthy plants.
Also equipment for testing
Nikon D3200 - 90mm f/2.8 Macro -
This image was taken at the Royal Botanical Gardens. This single rudebeckia was growing in a patch of babies breath. I love how these flowers will migrate everywhere.
Une sterne élégante en camargue, trouvez là !
A french elegant tern, try to find it !
L'oiseau avait été trouvé par Tom Vellard, je ne suis pas le découvreur.
"Whatever you do, don't call them Dwarves"
The Gazuman Brutes are the main division of the King's army. These warriors are some of the sturdiest and strongest in all of written history. Each a trained survivalist with vast knowledge of herbology and wildlife biology. In the past, Brutes would serve tours in active battle, or be stationed in reserve in the mines of Ottogar or Attenor. Now, as a result to their fewer numbers, due loss of the females to the Grey Plague, the Brutes are all stationed aboard Gazuman Stout Ships around the coast of Ottogar, or in it's mines. Brutes have not set foot on any battlefield of Esterdame in hundreds of years, though they do often come in peace, as security for their ambassador to the North. The true number of their force is unknown, but Scholars of Thronfeld whom have studied the Gazuman lifespan believe that their army is an aging one, and that in a no more than a thousand years, each and every one of their number will have died.
(EN) Striped triplefin - (FR) Triptérygion strié
Helcogramma striata, North of Rinca Island, Indonesia
StadsLyceum Groningen
Image taken at a quiet moment when I had a meeting at my daughter's school this week. I could not resist this opportunity!
Today’s exam was biology. Usually biology is my best subject, but the exam was not perfect this time. I could choose from three different tasks, of which I had to solve two. The first one was about genetics (which is the topic dealt with in this MoC) and the others were evolution and ecology. In the end I chose genetics, which is my favorite topic and ecology, because the task was self explanatory.
The next exam will be English on monday.
Helmeted iguana (Corytophanes cristatus) - Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize
This was a very exciting find for me as I walked through the Belizean forest. This is only the 3rd time I have seen this species, the first was about 5 years ago when I was working in Panama on Barro Colorado Island, the 2nd was in Costa Rica, and now this one from Belize. These lizards are infrequently encountered and are very easy to pass by due to their excellent camouflage and they are thought to be found in relatively low densities in their forest homes. This lizard does not move frequently and perches in the same area for long periods waiting for prey to venture by. Infact there is atleast one study from Costa Rica and Panama that examined this species and determined they were a specialist in feeding on extremely large arthropods, otherwise it engaged in long periods if immobility until the opportunity presented itself to catch prey. Then they would spring into action and tackle its sizeable prey which allowed to retire back to immobility. The authors suggest (correctly in my opinion) that this was an adaptation to minimize conspicuous feeding behavior and thus reduce the risk of attracting predators. Really a cool animal.
In other updates: Normally on my trips I seek to take only photos, and leave only footprints. However, I inadvertently broke my own rules this time and brought some little friends back from Belize. I have discovered 3 botfly larvae buried in my leg, arm, and scalp. I accidentally killed the one in my arm, the others are still making themselves at home. I suspect I acquired them while hiking/camping in Cockscomb where this lizard was found.
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Mark Smith M.S. Geoscientist mark@macroscopicsolutions.com
Annette Evans Ph.D. Student at the University of Connecticut annette@macroscopicsolutions.com