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Thousands of seabirds breed on the chalk cliffs near Bempton. The RSPB manages a reserve there where one can observe gannets, puffins, guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, and kittiwakes during the breeding season, as well as other types of birds.
The cliffs at Newhaven in common with those towards Saltdean and Eastbourne are unstable yet beautiful in their own rights. Just don't walk too close to the edge!
When you look closely, you can see the cliffs are riven with cracks and fissures, and it is only a latter of time before there is another cliff fall.
In a somewhat remote location within Gila Wilderness area of southwestern New Mexico are the mysterious Gila Cliff Dwellings.
The alcoves within this mountain canyon are natural features; the canyon was created by thousands of years of undercutting by a meandering creek which ate away at the Gila Conglomerate rock. Additional erosional processes created the alcoves seen here.
Although the archaeological record has been difficult to piece together, it is thought that native peoples of the region periodically used these alcoves and other sites in the region beginning in the 6th century. The structures built within the alcoves were built by the Tularosa Mogollon in the late 13th century.
Their tenure was short-lived, however. By the beginning of the 14th century, the Mogollon abandoned the cliffs and migrated to other parts of the greater region. They are thought to have joined and assimilated with the pueblo cultures that developed in the northwestern part of New Mexico and along the middle Rio Grande valley.
At the beginning of the tour the guides asked each of us what we wished to see. I stated that the Andean Condor (Vultur gryhus) was at the top of my list -- and why not? It is the national bird of Ecuador and also of Bolivia, Chile and Colombia. It is such an impressive bird that in Andean mythology it was associated with the sun deity and ruled the upper world. They promised me that they would try to get me one, but it was not a given, mainly because if the area was blanketed in low clouds (as often happens), even if you are as big as a condor you cannot be seen. I was also told that if we saw any it would most likely be at a great distance and not to expect much in the way of photographs. The best chance of seeing one was at the nesting cliffs. Our viewing spot of the cliffs was very far but at least the weather was clear. My hopes were soaring like an Andean Condor. The waterfall was impressive but as yet no Condors. Nesting cliff site of the Andean Condor on the road to Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador.
The Red Cliff near Keitum in the sunset
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Ardea praeceps
Glencoe Cove-Kwatsech Park, Saanich, BC
The Cliff Heron, a rare and seldom seen relative of the Great Blue Heron, stands on ledges on cliff faces, high above the water, waiting for a fish of worthwhile size to pass by below. Then, in a manner reminiscent of the cliff divers of Acapulco, the heron dives headfirst into the water, hitting with terrific force. Its long, pointed beak and streamlined head allow it to enter the water at high speed without injury. It spears its intended prey at some depth and swims back to the surface, then flies up to its perch on the cliff ledge, carrying the fish impaled on its beak, to eat its catch safe from its natural enemy, the Sea Otter.
Disclaimer: None of the above nonsense is true; the image actually shows an ordinary Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias). It is perched on a cliff ledge above the ocean, though, for reasons known only to Great Blue Herons, which often perch in strange places.
Following the Oregon trail. One of several places along the trail where pioneers carved their names into the rock. www.nps.gov/places/000/register-cliff-historic-site.htm
Faro en lo alto del acantilado en la costa del Albir en Alfaz del Pi. Al fondo la playa de Calpe y el peñon de Ifach. - Lighthouse on the cliff on the coast of Albir in Alfaz del Pi. In the background the beach of Calpe and the Ifach Rock.
Taken: 17th August 2007
Description: On a coastal path near Lands End, I came across this cliff view.
Diver jumping from the tree's above the cliffs in Jamaica at Ricks Cafe. My angle wouldn't let me get the water.
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An institution.
(Tho' institutionalized may be a more apt description of the hired help.)
A rabbit warren. A maze. A fire trap.
Either way there's no place quite like it.
And it makes a wonderful counterpoint to the tweedy gentrification of Vromans Books across the street.
They both have their places here in what used to be the "book district".
Hope it stays open forever.
Cliff Maloney speaking with attendees at the 2019 Young Americans for Liberty Convention at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas.
Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
This was taken in 1996 during a trip across the Southwest with my father. Tour groups were going through the ruins, but I was able to time the shutter on this one for a time when no one was walking through. It was taken with the same setup as Cliff Palace B&W with an exposure twice as long.
Bender 4x5, Fujinon 150mm, Fuji Velvia 50
*14. **_**Enchanting Lush Attractions Above the Abyss.*_
**Bees' Cliff constitutes a hidden, unknown void, which can become a real danger and, further, does not allow direct, easy proximity from either the east or the west side of the gorge's slopes.*
**These precipitous cliff sides are so seriously too steep that all visual contacts towards the bottom of the abyss are impossible.*
**In all expressions of its nature, as a multi-dimensional beauty, it's despite all; nevertheless, a false invitation of security delivered and this through the surrounding nature's grandiose lush veil of Bees' Cliff (14). This treacherous danger includes even any closer hiking from within the depth bottom of the canyon along the riverbanks (35).*
**Due to this alluring beauty, a deceivingly natural trickery is delivered. The easter canyon's slope gives here an impression of inviting lush beauty but nevertheless a treacherous one with a fertile green breathtaking threshold, well hiding a shocking void.*
**Although this remarkable rock vault and bath is the most entertaining of wild places, it is nevertheless a directly fatal place during rainy seasons, without any possibility of a positive outcome.*
** *CAUTION - Wild Bees and Children*
While the Bees cliff is an inviting natural spot, this applies in particular to wildlife, that can contribute to problems if visiting people do not respect the wildlife or act directly destructively and provocatively. This may include both Hyena and baboon although this would be very unusual as they usually flee immediately in case of direct contact with humans. The challenge here, however, is the Bees, and these attacks are unexpectedly aggressive, as well as with often serious consequences. There are frequent occasions in various places around the world that children throw stones into high-lying wild bee communities, thereby triggering an attack on other innocent hikers or tourists. Therefore, pay attention to these busy young children because they can with common mischief behaviour even start a bee swarm's aggressiveness by stone-throwing from the opposite side of the canyon.
*14.* _Waterfalls and Hidden Arches._
The gorge under Bees' Cliff is breakthrough deep and creates before its fall, hidden mountain arches and deep baths, behind Juniper trees.
The paths up to Bees' Cliff (14) offer several options; the northern hillside of (36), (38-39), - (15-16) and (41), where Podocarpus and Juniper trees give strong reason to consider both vegetation and purging water.
*14.* _Description of the photo._
The picture here below is from within the enclosure's of the rock vault just on the threshold of the waterfall and in the direction down towards the abyss of Bees' Cliff.
This outlet for the waterfall, however, is both a cosy and mysteriously hidden place and people with sensitivity for heights should not climb into this concealed mountain space without being double secured with harnesses and other equipment.
*14.* *Enchanting Lush Attractions Above the Abyss.*
Bees' Cliff constitutes a hidden, unknown void, which can become a real danger and, further, does not allow direct, easy proximity from either the east or the west side of the gorge's slopes.
These precipitous cliff sides are so seriously too steep that all visual contacts towards the bottom of the abyss are impossible.
In all their nature, of a multi-dimensional, graceful beauty is nevertheless, a false invitation of safety delivered.
Due to this deceiving natural trickery, the eastern canyon's slope gives an impression of invitingly lush beauty but yet a treacherous one with a fertile green breathtaking threshold, well hiding a shocking void.
_*Safety Preparations & Unique Adventures.*_
_Qualifications and care are necessary as the hiking trails are either particularly varied or dramatic in their diversity propagation up to Entoto's high plateau._
_Depending on the possible risk of injury, fatigue or heart fragility, should not any concealed walk in the dry creek bed be done without company, but at least one more person requires in this type of concealed seasonal hiking. At least two litres of water per person in unbreakable bottles is a minimum for these Highlands adventures to Bees' Cliff._
_*Caution During the Rainy Season.*_
However, provided that the trekking not is made during rainy periods, the long stretches of tributary river banks (35) also offer a lot of relaxation and enjoyment, especially after that the path deviates and continues upward just before the old pipeline joins the reservoir of the Italian fortification (38).
*35. **_**Very Clear Restrictions for further Hiking.*_
Anyway, the safety boundary of the continuous path along the river's shoreline (35) gives clear indication that this route does not include Bees' Cliff (14) as it visibly is too steep and directly dangerous except for possible experts with safety harnesses and other equipment.
This danger appears thus with clarity when walking along the path of this river's shoreline (35) and requires only a short walk back to reach the trails on the eastern slopes of the riverbank.
_Harmonic Currents Along the River._
Since all streams around Entoto run up within a short distance to the highest part of the plateau, there is no risk of being surprised by a far and accumulated sudden river flow from an unknown distance. There is also no known weakness in the deep rock pools that could constitute a magazine water mass just waiting to break through a weak point in the cliff bottom.
However, be careful and expect even the worse type of scenario, because the animals are wild and even the strongest rock will break if the bad luck together with very rare and significant earthquake would be coincident.
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