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In the arid desert region of Peru's Paracas National Reserve its multi-layered colors were on full display.
Saudi Arabia desert photo by TARIQ-M "Tariq AL Mutlaq"
صحاري المملكة العربية السعودية تصوير طارق المطلق
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Another desert denizen in my series.
From Wikipedia:
"The desert bighorn has become well adapted to living in the desert heat and cold and, unlike most mammals, their body temperature can safely fluctuate several degrees. During the heat of the day, they often rest in the shade of trees and caves.
Southern desert bighorn sheep are adapted to a desert mountain environment with little or no permanent water. Some may go without visiting water for weeks or months, sustaining their body moisture from food and from rainwater collected in temporary rock pools. They may have the ability to lose up to 30% of their body weight and still survive. After drinking water, they quickly recover from their dehydrated condition. Wildlife ecologists are just beginning to study the importance of this adaptive strategy, which has allowed small bands of desert bighorns to survive in areas too dry for many of their predators."
This ram was spotted in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada.
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Quail
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden
From Cornell:
Gambel’s Quail are gregarious birds of the desert Southwest, where coveys gather along brushy washes and cactus-studded arroyos to feed. Males and females both sport a bobbing black topknot of feathers. The male’s prominent black belly patch distinguishes it from the similar California Quail (the two species' ranges don't overlap). This ground-hugging desert dweller would rather run than fly—look for these tubby birds running between cover or posting a lookout on low shrubs.
You’re most likely to see Gambel’s Quail in groups (coveys) on the ground, walking and foraging or scurrying between patches of cover. When alarmed they break suddenly into flights that tend to cover short distances but can be up to half a mile. Otherwise their flights are confined to “short hops” up to roosting spots and across barriers such as canyons. Look for groups feeding on vegetation together in the early morning and late afternoon. The covey spends midday in shaded, brushy spots screened from predators, such as a wash or vegetated fenceline where the birds take dust baths, preen, and sleep. Coveys tend to be family groups with an adult pair and up to 16 young that stay together in a home range well into fall. In winter, several coveys often combine to feed together. By later winter or early spring, these larger coveys break up again, and a few birds —mainly juveniles and males—join new coveys. As the breeding season approaches, male Gambel’s Quail find an elevated perch—often a fence post, tree, or shrub—and give a kaa or cow call. Courting males perform a ritualized foraging display called “tidbitting” to attract a mate. As a female approaches, the tidbitting male extends his legs, fans his tail, and stands with his head near the ground and tail in the air. He may also offer the female bits of food. Gambel’s Quail are considered socially monogamous, but some females desert a mate and her brood to take a new mate and lay another clutch, leaving her original partner to raise the chicks on his own.
When you see the beach so deserted this time of year, it's hard to imagine it being overrun with people on summer weekends.
In this image, I'm trying to incorporate the patters of wind driven sand and snow into a composition.
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Deserted cement plant, Novato, Marin County, Northern California, USA.
No, that's not the name of the rock formation here near Moab.
A herd of desert bighorn sheep in Utah, this group is hanging out below Dead Horse State Park along the Potash Road in the Shafer Basin.
On a chilly, overcast morning this herd was gathering on the red rocks, seeking some warmth, no doubt. Climbing from the road level up along the strata, they stopped when we did, probably to be photographed, which I was happy to oblige. They were as interested in observing us as we were in watching them. Eventually, they got bored, however, and after posing and laying on the rocks for a few minutes, the proceeded on their way up the rocks as we drove deeper into the canyon.
Not a bad start to a day exploring the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park.
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When a Black-chinned Hummingbird meets the desert Bird of Paradise, it’s less botany and more ballroom.
Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
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mon petit oiseau des sables s'avère être un traquet du désert, très rarement observé. Je l'ai vu sur la plage de Piemanson en Camargue
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7 at the morning and already hot as hell, so weekend was spent with 45 degrees outside. View to Mitzpe Ramon, Israel.
An oasis is nestled between high mountiains and dry desert landscape in Indian Canyon outside of Palm Springs.
Let's get lost where the sand meets the sky. Good vibes and desert skies.. the road less travelled.
Shot from Wadi Zalaga a fascinating valley in Saint Catherine National Park.
Plant lovers are always looking for easy to grow, unique plants with a fun aspect. Adenium desert rose plants are perfect specimens for the intrepid or novice gardener. These East African and Arabian natives are wonderful in the interior container garden or as warm climate additions to the patio display. Caring for desert rose plants requires a full sun location and well-drained soil. Properly mimicking their native regional conditions will garner plenty of rose-like blooms on an architectural marvel of a plant.
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