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In some Mediterranean ecosystems, flowering can occur in autumn.
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A feral goat foraging and traversing along the escarpment of Pu’u'ohulukai on the leeward coast of Oahu. This feral goat is not a true ibex, but is known colloquially as the Hawaiian ibex as well as Hawaiian feral goat and Spanish goat. Since introduced, they were kept by islanders for meat and milk, undergrowth clearance, and hunting. With remarkable adaptability, colonies of wild goats are present on remote or inaccessible terrain on all the main Hawaiian Islands. There is concern their grazing and trampling can inflict damage on native ecosystems and endemic flora so ibex populations are managed through hunting. Interestingly, goats have an extensive and significant presence in mythology and folklore with depictions ranging from heroic to demonic.
Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the U.S. states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872. Yellowstone was the first National Park in the U.S. and is also widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of its most popular features. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is the most abundant. It is part of the South Central Rockies forests ecoregion. [Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_National_Park]
The steep sides of the Khutzeymateen Inlet have a number of avalanche slopes and waterfalls that slash through the north temperate rain forest down to the estuary. A large population of grizzly bears hibernate on the slopes over the winter and migrate down to the sedge grass meadows at the shoreline to feed in the spring. Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary,
BC.
23/12/2019 www.allenfotowild.com
My 15-year-old grandson Riley took me to see a project he has been working on. He has been changing a polluted, stagnant ecosystem to a healthy one. An area at a concrete culvert that goes under a road. There is a tiny stream of water that follows a cement channel thru fields between neighborhoods. There are several wide spots along the way with thriving ecosystems. But at the area under the road there was litter and grass clippings and it had algae choking the oxygen out of the water. Riley cleaned it up, removed the algae and transplanted aquatic plants from healthy areas to it. He took samples of water and silt from healthy areas and cultivated it in an aquarium at home, tested it on little native plants and small fish in the aquarium to be sure it was all good. Then took vials of it and added to his project. He is comparing it to another polluted area downstream left alone. His project area looks great now and has an amazing diversity of dragon and damselflies and fish, frogs, snakes, aquatic bugs, butterflies. Tracks in the mud of herons. We visited at 3pm on a very hot Father's Day. Got my lifer dragonfly sanddragon. I was able to take a few photos before we had to give in to hot conditions and cut the visit short. These mosquitofish had found their way there. There was plenty of vegetation surrounding the water to provide cover for them.
Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis)
Forney, Tx
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Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Southwest Florida
USA
Recently discovered alligator image from my archives. Photographed from the boardwalk thru the swamp. I have no idea of the size of this reptile.
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the Southeastern United States. It is one of two living species in the genus Alligator within the family Alligatoridae; it is larger than the other extant alligator species, the Chinese alligator.
Adult male American alligators measure 3.4 to 4.6 m (11.2 to 15.1 ft) in length, and can weigh up to 453 kg (999 lb). Females are smaller, measuring 2.6 to 3 m (8.5 to 9.8 ft) in length. The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands, such as marshes and cypress swamps from Texas to southeastern and coastal North Carolina. It is distinguished from the sympatric American crocodile by its broader snout, with overlapping jaws and darker coloration, and is less tolerant of saltwater but more tolerant of cooler climates than the American crocodile, which is found only in tropical climates.
American alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Hatchlings feed mostly on invertebrates. They play an important role as ecosystem engineers in wetland ecosystems through the creation of alligator holes, which provide both wet and dry habitats for other organisms. Throughout the year, in particular during the breeding season, American alligators bellow to declare territory and locate suitable mates. Male American alligators use infrasound to attract females. Eggs are laid in a nest of vegetation, sticks, leaves, and mud in a sheltered spot in or near the water. Young are born with yellow bands around their bodies and are protected by their mother for up to one year.
The conservation status of the American alligator is listed as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Historically, hunting had decimated their population, and the American alligator was listed as an endangered species by the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Subsequent conservation efforts have allowed their numbers to increase and the species was removed from endangered status in 1987. The species is the official state reptile of three states: Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Did you know that one of Canada’s richest ecosystems is also one of its most endangered?
Garry oak ecosystems are enchantingly beautiful and high in biodiversity. They are unique to a small part of southwestern British Columbia, where less than 5% of the habitat remains in a near-natural condition.
Established in 1934, to protect a fragile ecosystem of the vanishing Everglades.
U.S. National Park in Florida, that protect a 20% of the original southern Everglades. In the United States, it is the largest tropical wilderness, the largest wilderness of any kind east of the Mississippi River, and is visited on average by one million people each year. It is the third-largest national park in the lower 48 states after Death Valley and Yellowstone. It has been declared an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, one of only three locations in the world to appear on all three lists. is home to 36 threatened or protected species including the Florida panther, the American crocodile, and the West Indian manatee, and supports 350 species of birds, 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish, 40 species of mammals, and 50 species of reptiles.
Solitude and beauty along Rucker Creek. This rare perennial stream provides a reliable water supply for a diverse range of flora and fauna, found only in Arizona's southeastern mountains and the adjacent Sierra Madre in Sonora, Mexico. - Chiricahua Wilderness, Coronado National Forest, Arizona
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There were a lot of Scrub Rabbits out early in the morning which I'm told is a good sign of a healthy ecosystem. This one was near the mountian bike trails and was unperturbed by my presence.
This picture portrays a marshy landscape at dusk at the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue, close to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, southern France. Lower resolution.
El Parque Tagua-Tagua es un Área Protegida Privada (APP) de aproximadamente 3.000 ha., que está ubicada en la cuenca del río Puelo, en específico, a orillas del Lago Tagua Tagua. Administrativamente, el parque pertenece a la comuna de Cochamó, Provincia de Llanquihue, Región de Los Lagos. El área corresponde a una concesión otorgada por Bienes Nacionales a la Universidad Mayor, para el desarrollo de un proyecto de conservación de la biodiversidad y de turismo en intereses especiales, donde el énfasis de la experiencia es el conocimiento y la ciencia. El Parque se encuentra bajo la administración y operación de Sociedad Miralejos Chile Adventure y abrio sus puertas al publico en el 2013.
En su interior, se encuentran ecosistemas propios del sur de Chile, destacando sus bosques prístinos dominados por especies milenarias como el alerce, y otras centenarias como el mañío y el coihue. Todas estas especies son características de los climas templados fríos de la Patagonia del sur de Chile. En el parque también existen lagunas cristalinas, ríos, cascadas y una red de humedales que albergan una rica biodiversidad de fauna y flora, entre la que destacan una gran variedad de hongos.
El parque cuenta con dos refugios de montaña para visitantes, el acceso es restringido para solo 44 personas por dia y requiere reservacion previa. Hay unos 9 kms de senderos bien demarcados y señalizados aptos para caminatas de nivel de dificultad medio. A la fecha hay solo dos areas para ser visitadas: el sector de Laguna Alerces con un refugio para 22 personas y el sector de Lago Quetrus con una cabaña privada para 12 personas. Ambos sectores con servicios basicos. Se puede visitar durante todo el año. Sin duda el mayor atractivo del parque esta en su impresionante belleza escénica y recorrer bosques intocados donde destacan gigantescos Alerces de mas de 3.000 años.
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The Tagua Tagua-Park is a Private Protected Area (APP) of approximately 3,000 ha. located near Puelo River on Lake Tagua Tagua banks. Administratively the park belongs to the Cochamó Llanquihue Province Los Lagos Region. The area corresponding to a concession granted by The National Heritage goverment department to Mayor University to develop a conservation of biodiversity and special interest tourism where the emphasis of the experience is the knowledge and science. The park is under the management and operation of Miralejos Chile Adventure Company and opened its doors to the public in 2013.
Inside are own ecosystems of southern Chile, highlighting its pristine ancient forests dominated by species such as larch, and other millenian species as mañío and coihue. All these species are characteristic of cold temperate climates of southern Chilean Patagonia. In the park there are also crystalline lagoons, rivers, waterfalls and a network of wetlands that are home to a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora, among which include a variety of fungi.
The park has two mountain lodges for visitors, access is restricted to only 44 people per day and requires prior reservation. There are about 9 kms of well-marked trails and signposted suitable for walks of medium level difficulty. To date there are only two areas to be visited: the Laguna larches a shelter for 22 people and the area of Lake quetrus with a private cabin for 12 persons. Both sectors with basic services. It can be visited throughout the year. Undoubtedly the biggest attraction of the park is in its amazing scenic beauty and go through untouched forests whith more than 3,000 years old giant larches.
Photographed near Laguna Chisacá, Sumapaz National Park
Wikipedia:
Espeletia, commonly known as 'frailejones' ("big monks"), is a genus of perennial subshrubs, in the family Asteraceae. The plants live at high altitude in páramo ecosystems. The trunk is thick, with succulent hairy leaves disposed in a dense spiral pattern. Marcescent leaves help protect the plants from cold. The flowers are usually yellow, similar to daisies.Espeletia is well known for contributing to the world in water sustainability by capturing water vapor from passing clouds in its spongy trunk and releasing it through the roots into the soil, thus helping to create vast high-altitude subterranean water deposits and lakes that will eventually form rivers.
This is a frame from a side-mounted GoPro as I drove through an aspen forest on a back road near Monarch Pass, Colorado.
Located in central Switzerland, Lake Lucerne has a maximum depth of 702 feet (214 meter) and is the fourth largest lake in the country. The Rütli mountain meadow in the canton of Uri on the southeast shore was founding site of the Swiss Confederation.
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Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW)
This was a long pathway to adventure, but we had to turn back due to a large, afternoon thunderstorm developing.
We were pretty far out on the trail and just made it back to our car!
Hikers are also warned that there is the possibility of dangerous wildlife encounters.
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ABC's and 123's E is for Ecosystem.
I moved sideways into clouds and skies for this series. This could be a "hard hat" storm out east. Keep your "rock" umbrella as ready as I keep my rock skis ready for the early season. Finally, the fairgrounds really approached twilight's end for last summer's carny; I am ready for the rides to pop. This cloud was a feast of captures. Clouds do this as the atmosphere vastly expands after compressing, cooling and clearing the Rockies from the west. I liked this sky but there are degrees. I figured folks on the eastern plains, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, better go for the hard hats. Black is the new blue.
No global warming under here; no global warming under there! People won't continue to believe the TheRump's lies after FEMA is broke. This will soon be a thumper and those folks will need to flash the sign of the cross to the heavens. That fossil-fueled summer heated up our atmosphere and with 8% more atmospheric moisture trigger smack downs worl d wide! Insurance companies declare events as acts of god instead of global warming for obvious reasons. They don't have payouts if they can blame god. It's more important to stage a WWIII even before our regular scheduled mass extinction. Few southern conservatives are listening. "The extinction won't be televised," Gil Scott Heron. Well... scientists said the weather would be more violent as the climate warmed. The heating increased humidity in the atmosphere by 8%. Here we are, we have met the enemy and he is us.