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Also known as the Golden Browed Bulbul, this is an endemic bird of South India and Sri Lanka. The bird is bright yellow and easy to identify in the bush and canopy where they are sighted. Apparently, this subspecies of the bird we shot in the Malabar region / Western Coast is a bit paler than the subspecies on the other coast - though I haven't seen it yet.
The birds are of the same size as other bulbuls - maybe 20 cms - and are found in small groups. We sighted several around fruiting trees such as wild berries, Figs and they were quite loud during the time. The calls were a tad easy to remember and just like other bulbuls they were noisy. This is the start of their breeding season and hence I think they were out more than usual.
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One of the 15-20 pigeon / doves found in India, this one is a more colorful variant. They are often found in lush forests and in thick canopy, always on the top branches. They are the size of a Rock Pigeon and always seen in groups.
The birds could be seen in many of the forest areas around the state, but they are a bit hard to get a decent shot. Over the weekend, we visited a forest over looking a hill and we sighted two of these birds on a tall tree on the slopes enjoying the berries. The area had a large population of monkeys - so the birds were quite alert, cautious, and flew away after a while.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
You cannot protect the environment unless you empower people, you inform them, and you help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them.
Wangari Maathai
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The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Juvenile Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) in landing to the rock in the wild nature environment; Lagoon El Taray in community Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), 30-11-2019.
The image was taken from a photo hide owned by a company "Hides de El Taray" (www.facebook.com/hidesdeeltaray/, @hideseltaray). Thanks to the company Hides de El Taray and our Danish guide Helge Sørensen (www.birdphotos.dk/), who arranged this fantastic photography tour for our group!
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"the scape_lands is a readymade-fotowork series i developed in 2011in Berlin The theme is the hermetical law of correspondence ( we exist in all planes, astral as well as physical )
I discovered the scape_lands in the urban environments , the streets of Berlin."
YANOMANO
Lichens take over a fallen tree in the forest at White Pines State Park in Northern Illinois. Lichens are a type of algae that form in shady,damp environments.
We found this ram on a brushy slope in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Starting a North American hooved wildlife set.
Realizada en sillería de piedra caliza, en buen estado de conservación. Posee una bóveda única, con embocadura de doble rosca y estribos con aleta en rosca. Posee una imposta consituida por una hilada de sillares resaltados, y pretiles sobre rasante. La luz del arco, es de 6,8 m.
Destaca la cuidada labra y la homogeneidad de su fábrica de sillería, así como la integración en el entorno.
Existe una leyenda popular sobre el origen de este puente, según la cual fue construido por los caballeros de Isabel la Católica en una sola noche. La reina iba en campaña a la conquista de Baza y habiendo salido por la mañana de Quesada hizo noche en el paraje donde ahora se encuentra el puente. Como el río bajaba crecido por las lluvias de otoño y siendo imposible vadearlo, los caballeros del séquito de la reina construyeron durante esa noche este puente.
También se cuenta que a lo largo de esa noche, los caballeros herraron los caballos al revés para confundir el sentido de la marcha a los ememigos que venían persiguiendo a la Reina.
Made of limestone ashlar, in good condition. It has a single dome, with double threaded mouth and thread fin stirrups. It has an impost consituida a highlighted row of blocks, and parapets above ground. Light from the bow, is 6.8 m.
Stresses the careful styling and factory homogeneity of stalls as well as integration into the environment.
There is a popular legend about the origin of this bridge, under which was built by the Knights of Isabella in one night. The queen was in campaign to conquer Baza and having left the morning of Quesada became night in the place where the bridge now stands. As the river was swollen by the rains fall and being impossible to wade, the Knights of the suite of Queen built this bridge that night.
Also note that throughout the night, the Knights shod horses backwards to confuse the direction of travel to coming chasing ememigos Queen.
[Explore 15/11/2015]
This is a classic view of Maya Bay, made famous by the movie 'The Beach' starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Controversy arose during the making of the film due to 20th Century Fox's bulldozing and landscaping of the natural beach setting of Ko Phi Phi Leh to make it more "paradise-like". The production altered some sand dunes and cleared some coconut trees and grass to widen the beach. Fox set aside a fund to reconstruct and return the beach to its natural state; however, lawsuits were filed by environmentalists who believed the damage to the ecosystem was permanent and restoration attempts had failed. The lawsuits dragged on for years and in 2006 Thailand's Supreme Court upheld a ruling that the filming had harmed the environment and ordered that damage assessments be made. Defendants in the case included 20th Century Fox and some Thai government officials.
The insanely picturesque bay is now protected as a National Park.
By the way, the Flickr map is not quite right in terms of naming!
We found this big fella/gal, and five of his/her friends taking advantage of the first rays of sun in three days. The Nature Conservancy Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve, Kansas.
Hooded vultures taken in Masai Mara, Kenya. International Vulture Awareness Day, 3rd September 2022.
It is suspected that this species is currently undergoing an extremely rapid population reduction owing to indiscriminate poisoning, trade for traditional medicine, hunting for food, persecution and electrocution, as well as habitat loss and degradation.
Wildlife poachers sometimes poison vultures because their presence in the skies near animal corpses can alert rangers to their illegal activities.
Because many species of vultures are social, vultures are highly affected by poisoning.
Over a hundred birds can be killed at just one poisoned carcass.
Vultures are the ultimate recyclers. They can strip a carcass in just a few hours.
They keep our environment clean and disease-free.
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Peaceful Sunday
Regione Marche - Italia
Nata il 14 dicembre 2004, la Riserva Naturale Regionale Sentina è la più piccola area protetta marchigiana, ma con una grande valenza ambientale.
Un paesaggio di acqua e sabbia che si sviluppa per circa 180 ettari all'interno del Comune di San Benedetto del Tronto, tra l'abitato di Porto d'Ascoli a Nord e il fiume Tronto a Sud.
La Sentina è costituita da ambienti unici come cordoni sabbiosi, zone umide retrodunali, e praterie salmastre che ospitano una ricca e peculiare flora ormai scomparsa in quasi tutto il litorale adriatico devastato dall'antropizzazione.
Notevole è l'importanza dell'area per l'avifauna migratoria, che trova nella Riserva l'unica possibilità di sosta costiera tra le aree umide del delta del Po e del Gargano.
English version
The Sentina Natural Regional Reserve was established in 2004 by a regional law and is the smallest Park in the Marche region.
For the natural organization of the places, Sentina is considered a homogeneous system of land, river, and lake areas, a landscape of waters and sand covering an area of 177.55 ha, entirely in the territory of the Municipality of San Benedetto del Tronto, between the town of Porto d'Ascoli in the north and the river Tronto in the south, between the coastline in the east and the railway line in the west.
Sentina Regional Nature Reserve represents for San Benedetto del Tronto an invaluable treasure for its natural environments, life quality, and a differentiated tourist offer completing the already existing proposals offered by the seaside tourism.
Today I am uploading a series of works I created today in Solidarity With the Worldwide Call For Environmental Responsibility!
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Rain drop after a morning shower
10 March 2018, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Priory Fields Nature Reserve, Birmingham/Solihull
5 Maggio
Giornata internazionale dell'ambiente
Ho scelto questa bottiglia di plastica buttata negligentemente in acqua per denuncia:
sono tante le "piccole" cose che ognuno di noi può fare per l'ambiente.
Non possiamo chiedere ai governi di fare qualcosa per il futuro del nostro pianeta se poi noi per primi ci comportiamo male ...
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A large raptor around 55-70 cms tall and weighing around 1.5 - 2.4 kg and found throughout the year in India. They are probably the smallest of the 9 species of vultures found in India. The birds are very distinctive and easily recognizable unlike some of the other vultures which are confusing to id.
This one is an adult with the full white plumage and yellowish face and beak. Immatures tend to be totally brown with a greyish face. The birds are often seen around carcass dumpyards or in the deserts where dead cattle / animals are lying rotten. In our Rajasthan trip last week, we sighted 100+ of them all around the state - they are quite common there. In fact, Rajasthan has 7 of the 9 vultures found in India. Like most vultures, this is quite shy of people, but many a time, we found very close to the nomad settlements perched on the poles or walking around on the ground.
Thanks in advance for your lovely feedback and views - much appreciated.
At this time of year the native Spotted Orchids begin to emerge. These beauties are Scotland's most widespread wild orchids. It’s always such a pleasure finding them in their natural environment.
"I see magic in the quiet light of dusk. I feel quiet, yet intense energy in the natural elements of our habitat. A sense of magic prevails. A sense of mystery. It is a time for contemplation, for listening - a time for making photographs."
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Welcome to to the beach, a haven for dog walkers and coffee drinkers. A special congratulations on picking up your dog mess, only to lob it into the dunes and leave it in a bag for the next hundred years. Shame on you........
These days things are too quiet. Much of the city is in near lockdown - as is our gated community. The weather in the mornings is quite hot and from noon light is quite poor and often rains unpredictably.
But I still stepped out to shoot something - found some spotted owlets way too far. And this Red-Vented Bulbul is the only thing I found exciting during the evening that I managed to get a shot of!
As always, too many of them around and some consider them as pest in our region.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
Many people associate lions with the grasslands of the Masai Mara or Serengeti. While those areas are great for seeing lions, there are also other environments where they can be seen. This image was captured in the Chobe National Park, Botswana during an extended drought in August 24.
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Les Fagnes sont de vastes étendues (4 500 ha en Belgique) de tourbières, de landes et de forêts qui présentent une flore et une faune assez exceptionnelles liées au climat froid et humide. Les contreforts au nord du plateau accueillent essentiellement de vastes plantations de conifères.
Les tourbières se sont formées il y a 7500 ans, à la fin de la dernière glaciation. La tourbe résulte de la décomposition des végétaux, notamment les sphaignes, en milieu très humide. Son épaisseur peut atteindre sept mètres. Jusqu'au milieu du XXe siècle, la tourbe constitue pour les habitants des villages proches, une source de chauffage appréciable. La surface des tourbières actives ne représente plus qu'une centaine d'hectares.
Le plateau des Hautes Fagnes est le plus important massif tourbeux en Belgique.
Le climat est anormalement rude par rapport à la faible altitude maximale, et le climat en principe océanique typique du nord de l'Europe occidentale. Diverses espèces de la faune et de la flore y trouvent leur limite de répartition par rapport à la latitude ou l'altitude, dont la chouette de Tengmalm.
Précipitations abondantes (1 400 d'eau par an à Botrange, 850 mm à Bruxelles), brouillard épais, neige persistante.
Quelques records : 1,15 m de neige le 9 février 1953 ; il neige parfois encore au mois de mai.
The Fens are vast expanses (4,500 ha in Belgium) of peat bogs, moors and forests which present a rather exceptional flora and fauna linked to the cold and humid climate. The foothills to the north of the plateau are mainly home to vast plantations of conifers.
Peatlands formed 7,500 years ago, at the end of the last ice age. Peat results from the decomposition of plants, especially sphagnum moss, in a very humid environment. Its thickness can reach seven meters. Until the middle of the 20th century, peat was a significant source of heating for the inhabitants of nearby villages. The surface of the active peat bogs represents only a hundred hectares.
The Hautes Fagnes plateau is the most important peaty massif in Belgium.
The climate is unusually harsh compared to the low maximum altitude, and the generally oceanic climate is typical of northern western Europe. Various species of fauna and flora find their distribution limit in relation to latitude or altitude, including the Tengmalm owl.
Abundant precipitation (1,400 water per year in Botrange, 850 mm in Brussels), thick fog, persistent snow.
Some records: 1.15 m of snow on February 9, 1953; it still snows sometimes in May.
Ruined and doomed, former factory/workshops where once there was pride and ingenuity.
Art on the doors by Goodchild from years ago.
Gone forever.
LR4022 © Joe O'Malley 2020
Twelve Flowers from the magnificent gardens at Dirleton Castle.
© PHH Sykes 2022
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Dirleton Castle is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland
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The River Roding in spate.
The sad human need to destroy the beauty of nature.
LR4017 © Joe O'Malley 2020
Eastern Screech Owl
The Eastern Screech Owl or Eastern screech-owl (Megascops asio) is a small owl that is relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada. This species is native to most wooded environments of its distribution and, more so than any other owl in its range, has adapted well to manmade development, although it frequently avoids detection due to its strictly nocturnal habits.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_screech_owl
The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/id#
This is another shot of the egret I chased all over the place. I do think he enjoyed the "game" of playing tag with a human. And I was a sucker to go along with it. But little does he know, I got a pretty cool shot out of the deal. I just love this one of him perched and looking quite comfy in his natural environment.
Hope your week is going well. I am off work the rest of the week and plan to enjoy a nice long weekend in my natural environment......lol. Cheers :-)