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Avec ses 13 000 hectares, la forêt domaniale de Retz dans l’Aisne est l’une des plus grandes de France, et la première hêtraie. Sillonnée par 60 kilomètres de routes forestières et 560 kilomètres de laies et chemins forestiers
European Pine martens are a species I have long since wanted to photograph especially in their habitat however it did take a trip to the Scottish Highlands to fulfil my goal, up at 5 am each morning my patience paid off and over four days many images were taken. Feeling very privileged and also delighted at being able to see these creatures in their environment. Dave
A lifer and an uncommon bird found in the forests of South India in a very narrow range. The bird seems to be quite common across South East Asia though.
They are mostly found around Banana trees in the forests where they are sighted darting off on the top and under looking for spiders. We had to just wait near this Banana flower and it was sighted several times there. The bird - a bit bigger than the common sunbird was quite agile and it was hard to keep up with it in the canopy and bush!
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Spoonbills are a genus, Platalea, of large, long-legged wading birds. The spoonbills have a global distribution, being found on every continent except Antarctica. The genus name Platalea derives from Latin and means broad, referring to the distinctive shape of the bill. Six species are recognised, which although usually placed in a single genus have sometimes been split into three genera. All spoonbills have large, flat, spatulate bills and feed by wading through shallow water, sweeping the partly opened bill from side to side. The moment any small aquatic creature touches the inside of the bill—an insect, crustacean, or tiny fish—it is snapped shut. Spoonbills generally prefer fresh water to salt but are found in both environments. They need to feed many hours each day. The spoonbills are most distinct from the ibises in the shape of their bill, which is long and flat and wider at the end. The nostrils are located near the base of the bill so that the bird can breathe while the bill is submerged in water. The eyes are positioned to provide spoonbills with binocular vision, although when foraging tactile senses are important too. Like the ibises the spoonbills have bare patches of skin around the bills and eyes. The six species of spoonbill are distributed over much of the world.
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 48963
A small (15-17 cms) blue colored bird that stands out in its environment and easy to spot. The birds are found in semi / evergreen forests and wooded areas and within them often sighted flying near streams catching the flies in the area. The blue is amazing and in the male is quite deep rich and wonderful. Its habitat is usually green or brown and this is so easy to spot, but very difficult to get close as it is a very shy bird.
The bird is a resident of the Indian subcontinent and found much of the country. The male in this picture sports this rich blue plumage while the female is pale blue in color and lacks the black nape on the head. We sighted a couple of them in our recent trip and almost all the photographers were trying to get a shot. The bird was smaller than many of the leaves in that forest, so it was tough to get a shot. I didn't realize I got some good shots till I saw them in the computer!
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Amazon 4k - The World’s Largest Tropical Rainforest - Scenic Relaxation Film with Calming Music
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The Rain Forest Song
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My friend had been right to reproach me, from the minute i set foot on this magnificent forest, I knew this was my kind of environment.
The Muir Woods National Monument is an old-growth coastal redwood forest. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the forest is regularly shrouded in a coastal marine layer fog, contributing to a wet environment that encourages vigorous plant growth. The fog is also vital for the growth of the redwoods as they use moisture from the fog during drought seasons, and in particular the dry summer months.
""Museum MORE is the largest museum for MOdern REalism in Europa, from 20th century masters to contemporary realists and upcoming talent. It has two locations, one of them is in Gorssel, the Netherlands.
The MORE building in Gorssel was designed by the well-known museum architect Hans van Heeswijk. He was also responsible for the renovation and adaptation of the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the new entrance to the Van Gogh Museum.
The former town hall of Gorssel served as the starting point for Van Heeswijk's design. The monumental part of the building dating from 1914 remained intact. The parts added later have been replaced by new construction. The museum is a two-storey pavilion-like building with strategic views into the park-like environment in which it stands.''''
I visit this lovely museum in Gorssel recently. The building itself is also impressive. Here you see the main entrance to the exhibitions.
Rain drop after a morning shower
10 March 2018, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Priory Fields Nature Reserve, Birmingham/Solihull
Just watching around...
October 2024 I visited Ushuaia, in Argentina, forthe second time. This time I went to watch the pinguins at Isla Martillo. It was amazing tp see those exotic birds in their environment.
This pair of Goldcrests have been in the garden for the last few days - chasing each other around the place and, I’m hoping, looking for a place to nest. The make has a dash of orange on his crest while the female’s crest is pure yellow. These are the smallest breeding birds in Ireland. So lucky!
Valle de la Luna is a part of the Reserva Nacional los Flamencos and was declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1982 for its natural environment and strange lunar landscape, from which its name is derived.
The Atacama desert is also considered one of the driest places on earth, as some areas have not received a single drop of rain in hundreds of years, but last week. A prototype for a Mars rover was tested there by scientists because of the valley's dry and forbidding terrains.
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........
Photography of a butterfly Vanessa atalanta, looking for sunlight to warm up, saying goodbye to the summer, which after the last heavy rains that fell during these days and cooled the environment, made the autumn arrive suddenly.
Fotografía de una mariposa Vanessa atalanta, buscando la luz del sol para calentarse, despidiendo el verano, que tras las últimas lluvias torrenciales que cayeron durante estos días y enfriaron el ambiente, hicieron que el otoño llegara de golpe.
Continuing with my Positive Flags of the Nations
project - For the Love of Our Planet
We have so many entrepreneurs and we desperately need people to discover something to replace plastic which is ruining our oceans, our lands, humanity, animal life, plant life, and climate. It is imperative that we are serious about this and find a solution immediately. Our children will suffer even more from our lack of caring, and if we don't do something soon it will be catastrophic!
The plastic pollution-free world is not a choice but a commitment to life - a commitment to the next generation.
Amit Ray
The usage of plastic in packing medicines will pack the earth medically unfit for any life.
Sir P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar
If we say no to plastic bags, it will save millions of people down the line.
Amit Ray
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This evocative photo captures a rustic trading post set against the rugged backdrop of a desert landscape. The building's weathered wood and metal roof exude a sense of timelessness, reminiscent of the Old West. Signs on the facade, including "West Forty Land & Cattle Company," add authenticity to the scene, while the solitary cactus in the foreground enhances the desolate charm of the location. The monochromatic blue filter lends a nostalgic, almost ghostly quality to the image, evoking memories of a bygone era where such outposts were bustling hubs of activity amidst the harsh desert environment.
Ibises are a group of long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, that inhabit wetlands, forests and plains. Ibises usually feed as a group, probing mud for food items, usually crustaceans. It is widespread across much of Australia. It has a predominantly white plumage with a bare, black head, long down curved bill and black legs. They are monogamous and highly territorial while nesting and feeding. Most nest in trees, often with spoonbills or herons. Due to its increasing presence in the urban environment and its habit of rummaging in garbage, the species has acquired a variety of colloquial names such as tip turkey; and bin chicken, and in recent years has become an icon of popular culture, being regarded with passion, wit, and, in equal measure, affection and disgust. 55209
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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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 :-)
Three young bison bulls demonstrate how crazy activity during the rut can be. Here one bull mounts another while that bull is fighting with a rival.
We laughed out loud at this ridiculous display. I kept saying "no way".
Note how close we were to this action...182mm. Fortunately almost all the bison rut shots I made were taken from the rolling rental car blind. To have exited the car most of the time would have been foolish and dangerous. We saw one guy get out of his camper van and was barely out the door before a cow charged him. He quickly re-entered the van and hopefully learned a valuable lesson.
One more post in my bison rut series tomorrow, then I'll move on to some more serene wildlife shots.
Yard Gates.
One foot on the door handle, the other with your toe's just in the letterbox and you are in !.
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Un fiore cresciuto spontaneo nell'aiuola sotto casa per festeggiare la Giornata internazionale dell'ambiente
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This prairie in the Everglades National Park show startling foliage that contrasts with the barren environment giving it an other worldly feel.
stairs for a Saturday. . . .
Well, curiously, the stairs themselves are concrete !! set in a very woodsy environment, so "no one will notice". There's a popular natural aesthetic in Berkeley, and when you cover your house with shingles . . . . . .
HSfS!
"A nestling Red-tailed Hawk in the environment."
Red-tailed Hawk
The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "Chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens. It breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common Buteos in North America. Red-tailed Hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within their range. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, which vary in appearance and range. It is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 1.5 to 3.5 pounds, and measuring 18–26 inches in length, with a wingspan from 43–57 inches. The Red-tailed Hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males. The bird is sometimes referred to as the red-tail for short, when the meaning is clear in context.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk