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I spotted this Tortoise and his Human Pal taking an ocean-front walk along the cliffs of Palos Verdes California. One thing about California, you will usually find something interesting or unusual, even when you're not looking for it : )
The Tortoise:
Tortoises are "cold-blooded," meaning their body temperature varies with the surrounding environment. They are also herbivores, meaning they eat plants. Tortoises are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and swamps.
There are over 300 species of tortoises, and they come in a wide range of sizes. The smallest tortoise is the speckled padloper tortoise, which is only about 4 inches long. The largest tortoise is the Galapagos tortoise, which can grow to be over 150 pounds.
Tortoises are long-lived animals. Some species can live for over 100 years. The oldest known tortoise is a Galapagos tortoise named Jonathan, who is over 190 years old.
Here are some interesting facts about tortoises:
Tortoises have been around for over 200 million years.
The largest tortoise ever recorded was a Galapagos tortoise named "Johnathan" who weighed over 500 pounds and was over 190 years old.
Tortoises are very good at conserving water. They can go for long periods of time without drinking.
Tortoises are not very good swimmers.
Tortoises are very social animals and enjoy spending time with other tortoises.
Tortoises can be very affectionate and make great pets.
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(Sony, 200-600 @ 241 mm, 1/3200 @ f/8, ISO 4000, edited to taste)
A rather common warbler found throughout the Himalayan Belt. We sighted them almost everyday much of the journey. I know now that these are endemic to the Himalayas.
These are small birds - maybe less than 10 cms and incredibly active in the roadside bushes, trees and clumps of vegetation. I love the color of these birds and they are quite agile. The birds feed on small seeds, tree insects like Spiders, caterpillars and berries maybe. We never saw them on the ground anytime and most of the time were shooting almost 70-80 deg upwards. Except onetime when we were overlooking a valley and got this shot!
Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback if any.
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.
Many thanks in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
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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A beautiful barbet endemic to the Malabar region of India. This is a vast global biodiversity hotspot from the tip of South India and spans most of the western coast.
The barbet is spectacularly rich in colors and absolutely amazing to look at. These are endemic to the Malabar region. They are small birds, maybe about 11-13 cms and just like Coppersmith Barbets - another common barbet found much of India.
Shot this picture in a forest camp situated right in the middle of a very active area. This tree was right above our room and the nest is exactly on the underside of the branch below the birds tail (a small inverted hollow). The birds have nested almost a month in advance as per the highly experienced bird guide in that place. The chicks are out and the bird was actively getting food every 30 mins. Just like other birds, it would check the surroundings for prey before it gets into the nest.
This was shot around noon when the bird was most active, so the light was a bit harsh.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
Coastal South Carolina. When we were planning our trip to coastal Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina our hopes were high for some great birding. It was not to be however. Numbers were way lower than we expected and we had challenging weather for several days. Such is the plight of nature and wildlife photographers. Can't win 'em all.
Barred Owl
The Barred Owl (Strix varia), also known as the Northern Barred Owl, Striped Owl or, more informally, Hoot Owl, is a North American large species of owl. A member of the true owl family, Strigidae, they belong to the genus Strix, which is also the origin of the family's name under Linnaean taxonomy. Barred owls are largely native to eastern North America but have expanded their range to the west coast of North America where they are considered invasive. Mature forests are their preferred habitat, but they can also acclimate to various gradients of open woodlands. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, but this species is an opportunistic predator and is known to prey upon other small vertebrates such as birds, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as a variety of invertebrates.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl
The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/id
A Halloween decoration emanates an eerie feeling of omnipresence as it beckons me from the shelf of a discount store. Even in the context of a brightly lit retail environment, full of shoppers and just one aisle away from potato chips, the eyes radiate pure malevolence. In moments like this it all feels directed solely at me. It's almost as if only I can see these things as they truly are, rather than the cheap plastic skull that other shoppers see. My mind always seems to work in this two-track system: interpreting what I actually see versus how things make me feel. There's often a wide gulf separating the two. It's the simultaneous curse and blessing bestowed upon artists. I snapped the picture then hurried on with my shopping. But memories of this moment will linger.
Snowy Egret
The Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) is a small white heron. It is the American counterpart to the very similar Old World little egret, which has established a foothold in the Bahamas. At one time, the beautiful plumes of the snowy egret were in great demand by market hunters as decorations for women's hats. This reduced the population of the species to dangerously low levels. Now protected in the United States by law, under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, this bird's population has rebounded.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_egret
Dans de nombreuses cultures, les vautours sont perçus comme des symboles de renouveau et de purification.
En nettoyant l’environnement des restes d’animaux morts, ils jouent un rôle crucial dans l’écosystème.
Leur vol majestueux est non seulement un spectacle à admirer, mais aussi un rappel de l’importance de la biodiversité et de la santé des écosystèmes.
En somme, le vol des vautours est une merveille de la nature qui illustre à quel point ces oiseaux sont adaptés à leur environnement et essentiels à l’équilibre écologique.
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In many cultures, vultures are symbols of renewal and purification.
By clearing the environment of the remains of dead animals, they play a vital role in the ecosystem.
Their majestic flight is not only a sight to behold, but also a reminder of the importance of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
In short, the flight of vultures is a marvel of nature that illustrates the extent to which these birds are adapted to their environment and essential to the ecological balance.
credit : A.Bivrin
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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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In Venice, the combination of magnificent architecture, bright colors, the gentle murmur of the water and the presence of gondolas create a magical and unforgettable environment.
reBourne prefabs - Venice @Equal10
Thanks everyone for your support, you are all awesome 💓
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........
Streetphotography normaly tries to show people in their living environment in action. At this time it is fascinating too, to do it the other way round, showing living environment without people ;-)
Straßenphotographie versucht normalerweise Menschen in Aktion in ihrem Lebensumfeld zu zeigen. In dieser Zeit ist es auch faszinierend es umgekehrt zu machen und ein Lebensumfeld ohne Menschen zu zeigen ;-)
A beautiful common bird whose calls are often heard in the country now in the breeding season. After this season the bird is quite impossible to sight. The birds are quiet and prefer thick bush, so sighting would be a rare thing in the off-season.
The calls too are very interesting. They are hoarse 3 note calls that seem to travel an abnormally long distance. We - several photographers included - always struggle to identify the source of direction - specifically the tree or perch the bird is calling from.
Last weekend, during the visit to a nearby grasslands which were looking spectacularly green and beautiful, we sighted this bird on a tree singing. Behind us was another male whom we couldn't sight. The light was just perfect for the shot. We couldn't get close due to a fence that blocked the path.
Thank you so much for your views, favorites and feedback. Much appreciated!
when the solar project Segs II in Daggett, California, closed up shop, all the mirrors were turned down to protect them. it is an alien environment. Near Barstow.
Cheadle Lake near Lebanon Oregon.
I decided to take the plunge and go pro. I'm glad to be back among my flickr friends again. Hugs for all. :-)
Oh, and yes, .... occasionally we get snow in Western Oregon. In fact we are suppose to get more this evening....
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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Gulls or seagulls are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders. Gulls are typically medium to large birds, usually grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls; stout, longish bills; and webbed feet. Most gulls are ground-nesting carnivores which take live food or scavenge opportunistically, particularly the Larus species. Live food often includes crabs and small fish. Gulls have unhinging jaws which allow them to consume large prey. Gulls are typically coastal or inland species, rarely venturing far out to sea, except for the kittiwakes. 22077
We saw this Black-headed grosbeak, a juvenile, at the bird blind at Laguna Atascosa NWR. It is certainly a first for me and several people were very inteested in seeing it. From the pictures in Sibley, there's also a first summer and winter rose-breasted grosbeak that looks very similar. There was lots of other birds vying for some seeds and it seemed content to wait out the flurry. We were treated to four roadrunners and two armadillos on the road in so very productive outing for late in the afternoon
My 26 year old Green Wing Macaw. Huey is definitely not a name I would have chosen for her.
We got her when she was about a year old and she was already named. Then we had a DNA test done to find out her sex and it turned out she was female.
But she already knew her name so we just left it at that.
I am not an advocate for having these animals as pets or for people breeding them. In my opinion, they should remain in their natural habitats.
But Phil fell in love with her where she had lived for the first year of her life which was a local Grange Co-op here and he eventually talked me into us buying her and she became a part of our family.
She has it really good here with a very large outdoor aviary where she spends the majority of her time. She is pretty entertained seeing all kinds of wild birds and animals from her favorite vantage point in her aviary. Then I have various perches for her in different places so she can be with me and whomever else is around. But she seems to like her aviary the best.
Anyway, it would not be easy having a large parrot like this without the set up I have here for her and I would never advise anyone to have one of these birds as a pet. She will long outlive me and my oldest daughter will take over for her after I am gone.
She will likely outlive my oldest daughter, too, so my daughter knows that she will need to make arrangements for someone else to take her after my daughter is gone.
They are very smart and very social animals. Huey fortunately has always had a very good life here and has never fallen into some of the neurotic behaviors that some captive birds take on, like feather plucking, screaming or biting. She is always treated respectfully, given affection, fed well and treated like part of the family.
So many birds like this end up in rescue situations because their owners lose interest in them or get old and die or just can't care for them anymore. Or some just decide they no longer want the bird. I feel sad for those birds. They don't ask for that.
Most people don't really realize how long these birds live or how important a social environment is for them.
Anyway, long story. Sorry. you're a good contact if you read all the way to the end here :-)
I just came across this photo I took of her on one of her outdoor perches and decided to share with you.
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 :-)
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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Destruction construction.
Gentrification at 2 Mile's from home and closing !
Photography in the 'Thinker' stance.
LR4018 © Joe O'Malley 2020