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From our 2021 spring Lake Hope trip
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Another from our 2021 spring Lake Hope Songbird trip
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May Flowers/Flores de Mayo
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An African wild dog resting in the sands of Moremi National Park, Botswana.
One of Africa’s most endangered predators, these animals are rarely seen and highly vulnerable to habitat loss, disease, and human-wildlife conflict. Despite their strength and intelligence as pack hunters, their survival remains fragile.
Moments like this reveal a quieter side — a pause in the harsh rhythms of survival, where even one of Africa’s most efficient hunters simply rests.
Photographed in Moremi National Park, a vital refuge for wildlife in the Okavango Delta.
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This striking rock formation along the coast of Tenerife showcases the power of wind and water over millennia. The island’s volcanic origins have given rise to unique geological features, sculpted by nature into surreal, almost otherworldly shapes. A breathtaking example of the Canary Islands' dramatic coastal beauty.
A solitary elephant against the sheer, endless scale of the jungle in Nelliyampathy, Western Ghats. The dense, dark rainforest contrasts sharply with the high-altitude grasslands, emphasizing just how large these ecosystems are, and yet, how perfectly they accommodate their magnificent inhabitants. Witnessing this scene reminds you just how small you are, and how immensely powerful nature is.
Bird in frame-
Grey-headed Swamphen
(Porphyrio poliocephalus)
Shot on Canon 90D + Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary
*Full brightness recommended*
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LUCAS DE CIRIA : CANON EOS 80D - SIGMA C 150-600mm. Fotografia Lucas de Ciria. Laguna de San Miguel del Monte, provincia de Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Binomial name
Porphyrio poliocephalus
The Purple Swamphen is a large waterhen with a distinctive heavy red bill and forehead shield. They have red eyes and a deep blue head and breast, with black upper parts and wings. In bright sunlight the plumage shines with an intense blue sheen.Long reddish legs with long slender unwebbed toes help it walk and feed in shallow water. They have a white undertail that is exposed when they flick their tail up and down.
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LUCAS DE CIRIA : CANON EOS 80D - Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro Lens USM IS. Fotografia Lucas de Ciria. Reserva Natural Urbana de Morón, provincia de Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
From our 2021 spring Lake Hope trip
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This tree at Craggy Gardens along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina takes on a mystical tone during a recent visit when it was foggy. www.earthcaptured.com/
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Bird in frame-
White-throated Kingfisher
(Halcyon smyrnensis)
Shot on Canon 90D + Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary
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LUCAS DE CIRIA : CANON EOS 80D - SIGMA C 150-600mm. Fotografia Lucas de Ciria. Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, provincia de Corrientes, ARGENTINA
Bathed in the warm glow of the Namibian sun, this zebra stands gracefully in the endless grasslands, embodying the wild and untamed spirit of Africa. Its striking black-and-white stripes contrast beautifully with the golden savanna, creating a mesmerizing display of nature’s artistry. A moment of tranquility in the heart of Namibia’s wilderness.
Swan Lake
Like much of Japan, Hokkaido is seismically active. Consequently, hot springs and volcanic vents can be found all across the island. Lake Kussharo, an inland lake in the western region of Hokkaido, is a caldera lake, a remnant of a long-ago erupted volcano. It is the largest of three caldera lakes that make up Akan National Park. And as with most geographic names in Hokkaido, the lake derives its name from the Ainu and the Ainu word “Kuccharo,” means “The place where a lake becomes a river.”
Its violent, seismic past is evident even today, with natural hot springs bubbling up along its shoreline, heating both the water and gravelly shores. It is here where the Whooper Swans gather to find refuge from Hokkaido’s brutally cold winters.
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This was taken up Clent early in the morning.
I wanted a sunrise shot but something different than the standard sunrises shots you see.
I set up my camera and waited.
The light was magical, as the sun rose the light beamed down the path lighting it up.
I really couldn't of asked for more.
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Tancho Crane/ Red-crowned Crane
The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), also called the Manchurian crane or Japanese crane (Japanese: 丹頂鶴 or タンチョウヅル; rōmaji: tanchōzuru), is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.
Adult red-crowned cranes are named for a patch of red bare skin on the crown, which becomes brighter during mating season. Overall, they are snow white in color with black on the wing secondaries, which can appear almost like a black tail when the birds are standing, but the real tail feathers are actually white. Males are black on the cheeks, throat, and neck, while females are pearly gray in these spots. The bill is olive green to greenish horn, the legs are slate to grayish black, and the iris is dark brown.
This species is among the largest cranes, typically measuring about 150 to 158 cm (4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 2 in) tall and 101.2–150 cm (3 ft 4 in–4 ft 11 in) in length (from bill to tail tip). Across the large wingspan, the red-crowned crane measures 220–250 cm (7 ft 3 in–8 ft 2 in). Typical body weight can range from 4.8 to 10.5 kg (11 to 23 lb), with males being slightly larger and heavier than females and weight ranging higher just prior to migration. On average, it is the heaviest crane species, although both the sarus and wattled crane can grow taller and exceed this species in linear measurements. On average, adult males from Hokkaidō weighed around 8.2 kg (18 lb) and adult females there averaged around 7.3 kg (16 lb), while a Russian study found males averaged 10 kg (22 lb) and females averaged 8.6 kg (19 lb); in some cases, females could outweigh their mates despite the males' slightly larger average body weight. Another study found the average weight of the species to be 8.9 kg (20 lb).
In the spring and summer, the migratory populations of the red-crowned crane breed in Siberia (eastern Russia), north-eastern China and occasionally in north-eastern Mongolia (i.e., Mongol Daguur Strictly Protected Area). The breeding range centers in Lake Khanka, on the border of China and Russia. Normally, the crane lays two eggs, with only one surviving. Later, in the fall, they migrate in flocks to the Korean Peninsula and east-central China to spend the winter. Vagrants have also been recorded in Taiwan. In addition to the migratory populations, a resident population is found in eastern Hokkaidō in Japan. This species nests in wetlands and rivers. In the wintering range, their habitat is comprised mainly by paddy fields, grassy tidal flats, and mudflats. In the flats, the birds feed on aquatic invertebrates and, in cold, snowy conditions, the birds switch to mainly living on rice gleanings from the paddy fields.
The population of red-crowned cranes in Japan is mostly non-migratory, with the race in Hokkaidō moving only 150 km (93 mi) to its wintering grounds. Only the mainland population experiences a long-distance migration. They leave their wintering grounds in spring by February and are established on territories by April. In fall, they leave their breeding territories in October and November, with the migration fully over by mid-December.
A red-crowned crane pair duets in various situations, helping to establish formation and maintenance of the pair bond, as well as territorial advertisement and agonistic signaling. The pair moves rhythmically until they are standing close, throwing their heads back and letting out a fluting call in unison, often triggering other pairs to start duetting, as well. As it is occurs year around, the social implications of dancing are complex in meaning. However, dancing behavior is generally thought to show excitement in the species. To strengthen the bond, red-crowned cranes engage in dual honking rituals before performing a dance.
The estimated total population of the species is only 2,750 in the wild, including about 1,000 birds in the resident Japanese population. Of the migratory populations, about 1,000 winter in China (mainly at the Yellow River delta and Yancheng Coastal Wetlands), and the remaining winter in Korea. It received endangered status on June 2, 1970.
In Japan, this crane is known as the tanchōzuru and is said to live for 1,000 years. A pair of red-crowned cranes was used in the design for the Series D 1000-yen note (reverse side). In the Ainu language, the red-crowned crane is known as sarurun kamuy or "marsh-kamuy". At Tsurui, they are one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Cranes are said to grant favours in return for acts of sacrifice, as in Tsuru no Ongaeshi ("crane's return of a favor").
Status: Endangered
The golden dunes of Namibia stretch endlessly under the vast blue sky, creating a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. The Namib Desert, one of the oldest in the world, offers a breathtaking landscape where the wind carves ever-changing patterns into the sand. A true wonder of nature and a paradise for photographers.
English description
In the open landscapes of Kochersberg, Alsace, this male Red-backed Shrike rests quietly on a branch, offering a peaceful moment in the heart of nature. Its distinctive black mask and warm colors highlight the elegance of this small countryside predator.
Description française
Dans les paysages ouverts du Kochersberg en Alsace, ce mâle Pie-grièche écorcheur se pose discrètement sur une branche, offrant un instant paisible au cœur de la nature. Son masque noir caractéristique et ses teintes chaudes témoignent de l’élégance de ce petit prédateur des campagnes.
A rare moment of stillness from Africa’s fastest land animal. This cheetah rests in the dappled shade of the Namibian savanna, its eyes calm but alert — a perfect embodiment of wild beauty and power in repose.
The ancient, skeletal trees of Deadvlei stand against the golden dunes of Sossusvlei, creating one of Namibia’s most surreal landscapes. This place, where life once thrived, now serves as a hauntingly beautiful reminder of nature’s power and the passage of time.
As the golden light of the setting sun bathes the Namibian landscape, an oasis of green flourishes amidst the rugged desert. This peaceful scene captures the balance between arid beauty and life’s resilience in one of Africa’s most stunning regions.
Golden-throated Barbet
The golden-throated barbet (Psilopogon franklinii) is an Asian barbet native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits foremost forests between 900 and 2,700 m (3,000 and 8,900 ft) altitude. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its wide distribution and stable population.
The golden-throated barbet is vivid green above with paler yellowish-green plumage below, deep blue wings and verditer underneath the tail. Its bill is dusky black, and it is black around the eyes. Its forehead is crimson and its throat orange. Its legs are greenish.
The golden-throated barbet is resident in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam and mainland China. Its presence in Bangladesh is uncertain. It inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests at elevations of 900 to 2,700 m (3,000 to 8,900 ft). The male's territorial call is a very loud pukwowk.
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Spectacled Barwing
The spectacled barwing (Actinodura ramsayi) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae.
It is found in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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