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Like a prehistoric beast, it waits in a field for another chance. Rusty and forlorn; the last of its kind.
Koko Crater (Hawaiian: Kohelepelepe or Puʻu Mai) is an extinct tuff cone located on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu near Hawaiʻi Kai. It is a part of the Honolulu Volcanics, which were craters that formed as vents of the Koʻolau Volcano during its rejuvenation stage. During World War II, the U.S. military built bunkers on top of Koko Crater with a railroad leading to its summit. In 1966, the air force ceded administration of Koko Crater over to the City of Honolulu. It was then renamed to the Koko Head Regional Park. Within this park is the Koko Crater Trail, which is a 1.8-mile-long trail that uses the now-abandoned railroad as its pathway. The trail heads up 990 ft and 1,048 railroad cross-ties at a very steep incline, and the views at the Koko Head Crater summit are 1,208 ft above sea level.
The abandoned railway trail can be seen as the faint 'line' up the side of the crater in the photograph above (starts just above the baseball/softball field and ends at the peak of the crater). This photo was taken from the Hawai'i Kai Lookout along the side of Kalanianaʻole Highway.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Londolozi Game Reserve
In Kruger National Park
South Africa
Burchell's zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) is a southern subspecies of the plains zebra. It is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell. Common names include bontequagga, Burchell's zebra, Damara zebra, and Zululand zebra.
Formerly, the Burchell's zebra range was centered north of the Vaal/Orange river system, extending northwest via southern Botswana to Etosha and the Kaokoveld, and southeast to Swaziland and KwaZulu-Natal. Now extinct in the middle portion, it survives at the northwestern and southeastern ends of the distribution.
Burchell's zebra migrates the longest distance of any terrestrial animal in Africa, traveling 160 miles one way. They migrate from the Chobe River in Namibia to Nxai Pan National Park in Botswana. Their migration follows a straight north–south route almost entirely within the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA). - Wikipedia
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Espèces de panthère en DANGER critique d'extinction...
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The largest living rail in the world, endemic to New Zealand. Considered extinct until it was famously rediscovered in the Murchison Mountains in 1948. The wild population remains in the Murchison Mountains; the species has been translocated to predator-free offshore islands and mainland sanctuaries, and recently reintroduced to northwest Kahurangi National Park. Note distinct iridescent plumage, white undertail, and huge bright red conical bill that extends onto the forehead. Often heard giving a quiet hooting contact call, or a muted boom. Australasian Swamphen (Pukeko) can look similar, but Takahe are much larger, can’t fly, and have no black on wings or back. (Ebird)
63 cm; stands c. 50 cm tall; male 2250–3250 (2673) g, female 1850–2600 (2268) g. (Birds of the World)
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This juvenile Takahe ventured out of the undergrowth to enjoy some lunch with his parents. Wonderful to see this endangered species is growing its population, but sad to think that its North Island cousin went extinct in 1894.
Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand. February 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
Northern Crested Caracara
The Northern Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway), also called the Northern Caracara and Crested Caracara, is a Bird of Prey in the family Falconidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Southern Caracara (C. plancus) and the extinct Guadalupe Caracara (C. lutosa) as the "Crested Caracara”. It has also been known as Audubon's Caracara. As with its relatives, the Northern Caracara was formerly placed in the genus Polyborus. Unlike the Falco falcons in the same family, the Caracaras are not fast-flying aerial hunters, but are rather sluggish and often scavengers.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_crested_caracara
This is the crater of Mt Eden, the volcano overlooking the beautiful city of Auckland. Obviously there hasn't been much volcanic activity in recent years.
La nuit est belle,
Jeudi 26 Septembre 2019
Extinction de l'éclairage public des communes du Grand Genève. #lanuitestbelle
L'Étourneau de Rothschild (Leucopsar rothschildi), également connu sous les noms de Martin de Rothschil, Étourneau de Bali ou Bali starling est une espèce de passereaux de la famille des Sturnidae en voie d'extinction. Espèce endémique de Bali, dont il est un emblème et où il figure sur des monnaies, il fut découvert en 1910 par le baron Walter de Rothschild, banquier et zoologiste.
Merci beaucoup à tous pour votre aimable commentaire et vos favoris très appréciés - bien cordialement ! au plaisir !
Thank you very much to all for your kind comment and your very appreciated favorites - well cordially - au plaisir -
Herzlichen Dank an alle für Ihren freundlichen Kommentar und Ihre beliebten Favoriten - herzlich! zum Vergnügen
First identified from dinosaur-age fossils. it was thought to be extinct. The dawn redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
Then in 1941 a living specimen was discovered during a survey of Sichuan and Hubei provinces, China. Seeds were later collected and raised in arboreta worldwide. Specimens are now widely available for planting. In the wild it exists in only a few scattered stands in China where it is has protected status.
The dawn redwood is one of the few deciduous conifers.
Phone image, went out without a camera! Sandringham House garden, Norfolk.
First identified from dinosaur-age fossils and was thought to be extinct. The dawn redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
Then, in 1941, a living specimen was discovered during a survey of Sichuan and Hubei provinces, China. Seeds were later collected and raised in arboreta worldwide. Young trees are now readily available. It exists in the wild as only a few scattered stands in China where it is has protected status.
This old and tall tree at Sandringham may well have grown from one of the original seeds brought from China.
The dawn redwood is one of the few deciduous conifers.
The Devil's Tooth (Muella del Diablo) is in the middle. It is the last mountain.
Take some time off from the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Muela del Diablo, a distinct rock formation formed by an extinct volcano plug. Translated as the ‘Devil’s Molar’ in English, the formation was named due to its peculiar shape when viewed from certain vantage points. You can walk to the attraction in no more than half a day, regardless of your trekking experience.
The Poike has unique statues made of trachyte stone.
The moai are known as white moais.
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About 500 meters from there, very close to the eroded Ma’unga Parehe the Ahu Toremu Hiva is found, with a stone wall quite destroyed and partly fallen on the cliff, in which some pieces of statues and a half-buried head on the floor can be seen.
Near Pua Katiki crater the remains of another ahu appear, and a small moai of white trachyte in which the human form is barely distinguishable. More to the interior of the peninsula the Ahu Riki Riki (that means “little one”) emphasizes in which there are several moai fragments carved in white stone.
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These curious geological formations were used as trachyte quarries, a dense volcanic white stone, with which they carved several moai statues. Most of the statues that have been found in Poike were carved in this resistant material, although a few come from the Rano Raraku volcano.
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For some unknown reason, during the period of construction of the large statues, considered the golden age of the island, it is believed that the inhabitants of the Poike peninsula remained separate from the others and hardly participated in the work of carving in the quarries of Rano Raraku.
One proof of its isolation is that only two of the statues found in the Poike are made of the lapilli tuff of the Rano Raraku, while the rest of the statues were made of the white trachyte coming from the Poike deposits.
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At the foot of the lower slope of the Poike, there is a large depression of terrain of 3.5 km long that runs parallel to the current road and is known as the Poike Ditch. It is formed by a series of elongated trenches about 10 to 15 meters wide and 2 or 3 meters deep.
Oral tradition speaks of a bloody and genocidal struggle, known as the battle of the Poike, which took place in this place. A legend says that the tribe of the Hanau E’epe (the ruling class) took refuge in this area to protect themselves from the tribe of the Hanau Momoko, who had rebelled against the abuses of the rival tribe.
The Hanau E’epe people had dug a large ditch which they set fire to form a barrier and defend against the enemy. However the Hanau Momoko people managed to infiltrate the ends of the volcano and attacked the Hanau E’epe by surprise. When they realised that were surrounded, they retreated to the pit, where they were thrown and burned alive. For that reason the islanders call the ditch Ko te umu or te Hanau e’epe or “the great curanto of the Hanau e’epe”.
Dinictis felina was an extinct carnivore that roamed the North American plains during the Late Eocene to Early Oligocene, approximately 40 to 35 million years ago. It belonged to the genus Dinictis, one of the earliest and most basal members of the Nimravidae family—commonly referred to as “false saber-toothed cats.” Although it resembled modern felines in some aspects, Dinictis was part of a separate evolutionary lineage within Carnivora and lacked many of the advanced adaptations seen in later saber-toothed predators.
Cougar-sized and built for stealth, it had a flat-footed (plantigrade) stance, relatively short and powerful limbs, and a long tail for balance. Its saber-like canines were elongated but modest compared to those of later nimravids or true machairodontine cats, indicating an early stage in the evolution of saber-toothed predation.
Scientific classification:
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Feliformia
Family: †Nimravidae
Subfamily: †Nimravinae
Genus: †Dinictis
Species: †Dinictis felina (Leidy, 1854)
Taxonomic notes:
Although various species were once attributed to the genus Dinictis, a 2016 taxonomic revision determined that the genus is monotypic, containing only the species †Dinictis felina. It was originally named by Joseph Leidy and later placed in Nimravidae by Cope (1880), and in the subfamily Nimravinae by Flynn and Galiano (1982), Bryant (1991), and Martin (1998).
The skull of Dinictis felina displays transitional features: slightly elongated upper canines, a moderately shortened snout, and pronounced zygomatic arches—suggesting strong jaw musculature. Unlike true cats (which are digitigrade), Dinictis was plantigrade, walking on the soles of its feet, a trait it shared with early carnivores. This posture, along with its muscular build, implies a lifestyle based more on stalking and ambush than on long pursuits.
This cast comes from a rare fossil specimen unearthed in South Dakota’s Brule Formation, a rich Oligocene-aged deposit. The replica faithfully captures the defining traits of Dinictis: its moderately sabered canines, deep-set eye orbits, and powerful jawline—offering a window into the early evolutionary stages of saber-toothed predation in North America.
Island Of Madagascar
Off The East Coast Of Africa
Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic Reserve
March 20th is World Frog Day, which was created in 2009 to increase awareness of the plight of threatened frog species around the world. All amphibians, including frogs, are important components of the global ecosystem, as indicators of environmental health and contributors to human health. More than one third of them are currently threatened with extinction. Addressing the amphibian extinction crisis represents the greatest species conservation challenge in the history of humanity.
We know there are at least 7,400 species of frogs (AmphibiaWeb), but sadly, we also know that at least 2,000 (28%) of these are threatened with extinction (IUCN Red List). The actual number of threatened species is no doubt considerably higher, because around 1,000 species (14%) have not yet been assessed for their threat categories, and for another 1,000 (14%) of them, so little is known about their status in the wild that they cannot be accurately assessed.
Many things are causing frog populations around the world to decline, and in fact, at least 35 species that we know of have gone extinct in recent times. Habitat loss and destruction is one of the worst problems, not only for frogs, but for many other species of animals and plants.
Many human activities contribute to habitat destruction and the decline of amphibians, including water pollution, the introduction of non-native species, climate change, agriculture, and urban development. Diseases, especially chytridiomycosis, which is caused by the chytrid fungus, are also having a massive effect on frogs, many of which are already under stress from the threats mentioned above. - Wikipedia
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Wikipedia - Dyscophus antongilii, the Madagascar tomato frog, is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae.
They breed in the rainy season and are nocturnal. They tend to eat small insects and invertebrates. They are also on the endangered species list. Their lifespan is 6 to 8 years.
When threatened, a tomato frog puffs up its body. When a predator grabs a tomato frog in its mouth, the frog's skin secretes a thick substance that gums up the predator's eyes and mouth, causing the predator to release the frog to free up its eyes.
Tomato frogs will reach sexual maturity in 9–14 months. Females are larger than males and can reach 4 inches in length. Males can reach 2 to 3 inches in length.
April 11, 1997.
Comet Hale-Bopp Above a T-Rex like tree formation.
Film: Fuji Provia 1600 ASA
Camera: PENTAX-LX mounted on Celestron 8 inch.Telescope,
Lens: smc Pentax-M 200 mm
Exposure: Around 15 min. f/11, using the telescope's planetary tracking mode.
Both the double Blue Ion tail & the White dust tail can be seen !
Categorie Red List Germany: Regionally Extinct.
Kategorie Rote Liste Deutschland: (Als Brutvogel) Ausgestorben
This dead tree was found at Lake Merced
#RigsRocks #MontereyCypress #Lake #Tree #NotLiving Water #Branches #Wood
#Extinct #Inanimate #Lifeless #BlackAndWhitePhotos #Tones
#2019Photos #LakeMerced #DalyCity #California
American Bison
The American Bison or simply Bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the American Buffalo or simply Buffalo, is an American species of Bison that once roamed North America in vast herds. Its historical range, by 9000 BC, is described as the Great Bison Belt, a tract of rich grassland that ran from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico, east to the Atlantic Seaboard (nearly to the Atlantic tidewater in some areas) as far north as New York and south to Georgia and, according to some sources, further south to Florida, with sightings in North Carolina near Buffalo Ford on the Catawba River as late as 1750. It nearly became extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction of bovine diseases from domestic cattle. With a population more than 60 million in the late 18th century, the species was down to just 541 animals by 1889. Recovery efforts expanded in the mid-20th century, with a resurgence to roughly 31,000 wild Bison today, largely restricted to a few national parks and reserves. Through multiple reintroductions, the species is now also freely roaming wild in some regions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with it also being introduced to Yakutia in Russia.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_bison
Some kind soul had thrown cooked rice for the critically endangered male Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) when it fallen into a canal.
12 June 2021 - A while ago, a pet, a critically endangered male Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) escaped from its owner. It stayed in a canal (Serangoon River) beside Hougang Ave 7 during its short span of freedom. Widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful duck, the male Mandarin Duck is known for its eye-catching plumage. When rumors got to us about this rare and enchanting escapee, we rushed to the spot. The place was very crowded cos this Mandarin Duck had already achieved quite a lot of fame due to many reports and news about its beauty. We noticed that some kind soul has put a huge package of cooked rice into the canal, perhaps for the survival of the Ducky Celebrity. Fortunately we managed to secured a nice place and shot numerous pics of this gorgeous duck.
Update: 1st July 2021 - Heard that the escapee Mandarin Duck was caught by relevant authorities and returned to its owner. Its brief adventure sadly over. However, after its first try at freedom, it managed to escaped many more times and back to captivity, again and again.
Note: The Mandarin Duck is not a resident of Singapore. It is the native of Northern East Asia, eg: Japan, Korea, China and East Russia. And the Mandarin Duck is an endangered species.
*Note: More pics of Birds in my Wild Avian Friends Album.
Arthur's Seat is located in Holyrood Park, at the end of the Royal Mile. This large, grass covered hill is the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted 350 million years ago.
Arthur's Seat is the highest point of this extinct volcano. It is 251 metres high and surprisingly rocky and wild for a hill in the centre of a major city..
Although the origin of the name is uncertain, some claim that there is a connection between Edinburgh and King Arthur. Arthur's Seat may have been the location of legendary Camelot.
Hoplophoneus primaevus was an extinct carnivore that lived in North America during the Early Oligocene, approximately 34 to 30.5 million years ago. It belonged to the genus Hoplophoneus, which ranged more broadly from the Late Eocene to Early Oligocene (~37 to 30 million years ago), and was part of the Nimravidae family—often referred to as “false saber-toothed cats.” Despite their feline-like appearance, nimravids formed a separate evolutionary branch within Carnivora. The name Hoplophoneus comes from the Greek words for "weapon" (hoplo) and "murder" (phonos)—a fitting name for an apex predator equipped with elongated saber-like canines.
Scientific classification:
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Feliformia
Family: †Nimravidae
Subfamily: †Nimravinae
Genus: †Hoplophoneus
Key species within the genus Hoplophoneus:
Type species:
†Hoplophoneus primaevus (described by Cope in 1874).
Other species:
†Hoplophoneus occidentalis – larger size, with more robust canines.
†Hoplophoneus mentalis – more ancient form, present in the Late Eocene.
†Hoplophoneus dakotensis – characterized by a more elongated skull.
†Hoplophoneus oreodontis – likely specialized in preying on oreodonts.
The skull of H. primaevus presents many of the hallmarks of the genus: prominent upper canines, flanged lower jaws to protect those teeth when the mouth was closed, deep zygomatic arches for strong bite musculature, and a shortened snout. Its limb proportions—short and sturdy—suggest it was an ambush predator, capable of short bursts of speed but not extended chases. Like other nimravids, it likely hunted from cover, quickly overpowering prey with a powerful, slashing bite.
This cast was produced from a remarkably complete original specimen, with only 15% restoration and a unique, naturally occurring coloration. The replica faithfully preserves the most iconic features of Hoplophoneus—its extended saber canines, recessed eye sockets, and muscular jaw contours—capturing the lethal elegance of one of the most specialized predators of its time.
Exalted and distained, adored and hated, cherished and persecuted, the Timber Wolf has experienced all that mankind can dish out. The largest canid in the world has flourished for thousands of years but like so many creatures, the pressures of human advancement and our intemperate need for complete control has left many locally extinct. The realization that wolves play an intricate part in the natural balance of many local ecosystems has lead to their gradual reintroduction into territories that they once called home. The insatiable bloodlust of hunters, the desire of ranchers to protect their herds, and general public ignorance remain the most perilous factors effecting the survival of these beautiful animals. Man's best friend was born of the members of this species and yet we continue to deal them an oppressive blow. A morning spent photographing these amazing creatures at Lakota Wolf Preserve has given me greater respect and an amorous appreciation for our largest earthly canine companions. #iLoveNature #iLoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #NewJersey #Nature in #NorthAmerica #Wolves #TimberWolves #DrDADBooks #Canon #WildlifeConservation
Brentor church, which is regarded as one of England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins, sits on a dominant granite plug (or tor) rising to 1,100 feet in west Devon. The Grade I-listed church of St Michael de Rupe dates from 1130 and is the highest parish church in England. It is also the fourth smallest. The tor is also home to a former manganese mine. The ore was exported via Morwellham Quay on the River Tamar. The soil is so thin at the top that the graveyard has had to be put at the base of the hill, although there are a few graves up there.
Brent Tor, on which Brentor church stands, is effectively an extinct volcano. There are signs of previous historic settlements including a stone age hill fort. It lies just within Dartmoor National Park.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
The Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea, formerly placed in the genus Nycticorax), also called the American Night Heron or Squawk, is a fairly small heron. It is found throughout a large part of the Americas, especially (but not exclusively) in warmer coastal regions; an example occurrence is the Petenes mangroves of the Yucatan.
A related heron, the Bermuda night heron, was endemic to Bermuda, but became extinct following human colonisation.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-crowned_night_heron
When going for the first time to the volcano, I found myself with a wide fringe of land and pasture, accompanied by cliffs that go directly into the sea. The panorama may not be attractive at first sight, but there are many interesting places and loads of history that are worth knowing.
La cresta del Poike:
On the north side of the volcano there are three mounds created by the accumulation of lava that formed a very curious and showy landscape.
These three small mountains Ma'unga Parehe (broken mountain), Ma'unga Tea Tea (white hill) and Ma'unga Go to Heva (magic water hill), are an important source of Trachyte, a volcanic stone with which it built some moons (only some of which is found in Toba Tapilli, a volcanic rock much more moldable and which was used as the main material to build the giant rocks).
On top of these three mountains I also found some remains of Ahu (ceremonial platforms), from where some hubo moais.
I will climb it later.
I need to get into the sea first.
Beaches, food and beer, first!
This animal is extinct in the wild but not at the Bronx Zoo! Just 1 of the many great things about zoos in general and the Bronx Zoo in particular.
Nikon F5, Nikkor 24mm f2.8, Kodak Tmax 100.
I imagine some cute old lady going into town in the 1930's proudly riding in the vehicle these wheels once graced. I imagine both are extinct now.
The pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a large woodpecker native to North America. This crow-sized bird normally inhabits deciduous forests in eastern North America, the Great Lakes, the boreal forests of Canada, and parts of the Pacific coast. It is the second-largest woodpecker in the United States, after the critically endangered and possibly extinct Ivory-billed woodpecker. The term "pileated" refers to the bird's prominent red crest, with the term from the Latin pileatus meaning "capped". This one was photographed in Northern Ontario, Canada.
Bromfield Swamp is a shallow crater of an extinct volcano and forms part of the headwaters of the North Johnstone River.
Bromfield Swamp is home to a population of Sarus Cranes, elegant long-legged waterbirds that look like a large heron. These cranes used to be found from Australia to Northern India but have now become almost extinct in Asia. Australia has one of the last breeding populations in the world, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 birds, of which three thousand live on the Atherton Tablelands. (www.athertontablelands.cpm.au)
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We visited this lovely location shortly before dusk so that we could witness the arrival of hundreds, if not thousands, of Sarus Cranes returning from the fields. We saw approximately 24, just as darkness fell. Oh well, the best laid plans! We did see a good number the next morning very near here.
#28 on Explore, April 18, 2023.
Bromfield Swamp, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.
Face Tattoo: "Perception" - Nefekalum Tattoos from last month's round of WLRP, now available at the Mainstore
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(Pictured wearing V-Tech's Boi Chest Mod for Maitreya.)
Oystercatcher
Scientific name: Haematopus ostralegus
Did you know?
There are 12 species of oystercatcher in the world, all of which look very similar, being either pied or plain black, with a red bill and pink legs. A further species of oystercatcher became extinct in the 20th century.
Corvo Island, Azores, Portugal
On the small island of Corvo, the extinct volcanic mountain is crowned with a large subsidence crater, named locally as “Caldeirão” (The Cauldron). With a perimeter of 3,7 km and 300 meters deep the cauldron lodges inside a lake of irregular shapes where the imagination and the will of the locals, after dispelled the mists, recognizes a replica of seven of the nine islands of the Azorean archipelago in the shapes of the cones of the peatlands. The “Caldeirão” is so immensely beautiful that looks bigger than the island itself and, in fact, it almost like that because, behind the northern ridge, a monumental cliff plunges abruptly to the Atlantic ocean.
Ilha do Corvo, Açores, Portugal
Na pequena ilha do Corvo, a montanha vulcânica extinta é coroada com uma ampla cratera de abatimento, denominada localmente por Caldeirão. Com 3,7 km de perímetro e 300 metros de profundidade o Caldeirão aloja no seu interior uma lagoa de formas irregulares onde a imaginação e a vontade dos locais, depois de dissipadas as neblinas, permite reconhecer uma réplica de sete das nove ilhas dos Açores nas formas dos cones das turfeiras. O Caldeirão é tão imensamente belo que parece não caber na ilha e na verdade quase assim acontece já que, por trás da cumeeira norte, uma monumental falésia precipita-se abruptamente para o Oceano Atlântico.