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Frary Peak Trail ~ Antelope Island ~ Davis County, Utah
Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 140, f/11.0, 78mm, 1/500s
The white glacier, the Pointe de la Grande Sagne and the Barre des Ecrins.
Beautiful hike to the Glacier Blanc refuge.
Ecrins National Park.
Le glacier blanc, la Pointe de la Grande Sagne et la Barre des Ecrins.
Très belle randonnée vers le refuge du Glacier Blanc.
Parc National des Ecrins.
Hautes-Alpes
FRANCE
The purple heron (Ardea purpurea) is a wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, breeding in Africa, central and southern Europe, and southern and eastern Asia. The European populations are migratory, spending winter in tropical Africa; the more northerly Asian populations also migrate further south within Asia. It is a rare but regular wanderer north of its breeding range.
Description
The purple heron is a large bird, 78 - 97 cm in length with a standing height from 70 to 94 cm and a 120 – 152 cm wingspan. However, it is slender for its size, weighing only 0.5 - 1.35 kg. It is somewhat smaller than the grey heron, from which it can be distinguished by its darker reddish-brown plumage, and, in adults, darker grey back. It has a narrower yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. The most similarly-coloured heron is the Goliath heron, which is considerably larger.
Behaviour
The purple heron breeds in colonies in reed beds or trees close to large lakes or other extensive wetlands. It builds a bulky stick nest.
It feeds in shallow water, spearing fish, frogs, insects, spiders, small birds, rodents, salamanders, and snakes. It will often wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim. It tends to keep within reed beds more than the grey heron, and is often inconspicuous, despite its size.
It has a slow flight, with its neck retracted. This is characteristic of herons and bitterns, and distinguishes them from storks, cranes and spoonbills, which extend their necks. The long neck of the purple heron looks particularly snake-like, with more of an S-shape in flight. The call is a loud croaking "krek".
A group of 4 tigers - a mom and 3 cubs, was attempting to cross the road in Tadoba Tiger Preserve and apparently the cubs were a little skittish with people watching. This guy made 3 attempts before finally making his way all the way across the road – as you can see he was not happy with us.
One of my favorite places in Mongolia - which is saying a lot given how amazing the country is. Kherlen Toono was made a National Protected Area in 2014. As part of a larger effort to expand TNC work in Mongolia.
The new demonstration projects will help communities sustainably manage natural resources important for herding and wildlife. Read more about it here: www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/asia-pacific/...
The "Muldershuis" is located on the river Berkel. This used to be a stopping place with a skipper's café for the skippers of "Berkelzompen", who had to wait for their ships to lock up.
Mustang Island near Corpus Christi, Texas is a protected area for sea turtles. Not all of them survive.
Foxes squabble over position on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park. I loved this night's opportunity to photograph these critters in part because they were so cooperative but mostly because I shared it with my son.
On the trail of some Vitamin T in Pench Tiger Preserve - while the tigers remained elusive we were treated to an assortment of other critters!
O trilho pedestre PR1 VRM – Costa dos Castanheiros, na Serra da Cabreira, Vieira do Minho, oferece uma imersão numa paisagem florestal mista, onde folhosas e coníferas coexistem num ecossistema de transição biogeográfica. No outono, o chão cobre-se de um tapete de folhas acobreadas, provenientes sobretudo dos castanheiros que dão nome ao percurso e que, historicamente, foram essenciais à economia rural minhota. O musgo e os líquenes que revestem os troncos são indicadores da elevada humidade e da qualidade do ar da região. A serra, com altitudes até 1262 metros, integra a rede de áreas protegidas do Norte de Portugal e alberga uma diversidade de flora e fauna, incluindo corços, javalis e, até, o lobo-ibérico. Este percurso circular de 6,25 km permite observar a dinâmica deste sistema natural e a importância dos castanheiros para a paisagem e comunidades locais.
The PR1 VRM – Costa dos Castanheiros pedestrian trail, in Serra da Cabreira, Vieira do Minho, offers an immersion in a mixed forest landscape, where hardwoods and conifers coexist in a biogeographic transition ecosystem. In autumn, the ground is covered with a carpet of copper-colored leaves, mainly from the chestnut trees that give the route its name and which, historically, were essential to the rural economy of Minho. The moss and lichens that cover the trunks are indicators of the region's high humidity and air quality. The mountain range, with altitudes up to 1262 meters, is part of the network of protected areas in Northern Portugal and is home to a diversity of flora and fauna, including roe deer, wild boar and even the Iberian wolf. This 6.25 km circular route allows you to observe the dynamics of this natural system and the importance of chestnut trees for the landscape and local communities.
Build in leash – this little guy was very interested in us and I think would have climbed on board to get a closer look at us but every time it moved closer than a foot or so away from mom, she grabbed the tail and pulled-em back. Taken in March in Tadoba Tiger Preserve.
The gate to the old cemertery at Boltons Bench at Lyndhurst in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England.
It so easy to anthropomorphize animals, especially primates, assuming they are experiencing the world the way we might but I have to say this langur seemed to be sitting back and relaxing and enjoying the sunrise as much as we were! Here’s to ya Lady Langur and I agree it was pretty epic!
Herd of elephants making their way thru the forest seemed upset and would not move on - after repeated trumpets finally a reluctant juvenile elephant popped out of the brush on the other side of the path to join his companions.
Most people don't remember to take their vitamin T - so consider this a public service announcement - A yearly dose of vitamin T is critical for your health and wellbeing! Tiger spotted in Ranthambore National Park - one of the most popular parks in India.
A pair of Baird's Sandpiper in their dry-tundra nesting habitat on Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk, Yukon. 19 June 2016.
OK my last fox portrait - forgot about this one but too cute to leave out! The foxes were squabbling quite a bit and while they don't hunt in groups they do form groups and I think what I was witnessing was a territorial dispute of sorts. Fun to observe and thankfully it was settled without a fight!
Watching wolves in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley - tiny dots in my 600mm lens - when a bald Eagle landed on a tree not far away - if only the wolves would come a little closer!
A tiger in the bush is worth two on the hill. We stopped to see two tigers up on a hill when it turned out there was one right next to us in the bushes. One of eight tigers we saw in less than 24 hrs. while visiting Tadoba Tiger Reserve in March 2018!
As you'll see I loved photographing these guys - spend a bunch of time trying to get portraits - there were less cooperative than I thought they would be given how acclimated they are to people. The night my son and I went on a late night hike provided a great opportunity...both to photograph foxes and hang out with my son - epic memory!
A startrail image taken in Namibia's Sossusvlei. The warm glow comes from the setting sun and a sandstorm, which had made it impossible for me to go deeper into the valley.
Canon 5DMkII, 17-40mm, 46 shots stacked
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Sorry couldn't help myself - missed this shot when reviewing photos but the elk sticking out his tongue is the perfect compliment to the branch hat!
The Val de Tamié on the border of Savoie and Haute Savoie in the Bauges National Park, France. Visible on the left is the Abbaye de Notre Dame de Tamié.
Upon returning to the U.S. instead of going home I stopped in California for a SNaP meeting = Science for Nature and People at NCEAS (National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis) - great group. Took advantage of the opportunity to visit the Channel Islands National Park for some R&R and photography - first photo of my favorite critter the Channel Island Fox - so photogenic!
Like the wolf in the US & Europe, jackals get a bad rap. I always had a fondness for the story of the blue jackal from kindergarten so was so excited to see these guys in the wild. The are pretty common in parts of India and during this last trip we saw quite a few packs but this solo individual gave the best opportunity to get a decent portrait...now who couldn't love that face!
Male or bull elk attempts to move his harem of females down a hillside into a pasture below in Rocky Mountain National Park. He worked for almost 45 minutes straight until he finally achieved success! Was fun to watch!
Another pic of elk in Rocky Mountain National Park - made three trips up this year while home for a decent stretch - very fun!
View of the Sacy-le-Grand marsh in dense fog. A small stream runs through the wet terrain, bordered by grassy and leafy banks. The water is partially covered with algae and aquatic plants. Tall leafless trees dominate the background, softened by the mist. The atmosphere is quiet and typical of late autumn or early winter, with saturated ground and low visibility. This marsh is part of the largest wetland in the Oise department, covering over 1,000 hectares. It is classified as a Natura 2000 site and a Sensitive Natural Area due to its ecological importance. It helps regulate water levels, supports rare plant species, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The site plays a key role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance in northern France.
Vue du marais de Sacy-le-Grand sous un brouillard dense. Un petit ruisseau traverse un terrain humide, bordé de berges herbeuses et feuillues. L’eau est partiellement recouverte d’algues et de plantes aquatiques. De grands arbres sans feuilles occupent l’arrière-plan, atténués par la brume. L’ambiance est calme, typique d’une fin d’automne ou d’un début d’hiver, avec un sol saturé et une faible visibilité. Ce marais constitue la plus vaste zone humide du département de l’Oise, avec plus de 1 000 hectares. Classé site Natura 2000 et Espace Naturel Sensible, il joue un rôle essentiel dans la régulation des eaux, abrite des espèces végétales rares et sert de refuge aux oiseaux migrateurs. Il contribue à la préservation de la biodiversité et à l’équilibre écologique du nord de la France.
Another shot of the RMNP elk herd - this particular bull was challenged by another male a few minutes after this shot - he was only a three pointer so ran off pretty quickly once this guy came forward. Interesting to see a tracking collar on one of the female elk.
The Saige antelope (Saiga tatarica) is a critically endangered antelope that previously inhabited a vast area of the Eurasian steppe now is restricted to portions of Russia, Kazakhstan and western Mongolia. 2015 & 2016 were bad years for the Saige antelope - in just a few days, more than one-third of the world's saiga antelopes died off. Samples collected from the carcasses during the die-off, confirmed that the deaths were linked to bacterium Pasteurella multocida. This pathogen caused hemorrhagic septicemia in the saiga population likely linked to a warming event. Reports have come in that the Mongolian subspecies hundreds of miles away had succumbed to an unrelated virus but the prevalence of the pathogen is largely unknown so scientists studying the antelope remain cautious. I’ve tried several times to photograph them – largely unsuccessfully – on this trip I managed to get pretty close to them but most of the shots were pretty blurry – see the bottom shot. I found it somewhat humorous that only shot I got reasonably in good focus was on the antelope showing its backside.
This photo was taken in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Maranhão, Brazil. It shows a light-colored sand dune next to a shallow lagoon with sparse vegetation. The water level suggests seasonal variation, typical of the park’s hydrological cycle. The sky is mostly clear with scattered clouds, and the terrain reflects the coexistence of desert-like dunes and freshwater systems. This area is part of a protected zone known for its temporary lagoons formed by rainwater accumulation between dunes.
Cette photo a été prise dans le parc national des Lençóis Maranhenses, dans l’État du Maranhão au Brésil. Elle montre une dune de sable clair bordant une lagune peu profonde avec une végétation clairsemée. Le niveau d’eau suggère une variation saisonnière, typique du cycle hydrologique du parc. Le ciel est majoritairement dégagé avec quelques nuages, et le paysage illustre la coexistence entre des dunes désertiques et des systèmes d’eau douce. Cette zone fait partie d’un espace protégé connu pour ses lagunes temporaires formées par l’accumulation d’eau de pluie entre les dunes.
The Barasingha, also called swamp deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. The swamp deer differs from all other Indian deer species in that the antlers carry more than three tines. Kanha has become the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot — Bhoorsingh the Barasingha — to spread awareness and save it from possible extinction. Barasingha, or swamp deer, is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh. The Kanha tiger reserve, is the only place in the world where the species exists.
Perched on the northwest coast of Crete, Balos Lagoon stuns with its turquoise waters, pink-white sands, and rocky islets. The arid terrain, scattered with wild goats and stone walls, adds to its raw charm. Accessible by boat or hike, it’s a protected natural gem and one of Greece’s most iconic beaches.
Située à l’extrémité nord-ouest de la Crète, la lagune de Balos séduit par ses eaux turquoise, ses bancs de sable rose et blanc, et ses îlots rocheux. Le paysage aride, peuplé de chèvres sauvages et de murets en pierre, renforce son charme brut. Accessible en bateau ou par une randonnée, c’est un joyau naturel protégé et l’une des plages les plus emblématiques de Grèce.
This photo was taken in the northern coastal area of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, in Maranhão, Brazil. The scene shows a flat beach with shallow water channels and a group of shorebirds, including laughing gulls (Leucophaeus atricilla), standing and flying over the wet sand. In the background, sand dunes rise under a mostly clear sky. This zone marks the transition between the Atlantic shoreline and the dune system, and is part of a protected area known for its seasonal lagoons, wind-shaped terrain, and coastal biodiversity.
Cette photo a été prise dans la zone côtière nord du parc national des Lençóis Maranhenses, dans l’État du Maranhão au Brésil. On y voit une plage plate avec des chenaux d’eau peu profonds et un groupe d’oiseaux côtiers, dont des mouettes atricilles (Leucophaeus atricilla), posées ou en vol au-dessus du sable humide. À l’arrière-plan, les dunes s’élèvent sous un ciel majoritairement dégagé. Cette zone marque la transition entre le littoral atlantique et le système dunaire, et fait partie d’un espace protégé connu pour ses lagunes saisonnières, ses reliefs sculptés par le vent et sa biodiversité côtière.