Scientific name: Patagona gigas

Trinomial name: Patagona gigas peruviana

Ssp name: P. g. peruviana

Common name: Giant hummingbird

Nombre: Colibrí gigante,​ Picaflor gigante​

Lugar de la captura: Tambo Condor Restaurant, Secas, Ecuador.

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As per Wikipedia: The giant hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is the only member of the genus Patagona and the largest member of the hummingbird family, weighing 18–24 g (0.63–0.85 oz) and having a wingspan of approximately 21.5 cm (8.5 in) and length of 23 cm (9.1 in). This is approximately the same length as a European starling or a northern cardinal, though the giant hummingbird is considerably lighter because it has a slender build and long bill, making the body a smaller proportion of the total length. This weight is almost twice that of the next heaviest hummingbird species and ten times that of the smallest, the bee hummingbird.

. Scientific name: Ixora Chinensis

. Popular Names: Ixora-Chinese, Giant pin, Ixora-red

. Category: Shrubs, Tropical Shrubs, Vivid Fences

. Climate: Equatorial, oceanic, subtropical, tropical

. Origin: Asia, China, Malaysia

. Height: 1.2 to 1.8 meters

. Luminosity: half shade, full sun

. Life Cycle: Perennial

Ixora-Chinese is an arbustive plant for tropical gardens. Its stem is a woody, branched, erect texture and can reach up to 2 meters high.

The inflorescences are terminals, with numerous elongated buttons, which gradually open in flowers with four-pointed star format.

Flowers can be orange, rosy, red or yellow.

It is a wonderful plant, with its curls of small flowers that emerge all year, but mainly in the Spring and Summer.

Scientific name: Crocosmia crocosmiiflora

Common names: Crocosmia, Firestar

Family: Iridaceae

Category: Bulbs, Perennial Flowers

Climate: Mediterranean, Subtropical, Temperate, Tropical

Origin: Africa, South Africa

Height: 0.9 to 1.2 meters

Luminosity: Partial Shade, Full Sun

Crocosmia /Montbretia ( Crocosmia crocosmiiflora) also known in Brazil as Fire star, has long inflorescences, with small red-orange or yellow flowers, and long, opaque green foliage.

It is a rustic plant and has become sub-spontaneous throughout Brazil, perhaps with the exception of the North region, for this reason its cultivation is very easy, it is not attacked by pests or diseases, nor does it need special fertilizers to develop well.

Flowering is abundant in spring and summer, providing long inflorescences, attracting butterflies and bees.

As it is a perennial plant that produces bulbs, it can be grown in compositions, in masses or as a border.

Its growth is somewhat uncontrolled, and can expand a lot.

Scientific name: Phalacrocorax auritus

Trinomial name: Phalacrocorax auritus floridanus

Ssp name: P. a. floridanus

Common name: Double-crested cormorant

Nombre: Cormorán orejudo, Corúa

Lugar de Captura: Florida, USA

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Scientific name: Lesbia victoriae

Common name: Black-tailed Trainbearer

Nombre: Colibrí colilargo mayor. Colibrí coludo morado. Cometa colinegro.

It is found between 2,500 and 3,800m

Lugar de la captura: Zuro Loma, Ecuador

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.Scientific name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima

.Common Names: Red Bird of Paradise, Garden Flamboyam, Peacock Flower, Flower of Paradise

.Family: Fabaceae

.Category: Shrubs, Tropical Shrubs, Trees, Ornamental Trees

.Climate: Equatorial, Subtropical, Tropical

.Origin: Central America, Antilles

.Height: 1.2 to 1.8 meters, 1.8 to 2.4 meters, 2.4 to 3.0 meters, 3.0 to 3.6 meters

.Luminosity: Half Shade, Full Sun

It is a perennial shrub or tree, very popular in tropical landscaping, which has a woody, erect, branched and thorny stem.

The inflorescences are composed of red, orange-red, pinkish-red or yellow flowers, depending on the variety, all characterized by long stamens. Flowering occurs in spring and summer.

The fruits are of the vegetable type and appear in Autumn.

It should be grown in full sun or partial shade, but is tolerant of light cold, in subtropical or Mediterranean climates, becoming deciduous (loses its leaves in Winter). It is multiplied by seeds.

Some peoples use the plant as a medicinal plant, with anti-inflammatory properties, but care must be taken as it is a toxic plant, including abortifacient.

• Gaviota cocinera

• Kelp gull

Scientific classification

Superdomain: Neomura

Domain: Eukaryota

(unranked): Opisthokonta

Kingdom: Animalia

Subkingdom: Eumetazoa

(unranked): Bilateria

Superphylum: Deuterostomia

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Infraphylum: Tetrapoda

Microphylum: Amniota

Nanophylum: Diapsida

(unranked): Archosauria

Superclass: Archosauromorpha

Class: Aves

Subclass: Neornithes

Infraclass: Neognathae

Superorder: Neoaves

Order:Charadriiformes

Family:Laridae

Genus:Larus

Species:L. dominicanus

Adult specimen

Solís, Maldonado, Uruguay

Scientific name: Sporophila corvina

Trinomial name: Sporophila corvina hoffmannii

Ssp name: S. c. hoffmannii

Common name: Variable Seedeater - - Western Pacific

Nombre: Espiguero variable, Semillerito aurito, Semillerito variable.

Lugar de la captura: Panamá

Located on the waterfront at Ras Al Ardh in the Salmiya region in Kuwait

The Scientific Center has three main sections; Aquarium, Discovery Place and IMAX theater.

The Aquarium is home to a 1.5 million liter tank full of different kinds of fish and sharks. Also, it has visual representations of the nature of the Kuwaiti desert, sea and the coastline's wildlife and marine life. There is also another 100,000-liter tank which holds different sharks and coral.

There people are able to see different ships related to its history.

• Eggars, Snout moths, Lappet moths

• Lasiocámpidos

Scientific classification:

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Arthropoda

Class:Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Clade:Apoditrysia

Clade:Obtectomera

Clade:Macroheterocera

Superfamily:Lasiocampoidea

Family:Lasiocampidae

Genus: Tolype

Species: T. innocens

Solymar, Canelones, Uruguay

Observations on iNaturalist

Scientific name: Plathemis lydia

Length: 42 – 48 mm

Description: eyes and face dark brown, male with white or powder blue abdomen, each wing with wide black patch near wingtip and narrower black stripe at base, female and immature male have brown abdomen with white or yellow triangular spots along sides, female with three black spots on each wing.

**I went to this conservation green land to photography damselflies, didn't catch any good one. Just when I was leaving, there was this dragonfly came to my sight, resting in front of me, that I was able to catch a few shots. There you have it. My 1st time to see one. My lucky day. :-))

Scientific name: Erithacus rubecula

Male.

Scientific name: Oenanthe oenanthe,

These migratory birds are seasoned travellers, embarking on an epic journey from Africa to the UK each spring. They favour upland habitats and nest in cavities between rocks. Info: Woodland Trust.

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.Scientific name: Ipomoea Carnea

.Popular Names: Angry Cotton, Swamp's cotton, Majorana

.Family: Convolvulaceae

.Category: Shrubs, Tropical shrubs, weeds, creepers

.Climate: Equatorial, Subtropical, Tropical

.Origin: South America, Brazil

.Height: 1.8 to 2.4 meters, 2.4 to 3.0 meters, 3.0 to 3.6 meters

.Luminosity: Full Sun

.Life Cycle: Perennial

It is a floral, rustic and ornamental bush, but potentially dangerous in cattle creations. Medium, reaches 1 to 4 meters high. Its stem is branched, erect, with herbaceous texture and spongy interior.

The flowers arise abundant for nearly all year round, but mainly in the Spring and Summer. They can be roused, violet or white; the seeds are cottony and disperse by wind and water.

Angry cotton is one of these few plants that has the ability to produce flowers in all seasons.

In the garden it can be planted isolated or in groups, but adapts very well to the aquatic environment, adorning the margins of lakes and other water courses.

Although shrubby, it can also be conducted as a creeper, with due tutoring.

Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.

Extremely rustic plant, tolerates severe pruning, burnt, prolonged dry and floods, but does not tolerate frost or intense cold.

• Collared peccary / musk hog

• Pecarí de collar

Scientific classification

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Mammalia

Order:Artiodactyla

Family:Tayassuidae

Genus:Dicotyles

Species:D. tajacu

Santa Teresa, Rocha, Uruguay

Scientific classification:

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Arthropoda

Class:Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Superfamily:Noctuoidea

Family:Erebidae

Subfamily:Arctiinae

Subtribe:Phaegopterina

Genus:Bertholdia

Solymar, Canelones, Uruguay

Explored: December 21, 2021

Male.

Scientific name: Saxicola rubicola.

The stonechat is named for its call, which sounds just like two small stones being hit together! It can be seen on heathland and boggy habitats. Info: The Wildlife Trusts.

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Scientific name: Turdus philomelos.

Famous for smashing open snails and for the sweet song which gives this bird its name. The song thrush was once a common sight in UK woodland, but is sadly in decline. Info: Woodland Trust.

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Male.

Scientific name: Alcedo atthis.

Lightning fast and technicoloured, seeing a kingfisher always feels special. Spot them near rivers, diving low to catch tiny fish with impressive dexterity. Info: Woodland Trusts.

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At Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) on Lake Superior, north of Two Harbors, Minnesota with my little beach buddy. I believe that this is a Yellow-rumped Warbler. He likes to hang out on the shoreline of the small bay between the two points.

Once upon a time, this place was once the site of a charming mom & pop resort called Twin Points Resort. Iona Lind, her husband John and their children ran the resort for over 50 years. Iona kept on for a short time after her husband passed away in the 1980's.

When Iona died, she donated the land and it ended up in the hands of Minnesota's DNR.

Iona's Beach SNA is about halfway between Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse State Parks on Minnesota's legendary, historic Highway 61.

Scientific name: Alauda arensis.

The skylark is a small brown bird, somewhat larger than a sparrow but smaller than a starling. It is streaky brown with a small crest, which can be raised when the bird is excited or alarmed, and a white-sided tail. The wings also have a white rear edge, visible in flight. It is renowned for its display flight, vertically up in the air. Its recent and dramatic population declines make it a Red List species. Info:RSPB

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Portrait.

Scientific name: Morus Bassanus

Bempton Cliffs.

Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on cliffs around our coasts. Info: The Wildlife Trusts.

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Scientific name: Coeligena coeligena

Common name: Bronzy Inca

Nombre: Colibrí Inca bronceado, Colibrí pardo morado.

Lugar de la captura: Cabañas San Isidro, Cosanga, Ecuador

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Thanks to Juan Carlos Vindas www.neotropicphototours.com/

Scientific name: Podiceps nigricollis.

Ford Green Nature Reserve. Staffordshire.

This small grebe has beautiful golden tufts of feathers on its face, contrasting with its black head and neck. Its steep forehead makes its head look 'peaked'. A rare breeding bird, it is also uncommon in winter.

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Scientific :Oenanthe oenanthe leucorhoa

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Scientific name: Melanerpes striatus

Common name: Spaniolan woodpecker

Nombre: Pájaro carpintero, Carpintero de La Española

Lugar de la captura: República Dominicana

Remarks / Observaciones: "Hispaniolan Endemic"

Scientific Name: Glaucidium brasilianum

(Gmelin, 1788)

Scientific name: Passer montanus.

A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house sparrow. Info: The Wildlife Trusts.

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Scientific name Anthocharis cardamines. This female was seen captured in my garden

Scientific name - Garrulax albogularis

Taken on the trek to Deoria Tal in Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India.

Scientific name: Corvus cornix.

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Using scientifically approved sock puppets Tra attempts to address the overpopulation of cats. Good Thing - Bad Thing; You Decide.

Scott warned Tra this would be futile.

The majority of cats leave in disgust.

Tralalas Diner @ Pine Lake

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A Post-Apocalyptic Photo-Op Sim

Stuff:

.Shi Arcane Headpiece

.Shi : Eirene

Demonic Hell Tattoo

[The Forge] Banshee Welding Goggles (Steel)

SUGAR City Cargo Shorts

Abramations Bento Sock Puppets

WL: Marauder's Trophy Belt

Remarkable Oblivion Last Stand Boots

DRD Nerd Goggles

KOSH Necklaces

DRD Brynhilda Shoulders

Blindspot Memory Cable Neckwrap

uK - Old Americana CarPort RARE

Battle Cats of Tralalas Diner

DC Watching Crows

Scott:

SI Aviator Hat with goggles on Top V.2 c.3 (add/wear)

L&B Swear "Aviator Vintage" FatPack Mens Leather Jacket

Meva Dale Pants Signature Box [Wear Me]

Meva Hakon Boots Signature Gianni

[SIGNATURE] Gianni - Mesh Body - v4.5

Catwa Head Daniel

Hair : *ARGRACE* HAYATE - Blacks

Scientific name: Lestes sponsa.

Female.

The Emerald damselfly is a medium-sized damselfly that lives among lush vegetation around the edges of ponds, lakes, ditches and canals. When perched, Emerald damselflies have a habit of holding their wings half-open, rather than closed along the length of their body like other damselflies.

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Scientific name: Gallinago gallinago.

Snipe are medium sized, skulking wading birds with short legs and long straight bills. Both sexes are mottled brown above, with paler buff stripes on the back, dark streaks on the chest and pale under parts. They are widespread as a breeding species in the UK, with particularly high densities on northern uplands but lower numbers in southern lowlands (especially south west England). In winter, birds from northern Europe join resident birds.

The UK population of snipe has undergone moderate declines overall in the past twenty-five years, with particularly steep declines in lowland wet grassland, making it an Amber List species. Info: RSPB.

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Scientific name: Vulpes vulpes.

Garden visitor.

Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come out mostly at night but can also be seen during the day if you’re lucky! Info: Wildlife Trusts.

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Scientific name - Diphucephala sp.

Taken in Valley of Flowers Trek, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India.

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Valencia is the third largest city in Spain. Valencia is located on the Costa del Azahar on the Mediterranean Sea and is considered the birthplace of paella, one of the most famous dishes in Spanish cuisine. Valencia is also known as the orange city. Valencia is Spain's third economic engine, after Madrid and Barcelona. Valencia was founded in 138 BC. under the name Valentia Edetanorum, by a Roman leader. Valencia has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and very mild winters. Valencia, like the entire region of Valencia, is officially bilingual; they speak both Spanish and Valencian. Valencian is very closely related to Catalan. Spanish Valencia is more than beach and paella. The highlight that you do not want to miss are the modern buildings of Calatrava. The 'Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències' or 'the City of Arts and Sciences' is a cultural and scientific complex of seven special buildings designed by Calatrava and is located in the drained Turia River of Valencia. It includes Spain's finest aquarium L'Oceanographic, a planetarium, an IMAX theatre, a science museum and a striking event hall. This science park is definitely the number one attraction of Valencia!

The Science Museum - Ciències in Valencia presents scientific exhibitions that will surprise you from the moment you arrive. A Foucault pendulum hangs from the glass ceiling of the museum. This invention proves that the earth rotates on its own axis. The third floor is home to another major attraction: an array of flying machines, including a Mirage III, a reproduction of Gaspar Brunet's plane, which flew the first in Spain; and a model of an invention by Leonardo da Vinci. This is the great 21st century science museum to learn all about life, science and technology in a didactic, interactive and entertaining way. Full interactivity is one of its special features, with the motto: "Forbidden not to touch, not to feel, not to think". In order to generate a pleasant learning process in which the visitor always actively participates.

Valencia is twee na grootste stad van Spanje. Valencia ligt aan de Costa del Azahar aan de Middellandse Zee en geldt als geboorteplaats van de paella, een van de bekendste gerechten uit de Spaanse keuken. Valencia wordt ook wel de sinaasappelstad genoemd. Valencia is de derde economische motor van Spanje, na Madrid en Barcelona. Valencia werd gesticht in 138 v.Chr. onder de naam Valentia Edetanorum, door een Romeinse leider. Valencia heeft een mediterraan klimaat met warme zomers en zeer milde winters. Valencia is, net als de gehele regio Valencia, officieel tweetalig; men spreekt er zowel Spaans als Valenciaans. Het Valenciaans is zeer sterk verwant aan het Catalaans. Het Spaanse Valencia is meer dan strand en paella. Het hoogtepunt die je niet wilt missen zijn de moderne bouwwerken van Calatrava. Het Wetenschapsmuseum Ciències in Valencia stelt wetenschappelijke tentoonstellingen tentoon die u zullen verrassen vanaf het moment dat u aankomt. Een slinger van Foucault hangt aan het glazen plafond van het museum. Deze uitvinding bewijst dat de aarde om haar eigen as draait. De derde verdieping is de thuisbasis van een andere grote attractie: een reeks vliegmachines, waaronder een Mirage III, een reproductie van het vliegtuig van Gaspar Brunet, dat als eerste in Spanje vloog; en een model van een uitvinding van Leonardo da Vinci. Dit is het geweldige 21e-eeuwse wetenschapsmuseum om op een didactische, interactieve en vermakelijke manier alles te weten te komen over leven, wetenschap en technologie. Volledige interactiviteit is een van de speciale kenmerken, met als motto: "Verboden om niet aan te raken, niet te voelen, niet te denken". Om zo een aangenaam leerproces te genereren waarin de bezoeker altijd actief deelneemt.

Scientific name - Heterophasia capistrata

Taken in Lepchajagat, Darjeeling Himalayas, West Bengal, India.

Scientific name: Vipera berus.

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands. Info: The Wildlife Trust.

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Common dandelion

Scientific name: Taraxacum officinale

Biology:

Dandelion flowers from May to October but most profusely in May and June. A period of low temperature seems to intensify flowering but daylength does not have a great influence. Seedlings that emerge in spring may flower in their first year. Established plants that bloom in spring can flower again in autumn. The time from flowering to seed ripening is about 9-12 days. The fruiting period is from April to June. A flower head can produce up to 400 seeds but the average is 180. A plant may have a total of 2,000 to 12,000 seeds. Cut down flower stems do not produce any viable seed.

Dandelion seeds are wind dispersed and may travel up to 500 miles from the parent. Seeds have been recovered from irrigation water and can survive submergence for 9 months. Viable seeds have been found in cattle and horse droppings. Seedlings have been raised from the droppings of various birds.

As Food and Drink:

Did you know you can make wine out of Dandelions? There are lots of recipes for making Dandelion wine on-line. Or that the young leaves go great in salads? In fact, the family of plants that the Dandelion belongs to also includes lettuce! If you let a lettuce plant go to flower in your garden you'll see what I mean. And the roots of dandelions can serve as a coffee substitute when baked and ground. (Hint: if you are a real coffee aficionado, don't try this.) Hey, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or in this case if you have a yard full of Dandelions eat'em and drink'em. Apparently, you can make green and yellow dyes from the flowers, too.

Scientific name: Anthracothorax dominicus

Common name: Hispaniolan mango

Nombre: Zumbador grande, Zumbador dorado, Mango antillano, Mango dominicano, Colibrí dorado, Mango dorado, Zunzún

Lugar de la captura: República Dominicana

Remarks / Observaciones: "Hispaniolan Endemic"

Scientific name: Bombycilla garrulus.

This single stunning male Waxwing was seen in Dacey Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester.

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Scientific measurements on the grassland in early-summer Adventdalen in Nordenskiöld Land, Svalbard. The ground is frozen (permafrost) except for a thin and often soggy surface layer.

Camera: Canon PowerShot G12.

Edited with GIMP.

Scientific name: Passer montanus.

A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house sparrow. Info: The Wildlife Trusts.

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• Sun Cup cactus

Scientific classification

Kingdom:Plantae

(unranked):Angiosperms

(unranked):Eudicots

(unranked):Core eudicots

Order:Caryophyllales

Family:Cactaceae

Subfamily:Cactoideae

Tribe:Notocacteae

Genus:Parodia

Species: P.concinna

From my collection

Caldwell 49 or the Rosette Nebula is located about 5.000 light-years away from earth in the Monoceros constellation. Image taken with my new ASI 1600 MM Pro, Explore Scientific 127/952@666mm fcd-100 apo & Baader narrowband filters.

Exposure: 256x90s halpha @ gain200/offset50/temp-20°C (the color data comes from an older shot: ~12x600s SII/OIII each)

Image taken from my backyard in Luxembourg in February 2018.

Scientific breakthrough!

Documented with a photo - proof that there is water on Mars. ;)

Came to mind while eating one of these candy bars and washing it down with a glass of water...

Lighting: Single LED panel from above, slightly right. White paper as background and in front as reflector for the Mars bar.

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• Lesser flamingo

• Flamenco enano, flamenco chico

Scientific classification:

Kingdom:Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Aves

Order:Phoenicopteriformes

Family:Phoenicopteridae

Genus:Phoeniconaias

Species:P. minor

The lesser flamingo is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from further north, but these are generally considered vagrants.

This is the smallest species of flamingo, though it is a tall and large bird by most standards. Most of the plumage is pinkish white. The clearest difference between this species and the greater flamingo, the only other Old World species of flamingo, is the much more extensive black on the bill. Size is less helpful unless the species are together, since the sexes of each species also differ in height.

This species may be the most numerous species of flamingo, with a population that (at its peak) probably numbered up to two million individual birds. This species feeds primarily on Spirulina, algae which grow only in very alkaline lakes. Presence of flamingo groups near water bodies is indication of sodic alkaline water which is not suitable for irrigation use. Although blue-green in colour, the algae contain the photosynthetic pigments that give the birds their pink colour. Their deep bill is specialised for filtering tiny food items.

Oasis Wildlife Fuerteventura, La Lajita, Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias