Currently you can experience the peak of the vine leaf coloring in the Ahr Valley. The color red is rare because it is related to a specific grape variety, namely the "Dyer Grape", which is cultivated to give red wine a darker color through admixture.

Aktuell kann man im Ahrtal wieder den Höhepunkt der Weinlaubfärbung erleben. Die Farbe rot kommt selten vor, denn es handelt sich um eine bestimmte Rebsorte, nämlich die "Färbertraube", die angebaut wird, um dem Rotwein eine dunklere Farbe durch Beimischung zu geben.

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

Ist die Marmorierung des Marmors nun Perfektion oder Glück ?

Eigenschaften von Marmor :

Das charakteristische Merkmal von Marmor ist die sog. Marmorierung, die sowohl in Form von das Gestein durchziehenden, hellen und dunklen Streifen, Maserungen, Flecken oder Äderungen vorhanden sein kann und Ausdruck der mineralischen Beimengungen sind.

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Life's goal is to be happy - and not perfect.

Properties of marble / The characteristic feature of marble is the so-called marbling, which can be present in the form of light and dark stripes running through the rock, grains, stains or veins and are an expression of the mineral admixtures.

borderlands

described by captain lewis...the water of this river possesses a peculiar whiteness, being about the colour of a cup of tea with the admixture of a tablespoonfull of milk

from the colour of its water we called it milk river

the river forms in nw montana, and jumps the canadian line for a few hundred miles before swinging south again and draining into the missouri river

Der beigefarbene Marmor eignet sich perfekt für die stilvolle Ausgestaltung von Küchen und Badezimmern und seine warme Struktur, die von einer Beimischung an Erzen herrührt, macht den Stein so begehrlich, dass hier allein mehr als 20 Firmen riesige Marmorblöcke aus dem Hang schneiden. In der terrassierten Tiefe sind schwere Gerätschaften im Einsatz, um die tonnenschweren Quader zu zersägen und auf LKW zu laden. Ziel ist hauptsächlich der asiatische Raum und Russland, aber auch in arabische Länder wird der edle Stein anschließend verschifft.

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The beige marble is perfect for the stylish design of kitchens and bathrooms and its warm structure, which comes from an admixture of ores, makes the stone so desirable that more than 20 companies cut huge blocks of marble from the slope here alone. Heavy equipment is used in the terraced depths to saw the multi-ton cuboids and load them onto trucks. The destination is mainly the Asian region and Russia, but the precious stone is also then shipped to Arab countries.

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

Our trip comes to an end and we are already starting to walk down from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Nasza wycieczka dobiega końca i powoli schodzimy już ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo :)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Meadow near Wołosate, at the end of the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Idziemy ścieżką przez łąkę w okolicach Wołosatego, kończąc naszą wycieczkę na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach :)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Views from the trail to Bukowe Berdo on Bieszczady mountains and surroundings:)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo na Bieszczady i okolice:)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Meadows, fields and forests around Polańczyk. Ot the horizon (at left) you can see Bieszczady mountains :)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Lasy, łąki i pola wokół Polańczyka. Na horyzoncie (z lewej) widoczne Bieszczady :)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Views from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world's most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

Views from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Small stacks of stones set by tourists on the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Małe piramidki z kamieni ustawione przez turystów na szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Our trip comes to an end and we are already walk down from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Nasza wycieczka dobiega końca i powoli schodzimy już ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo :)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world’s most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

Back roading the other day....north of Kingston ( north east end of Lake Ontario for those not sure )....Leeds and Grenville County....came around the corner of a road cutting through forest and this was crossing the edge of a frozen pond....Coywolf or Coyote...co-incidentally on my left, I was able to photograph it out the driver's side window...for what its worth....from Wikipedia. It didnt stay long, as son as it saw me slowing down it started to move away, this image taken while its running..... "A coywolf is a canid hybrid descended from coyotes, eastern wolves, gray wolves, and dogs. All of these species are members of the genus Canis with 78 chromosomes and therefore can interbreed.[1] One genetic study indicates that these two species genetically diverged relatively recently (around 55,000–117,000 years ago). Genomic studies indicate that nearly all North American gray wolf populations possess some degree of admixture with coyotes following a geographic cline, with the lowest levels occurring in Alaska, and the highest in Ontario and Quebec, as well as Atlantic Canada.[2] Another term for these hybrids is sometimes wolfote." FYI..

EITHER WAY....a beautiful looking canid if I've ever seen one!

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world’s most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

Bieszczady are beautiful, isn't it? :)

Another view from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Ładnie jest w Bieszczadach, nieprawdaż? :)

Kolejne widoki z bieszczadzkiego szlaku na Bukowe Berdo :)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world’s most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

The palace was built in the years 1891–1893 for an entrepreneur from Łódź, Arnold Stiller. The area at the then 75 Cegielniana Street (currently 45 Stefana Jaracza Street) was located opposite the Stiller and Juliusz Bielszowski wool factories. The architectural design of the building referred to the French and Italian Neo-Renaissance. The surviving copy of the project is signed by Hilary Majewski, but its authorship is debatable. Krzysztof Stefański writes on this subject: the architecture of the building definitely resembles the works of the Berlin company "Kayser & Groszheim" and perhaps its creator should be sought in Berlin.

Apart from the residential building, a stable, a coach house, a gardener's house and an orangery were also built. In the years 1899–1901, a southern wing, a circular staircase and a tower were added to the palace. The author of the extension project, introducing elements of Dutch mannerism, was Dawid Lande. The decoration designed by Lande is described as renaissance with an admixture of gothic forms. There are also Art Nouveau elements.

Series - the city through my eyes.

"Holly (Ilex, pronounced /ˈaɪlɛks/)[1] is a genus of approximately 600 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family.

The origin of the word "holly" is Old English holegn, which is related to Old High German hulis. The French word for holly, houx, derives from the Old High German word, as do Low German/Low Franconian terms like Hülse or hulst. These Germanic words appear to be related to words for holly in Celtic languages, such as Welsh celyn and Irish cuilleann.

The botanical name ilex was the original Latin name for the Holm Oak (Quercus ilex), which has similar foliage to common holly, and is occasionally confused with it.

Holly is also used as a name for females.

In many western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths. The wood is heavy, hard and whitish; one traditional use is for chess pieces, with holly for the white pieces, and ebony for the black. Other uses include turnery, inlay work and as firewood. Looms in the 1800s used holly for the spinning rod. Because holly is dense and can be sanded very smooth, the rod was less likely than other woods to snag threads being used to make cloth. Peter Carl Faberge used holly for cases for Faberge eggs as well as small objects such as hand seals.

Many of the hollies are widely used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks. Several hybrids and numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, among them the very popular Ilex × altaclerensis (I. aquifolium × I. perado) and Ilex × meserveae (I. aquifolium × I. rugosa).[5] Hollies are often used for hedges; the spiny leaves make them difficult to penetrate, and they take well to pruning and shaping. [6] In Heraldry, holly is used to symbolise truth.

Between the thirteenth and eighteenth century, before the introduction of turnips, holly was cultivated for use as winter fodder for cattle and sheep.[7] Less spiny varieties of holly were preferred, and in practice the leaves growing near the top of the tree have far fewer spines making them more suitable for fodder.

Several holly species are used to make caffeine-rich herbal teas. The South American Yerba Mate (I. paraguariensis) is boiled for the popular revigorating drinks Mate, and Chimarrão, and steeped in water for the cold Tereré. Guayusa (I. guayusa) is used both as a stimulant and as an admixture to the entheogenic tea ayahuasca; its leaves have the highest known caffeine content of any plant. In North and Central America, Yaupon (I. vomitoria), was used by southeastern Native Americans as a ceremonial stimulant and emetic known as "the black drink"[8]. As the name suggests, the tea's purgative properties were one of its main uses, most often ritually. Gallberry (Appalachian Tea, I. glabra) is a milder substitute for Yaupon and does not have caffeine. In China, the young leaf buds of I. kudingcha are processed in a method similar to green tea to make a tisane called kǔdīng chá (苦丁茶, roughly "bitter spikeleaf tea").

Holly berries are mildly toxic and will cause vomiting and/or diarrhea when ingested by people. However they are extremely important food for numerous species of birds, and also are eaten by other wild animals. In the fall and early winter the berries are hard and apparently unpalatable. After being frozen or frosted several times, the berries soften, and become milder in taste. During winter storms, birds often take refuge in hollies, which provide shelter, protection from predators (by the spiny leaves), and food. The flowers are sometimes eaten by the larva of the Double-striped Pug moth (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata). Other Lepidoptera whose larvae feed on holly include Bucculatrix ilecella (which feeds exclusively on hollies) and The Engrailed (Ectropis crepuscularia). Holly is commonly referenced at Christmas time. " wikipedia.org

Views from the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

View from the trail to Bukowe Berdo on Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widoki ze szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world's most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

I believe this is White Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens). Any correction will be appreciated.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brugmansia_suaveolens

"Brugmansia suaveolens, Brazil's white angel trumpet, also known as angel's tears and snowy angel's trumpet,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to south eastern Brazil, but thought to be extinct in the wild. Like several other species of Brugmansia, it exists as an introduced species in areas outside its native range. It is a tender shrub or small tree with large semi-evergreen leaves and fragrant yellow or white trumpet-shaped flowers.

"Brugmansia suaveolens is a semi-woody shrub or small tree, growing up to 3–5 m (10–16 ft) tall, often with a many-branched trunk. The leaves are oval, to 25 cm (10 in) long by 15 cm (6 in) wide, and even larger when grown in the shade.

"The flowers, which tend to be white in colour, are sweetly scented at night and early morning, about 24–32 cm (9–13 in) long and shaped like trumpets. The corolla body is slightly recurved to 5 main points, but the very peaks in the true species are always curved outwards, never rolled back, and these peaks are short, only 1–2.5 cm (0.4–1.0 in) long. The flowers are usually white but may be yellow or pink and hang downward from fully pendulous up to nearly horizontal.[2]

"Many South American cultures have been noted to use Brugmansia suaveolens ritually. The Ingano and Siona in the Putumayo region both use it as an entheogen. It is also used by some Amazonian tribes as an admixture to increase the potency of Ayahuasca.[14] In some South American countries, it is known to be occasionally added to ayahuasca brews by malevolent sorcerers or bad shamans who wish to take advantage of unsuspecting tourists. Genuine shamans believe one of the purposes for this is to "steal one's energy and/or power", of which they believe every person has a limited stockpile.[15]

I took advantage of the reciprocity between Desert Botanical Garden and San Diego Botanic Garden for member admission. It is a relatively young and somewhat small botanic garden. It does have a lot of interesting specimina, especially for me coming from the desert.

sdbg.org/

300 Quail Gardens Drive (at Ecke Ranch Road), Encinitas, CA 92024

Welcome to our 37-acre urban oasis featuring 4 miles of meandering trails and ocean views, 5,000+ plant species and varieties, and 29 uniquely themed gardens that represent 15 different regions and many habitats of the world. Our natural wonderland is designed for children and adults, alike; explore your interests, learn about the plant world that surrounds us, and let nature fill you with a little wonder.

SDBG2024

Christmas is already over, so I go back to my photos from vacation in Polańczyk. Now we are going to the next destination. At background you can see Bieszczady Mountains:)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Święta już za nami, więc wracam do zdjęć z wakacji w Polańczyku. Jedziemy sobie w kolejne miejsce. W tle widoczne Bieszczady :)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

In EXPLORE - 28 December 2021, # 421 :)

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

Another day of our vacation in Polańczyk. The weather is not perfect, but we are going to the mountains. At background you can see our destination - Bieszczady Mountains:)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Kolejny dzień naszych wakacji w Polańczyku. Pogoda nie jest perfekcyjna, ale wybieramy się w góry. W tle widoczny nasz cel - Bieszczady :)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world's most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

November 28, 2020

Smile on Saturday Theme: reflection on white

"The cherry tomato is a type of small round tomato believed to be an intermediate genetic admixture between wild currant-type tomatoes and domesticated garden tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes range in size from a thumbtip up to the size of a golf ball, and can range from spherical to slightly oblong in shape. Although usually red, other colours such as yellow, green, and black also exist. Those shaped like an oblong share characteristics with plum tomatoes and are known as grape tomatoes. The cherry tomato is regarded as a botanical variety of the cultivated berry, Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme." -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_tomato

Time is liquid and there exists for every liquid a temperature at which no amount of pressure is sufficient to retain it in the liquid form.

Every Liquid that evaporates and condenses back into a liquid state becomes water. Salt water when it turns into vapour becomes sweet, and the vapour does not form salt water when it condenses again.Time is water modified by a certain admixture, the nature of which determines the "flavor" of each existence in time. ILDSS

youtu.be/EOQgROnvKdo

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world’s most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

View from the viewing tower on Jeleniowaty, on the forest around and Bieszczady mountains at background :)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Widok z wieży widokowej na Jeleniowatym, na okoliczne lasy oraz pasmo Bieszczad w tle :)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

golden browns...

cherry tomatoes from the garden😋

youtu.be/2Qs1J612nZs

The cherry tomato is a type of small round tomato believed to be an intermediate genetic admixture between wild currant-type tomatoes and domesticated garden tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes range in size from a thumbtip up to the size of a golf ball, and can range from spherical to slightly oblong in shape.

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

A dark and rainy spell of late, with low temperatues just starting to flirt with the 30s° F. In the matter of yardbirds things are holding mostly the same all October, except that I havent seen the townsend warblers in a few days, and some bushtits and a California jay have arrived.

Above, one of the regulars. I've never seen a yellow-shafted flicker within a couple hundred miles of home, but many (most?) of the northern flickers in the yard appear to be of the intergrade variety with some admixture of the red-shafted and yellow-shafted characteristics. At least as far as these ones are concerned, this is pretty much always expressed in a typical red-shafted appearance but with the addition of a red "V" on the neck of males. Northern flicker, backyard Olympia.

My little doggie posing me on the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Mój pieseczek pozuje mi na szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

The cherry tomato is a type of small round tomato believed to be an intermediate genetic admixture between wild currant-type tomatoes and domesticated garden tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes range in size from a thumbtip up to the size of a golf ball, and can range from spherical to slightly oblong in shape.

Death Valley, California

We are standing on the edge of a maar crater, looking down on a small playa.

A maar is the crater produced when groundwater is flash heated by magma and explodes. The Ubehebe crater is merely the largest and most recent maar; there are a number of nearby and older maars in the area. Much of the surrounding ejecta material is dark volcanic ash, but there is an admixture of lighter colored material that also appears to be less dense than the ash. It is not salt. It is this less dense material that has pooled in the playa below.

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

Red Wolves of Alligator River

The Red Wolf is the world's most endangered Wolf. Once common throughout the Eastern and South-Central United States, Red Wolf populations were decimated by the early 20th century as a result of intensive predator control programs, as well as the degradation and alteration of the habitat that the species depends upon. When the Red Wolf was first designated as a species that was threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated efforts to conserve and recover the species. Today, about 15 to 17 red wolves roam their native habitats in eastern North Carolina as a nonessential experimental population, and approximately 241 Red Wolves are maintained in 45 captive breeding facilities throughout the United States.

For more Info: www.fws.gov/species/red-wolf-canis-rufus

The Red Wolf (Canis rufus) is a canine native to the Southeastern United States. Its size is intermediate between the coyote (Canis latrans) and Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).

The Red Wolf's taxonomic classification as being a separate species, a subspecies of the Gray Wolf Canis lupus rufus, or a Coywolf (a genetic admixture of Wolf and Coyote) has been contentious for nearly a century. Because of this, it is sometimes excluded from endangered species lists, despite its critically low numbers. Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service currently recognizes the Red Wolf as an endangered species and grants protected status. Since 1996, the IUCN has listed the Red Wolf as a Critically Endangered Species; however, it is not listed in the CITES Appendices of Endangered Species.

For more Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wolf

Death Valley, California

We are standing on the floor of a small playa, looking towards the eroded rim wall of a nearby maar, Little Hebe. The northern edge of the Cottonwood Mountains looms in the background.

A maar is the crater produced when groundwater is flash heated by magma and explodes. The Ubehebe crater is merely the largest and most recent maar; there are a number of nearby and older maars in the area. Much of the surrounding ejecta is dark volcanic ash, but there is an admixture of lighter colored material that also appears to be less dense than the ash. It is not salt. It is this less dense material that has pooled in the playa.

Another view from the viewing tower on Jeleniowaty, this time on the small village Muczne and Bieszczady mountains at background :)

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Kolejny widok z wieży widokowej na Jeleniowatym, tym razem na wioskę Muczne oraz pasmo Bieszczad w tle :)

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.

The white-footed fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla), also known as the desert fox, is a small, Asiatic subspecies of red fox which occurs throughout most of northwestern Indian subcontinent, Pakistan's desert districts from Rawalpindi to Rajasthan and Kutch in India, Baluchistan, southern Iran, and Iraq. It is mostly found on sand-hills or in the broad sandy beds of semi-dry rivers, and only very rarely in fields, and then in the vicinity of sandy tracts.

It is similar in habits to the hill fox, but its diet is more carnivorous than that of other subspecies, and its prey is more restricted to gerbils and sand rats, due to the more barren habitat it occupies

Like the Turkmenian fox, the white-footed fox has a primitive, infantile skull compared to those of its northern cousins. It is smaller than the Afghan red and hill foxes, and never exhibits a red phase in its winter coat, nor the silvery, hoary phase of the Afghan red fox.It closely resembles the unrelated Bengal fox in size, but is distinguished by its longer tail and hind feet.As adults, their pelts are easily distinguished from other subspecies by the presence of a very distinct pale patch on each sides of the back behind the shoulders, which is overlapped by a dark, transverse stripe over the shoulders in front of the light patches. The colour on the back varies from brownish yellow to rusty red with slight admixture of white, while the flanks are whitish or greyish. The outer surface of the limbs are iron-grey or rufous, while the inner side of the forelegs and the whole front of the hind legs are white. The face is rufous, with dark markings around the eyes. The underparts are slaty in hue. The chin and the centre of the chest is white. The ear-tips are black or dark brown and paler at the base, lined with whitish hairs. The tail is almost the same colour as the back, but is less rufous on the sides and beneath. Most of the tail's hairs are black, and may form a dark ring at the end of the tail. The tip is white.

Turtuk is a Baltistan village , formerly part of Pakistan until 1971. Today, Turtuk is the last inhabited frontier by Balti Muslims before the border.

The Balti is an ethnic group of Tibetan descent with some Dardic admixture, who live in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan, in addition, smaller populations also exist in Ladakh.

Turtuk is a Baltistan village , formerly part of Pakistan until 1971. Today, Turtuk is the last inhabited frontier by Balti Muslims before the border.

The Balti is an ethnic group of Tibetan descent with some Dardic admixture, who live in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan, in addition, smaller populations also exist in Ladakh.

I was maybe twenty miles from the Canadian border when I shot this. As I was setting up, border patrol dropped by to see what I was doing. The guy was incredibly cordial and talked quite a bit.

I can imagine it's a pretty lonely and solitary job up here in Montana. He told me that he sees more moose than people some days. That might have been hyperbole, but it made me want to see moose.

They travel up and down the Milk River, in and out of Canada, depending upon the season.

It was named the Milk River by Meriwether Lewis. In his May 8, 1805 journal:

"the water of this river possesses a peculiar whiteness, being about the colour of a cup of tea with the admixture of a tablespoonfull of milk. from the colour of it's water we called it Milk river."

The Hidatsa tribe told him the name was Ah-mâh-tâh ru-shush-sher, which translated to River Which Scolds at All Others.

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This emulsion expired in 1988. That's 34 years before I shot this. It shows its age, of course, but all in all, I like how it did its thing.

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'Wantalon'

Camera: Chamonix 45F-2

Lens: Steinheil Rapid Antiplanet 6,5; 27cm

Film: Kodak Vericolor II; x-11/1988

Exposure: f/12; 2sec

Process: DIY ECN-2

Montana

July 2022

My daughter Martyna on the trail to Bukowe Berdo in Bieszczady mountains :)

The Bukowe Berdo (Beech Berdo) is a mountain range, constituting an elongated range crowned with a mountain pasture with three culminations: Szołtynia (1201 m above sea level), Połonina Dzwiniacka (1238 m above sea level), and the last Beech Berdo (1311 m above sea level). It is characterized by a large presence of sandstone rocks. The peak parties are occupied by the mountain pastures. From above, especially from the highest peak, there is a wide view of the north and east, mainly to the Ukrainian areas. The dorsal parts below Połonina Dźwiniacka are overgrown with a shrubby rowan form, which is particularly effective in the autumn when its fruits ripen red. Occurs here, among others a few very rare species: eastern Carpathian peas, Broadleaf, Sedge sedge, Rock sedge, Matrix blight.

Bieszczady Mountains is a mountain range that runs from the extreme south-east of Poland and north-east of Slovakia through to western Ukraine. The highest peak of Bieszczady is Mt Pikui (1405 m) in Ukraine. The highest peak of the Polish part is Tarnica (1346 m). The vegetation zones, which are typically observed in other mountain ranges with a similar character, are significantly different in Bieszczady. Among the tree species found in the Park, the beech-tree dominates the forests, with an admixture of sycamore and fir trees, the Carpathian beechwood complexes are formed and those cover the slopes and valleys, while alder forests occur along streams. Beechwood forests grow up to 1,150 m above sea level and they are neighboring directly the mountain pastures, interspersed with bilberry, cowberry, grass, alder and rowan. There is no subalpine spruce forest in Bieszczady. Animal life in these mountains is abundant with several species of endangered animals thriving in the area, among them brown bears, grey wolf, European wildcat, wild boar, European beavers, European otter, and European lynx as well as deer (such as moose) and European bison (over 500 live in the area). The park contains interesting bird species, including eagles and owls, and is home to the largest Polish population of Aesculapian snakes.

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Moja córcia Martyna na szlaku na Bukowe Berdo w Bieszczadach:)

Bukowe Berdo – masyw górski w polskich Bieszczadach w postaci podłużnego pasma o trzech kulminacjach: 1201 (Szołtynia), 1238 (Połonina Dźwiniacka) oraz 1311 m (Bukowe Berdo). Charakteryzuje się liczną obecnością piaskowcowych skałek. Szczytowe partie zajmuje połonina. Z góry, szczególnie z najwyższego wierzchołka, rozciąga się rozległy widok na północ i wschód, głównie na tereny ukraińskie. Partie grzbietowe poniżej Połoniny Dźwiniackiej masowo porasta krzewiasta forma jarzębiny, co szczególnie efektownie wygląda jesienią, gdy dojrzeją na czerwono jej owoce. Występuje tutaj m.in. kilka bardzo rzadkich gatunków roślin: groszek wschodniokarpacki, dzwonek szerokolistny, turzyca dacka, turzyca skalna, zaraza macierzankowa.

Bieszczady - grupa dwóch pasm górskich w łańcuchu Karpat znajdujące się na terenie Polski i Ukrainy. Najwyższy szczyt Bieszczadów to Pikuj (1405 m n.p.m., na Ukrainie) zaś na terytorium Polski – Tarnica (1346 m n.p.m.). Wyróżnikiem przyrody bieszczadzkiej jest inny niż w sąsiednich grupach górskich układ pięter roślinnych. Wśród gatunków drzew występujących na terenie Parku dominuje buk z domieszką jaworu i jodły, tworzą się kompleksy buczyn karpackich, które pokrywają zbocza i doliny, a wzdłuż potoków występują olsy. Lasy bukowe dorastają do 1150 m n.p.m. i sąsiadują bezpośrednio z pastwiskami górskimi, przeplatane borówką, brusznicą, trawą, olszą i jarzębiną. W Bieszczadach nie ma subalpejskiego lasu świerkowego. W Bieszczadach występują rośliny i zwierzęta niespotykane w innych częściach Polski, a zwłaszcza takie, które lubią ciepło, np. największy europejski wąż Eskulapa. Dobrze zachowane pierwotne lasy bukowe stanowią prawdziwy raj dla zwierząt. Żyją w nich m.in. żubry, jelenie karpackie, niedźwiedzie, wilki, rysie, żbiki, bocian czarny, orzeł przedni, a od 2007 roku również koniki polskie.