View allAll Photos Tagged conservation
Conservation project in South Africa working with Vervet monkeys and educating local children about conservation.2008-2009 near Tzaneen Limpopo
Excerpt from Wikipedia:
The Rockwood Conservation Area has a rich and unique geological aspect. A few specific features that are a part of the environment at the Rockwood conservation area include glacier bluffs, potholes, caves and some of the oldest dated trees in Ontario.
The cave system includes a series of 12 caves, which is one of the most extensive networks in Ontario. Within the caves is a prominent feature called flowstone, which over many years is created by flowing water that deposits a type of calcium carbonate called calcite.
Another feature at Rockwood are the potholes. Within the conservation area, there is over 200 potholes that all vary in measurements. These potholes are also known as giant's kettles, which are large cavities that have been drilled by flowing water carrying stones and gravel.
As well, glacial bluffs are seen at Rockwood. These have been formed over thousands of years after the earth’s most recent ice age ended. They can be relatively small and get as large as 30 meters deep and 200 meters wide.
Within the Mavora Lakes Conservation Park.
All rights reserved. Written permission required for usage.
Please do not use this photo on any websites or for personal use.
Thank you.
©2015 Fantommst
Excerpt from www.historicplaces.ca:
Description of Historic Place
The Adamson Estate, now a public park and campus for the Royal Conservatory of Music, backs directly onto Lake Ontario, at 850 Enola Ave., in the City of Mississauga. This 13.2 acre parcel, is what remains of the original 300 acre summer property, of the Cawthra family. It contains a two-storey manor house, in the Colonial Revival and Flemish style, a wooden gatehouse or folly, a barn, a pet cemetery and the remains of a pool.
It has been recognised for its heritage value by the City of Mississauga By-law 461-78.
Heritage Value
The remnants of the original estate, with its house, barn outbuildings and grounds are a significant waterfront cultural landscape. They provide a window into the past, of an important pioneer family, and the lifestyle associated with an early twentieth century country estate.
The Adamson Estate is associated with the Cawthras, a prominent family involved in the development of York, (now Toronto) and Toronto Township (now Mississauga). The Crown granted Joseph Cawthra, an English immigrant from Yorkshire, approximately 200 acres of land shortly after the 1805 Mississauga Purchase. Cawthra, a prominent York merchant, did not settle this land, but used it primarily as a summer residence, renting the majority of the property, in 1830, to William Duck for farming purposes. The property remained in Cawthra's ownership until 1971, with Duck's descendants farming it until the 1940s. Mabel Cawthra received the property as a wedding gift upon her marriage to Agar Adamson in 1899. After spending the First World War in Flanders, the Adamsons returned to Canada, in 1919, choosing to live permanently on the subject land. They replaced the c. 1860 cottage with a new manor. Sproatt and Rolph designed it in the Colonial Revival style with Flemish elements. The Adamsons requested Flemish features be included to commemorate their years abroad.
The two-storey house, completed in 1920, is comprised of two long gabled structures joined together and extended on the east by an orangey. A red tile roof caps the pale stucco walls. Metal windows are plentiful and multi-paned; most are casement. The semi-circular blind above the upper-storey windows adds height and detailing. Cut stone adorns the peak of the gables and lakefront entrance, referencing Flemish bell-cast gables.
The gatehouse or folly was constructed in 1904 as a summer nursery, doubling as a guesthouse. It is one of only three gatehouses of this design in Canada. (The others are at the Ottawa residences of both the Governor General and the Prime Minister.) It is also Canada's only wooden folly. Thus, this structure is valued for being an architectural rarity. It spans the driveway that leads to the rear of the main structure. The green roof shingles and wood trim stand out against the cream-coloured stucco and complement the exterior colours of the house. An exterior staircase accesses the upper floor and leads to a wrap-around balcony.
Since the 1960s, the barn was used for theatrical productions, seating 100, with the granary serving as the bar. This use continued when the City of Mississauga acquired the site in 1971. The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) began leasing the main house in 1996 and the folly shortly thereafter. The school converted the house into classrooms and the folly into a studio. Mississauga Parks and Recreation retained the barn for storage. The City created a pet cemetery by gathering monuments disbursed throughout the property, into one place.
Source: CS.08-ENO, Enola Avenue 850, City of Mississauga.
Character-Defining Elements
Character defining elements that reflect the heritage value of the Adamson Estate include its:
- unusual design of the two-storey main house, which incorporates Flemish details into the Colonial Revival style
- cut stone detailing on the gabled wings
- multi-paned metal fenestration
- rarity of the gatehouse's design in being constructed over an existing roadway
- uniqueness of the gatehouse as the only known building of its type in Canada constructed of wood
- pet cemetery
- remains of a pool
I feel so lucky to get to know this guy, not just to take photo's but to watch him grow and be able to watch his mannerisms and personality develop.
To me he is smart. I watch him play with things his keeper gives him and he is incredibly dexterous as his uses his paws a lot and he has great paw, eye co ordination but not just that, I can actually see him thinking about things which to me is a privilege to watch.
The more I read about the preservation of these big cats the one main element that seems to be their demise is the human conflict.
Farmers view them as pests and if they kill their livestock they put strain on the farmers then feeding their family, so the farmer will kill a snow leopard/cheetah/lion for retribution. It seems though that education is now playing a pivotal roll. Not only educating the farmers but their children how to live with these predators ensuring newer generations view the predators differently to generations past.
Many organizations such as the Snow Leopard Trust works directly with herders and communities that share habitat with snow leopards and have identified the specific threats the cats face, and have come up with solutions to mitigate these threats. These solutions really work! In the last four years, there have been no snow leopards killed in the communities where they have conservation programs at work.
Ross's Goose
Anser rossii
Conservation statusPopulation apparently still increasing, as with some other Arctic-nesting geese (Snow and White-fronted). Ross's Goose often hybridizes with Snow Goose, but evidently not enough to be genetically "swamped" by the Snows.
FamilyDucks and Geese
HabitatTundra (summer), marshes, grain fields, ponds. In summer on Arctic tundra, especially flat tundra with mix of grassy areas and low matted thickets of dwarf birch or willow. In migration and winter, shallow lakes, freshwater marshes, flooded stubble fields, other agricultural lands.
This pint-sized relative of the Snow Goose has been surrounded by mystery and surprise. Explorers recognized it as a different bird as early as 1770, but it was not described to science until 1861; its Arctic nesting grounds were not discovered until 1938. Once thought to be very rare, or even on brink of extinction, its population has greatly increased in recent decades. Not until the late 1970s was it discovered that Ross's, like Snow Goose, can occur in a “blue” morph. Blue Ross's Geese are still rarely detected.
Migration
Main population migrates from Northwest Territories to central California, traveling along a rather narrow route with traditional stopovers, especially in Alberta and Montana. In recent years, numbers wintering in New Mexico and east of Rockies have increased markedly. Migrate in flocks, often mixed with Snow Geese, sometimes with other geese. Strays appearing far out of range may have arrived by traveling with other species.
Feeding Behavior
Forages mainly by walking on land, or wading or swimming in shallow water. During migration and winter, feeds in flocks, usually with Snow Geese.
Eggs
4, sometimes 2-6, rarely 1-8. Dull white, becoming nest-stained. Female does all incubating, usually 21-23 days. Young: Leave the nest shortly after hatching, following parents to water. Both parents tend the young; male is most active in defense against predators. Young fledge in 40-45 days.
Young
Leave the nest shortly after hatching, following parents to water. Both parents tend the young; male is most active in defense against predators. Young fledge in 40-45 days.
Diet
almost entirely plant material. Diet for most of year is mainly green grasses and sedges. On arrival on breeding grounds, before new growth is available, do much grubbing for roots. In fall migration, feeds more on seeds and grains of wild grasses or cultivated crops.
Nesting
First breeding at age of 2 or 3 years. Courtship involves rapid head-dipping by both members of pair. Breeds in colonies, usually associated with colonies of Snow Goose. Nest site is often on island or shore of tundra lake, usually on edge of low thicket. The same site is often used for more than 1 season. Nest is a bulky bowl of twigs, leaves, grass, moss, lined with down. Female builds nest, beginning about the time the first egg is laid, continuing after incubation begins.
How is it possible that centuries-old paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Rubens still look so good today? This is partly thanks to conservators, who ensure that paintings are preserved in the best possible way.
The exhibition Facelifts & Make-overs shines a light on what usually remains out of sight, namely the conservation of paintings. What is conservation? Why is it necessary? And what secrets do conservators uncover above and below the layers of paint? Welcome to the hidden world of conservation!
Thanks to the conservation efforts of the owner, Brian Kubicki, the C.R.A.R.C. Guayacán reserve is a fantastic place to see lemur leaf frogs thriving in the wild.
Location: Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center, Guayacán Rainforest Reserve, Limón Province, Costa Rica
Nepal Photo Blog 28/02/11
I woke up this morning to the news that Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) had directed workers to prepare for a revolt.
www.thehimalayantimes.com/rssReference.php?headline=Facto...
The consitution is due (again) on 28 May and basically Prachanda has said that if the right wing parties continue blocking the process and that the Seven Point plan is not seen through, then revolution will be the result.
Events in North Africa are no doubt helping fuel this thinking but since the end of the People's War in 2006, Nepal has stalled, corruption has increased, the country is in a bad way...
I sit here slightly incredulous at the situation. As western tourists tread along the trekking trails, blissfully unaware of the real situation...and the local people deal with a fragmented "government", electricity cuts get longer, tensions are rising...
There is a saying here "What to do?"
What to do, Kathmandu?
Thanks for looking. This image is part of a photo blog looking at the relationships between politics, people and the environment. I must stress that neither myself or www.wildtiger.org have any political allegiance, we are looking at things as they are, purely from a conservation standpoint, with our eyes open.
You can help by supporting the Flickr group
Focus: 2010 - 2022 Tiger which we show to people here to show that the outside world does care...
www.flickr.com/groups/focus2010-2022tiger/
Cheers Jack
At nearly 2 years old Milo's mane now is really starting to grow and make him look as if he is getting out of those teenage years...
Deep Creek Waterfall
South Australia
This waterfall is apparently a year round waterfall - rare for south australia. It is located in the heart of the conservation park - approximately 45 minutes walk from the nearest dirt road. At the time we went, there was all sorts of foam at its base making it a little difficult to take a slow shutter speed for the water - so instead I threw on the ND500 and ended up with this net result of water movement over 150 seconds.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/natur...
NWT Cley Marshes is Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s oldest and best known nature reserve. It was purchased in 1926 to be held 'in perpetuity as a bird breeding sanctuary'. It provided a blue print for nature conservation which has now been replicated across the UK.The water levels in the pools and reedbeds are regulated to ensure they are ideal for the resident birds, and reed is harvested every year to keep the reedbeds in good condition.
The shingle beach and saline lagoons, along with the grazing marsh and reedbed support large numbers of wintering and migrating wildfowl and waders, as well as bittern, marsh harrier and bearded tit.
A new eco-friendly visitor centre opened in 2007 containing a café, shop, viewing areas (including viewing from a camera on the reserve). we have since added to this with the fantastic Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre, a courtyard and viewing deck. The view from the visitor centre across the Marsh to the sea is breathtaking.
Bird hide maintenance winter 2016
Please note from 31 October 2016, work is being carried out to re-ridge the three central hides at Cley (Avocet, Teal, Dauke’s). It is estimated it will take six working days per hide which will be closed to the public while they are being worked on. Two hides will be completed by mid-November and third will start and finish in January 2017.
What to look for
Spring/summer
avocet, spoonbill, various waders.
Autumn/winter
wigeon, pintail, brent goose, wintering wildfowl, various seabirds.
Year round
bittern, marsh harrier, bearded tit, teal.
Audio Trail
We have a fantastic audio trail at NWT Cley Marshes. Listen in on the personal reflections of ten people as they discuss what makes NWT Cley Marshes a special place for them. Learn about the reserve’s history, wildlife, management and future through a 20-minute audio trail that can be hired free of charge from Cley visitor centre. Through this interactive interpretation we hope people will see the reserve in a new light and understand why we think it is such a fantastic place both for people and wildlife.
The Simon Aspinall Wildlife Education Centre
Our new education centre has been designed for visitors to discover and be inspired by wildlife and includes:
Films, touchscreens and displays
Events for all ages and abilities
Adult learning workshops
Evening talks and performances
The Aspinall Centre can also be booked for business meetings and community use.
The centre is named in memory of naturalist, Simon Aspinall (1958 – 2011) in recognition of his contribution to ornithology
and nature conservation, both in the UK and abroad.
The Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is a protected area consisting of a wetland area approximately 70 km (43 mi) east of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. It lies within the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains, which is an Important Bird Area.
It attracts a wide range of local and migratory water birds and other wildlife, including a large population of agile wallabies and one of the largest populations of snakes within Australia (including the Water Python and Death Adder), and includes a several raised observation platforms.
Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) and Freshwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) can be seen at Fogg Dam all year around.
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is only a 45-minute drive from Darwin. It is one of the most accessible places in the Northern Territory (NT) to experience spectacular wetlands and wildlife throughout the year.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is a public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment, its goal to help protect water, land and its future.
Locations are....
Edenvale
Elba Wetlands
Fort Willow
Glencairn
Minesing Wetlands
New Lowell
Nottawasaga Bluffs
Osprey Wetlands
Petun
Tiffin
Tottenham
Utopia
Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis)
Extra Info from AI sources :
Andhra Pradesh (AP):
Pulicat Lake: Located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, this is a well-known habitat for the spot-billed pelican.
Uppalapadu Bird Protection Centre: Situated near Guntur, this center hosts thousands of spot-billed pelicans during their breeding season.
Kolleru Lake and Atapaka Bird Sanctuary: These areas serve as winter homes and breeding grounds for thousands of pelicans and painted storks.
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary: This sanctuary is a major attraction and a well-established pelicanry, with high populations of spot-billed pelicans.
Telineelapuram Village: Located in the Srikakulam District, this village also hosts pelicans as part of its bird migration center.
Tamil Nadu (TN):
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary: One of the most famous sanctuaries, known for large congregations of spot-billed pelicans, especially during the breeding season.
Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary: Another vital location where pelicans are frequently spotted.
Sholinganallur Lake/Marshes (Chennai): Spot-billed pelicans have been regularly spotted in the wetlands of Sholinganallur near Chennai in recent years.
Karavetti Bird Sanctuary: Mentioned as a site for pelican congregation in research studies
The Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is a protected area consisting of wetlands and surrounding monsoon and dry forests approximately 70 km (43 mi) east of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia (a comfortable 1 hour drive from Darwin CBD or suburbs).
The Reserve lies within the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains, which is an Important Bird Area.
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve was created after the demise of an unsuccessful rice farming project which operated in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The dam was originally created as dry season water storage facility for the rice crop.
The reserve attracts a wide range of local and migratory water birds and other wildlife including one of the largest populations of snakes within Australia (including the Water Python and Death Adder), and includes a several raised observation platforms.
Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) and Freshwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) can be seen at Fogg Dam all year around. Fogg Dam is open 24 hrs per day all days of the year. The only limitation is that during very heavy monsoon rain periods, water may overflow the dam wall (which serves as a road through the reserve) and limit traffic to high-clearance vehicles. In some years, the dam wall may be temporarily damaged by monsoon rain overflows and be impassable for a short section.
The open nature of the reserve along the dam wall makes it an excellent site for birds in flight (BIF) photography. The highest bird activity for BIF photography occurs later in the wet and early dry season (say March to June) when thousands of waterbirds and other water-attracted species are moving around the reserve.
Passerine species can be best photographed from treed areas, and the Woodlands and Monsoon Forest tracks.
Oxyrhopus vandicus - Cordillera Escalera Conservation Area, Peru
Some of you may remember a photo I posted 3 months back of an Oxyrhopus vandicus. Well I came across what I believe is the same individual again, 3 months later! I compared photos and the unique banding and imperfections in the pattern make me think it must be the same snake. It was found approximately 100 ft from where I found it the first time. Snake movement in the jungle is not something I know much about. In temperate areas they are often tied to a den or overwintering area that they return to every year, however I am unsure of their site fidelity in the tropics. I found it on opposite banks of a small jungle stream so it could just be drawn back to an resource with plentiful food like frogs as opposed to a territory. One way or another it was excellent seeing it again, its a rare occasion that I see the same snake multiple times in the jungle.
A photo from the 1st encounter: www.flickr.com/photos/26500525@N08/27350415546/in/album-7...
Anything to make your day better. Even a weevil thinks today is special. Have a great day! Share to those who need a smile. As seen in Missouri Conservation Magazine, November 2024 issue. lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=83563...
Now for something completely different,the pool is covered in algae.The water cannot be disturbed in Spring and Summer, due to the breeding of the Great Crested Newt,which is the rarest newt found in Britain.The pool is actually the Reflecting Pool, one of the botananical gardens found in Dyffryn Gardens,Cardiff.