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Pedal and jump around on the bench to pneumatically drive the paper and pens, and bump some balls around.
by Bernie Lubell
FOGG DAM CONSERVATION RESERVE, MIDDLE POINT, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA
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.
Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park covers almost 15,000 hectares featuring majestic arid scenery, comprising spectacular weathered sedimentary rock formations, which have arisen over millions of years from water and wind erosion of what was originally a shallow inland sea.
The shapes which could be mistaken for human-created mounds of sand are in fact natural outcomes of long-term erosion by water and air.
The park is located in the central arid desert area of South Australia, about 25 kms from the opal mining town of Coober Pedy, about 800 kms North of the state capital of Adelaide and 700 km South of Alice Springs.
The area is home to almost 60 native flora species including acacias, mallee and eremophilia. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red kangaroos, euro, echidna, numerous bird species and the fat-tailed dunnart (a mouse-like marsupial).
The Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park forms part of the traditional country of the Antakirinja Matuntjara Yankunytjatjara people. It is owned by Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation (AMYAC). The park is under a unique co-management agreement between the AMYAC, District Council of Coober Pedy and Department for Environment and Water (DEW).
My first snake of the season! - Western Diamondbacked Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) | Pima County, AZ
©R.C. Clark: Dancing Snake Nature Photography | All Rights Reserved
*Peace*Love*Conservation
Sceloporus magister
Species of lizard
Sceloporus magister, also known as the desert spiny lizard, is a lizard species of the family Phrynosomatidae, native to the Chihuahuan Desert and Sonoran Desert of North America.
Quick Facts Desert spiny lizard, Conservation status ...
Geographic range
In the United States it is found in the states of Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. It is also found in the Mexican states of Sonora, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango.[3]
Description
An adult male desert spiny lizard usually have conspicuous blue/violet patches on the belly and throat, and a green/blue color on their tails and sides.[4] Females and juveniles have large combined dark spots on their back and belly areas, and the blue/violet and green/blue coloring is absent. Both sexes have brownish/yellow triangular spots on their shoulders. A female desert spiny lizard will lay anywhere from 4 to 24 eggs during the summertime.[4] A fully grown desert spiny lizard will reach a body length of up to 5.6 inches. Besides their bright colors, the desert spiny lizard changes to darker colors during the winter to allow them to absorb more heat from the sunshine, and become lighter during the summer to reflect the Sun's radiation. It is frequently seen doing push-ups, pushing its body up and down, as a form of territorial display. The first recorded case of Leukemia in the family Phrynosomatidae was found in this species.[5]
Distribution
The desert spiny lizard ranges across the deserts of southern Arizona and the northeastern plateaus at elevations ranging from near sea level along the Colorado River to about 5,000 feet.[citation needed]
Behavior
Like many desert lizards, desert spiny lizards adjust their internal temperature by changing color so they are darker during cool times, which allows them to absorb more heat from the sun, and become lighter during warm times so they reflect more solar radiation. The desert spiny lizard also uses camouflage so it is not so easily seen by predators.[citation needed]
Usually, during the morning hours, it will be out basking in the sun on rocks or any hard surface that is in direct sunlight, but like many desert reptiles, it will seek shelter, usually underground in burrows or any suitable cover that provides shade, during the hottest part of the day in the summertime, as shade provides cooler temperatures than on the ground's surface. It hibernates in late fall and during the cold months of winter before re-emerging in spring.[citation needed]
Vivid ventral coloring of a male desert spiny lizard
Habitat
Biotic communities including Sonoran Desertscrub, Great Basin Desertscrub, Semidesert Grassland, Interior Chaparral, and woodlands are home to this lizard. It is usually encountered on lower slopes, bajadas, plains, and low valleys, often in the branches of trees or in the vicinity of ground cover such as wood piles, rock piles, and pack rat nests. The desert spiny lizard is a primarily arboreal species that prefer cottonwood, yucca, Joshua trees, and ironwood.[6]
Diet
The desert spiny lizard feeds on a variety of insects including ants, beetles, and caterpillars. It also feeds on spiders, centipedes, and small lizards.[citation needed]
Subspecies
Four subspecies of Sceloporus magister, including the nominate race, are recognized.
S. m. bimaculosus Phelan & Brattstrom, 1955
S. m. cephaloflavus W. Tanner, 1955
S. m. magister Hallowell, 1854
S. m. transversus Phelan & Brattstrom, 1955[3]
Sceloporus magister monserratensis (Van Denburgh & Slevin, 1921) was elevated to a species (Sceloporus monserratensis) by herpetologist Ernest A. Liner in 1994.
Sceloporus magister uniformis was elevated to species status in 2006 (Sceloporus uniformis), when genetic analysis revealed that it is sufficiently distinct to merit classification as its own species.[7]
I would love to see this action in the wild, no fences, no need to black out the background just a cheetah doing what it is meant to do but until I can I am happy to see these guys enjoying life where they are.
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.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
La fitta boscaglia che ricopre le pendici interne del cratere di Ngorongoro.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The dense bush that covers the inner slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater.
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One of my favorite animal portraits. Hope this capture brings to light the diminishing lion population in the wild. I was born in Angola Africa in 1970. That year my dad use to tell me you could hear the lion’s roar. Fast forward to today lions no longer exist in the area I was born.
This Great Blue Heron caught my eye as it landed and attacked something on the ground. It didn't take long to show us its catch. He was too far away for a decent shot, and I figured if I approached, it would fly off. But I had to try. No time for getting the tripod set up, so I grabbed the camera mounted to the 500 mm and approached as stealthily as I could. Soon, I realized the heron was very unhappy with my presence, so I stopped and steadied the lens as best I could and fired off a couple of shots before he flew off to finish his meal with a bit more privacy. Still too much distance and I wasn't holding that lens very steady. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah.
Blue whistling thrush, Devsu Thatch, Uttarakhand, India
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"Addison" an 8 year old cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) gave birth to 6 cubs on November 21, 2015. This is the largest litter ever delivered at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Cheetah Breeding Center. Four cubs are female and two are male.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of nine facilities in the Cheetah Breeding Center coalition. There are only 10,000 cheetahs left (with 10% in captive programs). Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Middle Point, Northern Territory, Australia.
The Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is 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 one of the largest populations of snakes within Australia (including the Water Python and Death Adder), and includes 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 24/7/365.
This striking image, captured by renowned conservation photographer Adam Rainoff, features the elusive Cream-colored Woodpecker (Celeus flavus), adding a dash of vibrant hue to the lush, green landscapes of La Macarena, Meta, Colombia. Known for his commitment to preserving the splendor of nature, Adam meticulously frames this distinctive bird amidst the backdrop of one of Colombia's treasured birding locales. The snapshot encapsulates the essence of this unique region, brimming with biodiversity, and reflects the intricate beauty of the Cream-colored Woodpecker, a symbol of the rich avian life that inhabits the serene environments of La Macarena.
With this photograph, Adam invites viewers to delve deeper into the mysteries of the natural world, encouraging a sense of awe and respect for the myriad of species that coexist on our planet. His work emphasizes the importance of conservation and fosters a profound appreciation for wildlife, inspiring individuals to partake in the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our global heritage for the generations to come.
©2022 Adam Rainoff
Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Un piccolo gruppo di zebre componenti una mandria di alcune decine di capi.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
A small group of zebras forming a herd of several dozen animals.
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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...
Blooming Lilacs on the creek side of Oshawa Valley , also at the same period is the annual Peony Festival at the Oshawa Valley Botanical gardens with a beautiful trail and creek that runs through the Oshawa Valley concervation area , Martin’s photographs , Oshawa , Ontario , Canada , June 17. 2020
Rotary bridge
Rotary bridge plaque
Plaque
Having a walk on this beautiful autumn day on trail
Eastbourne park
large trees
edited photograph
Having a walk
autumn
Bridge
Oshawa creek
Bridge across Oshawa creek
trail in Eastbourne park
trail in Eastbourne park in Oshawa
Alliums
Lilacs in the Kinsman Valley view park
Kinsman Valley view park
Lilac trees
Peony
Peony Festival
Botanical gardens
Oshawa Botanical gardens
Martin’s photographs
Edited photograph
Oshawa
Ontario
Canada
June 2020
Gazebo
Gazebo at the Oshawa Botanical Gardens
Peony Festival at the Oshawa Valley Botanical gardens
Oshawa Valley Botanical gardens
Oshawa Valley
IPhone XR
Favourites
Hosta
Hosta collection
Oshawa Garden Club Hosta Collection
Oshawa Garden Club
Martin’s photographs
Cropped photograph
Alliums and Peonies at the Annual Peony Festival in Oshawa
October 2016
Trail in Oshawa conservation area
Having a walk
large trees
IPhone 6
We having nice a walk at Oshawa Valley Botanical gardens trail in the Oshawa Valley concervation area
June 2021
IPhone XR
Park bench
Lilac
Alliums
Peonies
Annual Peony Festival in Oshawa
Lilacs in the Kinsman Valley view park
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.
Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Greenbelt, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Mer Bleue (Bleue Sea in English) received this name because some early morning when the light strikes the mist that blankets the wetland, it creates a blue effect that seems as if you’re looking out over the sea. Located in the southeastern sector of Canada’s Capital Greenbelt, the 3,500-hectare Mer Bleue conservation area provides a unique opportunity to see a northern boreal landscape. The Mer Bleue Bog is approximately 7,700 years old and is a habitat for many species of rare plants, birds and other wildlife. The Mer Bleue Bog is one of the most outstanding natural features of the Greenbelt in Ottawa and is one of its most visited areas. Source: National Capital Commission (NCC)
Aire de conservation de la Mer Bleue, Ceinture de verdure, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
La Mer Bleue a reçu ce nom parce que, tôt le matin, lorsque la lumière frappe la brume qui recouvre la zone humide, elle crée un effet bleu qui donne l'impression que vous regardez la mer. Située dans le secteur sud-est de la Ceinture de verdure de la capitale du Canada, l'aire de conservation Mer Bleue de 3 500 hectares offre une occasion unique de voir un paysage boréal nordique. La tourbière Mer Bleue a environ 7 700 ans et est un habitat pour de nombreuses espèces de plantes rares, d'oiseaux et d'autres espèces sauvages. La tourbière Mer Bleue est l'une des caractéristiques naturelles les plus remarquables de la Ceinture de verdure à Ottawa et l'une de ses zones les plus visitées. Source : Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN)
I visited my mother in law yesterday, like I do almost every weekend. 15 years ago I used to buy shortly expired film or film with close expiration date (the cheapest I could find) and hide it in her basement. Yesterday I picked couple of them and only now I realized the scale of the operation. I guess I have enough for the next 20 years. Yes, it's expired, colours and contrast are a bit faded, but will still yield beautiful results.
Wombat Facts.
*Native to Australia.
* They have a back-wards facing pouch.
* Their poops are cube shaped.
That is all ;)
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Site description The site is a National Park covering 36,000 ha of the High Atlas, including the highest mountain in Morocco, Jbel Toubkal (4,167 m). Located only 60 km south of the town of Marrakech, the dramatic mountain scenery attracts thousands of visitors each year, many of whom climb Jbel Toubkal or trek elsewhere in the park. The mountain summits are often only slightly above the level of their surrounding high plateaus, which are separated by deep valleys. The park extends from 1,000 m upwards and therefore encompasses a range of vegetation-types, from forest to alpine meadow. Forest only covers 15% of the park, and consists mainly of the oldest Quercus rotundifolia stands in the High Atlas and Juniperus thurifera. Along the valleys, irrigated agriculture is practised and most of the park is used for extensive livestock-grazing.
More than 95 breeding species have been recorded, among them nine species of the Mediterranean North Africa biome. Thirteen raptors are recorded, among them Gypaetus barbatus, which definitely bred in the park until 1980. The Parc National de Toubkal is one of only two areas in Morocco where Apus caffer has been recorded breeding, and also holds several species with quite localized distributions in Africa, such as Rhodopechys sanguinea and Eremophila alpestris.
Conservation issues The National Park was created by 'Arrête viziriel' on 19 January 1942. Despite its protected status, the park has been facing growing pressures since the 1960s. Poaching has wiped out some species and overgrazing has destroyed or degraded much of the natural vegetation. Tourism has mushroomed and led to erosion of footpaths—on some days 30-40 tourists may be found together at one time on the summit of Jbel Toubkal, in spite of the long and arduous trek required to reach it. To counter these threats and safeguard wildlife, in the 1950s AEFCS created a reserve for Ammotragus lervia adjacent to the park, and in 1994 enclosed an area of 1,000 ha for the reintroduction of Gazella cuvieri. Both these measures have resulted in the protection of areas of forest habitat which are important for breeding birds. In 1994, a management plan for the park was drawn up under the auspices of AEFCS. Further conservation measures required include the training of local guides; the protection of nest-sites of the rarer bird species, particularly raptors; maintenance of trails to prevent erosion; and the establishment of grazing enclosures to protect endemic plant species.
Well hello there!
The Snow Buntings appeared out of nowhere and stayed quite awhile at the feeders out at Hersey Lake Conservation Area in the Township of Tisdale located in the City of Timmins in Northeastern Ontario Canada
Cold and dark winter days come alive with the flurry of black-and-white Snow Buntings tumbling in flight across barren fields and lakeshores. These restless birds flock up by the hundreds in winter, scattering across Canada and the United States. Snow Buntings breed in the high Arctic among rocky crevices where their crisp white plumage blends in with the snowy landscape. In the winter they acquire rusty tones that help them blend in with their winter homes of bare ground and crop stubble.
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