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St Michael's Mount is a small tidal island in Mount's Bay, Cornwall. The island is linked to the town of Marazion by a man-made causeway of granite setts, passable between mid-tide and low water. The population of this parish in 2011 was 35.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Unique sparrow with incredible variation between populations. Generally patterned with gray, white, and shades of tan. All have pinkish bills and white outer tail feathers. Juveniles are streaky. Breeds in a variety of forested habitats, especially with conifers. Found in any wooded habitat in the winter, often in flocks. Usually forages on the ground for seeds, but also fond of brushy thickets or weedy fields. Visits feeders. Subspecies include: Slate-colored (widespread), Oregon (West), Pink-sided (Rockies), Gray-headed (Rockies and southwest U.S. to Mexico), Red-backed (central Arizona and New Mexico), and White-winged (breeds in Black Hills, winters mainly Colorado). (eBird)
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I've finally broken the junco curse. After years of them disappearing even if I though the word "camera", I got several great shots this year. I may never get another, but I am very happy with this most recent shot. He's probably planning on the trip home for breeding, as he now has to compete with the recently arrived Song Sparrows.
Shirley's Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. April 2023.
Der Grünfink, auch Grünling genannt, ist ein Vogel aus der Unterfamilie der Stieglitzartigen in der Familie der Finken, der in ganz Europa, dem nördlichen Afrika und dem südwestlichen Asien heimisch ist. Der überwiegende Teil der Grünfinken sind Standvögel, einige der nördlicheren Populationen ziehen jedoch im Winter nach West- und Südeuropa.
County Lincoln
Sprague is a city in Lincoln County, Washington, United States. The population was 446 at the 2010 census. The town was plotted in 1880 and named for former American Civil War Union general John Wilson Sprague.
Eugene E. Lindsey, World War II naval hero, was born in Sprague.
Pico Island’s population (just 15k inhabitants) live scattered along the coastline. In the interior of the island you can’t find a soul. Just happy cows grazing and enjoying an easy life from abundant pasture.
That’s a pity (or a blessing…) because you can find there beautiful spots with an endless number of volcanoes, craters, lakes (crater lakes) and views to the sea and nearby islands. And green, a lot of green!
One of the lakes I’ve found there is this “pearl”. An awesome view! The couple of white spots you see in the image aren’t hot pixels. No, they are just cows calmly grazing and enjoying the view…!
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Pico Island, Azores, Portugal
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Okavango Delta
Botswana
Southern Africa
Happy Caturday!
Lions are commonly seen in most parts of Botswana. Even though lions don't like water, sightings of lions in the northern Okavango Delta are spectacular. The lions have learned to thrive there - mainly due to the large buffalo population.
The Lions of Botswana have torn up the rule book as we know it. Lions don't like water, lions seldom, if ever, hunt elephants, hippos and lions need water to survive - these are some of the ideas that we have learnt over the years. In Botswana lions take to the water regularly, lions do hunt elephant and hippo and in some areas of the country lions can go for months without drinking water.
Home ranges of the lions vary in size for the same reasons - availability of food. In the arid areas the home ranges will be much larger and a great deal of overlapping with neighbouring prides occurs.
Lions in the Okavango Delta are adept at negotiating the channels and floodplains in order to hunt. Prey moves between the islands and lions have to cross the water to follow. Because of this water activity the front quarters of the Okavango Delta lions are more developed than those of other lions. From buffalo to hippo and even adult elephant. there are prides that have adapted to preying on all. – Internet
With a population of just over 300 Reine has to be one of the most stunning villages in the world. Located over 100 km above the Arctic Circle this villiage has so much activities to offer such as kayaking, biking, and skiing. The traditional red and white fishermen’s cabins sit beautifully along the shoreline and the enormous peaks of granite dominate the skyline.
We had lovely golden light the morning we visited it and for a few minutes were lucky enough to take advantage of the calm morning by shooting the beautiful reflection in the water. You can not go to Lofoten without making a stop at this incredible location.
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Manarola is a small town, a frazione of the comune of Riomaggiore, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. It is the second-smallest of the famous Cinque Terre towns frequented by tourists, with a population of 353. We spent there beautiful day in September 2018.
Valley of the Moon
In the language of the native populations, the name “Ischigualasto” means “The place where the moon shines”. In Spanish the place is commonly known as “Valle de la Luna” (Valley of the Moon), and consists basically of badlands, with almost no vegetation.
During the Triassic period, on the west side of the former continent Pangea, some valleys were formed where sediments mixed with animals and plants remains.
As if a chest were opened, Ischigualasto provides a complete representation of the Triassic Period of geological history (c.250-200 million years before present), revealing the evolution of flora and vertebrate life.
It is considered one of the most important fossil deposits on earth and has been declared world heritage. Some of the oldest dinosaur fossils were found there (the “Eoraptor” is an example).
There is a limit for the number of the people that can visit the place, and the company of one the Park’s rangers is mandatory.
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Valle de la Luna
En la lengua de los pueblos originarios, el nombre “Ischigualasto” significa “El lugar donde brilla la luna”. En castellano, hoy se conoce al lugar como el “Valle de la Luna”.
Se trata de un sitio casi sin vegetación y básicamente formado por “tierras malas” (el término geológico es “badlands”).
Durante el período triásico, en el oeste del antiguo continente Pangea, se formaron valles en los que los sedimentos fueron cubriendo a los animales y flora del lugar.
Como si se abriera un arcón, Ischigualasto muestra una representación completa del Triásico (un período que va de 200 a 250 millones de años en el pasado), revelando la evolución animal y vegetal de ese período.
Se lo considera uno de los depósitos de fósiles más importantes en el planeta y ha sido declarado “Patrimonio de la Humanidad” hace años. Algunos de los fósiles de dinosaurios más antiguos han sido encontrado allí (como el “Eoraptor”).
Hay un límite para el número de gente que puede visitar el parque cada día, y es obligatorio hacerlo en compañía de un guía.
Nieuwpoort
municipality of Liesveld (population approx. 9,585)
The name Nieuwpoort is derived from the Latin ‘Nova Portus’, freely translated as the ‘New Harbour’. Nieuwpoort is one of the smallest Dutch fortified towns and was founded around 1200 by the Lords of Liesveld and Langerak. Nieuwpoort had a part to play in the functioning of the old Hollandse Waterlinie. In the 17th century, on the recommendation of Prince William of Orange, Nieuwpoort was given ramparts and canals in a fortress with six bastions. A pleasant walk along the fortifications can be combined with a visit to the Oudheidkamer [Antiquities Room] in the town hall, where the history of Nieuwpoort is relived. Nieuwpoort, with its protected townscape, is a part of the municipality of Liesveld, together with Groot-Ammers, Langerak and Streefkerk.
a fantastic little place with a big history. Nice for a photograper. I hope you like this shot here.
It's a town at the mouth of the Hastings River in New South Wales, Australia. It’s known for its beaches, wildlife and penal colony past. Port Macquarie is a coastal destination, known for its extensive beaches and waterways. The town is also known for its koala population, being the home to the Billabong Zoo (a wildlife park and koala breeding center) and the Koala Preservation Society's Koala Hospital, caring for koalas injured through bushfire, dog attacks and collisions with vehicles. In 2016 the war memorial was relocated from Town Green to its original location at the intersection of Clarence and Horton Streets. The residential suburbs stretch to Lighthouse Beach in the south, Thrumster to the west and to North Shore, on the northern bank of the river. In July 2010, Sovereign Hills began development in the west. Port Macquarie was found to be the least affordable smaller market in Australia by Demographia's 2013 International Housing Affordability Survey. 20961
A Spruce Grouse (Falcipennis canadensis) from the Franklin's population searches the ground for some morsel along the mixed woods of Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
13 November, 2013.
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The population of birds at The Ocean City Welcome center in New jersey has really shifted this year. There were way more Egret Nests, White Ibis have taken over the place, at least 50 juvs. The Night Herons were few and far between.
A view of the west side of the square (200 block of Washington St.) looking south from W. 2nd St. The buildings on this block appear to be the most heavily altered of the buildings on the four sides of the square.
On the corner is an old commercial building now repurposed as the Casa De Dios Para Las Nacinones (House of God for the Nations) church. A large pork slaughterhouse is a major employer and has attracted a substantial immigrant population to Beardstown in recent years. According to the 2020 census, 36 percent of the population of Beardstown is now Hispanic or Latino.
Located in West Central Illinois, Beardstown had a population of 5,951 at the 2020 census making it the largest city in Cass County.
Nieuwpoort
municipality of Liesveld (population approx. 9,585)
The name Nieuwpoort is derived from the Latin ‘Nova Portus’, freely translated as the ‘New Harbour’. Nieuwpoort is one of the smallest Dutch fortified towns and was founded around 1200 by the Lords of Liesveld and Langerak. Nieuwpoort had a part to play in the functioning of the old Hollandse Waterlinie. In the 17th century, on the recommendation of Prince William of Orange, Nieuwpoort was given ramparts and canals in a fortress with six bastions. A pleasant walk along the fortifications can be combined with a visit to the Oudheidkamer [Antiquities Room] in the town hall, where the history of Nieuwpoort is relived. Nieuwpoort, with its protected townscape, is a part of the municipality of Liesveld, together with Groot-Ammers, Langerak and Streefkerk.
a fantastic little place with a big history. Nice for a photographer. I hope you like this shot here.
Blue Ridge Mountain Clouds just off the Parkway at a scenic spot some rain clouds are blowing in, you can see some sparse population in this remote area.
This beautiful beach is at Nelson Bay. A tiny shack settlement with a permanent registered population of four. That's right, four. If you want off-grid living, this is the place to be. And far enough from the rest of the world to be able to not give a care either. In this part of the world, the Tasmanian east coast is a foreign country.
Located in Devonport, building architecture is impressive. Devonport is a city in northern Tasmania, Australia. It is situated at the mouth of the Mersey River. Devonport had an urban population of 23,046 at the 2016 Australian census. A larger urban area, including Latrobe has a population of 30,297 at June 2018, having grown at an average annual rate of 0.17% year-on-year over the preceding five years. The main CBD is on the west side of the Mersey River and includes a pedestrian mall, cinema, speciality stores, chain stores such as IGA and hotels. There are several local restaurants and cafes. 29419
The birdie population in SoCal is just exploding everywhere. It was another May Gray day at the pond today, but just delightful. There were lots of scurrying little shorebirds, turf interactions, etc. not to mention some mating amongst friends. Here an American Avocet with one of her chicks. Check it large!
Otavalo, has a population largely made up of the Otavalo indigenous group. They are famous for weaving textiles, usually made of wool, which are sold at the famous market. During the market's peak, almost one third of the town becomes full of stalls selling textiles, tagua nut jewelry, musical instruments, dream catchers, leather goods, fake shrunken heads, indigenous costumes, hand-painted platters and trays, purses, clothing, spices, raw foods and spools of wool.
These magnificent birds are eye-catching thanks to their 6 – 7.5 foot wingspan, large white tail, white head and contrasting dark body. Their hooked beak and feet are yellow.
Unlike other large soaring birds such as vultures or ospreys, the bald eagle flies with its wings held flat, flapping infrequently.
Here are some other facts you may not know about our national symbol:As our national symbol, the bald eagle is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. Considered a sign of strength, the eagle was used by Roman legions as their standard.
Female bald eagles are larger than males by as much as 25 percent.
With populations on the rise since the 1970s, an estimated 1,500 nesting pairs now reside in Florida. Their habitats are forested areas near expanses of shallow fresh or salt water.
The bald eagle is a conservation success story. While no longer listed under the federal Endangered Species Act or state imperiled species rule, bald eagles remain protected by both state and federal law.
I found this one in Osceola County, Florida.
Rhinoceros: since 1973 the population has recovered well and increased to 544 animals around the turn of the century. To ensure the survival of the endangered species in case of epidemics animals are translocated annually from Chitwan to the Bardia National Park and the Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve since 1986. However, the population has repeatedly been jeopardized by poaching: in 2002 alone, poachers killed 37 individuals in order to saw off and sell their valuable horns.[6] Chitwan has the largest population of Indian rhinoceros in Nepal, estimated at 605 individuals out of 645 in total in the country.
Der Park ist bekannt für die Population des Panzernashorns, die bis zur Jahrtausendwende auf 544 Tiere und bis zum Frühjahr 2015 auf 645 Nashörner[6] angewachsen war. Seit 1986 werden alljährlich Tiere von Chitwan in den Bardia-Nationalpark und in das Suklaphanta-Wildreservat übersiedelt. Die Population war aber immer wieder durch Wilderei stark gefährdet: allein im Jahre 2002 haben Wilderer 37 Tiere grausam getötet, um das kostbare Horn absägen und verkaufen zu können. Die letzte Zählung im Jahr 2011 ergab insgesamt 503 Nashörner im Park, im selben Zeitraum starben zwei Tiere durch Wilderer. Bei der Zählung im Frühjahr 2015 wurden 645 Tiere in Nepal gefunden[6], davon 605 im Chitwan-Nationalpark[8], während gleichzeitig in den letzten drei Jahren kein Tier durch Wilderer ums Leben kam.
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
The red-bellied grackle is endemic to Colombia where it is found in all three Andean ranges at altitudes of 800 to 2,400m (2,600 to 7,900ft) above sea level.
Its natural habitat is tropical forest, but the trees are increasingly being felled for timber and to make way for agriculture, and little virgin forest remains within its range.
H. pyrohypogaster was formerly classified as "endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature but in 2012 the threat level was lowered to "vulnerable". This is on the basis that, although its forest habitat remains under pressure, it has been found at some new locations where it was not known before. The total population is now estimated to be in the range 2,500 to 9,999 individuals.
Aurora (2016 population 55,445[2]) is a town in central York Region in the Greater Toronto Area, within the Golden Horseshoe of Southern Ontario, Canada. It is located north of the Town of Richmond Hill and is partially situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine. In the Canada 2016 Census, the municipal population of Aurora was the 95th largest in Canada, compared to 97th for the 2006 Census. Aurora has been ranked in the top 10 wealthiest towns in Canada.
South Africa
Kruger National Park
The waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope found widely in sub-Saharan Africa. It is placed in the genus Kobus of the family Bovidae. It was first described by Irish naturalist William Ogilby in 1833.
The thirteen subspecies are grouped under two varieties: the common or Ellisprymnus waterbuck and the Defassa waterbuck. A sexually dimorphic antelope, males are taller as well as heavier than females. Males reach approximately 127 cm (50 in) at the shoulder, while females reach 119 cm (47 in). Males typically weigh 198–262 kg (437–578 lb) and females 161–214 kg (355–472 lb).
The coat colour varies from brown to grey. The long, spiral horns, present only on males, curve backward, then forward and are 55–99 cm (22–39 in) long.
Waterbuck are rather sedentary in nature. A gregarious animal, the waterbuck may form herds consisting of six to 30 individuals. These groups are either nursery herds with females and their offspring or bachelor herds.
The waterbuck cannot tolerate dehydration in hot weather, and thus inhabits areas close to sources of water. Predominantly a grazer, the waterbuck is mostly found on grassland. Waterbuck inhabit scrub and savanna areas along rivers, lakes and valleys. Due to their requirement for grasslands as well as water, the waterbuck have a sparse ecotone distribution.
The population trend for both the common and defassa waterbuck is downwards, especially that of the latter, with large populations being eliminated from certain habitats because of poaching and human disturbance. - Wikipedia
Populations of this cormorant have greatly increased; they now commonly feed on stocked fish in park lakes.
Elkhart is a small village (population 450 at the 2020 census) in Logan County that is located 20 miles northwest of Springfield, the state capital. This view shows the north side of Elkhart's business district on Governor Oglesby Street.
Richard Oglesby (1824-1899) lived in Elkhart and served as governor of Illinois from 1865 to 1869, 1873, and 1885 to 1889 making him the first man in Illinois history to serve three times as governor. He also represented Illinois in the United States Senator from 1873 until 1879.
During his tenure as governor, the Republican advocated improving the quality of care of the mentally ill and for other groups of disabled citizens. He also signed legislation expanding the State Hospital system from one campus to three. After his retirement, Oglesby spent his remaining years in retirement and died in 1899 at his "Oglehurst" estate in Elkhart. Governor Oglesby is buried in Elkhart Cemetery.
Sources: "Elkhart, Illinois" and "Richard J. Oglesby" on Wikipedia
South Africa
Kruger National Park
The waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope found widely in sub-Saharan Africa. It is placed in the genus Kobus of the family Bovidae. It was first described by Irish naturalist William Ogilby in 1833.
The thirteen subspecies are grouped under two varieties: the common or Ellisprymnus waterbuck and the Defassa waterbuck. A sexually dimorphic antelope, males are taller as well as heavier than females. Males reach approximately 127 cm (50 in) at the shoulder, while females reach 119 cm (47 in). Males typically weigh 198–262 kg (437–578 lb) and females 161–214 kg (355–472 lb).
The coat colour varies from brown to grey. The long, spiral horns, present only on males, curve backward, then forward and are 55–99 cm (22–39 in) long.
Waterbuck are rather sedentary in nature. A gregarious animal, the waterbuck may form herds consisting of six to 30 individuals. These groups are either nursery herds with females and their offspring or bachelor herds.
The waterbuck cannot tolerate dehydration in hot weather, and thus inhabits areas close to sources of water. Predominantly a grazer, the waterbuck is mostly found on grassland. Waterbuck inhabit scrub and savanna areas along rivers, lakes and valleys. Due to their requirement for grasslands as well as water, the waterbuck have a sparse ecotone distribution.
The population trend for both the common and defassa waterbuck is downwards, especially that of the latter, with large populations being eliminated from certain habitats because of poaching and human disturbance. - Wikipedia
Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. With a population of approximately 240,342 (over 45% of Tasmania's population), it is the least populated Australian state capital city, and second smallest if territories are taken into account (after Darwin, Northern Territory). The city is located in the state's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, making it the most southern of Australia's capital cities. Its skyline is dominated by the 1,271-metre Mount Wellington, and its harbour forms the second-deepest natural port in the world, with much of the city's waterfront consisting of reclaimed land. The metropolitan area is often referred to as Greater Hobart, to differentiate it from the City of Hobart, one of the five local government areas that cover the city. Founded in 1804 as a British penal colony, Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney, New South Wales. 30122
Dartford Warbler - Sylvia Undata
The Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) iDs a typical warbler from the warmer parts of western Europe and northwestern Africa. It is a small warbler with a long thin tail and a thin pointed bill. The adult male has grey-brown upperparts and is dull reddish-brown below except for the centre of the belly which has a dirty white patch. It has light speckles on the throat and a red eye-ring. The sexes are similar but the adult female is usually less grey above and paler below.
Its breeding range lies west of a line from southern England to the heel of Italy (southern Apulia). The Dartford warbler is usually resident all year in its breeding range, but there is some limited migration.
The Dartford warbler was first described by the Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant from two specimens that were shot in April 1773 on Bexley Heath near Dartford in Kent.
The species is naturally rare. The largest European populations of Sylvia undata are in the Iberian peninsula, others in much of France, in Italy and southern England and south Wales. In Africa it can be found only in small areas in the north, wintering in northern Morocco and northern Algeria.
In southern England the birds breed on heathlands, sometimes near the coast, and nest in either common gorse (Ulex europaeus) or common heather (Calluna
Dartford warblers are named for Dartford Heath in north west Kent, where the population became extinct in the early twentieth century. They almost died out in the United Kingdom in the severe winter of 1962/1963 when the national population dropped to just ten pairs. Sylvia undata is also sensitive to drought affecting breeding success or producing heath fires, as occurred during 1975 and 1976 in England when virtually all juveniles failed to survive their first year.
However, this species can recover well in good quality habitat with favourable temperatures and rainfall, thanks to repeated nesting and a high survival rate for the young. Indeed, they recovered in some areas of the UK, but numbers are once again on the decline in other regions of their natural range.
The range of the Dartford warbler is restricted to western and southern Europe. The total population in 2012 was estimated at 1.1–2.5 million breeding pairs. The largest numbers occur in Spain where there were believed to be 983,000–1,750,000 pairs. For reasons that probably include loss of suitable habitat, the Spanish population appears to be declining. The species is therefore classed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as being Near threatened.
A period of climatic warming since 1963 has seen the UK population increase to "more than 2,500 pairs in 2006 (Wotton et al. 2009). Expansion into patches of structurally suitable habitat (up to an altitude of 400m), more northerly areas and away from the core of the range, from Dorset and Hampshire to Derbyshire and Suffolk, is likely to have been facilitated by milder winter weather (Wotton et al. 2009, Bradbury et al. 2011)... The Dartford warbler population in the UK is expected to continue to increase. However, future climate-based projections for the European range indicate that by 2080, more than 60% of the current European range may no longer be suitable (Huntley et al 2007). There is evidence that this is happening already, with severe declines in Spain and France (Green 2017). For this reason, the species is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Global Red List. If the declines in southern Europe continue, the UK will become increasingly important for global conservation of this species".
Population:
UK breeding:
3,200 pairs
Kruger National Park
South Africa
Happy Caturday!!!
Two male lions resting after enjoying a lunch of roasted leopard tortoises. You can see the scorched earth on which they are lying after a fire.
Panthera leo melanochaita is a lion subspecies in Southern and East Africa. In this part of Africa, lion populations are regionally extinct in Lesotho, Djibouti and Eritrea, and are threatened by loss of habitat and prey base, killing by local people in retaliation for loss of livestock, and in several countries also by trophy hunting. Since the turn of the 21st century, lion populations in intensively managed protected areas in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe have increased, but declined in East African range countries. In 2005, a Lion Conservation Strategy was developed for East and Southern Africa.
Results of a phylogeographic study indicate that lion populations in southern and eastern Africa form a major clade distinct from lion populations in West Africa, Central Africa and Asia. In 2017, the Cat Classification Task Force of the IUCN Cat Specialist Group subsumed lion populations according to the major clades into two subspecies, namely P. l. leo and P. l. melanochaita. - Wikipedia
When I went out looking for a Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher in the foothills of Tubac what I found was a 'population explosion' of Cassin's Kingbirds...they were Everywhere!
My thoughts and prayers are with the state of Florida and my friends and contacts that live there.
Thank you for your visit and comments.
In the town of Talkeetna (Population 950) you will find adventure, as well as total peace and contentment. Many owner built cabins dot the vast landscape, such as you see in this photo. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life - Alaska is waiting . .
(Talkeetna is the jumping off point for those that wish to climb the tallest mountain in North America; "Mount. Denali." It does a booming tourist business in the summer, as people from around the world board bush planes to view the mountains from above - or settle down on a glacier for a walk, and perhaps a taste of pure glacier water. That's where the "adventure" comes in.)
See you soon!
With a population of 282 the village of Petruro is the second smallest municipality in the Avellino province (Irpinia) in southern Italy. Since 2017 the population has slightly increased with the arrive of 20 asylum seekers.
Captured at the Eastern States Exposition, also known as
"The Big E", which is America's Premier Exposition and world's only multi-state fair, representing all six New England States.
The first Eastern States Exposition occurred over 100 years ago in October 1916, and is now held every autumn in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Each year, the fair opens on the second Friday after Labor Day and runs for seventeen days . . Stop in, you won't be disappointed! : )
West Springfield Population: 28,527
. . . www.thebige.com/
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Rüppell's vulture or Rüppell's griffon vulture (Gyps rueppellii) is a large vulture that occurs throughout the Sahel region of central Africa. The current population of 30,000 is decreasing due to loss of habitat, deliberate poisoning by ivory poachers and other factors. Known also as Rüppell's griffon, Rueppell's griffon, Rüppell's griffin vulture, Rueppell's vulture and other variants.
Rüppell's vulture is named in honor of Eduard Rüppell, a 19th-century German explorer, collector, and zoologist. Rüppell's vulture is considered to be the highest-flying bird, with confirmed evidence of a flight at an altitude of 11,300 m (37,000 ft) above sea level.
Since first being assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature during 1988, populations of Rüppell's vulture have decreased. The species has been listed with an IUCN Red List status of "near threatened" since 2007 and the IUCN predicts that populations of the species will continue to decrease. During 2012 the species was given Endangered status. – Wikipedia
All of the different troupial populations were formerly regarded as representing a single species, but nowadays three different species are recognized, of which the Orange-backed Troupial is the most widespread and the southern and western representative. It is found over much of the lowlands of northern and western Amazonia, and south to Paraguay and northeastern Argentina, and the species is generally found in close proximity to water. This one was photographed near Rio Pixaim - Mato Grosso - Brazil.
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With a population of 653 (as of 2019) the small rural town of Cove is located in Union County, Oregon. I really liked the character of this tiny library. Built in 1923.
If You're Curious: coveoregon.org/cove-library/
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Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. With a population of approximately 240,342 (over 45% of Tasmania's population), it is the least populated Australian state capital city, and second smallest if territories are taken into account (after Darwin, Northern Territory). The city is located in the state's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, making it the most southern of Australia's capital cities. Its skyline is dominated by the 1,271-metre Mount Wellington, and its harbour forms the second-deepest natural port in the world, with much of the city's waterfront consisting of reclaimed land. The metropolitan area is often referred to as Greater Hobart, to differentiate it from the City of Hobart, one of the five local government areas that cover the city. Founded in 1804 as a British penal colony, Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney, New South Wales. 30931
Population in einem Park in Berlin
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Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States, located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River. The population was 9,744 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beaufort County. It is commonly known as "Original Washington" or "Little Washington" to distinguish it from Washington D.C. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the west.
Established in 1776 on land donated by Col. James Bonner, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington has a range of historical buildings and landmarks, with some dating back to colonial times and others of Victorian and Arts and Crafts design. A self-guided Historic Walking Tour allows visitors to explore the neighborhoods. A Farmer's and Artisan's Market is held regularly on the town's green areas on the waterfront.
The North Carolina Estuarium, located on the Pamlico River, includes more than 200 scientific and historic exhibits relating to the ecology of North Carolina's estuaries, the Tar-Pamlico River and Pamlico Sound. The Estuarium also includes a 3/4 mile boardwalk along the Pamlico River.
The Turnage Theatre, a restored historic vaudeville and movie theater, reopened in the downtown area in 2014 and hosts plays and other types of live entertainment. Between 1993 and 2017 a downtown music and art festival called "Music in the Streets" was held every third Friday during summer to attract people to downtown shops and restaurants. A cannonball from the Union attack on Washington during the American Civil War is displayed in an attorney's office on Water Street, and many nearby towns also contain Civil War artifacts and museums. Civil War re-enacters meet in the outskirts of Washington every year. (Wikipedia)
Otavalo, has a population largely made up of the Otavalo indigenous group. They are famous for weaving textiles, usually made of wool, which are sold at the famous market. During the market's peak, almost one third of the town becomes full of stalls selling textiles, tagua nut jewelry, musical instruments, dream catchers, leather goods, fake shrunken heads, indigenous costumes, hand-painted platters and trays, purses, clothing, spices, raw foods and spools of wool.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Botswana
Southern Africa
Today is the day to celebrate one of the most majestic species to walk the earth. Its World Lion Day! Each year on August 10, lion lover’s around the globe use this day to bring awareness to the declining population of lions.
The lion species, also known as Panthera leo, is one of the largest species on earth. Typically weighing 300 to 550 pounds, the lion can vary from a light buff color to a deep reddish brown color. Surprisingly, there is also the rare white lion found in the wild. Easily recognized by it’s thick mane, the lion is also muscular and has a loud, deafening roar. Unfortunately, as majestic lions my seem, they are slowly disappearing.
As far back as 3 million years ago, lions roamed freely across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East . Today, lions are live freely in their natural habitat in only two locations, Africa and Asia. In addition, some lions are bred in captivity.
Lions are listed as a vulnerable species according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Though they are not under the classification of an endangered species, they still face obstacles that endanger their survival.
Currently, there are about 30,000 to 100,000 lions left on earth. In the past few decades, lion populations have decreased almost by half. Trophy hunting and loss of natural habitat are the primary reasons for the diminishing lion population.
Tecopa, California, population 150, is near Death Valley on the Old Spanish Trail, and feels very remote, though there is an RV park and several run-down private spas in town.
We actually saw a bobcat in an empty lot while driving through town in the middle of the day! He stopped and stared at us about 3 seconds, then sprinted away.
The Elvis (red-shouldered hawk) population is doing well in the area. I often see three or four as they fly by together. It's starting to look like Las Vegas around here. Just kidding of course, these Elvis' don't wear sequins.
It's always nice when Elvis stops in. Over the years, I have come to trust Elvis a lot more than I used to. He is sticking to the rules and eating frogs and lizards. Of course, I believe he would eat a bird if given the chance but I have not witnessed such an event. So he shall get the benefit of the doubt.
Elvis was looking all around and seemed pretty intent on getting a snack. The clicking of my camera didn't seem to distract him at all. He actually focused in on a snack, swooped down and came back with a frog. I continued to watch him but let him eat in peace without the clicking of the camera.
With any luck, this Elvis may become as friendly as the one that used to visit on a regular basis. Personality is the only way I know that Elvis doesn't visit anymore. He was so friendly I often had to back up to get images because he would come so close to me when I was out.
Have a Happy Easter and happy snapping.