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The Hoh Rainforest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state, USA. It is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S.[1] Within Olympic National Park, the forest is protected from commercial exploitation. This includes 24 miles (39 km) of low elevation forest 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m) along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers. Between the park boundary and the Pacific Ocean, 48 km (30 mi) of river, much of the forest has been logged within the last century, although many pockets of forest remain.
Rainforest of Phong Nha in Vietnam.
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A rainforest is an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall. Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystems, with some surviving in their present form for at least 70 million years. They are incredibly diverse and complex, home to more than half of the world’s plant and animal species—even though they cover just 6% of Earth’s surface. This makes rainforests astoundingly dense with flora and fauna. Rainforests’ rich biodiversity is incredibly important to our well-being and the well-being of our planet.
I really loved Panama City. You can be in the surrounding rainforest in the morning watching exotic birds. With less than a 1/2 kilometer walk, you can then have a picnic along the Panama Canal lazily watching large boats floating by. By evening, and a 45 minute bus ride, you are back in this big and ultra modern city for a lovely walk and a beautiful skyline.
I went for a walk this afternoon in Ariundle Ancient Oakwoodland hoping for a picture but not expecting much. But then, amongst the old oaks and the stands of silver birch trees I found the "moss balls", granite boulders, some of which I fondled to discover the moss was a full 12 inches thick on some humps.
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The Hoh Rainforest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state, USA. It is one of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S.[1] Within Olympic National Park, the forest is protected from commercial exploitation. This includes 24 miles (39 km) of low elevation forest 394 to 2,493 feet (120 to 760 m) along the Hoh River. The Hoh River valley was formed thousands of years ago by glaciers. Between the park boundary and the Pacific Ocean, 48 km (30 mi) of river, much of the forest has been logged within the last century, although many pockets of forest remain.
Black And Yellow Broadbill, Takau Hitam Kuning, Eurylaimus ochromalus
This clown face bird usually frequents the canopy and middle storey where the trees overshadows its bright colours. Usually solitary, its often sits on high perch making this species frequently heard but seldom seen. A fairly common resident in lowland rainforest, extending into lower montane forest.
Salmonberries found in the Olympic National Forest in Washington. I rarely know if wild berries are edible or not so I didn't try these, but they are edible. Thanks to Peter for ID help.
Some salmonberry info: www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/rubus_spectab...(Rubus%20spectabilis)%20is%20a,yellow%2C%20orange%2C%20or%20red.
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A plain, chunky bird with a “big mouth.” Found in foothill rainforest of western Ecuador and western Colombia. It’s mostly olive-brown with pale eyes and a stout bill. Forages at middle levels of the forest and may join mixed-species flocks. Sings incessantly early in the morning, giving loud whistles intermixed with scratchy twitters and squeaks. It can open its beak surprisingly wide while singing, giving the impression that it’s shouting. (eBird)
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I've been going through my photo archive, updating names based on the latest taxonomy. As part of that work, I've come across photos that I've never processed or posted (usually because they were too grainy, fuzzy, etc.). New editing tools, though, have meant that a few will now see the light of day, like this one. Taken in the early hours of the morning by a less than perfect camera, it finally comes to light after some heavy duty editing.
Note: I had originally ID'd this bird as a South American Leaftosser (which is very similar to this). When I posted it on eBird, the reviewer got back to me almost immediately with a correction. Oh well, still a lifer and still the one and only time I've seen this bird.
San Jorge de Milpe, Pinchincha, Ecuador. July 2019.
Magic Birding Circuit.
I heard, but could not see running water, but there was a hint of a trail going into bushes. After some clambering over logs and rocks, found a vantage point onto this delightful little waterfall.
The Pacific Northwest and it's temperate rainforest provides recreation, jobs and habitat for a variety of animals and plants. I took this picture in Washington just a short walk from my truck at a rest area.
My purple native Australian orchid. Typically found in the rainforests of eastern Australia, but this one has found its home in a shady corner of the balcony here at Cherrybrook, in northern Sydney.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV, with the Canon f 2.8 L 100mm macro lens
1 hour before Sunset, there were a beautiful rain in Sierra Nevada, and the sky full of rainbows.
This photo was editing by warming up the temperature. Hope you like it ! ;-)
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Temperate rainforest is probably less diverse and definitely not as colourful as tropical one – but it is still captivating and full of all kinds of life. Taking many shots of it in early November (which was appropriately very rainy), I have arrived to the conclusion that I need to try and do some radically different in postprocessing to make those shots interesting. The lush greenery went away - and instead you see less – or maybe more. It depends on how you look ;-)
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
A final view of the dark water pool at the Trowutta Arch here in the Tarkine rainforest of northwestern Tasmania.
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Pacific Rim Park, Rainforest Trail, Tofino, BC
Nothing goes to waste as the forest reclaims it's own to foster new life.
I really loved Panama City. You can be in the surrounding rainforest in the morning watching exotic birds. With less than a 1/2 kilometer walk, you can then have a picnic along the Panama Canal lazily watching large boats floating by. By evening, and a 45 minute bus ride, you are back in this big and ultra modern city for a lovely walk and a beautiful skyline.