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Saba island seen from a flight from St. Kitts to St. Martin, I have still never been to that island, perhaps one day, (not on top of my list because of the cost of getting there) the top of Mount Scenery on that island is also the highest point in the Netherlands, though I'm not sure if the former Dutch Antilles can be considered a part of the Netherlands, most of the islands have gone their own ways.
on these cold, damp spring days, i long to be back on nevis, unplugged and immersed in nature. yet that longing fades and i remember how much i love my friends, community, work, and play; how i'm immersed in nature each time i step into my backyard.
The Trinidad piping guan (Pipile pipile) locally known as the pawi, is a bird in the chachalaca, guan and curassow family Cracidae, endemic to the island of Trinidad. It is a large bird, somewhat resembling a turkey in appearance, and research has shown that its nearest living relative is the blue-throated piping guan from South America. It is a mainly arboreal species feeding mostly on fruit, but also on flowers and leaves. At one time abundant, it has declined in numbers and been extirpated from much of its natural range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated the bird as "critically endangered". [ Wikipedia ]
The Oriente Warbler is endemic to Cuba and lives in the mangroves. It is one of two species of birds (the other being the Yellow-headed Warbler) in the Cuban warbler family Teretistridae.
The Golden-olive Woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus) once again.
In the backyard, we did not reap some bananas leaving it on the tree for birds to eat and was very much pleasantly surprised to see this golden-olive woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus) snacking on the bananas before heading up to the swamp immortelle to peck at the bark for insects etc. A lineated woodpecker was also observed doing the same - snacking on the bananas - some time last month.
Camuy, Puerto Rico. Known locally as "Playero Gordo" (or “Stout” Sandpiper for its roundish appearance), the Red Knot is a rare winter visitor to the island. This was one of five that I observed. Thanks for looking and any comments or feedback.
life provides few certainties, yet one of these is impermanence; everything changes. we might want things to stay the same, but circumstances shift and the ground moves. our only choice is how we respond.
i saw this spiderweb in the sunrise light--a work of beauty. it likely only lasted one day, yet the spider responds by creating another web and then another. i'm trying to be more like the spider.
when someone gives me their full attention--listens with their whole being--i feel buoyed; buoyed by this rare gift. i try to bring genuine presence to all my interactions. nature is my role model. when i'm outside, i feel connected. the natural world is present and awake--it knows no other way to be. nature is an attentive, wise, beautiful teacher.
the wind was strong on nevis. it was a cooling companion and comforting background hum. photography became a practice in patience: notice and wait; breathe with the wind; capture the rare stillness. it was a practice in being and abiding--abiding while pulsing with aliveness.
[13:52, on the ground]
while on nevis, i read stacks of books--novels, non-fiction, and dharma. i encountered this question from a meditation teacher: since death alone is certain and the time of death uncertain, what is most important? that shook me awake. after reflection, i found some answers: kindness, connection, integrity, forgiveness, awareness, and love.
[14:52, on the ground]
i was captivated by the leaves on nevis. whether on the trees or the ground, the leaves are hefty and thick. this particular leaf showed both strength and tenderness, light spilling through its veins. it reminded me that to be brave is to be vulnerable. and that's a beautiful thing.
[15:52, on the ground]
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I could have sworn that this Stork came up to us and smiled for the camera. This is an uncropped pic taken 2 years ago in Kernaham. For those who are not familiar with this bird, it is a rather large bird with an average height of 130cm and a wing span of about 240cm!
“wild geese” by mary oliver:
you do not have to be good.
you do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
you only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
tell me about despair, yours, and i will tell you mine.
meanwhile the world goes on.
meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting—
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.
Rincón, Puerto Rico. I'm always happy when I see a tody during my visits to PR. These endemic birds are not just colorful, but also expressive. Thanks for looking and any comments or feedback.
Simpson Bay Lagoon, located on the island of Saint Martin is one of the largest inland lagoons in the West Indies of the Caribbean. Approximately 100 vessels are abandoned, wrecked or sunk in the lagoon, many from hurricanes. Print Size 13x19 inches.
NEW SERIES: QUARANTINE PROJECT
Necessity is the mother of invention. And sometimes isolation is the mother of creation. Recently my country went into lockdown and I could not get outside to shoot. Sure I had my regular work and I'm thankful for my job. But all work and no play makes Jill a dull girl.
But what can you do when you're confined to your home and trying to stay sane in the middle of an insane situation? Some people turned to cooking. And I saw some people perfecting their breadmaking skills! I decided to continue my photography with a small project.
Everyone who knows me, know how much I love puppies. And what I love most is their curiosity. It's so much fun to watch Zeus explore the world around him, much like a human child. Even when we were stuck inside our yard. Luckily we're now able to go out and about again.
We will get through this, you guys. Remember..... breathe.
To read the full article on my pet photography session, you can go here: https://www.nickyhighlanderphoto.com/blog/2020/4/13/pet-photography-session-simon-and-zeus
To all of you, here's to a peaceful weekend, wherever you are! Let me know what you think!
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Just adding a few odds and ends from Trinidad tonight. Not good quality photos, so I try to post them at night when hopefully most people are not on Flickr. I almost deleted the thumbnail of this photo, but clicked on it first and discovered that a tiny Black-throated Mango hummingbird had flown into the photo.
On Day 2 of our trip, we had seen one of these Hummingbirds sitting on a nest very high up on a utility pole. Not sure why, with all the wonderful trees around in the rain forest. If I remember, I will add that photo to a comment box below.
The photo posted tonight was taken on 18 March 2017, at the Asa Wright Nature Centre, on the island of Trinidad. It was taken very early in the morning, before we set out on a day trip that included a delicious hot lunch on the beach.