Ascalaphe loriot – Libelloides ictericus -Neuroptera – Ascalaphidae 4 genders of owl flies divided into 14 species in Europe.This first one is a scarce insect for which I haven’t found the English vernacular name. It occurs around the Mediterranean dry countries and can be rarely found in about 4 French departments. We encountered this individual […]
Águila pescadora, Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
sta es la séptima entrada al blog para el Águila pescadora en el Arroyo Itá de la Ciudad de Posadas, nuevemente Javier la fotografió con una presa atrapada en este lugar urbano. Las fotografías corresponden al día 19 de Abril pasado cuando estuvo sobrevolando el arroyo en varias oportunidades hasta que obtuvo lo que fue […]
WIN the “Best Photo of the Week Competition”
Calling all wildlife photographers at all skill levels to take part in the next “Best Photo of the Week Competition”. Check out the entries which have already been submitted below. If you think you have a better photo in your portfolio, don’t delay! Submit your photo now and WIN the next contest. 1) Members Area […]
I have not forgotten you, I haven’t.
Oh. Well hello there, strangers. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? My quality time with these internets are awfully fleeting. I am working/living/playing pretty much in the middle of nowhere and no longer really know how to interact with other people. It’s all awkward-organism-like when I’m in public these days. I’m a total dirtball. I’m […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Week Ended 17 May 2014
We are delighted to announce the RESULTS of our latest “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. First Prize is awarded toRobert Strickland for his outstanding photo ‘Pileated Woodpeckers’. Bob Falconer wins Second Prize with ‘Tit for Tat’ and Third Prize goes toMike & Glen Heramb for ‘Lion Drinking ‘ (click on images for full scale […]
Northern Parula at Central Winds
On Friday I visited Central Winds Park. Migration is winding down, but Northern Parula are singing throughout the park. Breeding has begun! One singing male posed nicely for photos; I suspect these are some of my best photos of the species. I was also surprised to see a young fledgling flying/hopping from tree branch to […]
The Duck Stamp and Lack of National Wildlife Refuge Funding
The National Wildlife Refuge system is one of America’s greatest treasures. It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. and provides diverse nature experiences for visitors from around the world. According to the latest (2013) report by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) entitled “Banking on Nature: The Economic Benefits to Local Communities of National Wildlife Refuge […]