I photographed a male American Kestrel -Falco sparverius – as he fed this morning. He used a large Cordon Cactus as his look-out post and sallied forth to catch large insects on the ground. He would return to his look-out post to eat. During one of his flights I set my camera on ‘high speed […]
I was out at Lema Ranch checking on Bluebird houses Sunday and heard the rattling commotion of the Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon). I turned to see three Kingfishers flying in and around a willow tree overhanging Secluded Pond, one of the five ponds on the property. Click on photos for full sized images. Well, I’ve […]
The cane toad is a large and highly toxic amphibian. It’s considered one of the world’s most destructive invasive species after being introduced to countries across the globe as a biological control against insect ‘pests’ on sugar-cane crops, hence its common name. These introductions were largely unsuccessful, particularly in Australia. Find out everything you need […]
Look around you and you’ll see many green animals. There are green insects, green fish, green reptiles, and green birds, but there are no green mammals – why is that? In a predominantly green world, being green seems like it would have its perks, especially if you’re trying to avoid the gaze of a hungry […]
Maleos, black-and-white birds that stand 60 centimeters (2 feet) tall with a distinctive splash of blue, orange and yellow on their faces, roam Sulawesi’s thick tropical jungles. But when it’s time to lay their eggs, they arrive at communal nesting grounds: Sandy beaches heated by the sun or the earth’s geothermal energy. There, they dig […]
Anchovies, sardines and herring rarely draw a crowd. They lack the presence of the whales, seabirds and sea lions that feed on them, yet a large share of the ocean’s food web runs through these small, schooling fish. They also sit near the start of a supply chain that reaches well inland: some of the […]
Elephants are a really cool and smart group of animals. Not only do they look cool but are enormous as well! Additionally to their physical prowess, elephants are crucial for maintaining the health of the ecosystem. However there are some human issues that prevent this, mainly the destruction of land to expand on territory, illegal […]
Outdoor sports offer something that gyms and indoor venues cannot fully reproduce: direct contact with forests, mountains, rivers, coastlines, and open landscapes. Hiking, cycling, trail running, kayaking, climbing, and other activities can make exercise feel more adventurous while giving people a stronger appreciation for the natural world. However, these landscapes are not simply recreational spaces. […]