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Will a Warming Planet Spell the Silence of the Eiders?

Will a Warming Planet Spell the Silence of the Eiders?

May 17, 2018December 23, 2019 Supertrooper Leave a comment

The air is filled with the sounds of wings clicking together as thousands of eiders migrate in closely packed flocks on their way to breeding grounds on the Arctic Coastal Plain. Their wings strike each other and rustle as the birds fly low in an undulating formation that stretches as far as the eye can […]

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How the world’s smallest birds survive the winter

How the world’s smallest birds survive the winter

January 22, 2017December 23, 2019 Supertrooper 1 Comment

As the smallest birds on Earth, hummingbirds may seem frail—so it’s not surprising Donovan Nixon asked Weird Animal Question of the Week how they cope with winter. Turns out these airborne jewels are as tough as diamonds. In cold weather, hummingbird bodies enter into an “energy-conservation mode called torpor,” according to Oregon State ecologist Adam […]

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Final Blog Post…

Final Blog Post…

February 25, 2016December 23, 2019 Glenn Bartley 3 Comments

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to write one final blog post on here. It seems these days that the conventional blog is outdated and other social media platforms are now more relevant.        

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Video: South Georgia and the Falkland Islands

Video: South Georgia and the Falkland Islands

December 24, 2015December 25, 2019 Glenn Bartley Leave a comment

On October 29th I packed my bags for a trip of a lifetime to perhaps the most remote place I have ever been – South Georgia Island. Before this trip I had never been anywhere close to this far south. I had never been so far out at sea. And I had definitely never seen […]

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Post Processing – A Guide for Nature Photographers by Glenn Bartley

Post Processing – A Guide for Nature Photographers by Glenn Bartley

March 2, 2015December 23, 2019 Glenn Bartley Leave a comment

Learn the fundamentals of the digital darkroom. Take your image editing to the next level and save yourself time in the process! The era of digital photography has brought tremendous advantages to bird and wildlife photographers. The ability to take hundreds or thousands of photos in one day allows us to continually raise the bar […]

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Pollutants Threaten Iconic Canadian Bird

Pollutants Threaten Iconic Canadian Bird

July 10, 2013December 23, 2019 Supertrooper Leave a comment

The future looks uncertain for one of the most beloved symbols of the Canadian wilderness, according to a new report from Bird Studies Canada (BirdLife co-Partner in Canada). The Canadian Lakes Loon Survey 1981-2012 reveals troubling trends for the Common Loon. Pollution (in the form of mercury and acid precipitation) is the suspected cause. Currently […]

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Most Popular and Widely-Read Wildlife Articles from 2012

Most Popular and Widely-Read Wildlife Articles from 2012

February 7, 2013June 8, 2021 Supertrooper 2 Comments

You may be surprised to learn that our global team of wildlife photographers and authors published more than 1,500 articles last year in promoting the cause of wildlife conservation. Although we’re already well into 2013, it is certainly not too late to review the successes from last year. Several of the more popular articles were […]

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Best Photo of the Week Ended 12 Jan 2013

Best Photo of the Week Ended 12 Jan 2013

January 18, 2013December 22, 2019 Supertrooper 1 Comment

We are pleased to announce the winners of our most recent “Best Photo of the Week” Competition. Morkel Erasmus wins First Prize for his outstanding photo “Rocket Landing”. Rick Lieder wins Second Prize with “A new born mantis seeks her first meal” and Glenn Bartley wins Third Prize with “Black-hooded Sunbeam”. See images below with […]

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