Albatrosses spying out illegal fishing
Albatrosses with beacons are to track illegal fishing, which threatens albatross survival.
Nature
Swallow nests, Kootenay River, British Columbia
DrFumblefinger comes across a sandy cliff pock-marked by holes created by birds -- almost certainly created by highly social bank swallows.
Germany: Cats on lockdown to save birds
To ensure the survival of a rare bird species, a German district orders its cats kept indoors during breeding season.
Amsterdam: Buzzing about Bees
Amsterdam has a large number of honey-producing hives that are competing for food with wild bees needed for agriculture.
Italian Garden Beauties
For Marilyn, these photos of flowers spark memories of traveling in Italy.
At Water's Edge
PHeymont made this chance image made while finding his way through untended land on the Staten Island waterfront
Rufous Hummingbird, Idaho
DrFumblefinger was pleased to spot this rufous hummingbird in his backyard, the first he'd ever seen!
Fjallsárlón, Iceland
ProfessorAbe visits a glacial lagoon, where icebergs can be seen moving out toward the sea
Is the Big Bad Wolf afraid of you?
A Swiss organization is looking for volunteers who learn to make wolf-scaring noises and patrol the mountains, protecting sheep.
Cliffs of Kauai
DrFumblefinger shares some photos of the dramatic scenes he spotted in southern Kauai.
Salmon River and its Canyon, Idaho
DrFumblefinger visits the beautiful Salmon River, a river that begins and ends in Idaho. It offers fabulous rafting and fly-fishing opportunities.
A Hike in the Lethbridge Nature Reserve Park, Alberta
DrFumblefinger enjoyed this pleasant nature walk along the Oldman River with ever changing perspectives of the famous Lethbridge Train Trestle Bridge.
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, British Columbia
DrFumblefinger spotted this group of Bighorn Sheep while traveling in southeastern British Columbia.
Virginia... now it's not just for lovers
Virginia's famous tourism promotion slogan gets a set of 'brand extensions.'
Portuguese Blossoms
Marilyn Jones says she's not seeking out flowers as she travels—but their beauty puts them front and center in these photos.