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Five outdoor activities to enjoy in Rajasthan
The monotonous routine life is full of boredom and stress. Outdoor adventurous activities are ultimate stress busters and fill your life with fun and excitement. Just slather your skin with a suntan and enjoy the out life under the open sky and sun. Rajasthan is a popular outdoor activity destination, and the major attractions are hot air balloon rides, paragliding, water sports, desert and camel safari. A few favorite destinations are: Desert safari at the Thar Desert The sand dunes in...
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Finding Nature in England: Holkham National Reserve
Kirsten Hines continues her voyage of natural discovery in England, this week with a stop at Holkham National Nature Reserve.
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Arctic Tern Colony, Long Nanny, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a gallery of photos and detailed natural history of this fascinating bird, which has the world's longest migratory routes.
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November 1, 2017: White Storks at Rust, Burgenland, Austria
Always a memorable sight on the rooftops of Europe, Professor Abe shares his experiences with the storks of Rust, Austria
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June 29, 2017: Goosander, River Coquet, Northumberland.
Ian Cook shares some beautiful photos of a mother and her brood on River Coquet, Northumberland. Goosanders are ducks who are also good fisherbirds.
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June 21, 2017: The Curious Ones
Today's Pic of the Day features images of two young great horned owls who are about ready to leave their nest.
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Arctic Terns at Long Nanny
A special bird preserve, Long Nanny is the breeding ground of several ground nesting species including the lovely arctic tern whose photos are highlighted in this post. Arctic terns have among the longest migratory route of any bird.
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May 19, 2017: Kingfishers, Northern England
A uniquely "Ian Cook" photo-essay of beautiful kingfishers doing what kingfishers do.
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May 14, 2017: The Wise One
A close look at a sleepy owl, captured while driving around southern Alberta
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May 7, 2017: Birds of Paradise, Caguas PR
The Jardin Botanico y Cultural in Caguas is home to many species of Bird of Paradise flowers. Here are some of the examples from a recent visit.
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July 7, 2017: Grey Heron, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares beautiful images of a Grey Heron fishing on Newton Ponds Nature Reserve, Northumberland.
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July 9, 2017: Mountain Blue Birds
Some pictures of mountain blue birds, taken in the Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.
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July 19, 2017. Life around a Pond
Pierre Renault shares some everyday scenes from one of the many ponds one finds in southwestern Alberta.
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April 5, 2017: Pelicans, St. Augustine
Always ready for a hand-out, pelicans frequent many harbors and waterfronts. George G captured these images on the St. Augustine pier.
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Nature in England: Snettisham Bird Reserve
Kirsten Hines, a lover and documenter of nature, continues her journey of discovery in England with a stop at the Snettisham Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Reserve.
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Finding Nature: Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk, England
Kirsten Hines' exploration of Nature in England series continues, this week with a stop at Titchwell Marsh where, of all things, a common robin captures her attention.
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July 10, 2020: Trumpeter Swans, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
DrFumblefinger spots a few Trumpeter swans while on a walk in Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
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February 14, 2020: Green Heron, Everglades National Park
DrFumblefinger spotted this green heron while hiking in Everglades National Park.
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May 14, 2020: Entry to Mission Island Marsh, Thunder Bay
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the creative sign at the entry of Mission Island Marsh.
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November 28, 2019: Fall Colors, Birds Hill Provincial Park
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the pretty display of fall colors at Birds Hill Provincial Park in Manitoba, just north of Winnipeg
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Dec. 8, 2019: Pine Ridge Cemetery, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger visits a small pioneer cemetery in an area not far from Winnipeg that has now become incorporated into a provincial park.
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December 23, 2019: Black Oystercatchers, Alaska
DrFumblefinger shares photos of black oystercatchers, spotted on the shore of Katmai National Park.
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January 30, 2020: Trumpeter Swans, Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the trumpeter swans he saw in this Alaskan Coastal Wildlife Refuge.
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Butterfly World, Florida
DrFumblefinger enjoys his visit to Butterfly World, near Fort Lauderdale. It's the world's largest butterfly park and you'll see large numbers and a large variety of butterflies, birds and plants if you visit.
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Strictly for the Birds...
Plaza de Armas, San Juan—a popular al fresco restaurant for pigeons I’m sure there must be some place without birds, but I haven’t been there. And everywhere I have been, the birds have caught my attention, sometimes to the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 25, 2015: Mi casa es su casa!
Last week while we were preparing the flower pots on the deck after the usual cold winter, we noticed there was a bird’s nest built in one of them. We decided to leave it to see what it would bring and this weekend we noticed a mother...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 26, 2015: The Resilience of Life
These photos were taken on a chilly evening at a no name lake on the outskirts of the little Alberta town of Brooks. We came across these Canada geese and their babies. The mother goose shielding her young against the cold was...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 25, 2015: Young Pelicans, Brooks, Alberta.
Being among the largest birds of the world, pelicans can grow to a weight of 5-8 kg and a wingspan of 3 meters. Some of them came to Alberta for nesting. According the records, the most northerly pelican colony in the world...
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Paris approves 3 startling new towers
Paris is about to get a major facelift for its skyline with approval of plans for three unusual towers, but many are not happy with the decision. Mot of central Paris is limited to buildings of up to six stories, and no skyscrapers have been built in...
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January 14, 2018: Memories of Summer
Pierre Renault shares a few summer time photos of Alberta wildlife.
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Merritt Island Wildlife National Refuge
DrFumblefinger explores the right bird life at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, just north of the Kennedy Space Center.
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Kayaking among the Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay
A fascinating and not well known destination. Stephanie is introduced to kayaking in a place that is both historic and natural, and very near the nation's capitol.
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December 1, 2017: Kittiwakes, Northumberland
Ian Cook looks at some of the juvenile birds of a Kittiwake colony in Northumberland.
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May 2, 2018: Puffins on Skomer Island, Wales
Love puffins? Who doesn't? Be sure to give a look at some of Professor Abe's wonderful photos in our Pic of the Day.
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June 10, 2018: Birds at Frank Lake
Frank Lake is a bird sanctuary south of Calgary. Pierre Renault shares some of the phots he recently took here.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 4th, 2014: Humming Birds
One of my favourite creatures that are around during the summer months are the Humming Birds. While taking photos of them, I would occasionally try to get one to perch on my finger. I would stand, perfectly still, under the feeder and...
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A Walk through Florida's Everglades: Big Cypress Bend boardwalk at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
The Everglades is a fascinating and unique place -- a broad shallow river slowly moving to the sea and covering a large portion of southwestern Florida in a thin layer of water. Mostly the Everglades is characterized by its "River of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 29: Reflections on Reykjavik's Tjornin
Winter skies create dramatic reflections on Reykjavik’s Tjornin (the name means “lake” or “pond.") Tjornin is in the center of Reykjavik’s history and development with many government buildings around it, as well as...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 29, 2014: The Night Birds
With Halloween coming in two days, it seemed like the moment for this twilight picture of Mont-Saint-Michel, France, seemingly under attack by hordes of birds. Actually, there's nothing really sinister about it; they're just the usual...
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July 18, 2016: Pokeshaw Communal Park, NB, Canada
Travel Rob shows us the beautiful Pokeshaw Park in New Brunswick, Canada
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July 8, 2016: Swans and Cygneets, Northumberland
Some photos of Swan and Cygnets, Hollywell Nature Reserve, Northumberland, UK.
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July 11, 2016: European Herring Gulls, Blyth South Harbour, Northumberland, UK.
Ian Cook shares some cute photos of young herring gulls.
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Silent Skies in Tuscany, Italy
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Europe, part 1. Kirsten Hines nature series moves from Australia to Europe, where we consider a world without songbirds.
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February 12, 2017: Snowy Owl
Pierre finally tracks down and photographs the elusive but beautiful snowy owl.
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Feb. 14, 2017: Bullfinch, North Yorkshire
Paul Hunter shares a photo of a bullfinch, a cheerful image snapped in North Yorkshire
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March 1, 2017: Loggerhead Shrike
Is it a small songbird or a raptor? It's actually a bit of both.
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Nowhere, Arizona
PortMoresby heads back to the high desert of southeastern Arizona, Cochise County, the perfect place to rest and clear her head.
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July 28, 2019: Punta Tombo: Biggest Penguin Colony Outside Antarctica
Located on the Valdez Peninsula in Argentina, Grand Escapades shares photos of a visit to a huge colony of the loveable Magellanic penguin
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Where Gumbo was #326)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. About a half hour's drive north of San Diego, it covers a vaste 1800 acres and offers the opportunity to see hundreds of species of often endangered animals roam freely in their vast enclosures.
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July 3, 2019: Great Horned Owl
Pierre spots a young Great Horned Owl while going for a walk in Alberta.