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Re: Kayaking among the Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay
I think this would be an absolutely fascinating experience! Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Stephanie.
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Re: Nature in England: Snettisham Bird Reserve
Love seeing birds in large flocks, like you experienced here! Wonderful experience!
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Re: Visiting Patagonia. 2) Laguna Nimez Nature Preserve, El Calafate
Great article. Thanks. I need to go there. The black bird in the water is an Andean Coot. Your grey unknown bird is a Southern Lapwing. Tom
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Re: Visiting Patagonia. 2) Laguna Nimez Nature Preserve, El Calafate
Thanks, Tom! I've incorporated these names into the blog. As you're a dedicated birder, I know you'd love to spend some time here.
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Re: Visiting Patagonia. 2) Laguna Nimez Nature Preserve, El Calafate
I must say again an impressive sharing from DrFumblefinger’s side. I really like to read your published blog posts. Moreover your collection of photographs that you have shared with us is amazing. I love such kind of natural spots to see the beauty of this world. I will be free after my seaworld adventure parks I would like to go there and capture the sights of this region in my own camera.
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Re: Visiting Patagonia. 2) Laguna Nimez Nature Preserve, El Calafate
Thanks Jack! Travel is a joy and it's fun to share with others who love it too.
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Re: Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Asia, part 3 - European Bee-eaters in Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Beautiful photos Kirsten!!
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Re: Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Asia, part 3 - European Bee-eaters in Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Bee-eaters are amazing birds. I've never seen more than one or two around, so it must be quite a treat to be at the edge of a migration of them! And they fly so quickly -- amazed you were able to get that last photo framed as well as you did. Thanks for sharing these.
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Re: Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Asia, part 3 - European Bee-eaters in Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Thanks, Marilyn!
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Re: Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Asia, part 3 - European Bee-eaters in Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
It was pretty amazing... a bit dizzying actually to try and keep up with all of them!
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Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan
Many of the Arctic birds are large white birds such as geese and swans but also include smaller and different coloured sandpipers and other birds. Where is the best place to see these magnificent Arctic birds? The most...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 6, 2015: Turtle Watching in Trinidad
I've been all over the world but never turtle watching in my own country. That was until last weekend when I got to get up close and personal and experience this natural wonder. The main nesting season for sea turtles in Trinidad and...
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Wearable technology finding a niche for air crews
More and more technology is coming in wearable form: watches from Apple and Samsung, Google Glass, and more to come. And airlines and other aviation companies are starting to see a place for it onboard. Instead of using a wired phone to contact...
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Apple Pay takes off on JetBlue
A new use for your now-allowed inflight electronics—at least if it's an iPhone—debuts this week as JetBlue begins to accept Apple Pay for purchases of onboard food, drinks and services. When the Apple Watch releases later this year, it...
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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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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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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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December 23, 2019: Black Oystercatchers, Alaska
DrFumblefinger shares photos of black oystercatchers, spotted on the shore of Katmai National Park.
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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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American Clock and Watch Museum - Bristol CT
Starting in the late 1700's Western Connecticut was the center of clock making in the United States. That history is wonderfully shown by the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol CT, just west of Hartford. This museum contains a full...
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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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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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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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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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July 3, 2019: Great Horned Owl
Pierre spots a young Great Horned Owl while going for a walk in Alberta.
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Rockets and Wildlife on Florida's Space Coast
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to Florida's 'Space Coast', with visits to the Kennedy Space Center and nearby Merritt Island.
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June 14, 2019: Gray Heron fishing, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a great sequence of photos of an heron flying in and then catching a fish in the River Coquet, Northumberland.
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Sept 15, 2019 Times Square Photographers
Jonathan L observed people watching the world pass them by
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Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: The Birds of Tucker's Islets
A Zodiac excursion takes DrFumblefinger to a small group of Islands in the Strait of Magellan that is home to hundreds of birds.
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Dec. 27, 2015: Whale Watching in Peninsula Valdes
A close look at whales in a remote location in Argentina
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Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Asia, part 3 - European Bee-eaters in Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
We return to the UAE, where Kirsten Hines catches the first European bee-eaters to arrive on their migratory journey.
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June 26, 2016: Brazil: On The Trails Of The Jaguar In The Pantanal
Grand Escapes shares some of the amazing wildlife you'll encounter in Brazil's unique Pantanal wetlands, including the elusive jaguar.
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Purple-crowned Fairywrens of Western Australia
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Australia, part 3
We finish our celebration of Australia’s nature with a species of bird that’s name and coloration evoke images of dainty fairies, but that should not be underestimated in its territorial defense.
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Snapshots of Life in the Everglades: A Gallery
DrFumblefinger shares some of the photos of wildlife he snapped while visiting Everglades National Park.
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January 13, 2019: Snowy Owls, Alberta
Pierre Renault was lucky enough to photograph 3 beautiful snowy owls last weekend.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 6, 2015: Turtle Watching in Trinidad
I've only seen a turtle in captivity. How big are these handsome fellows? I believe that those bred in zoo's don't achieve full size. Is it true they have no predators other than man? I've read of capsized sailors surviving on turtles because they store desalinated water in their stomach .
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 6, 2015: Turtle Watching in Trinidad
Beautiful photos of an amazing experience, MAD! I'm always in awe when I see some of these creatures up close.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 6, 2015: Turtle Watching in Trinidad
Awesome blog. So interesting and fantastic photos!!
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Re: Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan
Thank you not only for massively multiplying my knowledge of these birds, but also for the beautiful pictures of masses of the birds in flight...the patterns they form are fantastic!
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Re: Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan
I know how much U love birds, birding and nature, Tom, and you've give all of us who are even vaguely interested a reason to head up to Saskatoon. Of the many great birds you document, the one that has fascinated me the most is the whooping crane. Standing almost as tall as a man, it was at one time even closer to extinction than the California Condor. I'm far more optimistic about the Whooping Crane's survival than the Condors, and I really would love to see one of these in the wild.
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Re: Arctic Birds on Migration: Saskatchewan
All of these birds pass through Saskatoon during October. The Whooping cranes fly from the Northwest Territories in two or three days flying time and then stop for a couple of weeks near Saskatoon before flying on to Texas. I have been to their breeding grounds in the north and their wintering grounds in Texas so I have seen about 30 or so of them. They don't migrate in large groups like geese. They travel in family groups so five or six of them will arrive at a time. Some will reach Texas...
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Re: January 13, 2019: Snowy Owls, Alberta
Rare spotting of some beautiful birds. Nicely done, Pierre!