markvance(25)•in #nature•3084 days agoBaby Ducks!Here are a few pictures I got of some baby ducks that were roaming around my friend's condo. There is a lake nearby, so they probably came from there. The...8markvance(25)•in nature•3084 days agoBaby Ducks!Here are a few pictures I got of some baby ducks that were roaming around my friend's condo. There is a lake nearby, so they probably came from there. The...8
markvance(25)•in #nature•3085 days agoPENGUINS IN FLORIDA?Have you ever seen a bird fly underwater? I was reading @vermute 's post on "The Birds of the Farne Islands" and it reminder me of this amazing video I go...10markvance(25)•in nature•3085 days agoPENGUINS IN FLORIDA?Have you ever seen a bird fly underwater? I was reading @vermute 's post on "The Birds of the Farne Islands" and it reminder me of this amazing video I go...10
vermute(25)•in #animals•3085 days agoOspreys Thriving in ScotlandLike red kites and sea eagles, ospreys became extinct in Scotland in the early twentieth century. Their return and recolonisation was unprompted by humans. Like...4vermute(25)•in animals•3085 days agoOspreys Thriving in ScotlandLike red kites and sea eagles, ospreys became extinct in Scotland in the early twentieth century. Their return and recolonisation was unprompted by humans. Like...4
markvance(25)•in #nature•3086 days agoThe Mexican Eagle - Crested CaracaraThe Crested Caracara is a fantastic bird! In North America it is found mostly in Mexico, Texas and a small part of Florida near where I live. Even though it is ...4markvance(25)•in nature•3086 days agoThe Mexican Eagle - Crested CaracaraThe Crested Caracara is a fantastic bird! In North America it is found mostly in Mexico, Texas and a small part of Florida near where I live. Even though it is ...4
vermute(25)•in #animals•3086 days agoThe Birds of the Farne Islands Thousands of seabirds on spectacular cliffs and hundreds of seals on rocky shores, The Farne Islands in Northumberland are one of England's wildlife spect...5vermute(25)•in animals•3086 days agoThe Birds of the Farne Islands Thousands of seabirds on spectacular cliffs and hundreds of seals on rocky shores, The Farne Islands in Northumberland are one of England's wildlife spect...5
vermute(25)•in #animals•3086 days agoThe Kiwi: New Zealand’s Iconic National Bird and Its ConservationNew Zealand has five species of kiwi, a native bird unique to the country, that has become endangered through predation and habitat change. The kiwi is the nati...3vermute(25)•in animals•3086 days agoThe Kiwi: New Zealand’s Iconic National Bird and Its ConservationNew Zealand has five species of kiwi, a native bird unique to the country, that has become endangered through predation and habitat change. The kiwi is the nati...3
markvance(25)•in #nature•3087 days agoWhite SwanI got this video not to far from The Celery Fields in Sarasota, Florida. I don't see many Swans around here, so I was surprised when I came across this one. The...4markvance(25)•in nature•3087 days agoWhite SwanI got this video not to far from The Celery Fields in Sarasota, Florida. I don't see many Swans around here, so I was surprised when I came across this one. The...4
vermute(25)•in #animals•3087 days agoPreventing Bird Collisions with Power LinesEach year, hundreds of birds are killed or injured because of collisions with power lines. Luckily, some power companies are stepping up and adding avian safety...5vermute(25)•in animals•3087 days agoPreventing Bird Collisions with Power LinesEach year, hundreds of birds are killed or injured because of collisions with power lines. Luckily, some power companies are stepping up and adding avian safety...5
vermute(25)•in #animals•3087 days agoBirding with ChildrenAccording to a survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 51.3 million Americans participate in the activity of birdwatching. In fact, it...4vermute(25)•in animals•3087 days agoBirding with ChildrenAccording to a survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 51.3 million Americans participate in the activity of birdwatching. In fact, it...4
markvance(25)•in #photography•3088 days agoImaginative Photography #2I was on the top of a hill by the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA. You know it from many many movies that have been filmed there, the most recent being ...7markvance(25)•in photography•3088 days agoImaginative Photography #2I was on the top of a hill by the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA. You know it from many many movies that have been filmed there, the most recent being ...7
vermute(25)•in #animals•3087 days agoBritish Garden Birds - RedwingsThe Redwing is a small lively bird that travels to the UK in the winter. They are seen in British towns more often when the weather is severe. This small thrush...3vermute(25)•in animals•3087 days agoBritish Garden Birds - RedwingsThe Redwing is a small lively bird that travels to the UK in the winter. They are seen in British towns more often when the weather is severe. This small thrush...3
vermute(25)•in #animals•3087 days agoReasons to Go Bird-watchingBird-watching is a fast growing activity practised by nature lovers all over the world. Birding can be done in the backyard, the local park or on a bird-watchin...3vermute(25)•in animals•3087 days agoReasons to Go Bird-watchingBird-watching is a fast growing activity practised by nature lovers all over the world. Birding can be done in the backyard, the local park or on a bird-watchin...3
markvance(25)•in #photography•3089 days agoMy Florida Sunsets #3There wasn't a very good sunset last night. We have been getting a lot of rain and high clouds lately. The high clouds are not good for a sunset. Anyway, I thou...5markvance(25)•in photography•3089 days agoMy Florida Sunsets #3There wasn't a very good sunset last night. We have been getting a lot of rain and high clouds lately. The high clouds are not good for a sunset. Anyway, I thou...5
vermute(25)•in #animals•3089 days agoMaking Chicken Shelters Predator Proof Many products and methods have been touted as saving chickens from most certain death at the hands (and mouths) of predators. Here is an overview of what ...3vermute(25)•in animals•3089 days agoMaking Chicken Shelters Predator Proof Many products and methods have been touted as saving chickens from most certain death at the hands (and mouths) of predators. Here is an overview of what ...3
markvance(25)•in #photography•3090 days agoMy Florida Sunsets #2Here is a sunset from one of my favorite places, "The Celery Fields" in Sarasota, Florida. The Celery Fields is a 300 acre park that is all about the birds. The...7markvance(25)•in photography•3090 days agoMy Florida Sunsets #2Here is a sunset from one of my favorite places, "The Celery Fields" in Sarasota, Florida. The Celery Fields is a 300 acre park that is all about the birds. The...7
vermute(25)•in #animals•3089 days agoLargest Birds of Prey in the USBirds of prey are ones that feed upon other animals, like rodents, fish, or smaller birds. Listed below are some of the largest of these birds. Raptors are big ...5vermute(25)•in animals•3089 days agoLargest Birds of Prey in the USBirds of prey are ones that feed upon other animals, like rodents, fish, or smaller birds. Listed below are some of the largest of these birds. Raptors are big ...5