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Bald Eagle and New Moon. Her long-time nest is just a few feet away, her mate is out on his last hunt of the day, her chicks are all fledged and out on their own, and this lady is having a quiet moment.
The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers Grassland Bird Trust

Bald Eagle and New Moon. Her long-time nest is just a few feet away, her mate is out on his last hunt of the day, her chicks are all fledged and out on their own, and this lady is having a quiet moment.
The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers Grassland Bird Trust

Moose: Luv is in the air! The rut, from September through October, is my favorite time to photograph moose says @vangophotos The massive, majestic bulls turn from gladiators to lovelorn suiters in seconds. From: The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons by Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven Vango Photos

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Moose: Luv is in the air! The rut, from September through October, is my favorite time to photograph moose says @vangophotos The massive, majestic bulls turn from gladiators to lovelorn suiters in seconds. From: The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons by Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven Vango Photos

http://ow.ly/wZ1650GMhOx

Photographer Larry Blau got a bit of surprise when he leaned over the ship’s side and got his morning shower care of a humpback whale. They sometimes come along side of ships or breach, perhaps for a better look at what’s on the surface, and giving us a better look, too! Other whale species, blue, minke, orca and more can be found in the Antarctic, but the humpback is the most plentiful. These giants come to feed on tiny krill, plankton and small fish. http://ow.ly/IYfT50Gs49v

In Native American cultures, the Eastern Bluebird symbolizes hope, love, and renewal, which is how I feel when I see one. Eastern Bluebirds like grasslands, and that is precisely where this one lives in the Washington County Grasslands in Fort Edward, New York. It is where I saw my very first Eastern Bluebird sitting on the fence post along a quiet road. I will never forget how excited I was – that little bird did indeed give me hope and renewal – and joy!

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers Grassland Bird Trust Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area

In Native American cultures, the Eastern Bluebird symbolizes hope, love, and renewal, which is how I feel when I see one. Eastern Bluebirds like grasslands, and that is precisely where this one lives in the Washington County Grasslands in Fort Edward, New York. It is where I saw my very first Eastern Bluebird sitting on the fence post along a quiet road. I will never forget how excited I was – that little bird did indeed give me hope and renewal – and joy!

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers Grassland Bird Trust Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area

Plains Zebra in Kruger National Park. There are three species of zebra – can you tell them apart? Look at the stripes. See how the stripes encircle their bellies? That’s a first sign of the Plains Zebra. They also have “shadow” lines between the black strips. Mountain zebras have white bellies and with Grevey’s zebra look for thin, delicate strips, white belly and BIG round ears!

Image by Marc Cronje from the Destination: Wildlife story, “Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide, Marc Cronje Tells All.” When it is time for you to see the wildlife for yourself let us know. We think Marc is the best naturalist (wildlife and birds) in South Africa. http://ow.ly/T3EV50G2AC7

Plains Zebra in Kruger National Park. There are three species of zebra – can you tell them apart? Look at the stripes. See how the stripes encircle their bellies? That’s a first sign of the Plains Zebra. They also have “shadow” lines between the black strips. Mountain zebras have white bellies and with Grevey’s zebra look for thin, delicate strips, white belly and BIG round ears!

Image by Marc Cronje from the Destination: Wildlife story, “Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide, Marc Cronje Tells All.” When it is time for you to see the wildlife for yourself let us know. We think Marc is the best naturalist (wildlife and birds) in South Africa. http://ow.ly/T3EV50G2AC7

In Mongolia's #GobiDesert, Bactrain camels (two-hump) are raised. Only 400 Bactrain camels, IUNC listed Critically Endangered, remain in the wild http://ow.ly/6xoT50E8Dkk #Mongolia #Culture #Tradition #TRLT #Responsibletourism #Adventuretravel

In Mongolia's #GobiDesert, Bactrain camels (two-hump) are raised. Only 400 Bactrain camels, IUNC listed Critically Endangered, remain in the wild http://ow.ly/6xoT50E8Dkk #Mongolia #Culture #Tradition #TRLT #Responsibletourism #Adventuretravel

Carolina Wren will probably stay the winter, but they are sensitive to cold – when the weather is severe, many of them do not make it to spring. Suet-type feeders and nest boxes help, especially those with entry slots rather than holes; putting some dried grass in it helps keep them warm and safe. This one lives in Fort Edward, New York.

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers Grassland Bird Trust

Carolina Wren will probably stay the winter, but they are sensitive to cold – when the weather is severe, many of them do not make it to spring. Suet-type feeders and nest boxes help, especially those with entry slots rather than holes; putting some dried grass in it helps keep them warm and safe. This one lives in Fort Edward, New York.

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers Grassland Bird Trust

Snowy Owl with Crow. Not everyone loves the new bird in the neighborhood. This crow is doing its best to harass the snowy owl out of its territory. Hopefully, she will not be intimidated, and they will find a compromise. Snowies hunt the grasslands for small mammals GGrassland Bird TrustAAudubon New York

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers

Snowy Owl with Crow. Not everyone loves the new bird in the neighborhood. This crow is doing its best to harass the snowy owl out of its territory. Hopefully, she will not be intimidated, and they will find a compromise. Snowies hunt the grasslands for small mammals GGrassland Bird TrustAAudubon New York

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers

How do wolves decide their prey?Do they see something that we cannot? When Living on Earth's Explorer in Residence, Mark Seth Lender saw something strange during a wolf hunt he wondered: Are wolves killing for sport? What he discovered raised his respect for these smart canines even higher than before #wolves #Yellowstone http://ow.ly/2s6l50Gk7nb

How do wolves decide their prey?Do they see something that we cannot? When Living on Earth's Explorer in Residence, Mark Seth Lender saw something strange during a wolf hunt he wondered: Are wolves killing for sport? What he discovered raised his respect for these smart canines even higher than before #wolves #Yellowstone http://ow.ly/2s6l50Gk7nb

Colony of #gentoo #penguins. There seem to be lots of gentoo penguins in #Antarctic but the perception is deceiving. Gentoo penguins are IUCN listed as Near Threatened. Why? It began with egg collection but today we add the problems of shrinking and degraded habitat from increasing oil exploration, fishing, and yes – tourism.
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Colony of #gentoo #penguins. There seem to be lots of gentoo penguins in #Antarctic but the perception is deceiving. Gentoo penguins are IUCN listed as Near Threatened. Why? It began with egg collection but today we add the problems of shrinking and degraded habitat from increasing oil exploration, fishing, and yes – tourism.
http://ow.ly/QBdV50Gs6PI

The Dark-eyed Junco is a species of new world sparrow. I know them (in the US northeast) as grey with black eyes that seem to shine and slightly pinkish bill, but they vary significantly from region to region. I like to watch them, especially in the fall and winter, when they form flocks, flying from bush to bush in short quick spurts. They always seem happy. Grassland Bird Trust

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers

The Dark-eyed Junco is a species of new world sparrow. I know them (in the US northeast) as grey with black eyes that seem to shine and slightly pinkish bill, but they vary significantly from region to region. I like to watch them, especially in the fall and winter, when they form flocks, flying from bush to bush in short quick spurts. They always seem happy. Grassland Bird Trust

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers

Snowy Owl at Sunrise. The snowies are returning. To me, they are one of the miracles of the natural world. This lady (the dark bars indicate that she is probably a female) summered in the Arctic, nesting on the tundra, raising her chicks exposed to every kind of danger; somehow, she persevered and flew south to winter in New York State. How fortunate are we to welcome this gorgeous migrant? Grassland Bird Trust

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers

Snowy Owl at Sunrise. The snowies are returning. To me, they are one of the miracles of the natural world. This lady (the dark bars indicate that she is probably a female) summered in the Arctic, nesting on the tundra, raising her chicks exposed to every kind of danger; somehow, she persevered and flew south to winter in New York State. How fortunate are we to welcome this gorgeous migrant? Grassland Bird Trust

The Washington County Grasslands are home to 300+ birds. Image by good friend, Wildlife Photographer, Gordon Ellmers

An Uncertain Future for the Grand Teton's Grizzlies — Destination: Wildlife™

In the Grand Teton Mountains, a drama is playing out. Irresponsible human behavior is endangering the lives of Grizzly 399, the famous Queen of the Tetons, and her four famous cubs. They will be in hibernation soon, but what happens in the spring? Foolish humans have taught them to look for human food – and that could easily be a death sentence.

Human’s irresponsible behavior is putting bear lives in danger. Read about the "Uncertain Future for Grand Teton's Grizzlies,” By Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven Vango Photos in http://ow.ly/P9fT50GZsRo

An Uncertain Future for the Grand Teton's Grizzlies — Destination: Wildlife™ The charismatic grizzly bears of the Grand Teton are beloved worldwide, but feeding and other irresponsible behavior by humans are putting them at risk for euthanasia. Can grizzly 399, and Felicia and their offspring survive human bad behavior? An interview with Friends of the Grand Teton by Jorn Va

At Yellowstone National Park, studying wild gray wolves means studying their prey. How do they hunt? What do they hunt? They have been doing it forn26 years and still find surprises. Senior Wildlife Biologist, Doug Smith says, ““Yellowstone continues to be one of the best places to observe predator-prey relationships, and the data we collect helps guide wolf research and conservation all over the world.” http://ow.ly/LBxn50GjNMu

At Yellowstone National Park, studying wild gray wolves means studying their prey. How do they hunt? What do they hunt? They have been doing it forn26 years and still find surprises. Senior Wildlife Biologist, Doug Smith says, ““Yellowstone continues to be one of the best places to observe predator-prey relationships, and the data we collect helps guide wolf research and conservation all over the world.” http://ow.ly/LBxn50GjNMu

The Best Tips for Photographing Bison in Yellowstone National Park — Destination: Wildlife™

How do you get a great shot of a bison without putting yourself or the animal in danger? Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven shares his best secrets for photographing America Bison in Yellowstone National Park https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/the-best-tips-for-photographing-bison-in-yellowstone-national-park

The Best Tips for Photographing Bison in Yellowstone National Park — Destination: Wildlife™ Bison! Everyone knows the best place to photograph the iconic American plains bison is Yellowstone National Park. But that is exactly the problem. Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven shares his favorite lens secrets plus when to go and where to head in Yellowstone to get the best bison shots. When the spring ba

Did you know that there are over 25 different sparrow species worldwide. This beauty lives in Fort Edward, New York and will probably stay all year. But can be found in Canada in the summer months and all through the easter US and on California's, Oregon and Washington state's western coastline. Image thanks to ©Gordon Ellmers

Did you know that there are over 25 different sparrow species worldwide. This beauty lives in Fort Edward, New York and will probably stay all year. But can be found in Canada in the summer months and all through the easter US and on California's, Oregon and Washington state's western coastline. Image thanks to ©Gordon Ellmers

Bull moose facing off. A key aspect of wildlife photography is to understand everything possible about your subject so you can anticipate their behavior – and get the shot! ⁠
⁠From: The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons by Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven @vangophotos⁠
⁠http://ow.ly/coGR50GMhBS

Bull moose facing off. A key aspect of wildlife photography is to understand everything possible about your subject so you can anticipate their behavior – and get the shot! ⁠
⁠From: The Definitive Guide to Getting Spectacular Photographs of Moose in the Grand Tetons by Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven @vangophotos⁠
⁠http://ow.ly/coGR50GMhBS

Is reality ever as wonderful as a small boy's dream? How many of carry a life-long dream of visiting a particular place? For Larry, Antarctica was that place. When the opportunity finally arose, would the man find what the boy imagined?

Getting From New York to Ushuaia, and finally # #Antarctica is part of the adventure. Well before Larry finally arrived on the world’s southernmost continent, Ushuaia’s storied history, and the unexpected rollercoaster called the Drake Passage (no one is ever fully prepared!), made indelible impressions. But when the first icebergs appeared, all else disappeared – and then there were the penguins. Did I mention that they saved him? Read on
https://lnkd.in/eMSyp4Gv #wildlifephotography #Antarctica #travel #wildlifephotos #bucketlisttravel

Is reality ever as wonderful as a small boy's dream? How many of carry a life-long dream of visiting a particular place? For Larry, Antarctica was that place. When the opportunity finally arose, would the man find what the boy imagined?

Getting From New York to Ushuaia, and finally # #Antarctica is part of the adventure. Well before Larry finally arrived on the world’s southernmost continent, Ushuaia’s storied history, and the unexpected rollercoaster called the Drake Passage (no one is ever fully prepared!), made indelible impressions. But when the first icebergs appeared, all else disappeared – and then there were the penguins. Did I mention that they saved him? Read on
https://lnkd.in/eMSyp4Gv #wildlifephotography #Antarctica #travel #wildlifephotos #bucketlisttravel

In Mongolia, the #horsemanship is a famous and an important cultural #tradition. This is part of competition in western #Mongolia region of Bayan-Olgii. #Culture #TRLT #Responsibletourism #Adventuretravel http://ow.ly/H1vG50E8D51

In Mongolia, the #horsemanship is a famous and an important cultural #tradition. This is part of competition in western #Mongolia region of Bayan-Olgii. #Culture #TRLT #Responsibletourism #Adventuretravel http://ow.ly/H1vG50E8D51

9 Great Books on Wolves, 2021 Edition — Destination: Wildlife™

The holidays are upon us, give someone you love a wolf - Or maybe a book on wolves 😄If you love wolves, or are interested in their conservation, you will love these books. https://www.destinationwildlife.com/blog/9-great-books-on-wolves

9 Great Books on Wolves, 2021 Edition — Destination: Wildlife™ New and updated for 2021, our latest edition of 9 Great Wolf Books has evolved into 17 great wolf books, including the latest in readable research texts and compelling first-person accounts. In addition, this year, we added adult wolf fiction and expanded the selection for young adults and childre