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natureisourhome · 6 months

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Planting wildflowers along highways is not only a visually stunning choice but also a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional grass. Wildflowers bring a burst of vibrant colors, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to the overall health of local ecosystems. This natural beauty creates a more pleasing environment for travelers and can even boost tourism as wildflower displays become a spectacle. Moreover, wildflowers require minimal maintenance, unlike grass, which needs constant mowing and upkeep, saving time, resources, and money in the long run.

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mensministry · 5 months

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Ecotourism Residence, Genaveh Beach, Iran,

Esmaeil Ghasemzadeh

#art #design #architecture #boutique hotel #travels #luxury hotel #luxury lifestyle #interiors #luxury hotels #nature #beach resort #ecotourism #iran #genaveh beach #esmaeil ghasemzadeh #holidays #beachlife #concept #render

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wingedjewels · 3 months

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Azure-crowned Hummingbird by Adam Rainoff Via Flickr: In the serene landscape of Villa Verde, at the entrance to the famed Celaque National Park in Honduras, I had the opportunity to photograph the striking Azure-crowned Hummingbird, Saucerottia cyanocephala. This region, renowned for its biodiversity, presented a natural canvas for capturing the essence of this vibrant species. The bird, with its distinctive metallic blue crown that glistens like a sapphire under the Honduran sun, offered a compelling subject against the lush, green backdrop of its habitat in Gracias, Lempira. From a photographer's standpoint, the challenge lay in capturing the intricate details and vivid colors of the hummingbird while maintaining a naturalistic setting. Utilizing a shallow depth of field, I aimed to accentuate the bird's dazzling crown and iridescent plumage, allowing these features to stand out sharply against a smoothly blurred background. The interplay of natural light filtering through the canopy added a dynamic quality to the image, highlighting the textures and hues of the bird's feathers. This photograph is a testament to the patience and precision required in wildlife photography, where waiting for that perfect moment can unveil the extraordinary beauty of even the smallest subjects. ©2022 Adam Rainoff

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djhenryhall · 7 months

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It Takes Two - Nudibranchs

Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, lack shells and are hermaphrodites. They mate via a courtship ritual, aligning bodies for external fertilization. Females lay eggs in jelly capsules, ranging from hundreds to thousands, hatching into larvae and maturing into adu

Nudibranchs are a group of shell-less marine molluscs. They are also known as sea slugs. Nudibranchs are hermaphrodites, meaning that they have both male and female reproductive organs. However, they cannot self-fertilize. Instead, they must mate with another nudibranch. Nudibranch mating typically begins with a courtship ritual. This ritual may involve the nudibranchs circling each other,…

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#ecotourism #Nature #Nudibranch #Scuba Diving #sea life #Underwater Photographs #wildlife

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queering-ecology · 1 month

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Chap 12. Melancholy Natures, Queer Ecologies by Catriona Mortimer-Sandilands [part 1]

“One of the penalties of an ecological education is that one lives alone in a world of wounds.”—Aldo Leopold

“At the heart of the modern age is a core of grief. At some level, we’re aware that something terrible is happening, that we humans are laying waste to our natural inheritance. A great sorrow arises as we witness the changes in our atmosphere, the waste of resources and the consequent pollution, the ongoing deforestation and destruction of fisheries, the rapidly spreading deserts, and the mass extinction of species.”(331)

The author believes that this ‘core of grief’ is melancholia, a state of suspended mourning in which the object of loss if very real but psychically ‘ungrievable’ within the confines of a society that cannot acknowledge unhuman beings, natural environments, and ecological processes as appropriate objects for genuine grief (333)

“It is necessary to face our fear and our pain, and to go through the process of grieving, because the alternative is a sorrow deeper still: the loss of meaning. To live authentically in this time, we must allow ourselves to feel the magnitude of our human predicament” (332) (Anderson 2001, “The World is Dying—and So Are You”)

“Ecological grieving” vs “nature-nostalgia”

“was this [place] just the same sad story, the one about human violence, the endless damage we do, may always have done, to ourselves, everything around us? Yes, I thought, but that didn’t make it simple. I couldn’t even tell myself that if humans are violent and destructive, the natural world, at least, is peaceful and enduring, not while I lay with my back pressed tightly against the remnants of enormous volcanic explosions and the cold winter earth stole my own body’s warmth.” (Campbell 2003, 5)

“in late capitalism, nature-nostalgia—ecotourist pilgrimages to endangered wildernesses, documentaries of dying peoples and places, even environmentalist campaigns to ‘save’ particular habitats or species against the onslaught of development—are exactly a form of melancholy nature, in that they incorporate environmental destruction into the ongoing workings of commodity capitalism (333)

Grieving the ungrievable: how does one mourn in the midst of a culture that finds it almost impossible to recognize the value of what has been lost? (333)

Melancholia here is not a failed or inadequate mourning. Melancholia is a form of preservation of life—a life, unlike the one offered for sale in ecotourist spectacle, is already gone, but whose ghost propels a changed understanding of the present. (333)

[coming to love and understand devastated landscapes] transform […] melancholic attachments into a principles and public recognition of the ongoing loss of nature, and also of the ways in which that loss is constitutive of their environmental relationships on a daily basis… (334) and thus point us towards a queer ecology that both emerges from and politicizes melancholy natures, incorporating the experiences of a “world of wounds” into an ethical stance that resists, rather than fostering, fetish (334)

#queer ecology #melancholia #critical ecology #environmental politics #queer ecologies: sex nature politics desire #nature nostalgia #capitalism #ecotourism #ecogrief #queer theory #ecofeminism #mourning for nature #mourning #ecology #queer history

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rebeccathenaturalist · 1 year

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I am very excited to announce that, after over a year of planning and preparation, I am officially available for hire as an independent nature tour guide! Take me along on your hike and I'll help you identify the animals, plants, and fungi that we see along the way. Curious about the geological forces that shaped the land, or how the climate affects what living beings we see? We can explore those topics and more as we go. No formal scientific background needed--anyone can learn about the nature around them!

While I am based in the Columbia-Pacific region that spans southwest Washington and northwest Oregon, I am available to work elsewhere in either state, to include on any private land with landowner's permission, and public land with a commercial use permit. And I can lead tours year-round as long as weather permits; the mild climate on the coast means there are plenty of opportunities even when the rest of the region may be dealing with snow and ice, or dangerously high temperatures.

I became certified as an Oregon Master Naturalist in 2017 and was first certified as a Wilderness First Responder in 2013; I have maintained both certifications since then. I am a registered Oregon Outfitter Guide; this registration is necessary to perform any commercial guiding in the state of Oregon. I maintain both general and professional liability insurance. You can find out more about me here. I hold myself to a high standard of ecological awareness and responsibility toward my tour sites and their wild inhabitants. Tour proceeds are shared with non-profit organizations that restore and protect wild land, and I regularly volunteer in habitat restoration and other land stewardship activities.

To find out more details, head over to http://www.hireanaturalist.com - for inquiries regarding booking, contact me at rebeccathenaturalist(at)gmail(dot)com

(Reblogs welcome and appreciated!)

#nature #outdoors #hiking #Pacific Northwest #Washington #Oregon #naturalist #natural history #forest #trails #ecotourism #ecology #environment #conservation #wildlife #PNW #animals #plants #fungi

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coffeenuts · 4 months

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reasonsforhope · 1 year

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“In 2018, the Buccleuch Estate put up for sale a whole swathe of land above the town. At first recalls Pool, who chairs the Langholm Initiative, a community development trust, “many people reeled from the news. [They were asking], ‘how can we manage without Buccleuch?’”.

But others saw an opportunity. Under Scottish law, communities are allowed to bid for land that comes up for sale in their area, and qualify for government support in doing so – if they can prove enough local interest and put together a credible business plan. Sensing a once-in-a-generation chance to spark new life into Langholm, Pool and her colleagues sprang into action.

They knew that the moorland, and the Tarras River valley that cut through the heart of it, had more to offer than just desultory grouse shooting and decaying conifer plantations. Thanks in part to Buccleuch’s benign neglect, it had huge potential as a gem of rewilding. They worked up a business model based on the creation of a Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, aiming to regenerate the community as well as the land, via ecotourism, environmental study centres, landscape restoration and more besides...

As the deadline for the sale approached, it was touch and go, but at the eleventh hour the Woodland Trust stepped in, the land was secured, and the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve came to life...

This summer, too, the community scored a second victory when it successfully bid for another 5,300 acres released by Buccleuch, stretching all the way up the valley. At present, much of it is bare hillside, sheep-cropped into blandness. But as Barlow explained, it means the reserve now embraces the whole catchment of the Tarras River, offering a tremendous opportunity for restoring an entire ecosystem at scale.” -via Positive.News, 11/11/22

#rewilding #scotland #uk #ecosystem #ecology #biodiversity #nature #ecotourism #good news #hope

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funnywildlife · 2 years

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Hang out with ultra cute meerkats, roam with desert lions and spot other amazing wildlife during an exciting Southern Africa safari led by #wildographer & super guide @mutlu.bora, founder of @merubisi . #enquirenow https://www.merubisi-safaris.com/ #WildographyandSafaris #Wildography #MerubisiSafaris #kgalagadi #kalahari #safari #ecotourism #africansafaris #meerkatmanor #africanwildlife (at Tswalu Kalahari) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch7BW7BMwGw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#wildographer #enquirenow #wildographyandsafaris #wildography #merubisisafaris #kgalagadi #kalahari #safari #ecotourism #africansafaris #meerkatmanor #africanwildlife

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adorisyeme · 7 months

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Travel and discover Bénin Republic 🇧🇯

#tourism #road trip #traveltobenin #trekking #citytours #daytripsexcursions #nature #ecotourism #trip planner #black love #cars #motorcycle #city

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arianfoysal · 1 month

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JT Birds Watching at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area │ Gridley in Northern California

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JT Birds Watching at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area │ Gridley in Northern California Gray Lodge is a SPECTACULAR venue for #birding, especially in the winter months, when all the migratory ducks and geese fill the ponds.

Everywhere you look, your eye catches flickers of movement.

A shrill cacophony of honks and quacks filter in from every direction…

It's overwhelming…but in the best way possible.

This general region, on the outskirts of Sacramento, is LOADED with habitat similar to this. I also strongly recommend a visit to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Colusa Wildlife Refuge, and Consumnes River Preserve.

This area is possibly home to the best birding in Northern California. Hope you can make it out there too.

#birds #wildlife #nature #animals #birdphotography #birdvideos #ecotourism #sacramento #california #jtbirds #nocsprovisions #canon

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goltravel · 2 months

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WHAT ARE THE TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN 2024?

A Traveler’s Guide to the Top Destinations

As the world evolves and travel becomes more accessible, the allure of new and captivating destinations beckons. The year 2024 promises an exciting array of travel possibilities, each destination offering a unique blend of culture, adventure, and natural beauty. In this blog, we embark on a journey through the top travel destinations of the year, unveiling the gems that await intrepid explorers seeking unforgettable experiences.

The Enchanting Streets of Kyoto: A Cultural Odyssey:

2024 invites travelers to immerse themselves in the cultural tapestry of Kyoto, Japan. From the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine to the historic Gion district, every cobblestone street tells a story of tradition and elegance. Kyoto stands as a living testament to the harmonious blend of ancient customs and modern vitality, offering a captivating journey through time.

The Untouched Splendor of Patagonia: Nature’s Masterpiece:

For nature enthusiasts, the untouched landscapes of Patagonia beckon with their pristine beauty. This year opens the door to explore the dramatic peaks of Torres del Paine, the serene beauty of Los Glaciares National Park, and the remote expanses of Tierra del Fuego. Patagonia unfolds as a nature lover’s paradise, inviting exploration off the beaten path.

Vibrant Tapestry of Marrakech: A Feast for the Senses:

Marrakech, Morocco, emerges as a vibrant tapestry of colors, scents, and sounds in 2024. The bustling souks, the enchanting Jardin Majorelle, and the historic Medina create a sensory-rich experience. Immerse yourself in the dynamic energy of the city, where traditional craftsmanship and modern elegance coexist harmoniously.

Island Paradise of Maldives: Azure Waters and Overwater Retreats:

The Maldives continues to reign as an unparalleled island paradise. With its overwater bungalows, coral atolls, and crystal-clear waters, the Maldives offers a luxurious escape. Dive into the vibrant marine life, unwind on pristine beaches, and indulge in the epitome of tropical elegance.

Historical Marvels of Athens: Where Antiquity Meets Modernity:

Athens, Greece, stands as a living testament to the splendors of antiquity. Delve into the historical marvels of the Acropolis, explore the winding streets of Plaka, and witness the juxtaposition of ancient ruins against a backdrop of modernity. Athens invites travelers to walk in the footsteps of philosophers and embrace the timeless allure of Greece.

The Majestic Serengeti: Wildlife Spectacle of Tanzania:

2024 unfolds as a year to witness the majesty of the Serengeti in Tanzania. From the Great Migration on the plains to the diverse wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti promises an unparalleled safari experience. Encounter the untamed beauty of the African wilderness and witness the circle of life in its most authentic form.

Enigmatic Wonders of Petra: Carved in Rose-Red Stone:

Journey into the heart of Jordan to discover the enigmatic wonders of Petra in 2024. Carved into rose-red cliffs, the archaeological marvels of Petra transport visitors to an ancient civilization. The Treasury, the Monastery, and the Siq create a mystical atmosphere, inviting exploration into the secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Allure of Bora Bora: A Pacific Paradise:

Bora Bora emerges as a Pacific paradise, inviting travelers to indulge in luxury and natural splendor in 2024. The iconic overwater bungalows, turquoise lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs set the stage for a romantic getaway or a rejuvenating escape. Bora Bora epitomizes the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

As 2024 unfolds, the top travel destinations beckon with promises of cultural immersion, natural wonders, and unparalleled adventures. Whether wandering through the historic streets of Kyoto, exploring the untouched splendor of Patagonia, or indulging in the luxury of Bora Bora, each destination unfolds as a chapter in a traveler’s odyssey. Embrace the allure of these top destinations, and let the world be your guide to unforgettable experiences in the year ahead.

We are Gol travels dealing with Lakshadweep, Maldives, Thailand, Bali and Malaysia. For more updates, follow our Instagram gol_travels

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wingedjewels · 3 months

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Azure-crowned Hummingbird by Adam Rainoff Via Flickr: In the lush environment of Villa Verde, nestled in the city of Gracias, Lempira, Honduras, I had the unique opportunity to photograph the Azure-crowned Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanocephala). This image encapsulates the essence of this stunning bird, set against the vibrant backdrop of its natural habitat. The hummingbird, known for its dynamic presence and exquisite coloring, is highlighted in a moment of serene beauty. The challenge of capturing such a rapidly moving subject was met with a combination of patience and technical precision, resulting in a composition that balances sharp focus on the bird with a softly blurred background, emphasizing its striking features. From a photographic standpoint, this shot required a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the bird's behavior. The interplay of natural light and shadow brings out the intricate patterns and colors of the bird’s plumage, while the subtle hint of pollen on its beak adds depth to the story behind the image. This photograph is not just a visual record; it’s a celebration of the unique wildlife found in Central America, and a testament to the art of bird photography. ©2022 Adam Rainoff

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djhenryhall · 6 months

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Water Water Everywhere - Dolphins

We came across these magnificent Dolphins along the South African coastline.

During our quest for migratory sardines off the coast of South Africa, we had a delightful encounter with a group of dolphins. This post was inspired by Photos by Jez’s Water Water Everywhere photo challenge.

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#Dolphins #ecotourism #Nature #photo challenge #Photo prompt #Photography #sardine run #sea life #swimming with dolphins #water water everywhere #wildlife

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jaycrawler · 5 months

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Today I was vaccinated against the Yellow Fever. I am one step closer to my trip to Uganda!

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#personal #growth #proud #Uganda #gorilla #gorilla trekking #traveling #Africa #nature #ecotourism #happy

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rebeccathenaturalist · 11 months

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It has been an absolutely ridiculously busy week with more meetings and events than I know what to do with, but I did find a little time to overhaul the Guided Nature Tours page of my website. Now instead of being greeted by a wall of text, you get a quick introduction followed by two potential paths to follow. Click the salmon, and you can check out my calendar of upcoming scheduled tours that anyone can register for. Click the huckleberry, and you'll get a more detailed page with information on how to book me for a private guided tour anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.

Go take a peek at HireaNaturalist.com, and let me know what you think!

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