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Tag Archives: photography

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

February 16, 2015by matt-travels 7 Comments

The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is a medium-sized bird originally occurring in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar) and throughout the Sahel of Africa (from Guinea and Senegal up to […]

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Asian Wildlife, birds

Sanderling (Calidris alba)

February 16, 2015by matt-travels 6 Comments

The Sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small wading bird which breeds in the High Arctic during summer months. With the beginning of autumn, it migrates south and becomes a nearly […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans)

February 15, 2015by matt-travels Leave a comment

The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a large stork occurring in South and Southeast Asia (including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam). The species’ name originates […]

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Asian Wildlife, birds

Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)

February 15, 2015by matt-travels 5 Comments

The Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a small to medium-sized antelope occurring in southern Africa (Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Lesotho). The species’ name originates in their peculiar behaviour of […]

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African Wildlife, mammals

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)

February 13, 2015by matt-travels 2 Comments

The Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) is a medium-sized diving duck belonging to the so-called sawbills. The species occurs almost throughout the northern hemisphere including North America, Europe, and northern Asia. […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)

February 13, 2015by matt-travels 5 Comments

The Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) is a large wader occurring in South and Southeast Asia (from Pakistan throughout the Indian subcontinent to Thailand, China, and occasionally even Japan or the […]

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Asian Wildlife, birds

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)

February 12, 2015by matt-travels 11 Comments

The Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large seal found along the northern shores of the Atlantic Ocean including western Europe and eastern North America. These mammals reach an impressive […]

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European Wildlife, mammals

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

February 10, 2015by matt-travels 7 Comments

The Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) is a species occurring along coasts of the temperate and Arctic northern hemisphere (including Europe, Asia, and North America). Adult individuals attain lengths of up […]

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European Wildlife, mammals, North American Wildlife

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus)

February 9, 2015by matt-travels 3 Comments

The Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) is a medium-sized wader occurring in temperate Europe and Asia. Throughout most of its range, the birds favor coastal areas and other wetlands. They can […]

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birds, European Wildlife

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea)

February 7, 2015by matt-travels 2 Comments

The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) is a small bird occurring within a vast region including most of Europe and northern Asia. The birds are famous for their extraordinary climbing abilites […]

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birds, European Wildlife

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