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FaizanJanuary 15, 2024

A Gourmet Meal in the Mountains

FaizanJanuary 15, 2024

A Gourmet Meal in the Mountains

Abu Dhabi’s mangroves are a unique intertidal habitat that not only contributes to the regions biodiversity but also introduces the most beautiful greens and blues to this desert color palette. Add in some warm light at golden hour and it becom

It’s amazing how a snowfall transforms the mundane. #winter

“To us snow and cold seem a mere delaying of spring. How far we are from understanding the value of these things in the economy of Nature” #Thoreau #winter #snow #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #outdoors #adventure #virginia

White-throated Sparrows #nature #birding #wildlife #outdoors #explore #birds

A walk along the @potomacheritagetrail after our most recent snow. The Potomac River was frozen all the way across but the birds were active.
1. Red Shouldered Hawk
2. Pileated Woodpecker
3. Downy Woodpecker
4. Great Blue Heron
5. Grey Squirrel
6. W

On our hikes through the cloud forests in Monteverde, top on our list to find was a Resplendent Quetzal. It was late in the rainy season which is a bit early for their nesting season and we were at the higher elevations which didn’t help our ch

One of Costa Rica’s 54 hummingbird species is the Purple-Throated Mountaingem. This one was finally taking a break from the rain giving us a chance to appreciate its glittering emerald green feathers and the metallic purple throat. Keep watchin