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#CanadaGoose #Geese #BirdInFlight #Migratory #Birds #Wildlife

Two Canada Geese birds in flight in a clear blue sky. They are flying close together.

“Snow Geese in Formation” — A group of snow geese in flight and lined up vertically.

Most of these migratory birds will likely have departed from their winter homes in Central California by the time you see this photograph. They arrive in the fall, overwinter, and then depart some time in early March. Back in the pandemic year of 2020 I visited one of the places where I photograph them about one week into March, and they were still there. I went back one week later, and they had all departed. The place seemed awfully lonely!…continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2025/03/14/snow-geese-in-formation/

#wildlife #migratory #birds #nature #photography

“The Fly-In” — Thousands of migratory geese arrive in the wetlands at sunset.

A day spent photographing migratory geese and other birds often includes a lot of “slow time” when little is happening. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing — sometimes the quiet and stillness is enough by itself. But around sunrise and sunset there is often a of activity as large flocks of birds take to the air and head to nighttime locations. If you are where they arrive, it is the “fly-in.” When they depart, we refer to the “fly-out.”…continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2025/03/12/the-fly-in-2/

#migratory #wildlife #birds #sunset #nature #landscapephotography #photography

Migratory geese above California wetlands at sunset

“Sandhill Crane Flying Low” — A lesser sandhill crane flies low above a Central Valley field.

I had been trying to find the right time to head to California’s Central Valley to photograph migratory birds again. I was last there around New Year’s Day, but since then various things have kept me away — mostly that the times I ‘ve been free were the times when my favorite foggy conditions were not in place. I finally gave up on waiting and went on a sunny day. After all, many of the migratory birds will only be there for a few more weeks!…continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2025/03/01/sandhill-crane-flying-low/

#wildlife #birds #sandhillcrane #centralvalley #migratory, #nature #photography

Sea Turtles Dance To Orientate With Earth's Magnetic Field, Study Reveals
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https://www.sciencealert.com/sea-turtles-dance-to-orientate-with-earths-magnetic-field-study-reveals <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08554-y <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #navigation #turtle #seaturtles #global #magnetism #magnetic #Earth #magneticfield #geomagnetism #animals #migration #magnetoreception #turtledance #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #migratory #compass #position #geography #magneticmap #magneticcoordinates #destination #magneticsignature #loggerhead #foraging

maps and charts - Results from conditioning experiments in which turtles learned to discriminate between magnetic fields replicating those that exist near New Hampshire, USA, and in the Gulf of Mexico

maps and charts - Results of four additional map assay experiments, in which turtles discriminated between a magnetic field in which they were fed and a magnetic field in which they were not

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Migratory family from Louisiana, been in California eighteen months now on Works Progress Administration (WPA), receives fifty-five dollars a month. No house available in nearest town under twenty dollars a month

#Migratory #Louisiana #California #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770897/

A black and white photograph depicts an older model car parked alongside a trailer in what appears to be a dry, open field. The sky is partly cloudy with hints of mountains visible on the horizon line. Attached to the rear of this vehicle is a small white trailer, which has two windows and seems simplistic in design.

Several individuals are standing near the back door of the car; they appear engaged in some kind of interaction or activity together. One person appears to be reaching out towards another individual who stands behind them. The ground looks dusty with sparse vegetation around.

This image is titled "Migratory family from Louisiana, been in California eighteen months now on Works Progress Administration (WPA), receives fifty-five dollars a month. No house available in nearest town under twenty dollars a month." It suggests that the people depicted are part of a migratory or transient group living with limited resources and facing challenges such as finding housing while supported by government programs like WPA during an uncertain time period.

The photograph likely captures a moment from the lives of migrant workers, reflecting their hardships and perseverance in pursuit of better opportunities.

8 a.m. Migratory field workers pulling carrots in a field. Note carrot digging tractor in background. "They'll sleep in the row (to hold a place in the field) to earn sixty cents a day." Near Meloland, Imperial County, California

#Migratory #NearMeloland #ImperialCounty #California #DorotheaLange #theGreatDepression #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773458/

The image depicts three individuals working in a field. One person is sitting on the tractor, which appears to be pulling carrots out of the ground as it moves through rows of soil. Two other people are kneeling or squatting next to them, actively engaged in picking up and sorting freshly pulled carrot tops from the earth.

They all wear hats for sun protection while they labor under bright sunlight. The field looks vast with many rows extending into the distance, indicating an extensive farming operation possibly employing mechanized equipment like tractors that aid their work.

In terms of context or background story, this photo seems to capture a moment in agricultural life during what appears to be the late 19th century based on clothing and technology visible. It showcases migratory field workers engaged in manual labor for modest wages at dawn hours (8 am), reflecting historical rural working conditions often faced by migrant families.

The image is labeled with "3-2045" suggesting it may have been cataloged or filed under a specific reference number, perhaps indicative of its archival nature. The website provided hints that this photo might be part of the collection from Dorothea Lange and her work in California during significant historical periods such as the Great Depression when many rural families worked these kinds of jobs.

Lastly, it's important to note that despite the visual depiction, we should not roma [...]

Migratory duck (aythya baeri) since 2012 the IUCN classified it as a species in critical state of extinction. Hunting and the destruction of wetlands are believed to be the main causes of its decline. I took this photo in Aalborg, 2020
#wildlife #migratory-duck #naturephotography #nature #birds #memories

In the photo, a migratory duck flying over a lake.

I've been busy digging up work since opting to do freelance feature writing full-time. It's a grind but I'm enjoying it. Here's my latest published piece: "Of #bats and blades," in ON Nature magazine. Expect more attacks on #wind turbines with Trump in office. Truth is, we need them. My piece explores why turbines take a big toll on three #migratory bat species and what can be done to stop it. Focus is on Ontario, but topic relevant across North America. https://catalog.ontarionature.org/winter-2024/page/18-19 [digital PDF]

Three wind turbines on winter fields on Amherst Island in Lake Ontario. Photo courtesy ON Nature magazine.

#Insect Decline Threatens #Migratory #Species
https://indianf.com/insect-decline-threatens-migratory-species/

#birds #migratory #day

Masayoshi Fujita - Migratory Stories (Part 3)

⁨⁨#MasayoshiFujita⁩⁩ ⁨⁨#Migratory⁩⁩ ⁨⁨#Music⁩⁩ ⁨⁨#Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lVXIWi7dY

Masayoshi Fujita - Migratory Stories (Part 2)

⁨#MasayoshiFujita⁩ ⁨#Migratory⁩ ⁨#Music⁩ ⁨#Japan⁩

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qOjx6q__uM

Masayoshi Fujita - Migratory Stories (Part 1)

Masayoshi Fujita - #Migratory

“These ideas and images were inspired by my experiences living abroad and returning to my homeland. As well as by the artists featured on this album who also somehow traveled or lived in other countries across the boundaries, and being influenced by the music of other lands but at the same time somehow led to their roots.”

⁨#MasayoshiFujita⁩ ⁨#Music⁩ ⁨#Japan⁩

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfxNMaXvF5U

Masayoshi Fujita Embraces Melodic Calm on 'Migratory'

The first album he made in his homeland is titled Bird Ambience (2021). He now returns with Migratory, inspired by an image of migratory birds hearing music from the land underneath.

“These ideas and images were inspired by my experiences living abroad and returning to my homeland,” explains Fujita.

#MasayoshiFujita #Migratory #Music #Japan

https://www.popmatters.com/masayoshi-fujita-migratory-review

For the first time, I see a stork, and it is exciting for me.
#naturephotography #storks #migratory-birds

@ingloriousBustards I love your words "...providing the #migratory soundtrack that fills the air !" Perfect! So true! Good Birding!

Now is also the time for European Bee-eaters crossing The #Straits providing the #migratory soundtrack that fills the air !

Wires, valleys & trees are full of hungry beaks needing #migration fuel!

Juvenile European Bee-eater ©️ Inglorious Bustards

Fabulous days amongst the flow of #Migratory #Raptors #Storks for guests from Naturetrek Wildlife Holidays AND connecting with all 5 species of #Swift - Alpine, Pallid, Common, Little and today 3 White-rumped #Swifts ! ☺️

Plus vagrant adult Rüppell’s Vulture, Rufous-tailed Scrub Robins in-the-face ! Gull-billed Terns and Slender-billed Gulls hawking overhead, colourful Eurasian Golden #Orioles and migrating European Bee-eaters and feisty White-headed Ducks and at the nest Isabelline #Warblers!

Juvenile Black Kite in active migration ©️ Inglorious Bustards

Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin ©️ Inglorious Bustards

The #Education for #Nature – #Vietnam #ENV, one of the country’s #pioneering social organisations in #wildlife #conservation, has released a 2 minute video clip titled "Chim troi keu cuu" (wild birds cry out for help) to urge the #community to refrain from #WildBird consumption and join #protection efforts.

The clip exposes haunting and cruel moments of the widespread destruction of the feathered animals, giving only a glimpse of the acts prevalent in many localities nationwide.

Vietnam is among the 25 countries with the richest #diversity of wild #birds species globally. However, #poaching and #IllegalTrading pose serious threats to hundreds of #indigenous and #migratory bird species in the country. In localities such as #QuangNinh and #ThaiBinh in the north and #ThuaThien - #Hue in the central region, #poachers employ sophisticated methods including decoys and birdsong mimicking devices to lure the animals, followed by nets, traps, or guns for capture. This rampant hunting seriously jeopardises Vietnam's #biodiversity.

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/clip-calls-for-protection-of-wild-birds-post290374.vnp

#AsianMastodon #Vietnamese #TootSEA #SouthEastAsia #ProtectNature #WildFirst #SaveWildBirds #ProtectWildlife #AsiaPacific #NatureFirst

#migratory

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