The Wildlife Code

On the water.
The White-faced Whistling Duck is shown near wetland habitat, where it typically feeds and rests. Its whistling call is often heard as groups move between feeding areas.

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📍 Photographed in Kwando Rra Dinare

I've been spending a lot of time at sea recently, so thought I would share a few images from our pelagic trips this week...

Here's a Brown (or Subantarctic) Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) heading off with a tasty morsel... of the 7 species of Skua in the world, this is the heaviest of the lot and rivals some of the largest gulls in the world on weight as well.

Afrikaans name - Bruinroofmeeu

Canon R7 with 100-500mm RF lens

Moving carefully through the forests of Madagascar, the female Crowned Lemur carries her infant close to her chest. Gray fur with a warm orange-brown face and a long tail helps her blend into the canopy, while the baby clings tightly for protection. Dry forests and woodland habitats provide both shelter and resources essential for raising young.

Fruits are the main component of their diet, supplemented by leaves, flowers, and occasional insects. Mothers guide and protect their young, teaching them how to move, forage, and avoid predators. Social grooming and close contact strengthen bonds within family groups.

Classified as endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation, Crowned Lemurs depend on stable forests for survival. The presence of infants highlights the importance of conservation, as healthy populations require both adults and successfully raised offspring.

Monarda bradburiana is one of my favorite North American mints. This species is native to central and southeastern North America and enjoys somewhat shaded woodlands. Bumblebees absolutely love these flowers 🐝

La très rare chouette de l’Oural mélanique. Une rencontre absolument inespérée! Seul un très faible pourcentage des individus de cette espèce présentent cette coloration et il existe plusieurs variations de teintes. Ici, j’ai eu la chance d’observer la forme la plus sombre qu’elle puisse prendre. Un vrai défi côté photo dans cette forêt très sombre, mais quel moment incroyable!
Slovénie.