Canopy Lizard (Polychrus gutturosus)
Here’s a little green for the winter world and the holiday season in the form of a perfect portrait – the Canopy Lizard (Polychrus gutturosus).
Read MoreA Time to Give Back
A Time to Give Back Donate today! Roger Tory Peterson devoted his entire life to making nature accessible to all…please take this opportunity to give back, and help RTPI continue his great work. Your generous gift benefits our programs directly, and also has long term effects on those that we serve by giving them the knowledge to make a difference in the world. As always, we look forward to working together to inspire people to learn, love and protect nature!
Read MoreRanitomeya vanzolinii
One of Twan’s all-time favorite dart frogs, Ranitomeya vanzolinii. He says that they’re tiny and secretive, but whenever you manage to get a good look, they take your breath away! Photographed for the Meet Your Neighbours global diversity project.
Read MoreSnow Geese
These photos of a couple of Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) were taken before any snow was on the ground, and they were wary of that long lens even over the edge of this hill. Nevertheless they managed to smile for the camera…
Read MoreCooper’s Hawk
This Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) was not feeling the freezing rain after it flipped from snow, though its outrageously orange eyes did match its vest quite well. Life is hard for these hawks in the winter as every successful capture helps to stave off potential starvation, a problem frequently seen in juveniles. However, a bird that has reached the age this one has undoubtedly possesses finely-tuned hunting skills.
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