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Pacific golden plovers (Pluvialis fulva) are waders, also known as shorebirds. They breed in the Arctic—Siberia and western Alaska—in June and July. They winter across the Pacific—southeast Asia to northeastern Africa, as well as California and Hawai’i. Kōlea is the Hawai’ian name for the species.…

Kōlea

The Camargue is located in the South of France between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône River delta. The region is famous for the extensive coastal wetlands it supports. A few weekends ago my partner and I decided to take our…

Camargue

Eurasian oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) are waders, also known as shorebirds. They are known for there bright red legs and bills, as well as their noisy nature. The species uses contact calls to stay connected to other members of the group and several complex calls as part…

Eurasian Oystercatchers

Macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus), named for their colored crests, are one of six species of crested penguins. Many penguin species, including macaroni penguins, are highly social animals, nesting and feeding in large colonies. Macaroni penguins are categorized as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. Species categorized as vulnerable…

Macaroni penguin

Diverse birds wading in the Town Common Conservation Park, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Haiku and photo: Steph Januchowski-Hartley

Reflecting on conservation

Over the last few years I have increasingly wanted to see Fractercula arctica (Atlantic puffin) in the wild, and lucky for me I married a Scotsman who comes from a town very near to one of the largest puffin colonies off the coast of eastern Scotland! So, this past…

Tiny wanderer

Podiceps cristatus, Great Crested Grebe, is the largest member of the Podicipedidae (grebe) family. In the 19th century this species was nearly hunted to extinction, but thanks to conservation programs, populations have rebounded over the last century. The species is currently listed as Least Concern on…

A Great Crested Grebe

Anguilla anguilla (aka European eel) were and still are a critically important food source across much of Europe. Because of this strong human dependence, Anguilla anguilla are currently listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List – meaning their populations are extremely low and the…

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