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2011/11/19 | 
Author Topknot Pigeon
Belted Kingfisher
Belted Kingfisher
The Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, south of Cancun, was established in 1986 and is one of Mexico’s largest parks. Covering over one million acres of coastal jungle, the reserve became part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme in 1986 and in 1987 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Complete with wetlands, flooded savannas, dunes, mangroves and lagoons the reserve is ideal for not only nature lovers but also sports enthusiasts. The reserve also includes part of the the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world’s second largest coastal barrier Read the rest of this entry »
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2011/11/11 | Author Topknot Pigeon
Ringed Kingfisher
Ringed Kingfisher
Fraser Island, a World Heritage Listing, on the Great Barrier Reef, is a part of Australia’s natural and cultural heritage, protected for all to enjoy, and the reason I chose it to end my series of the” Best of the Great Barrier Reef Islands”.
This is the only place in the world where one will find tall rainforests, growing on sand dunes at elevations of over 656 feet. The long white sand beaches ar flanked by colored sand cliffs or dunes, the highest of which can be up to 787 feet. There Read the rest of this entry »
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2011/08/15 | Author Guira Cuckoo
Green Kingfisher
Green Kingfisher
Family: Cerylidae
Genus: Megaceryli
Species: M. alcyon
Binominal Name: Megaceryle alcyon
Synonym: Ceryle alcyon
Fascinating Facts: The Belted Kingfisher is similar to the Blue Jay, Ringed Kingfisher, and the Green Kingfisher. This wild bird is also one of very few bird species, and the only one of 93 Kingfisher breeds where the distaff is more colorful than the male.
Denoted as a rather active and outspoken breed, the Belted Kingfisher, which is portrayed on the 1986 Canadian five-dollar note, is commonly Read the rest of this entry »
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2011/08/03 | Author Topknot Pigeon
Pied Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
1. Game Drive
A game drive campaign is by far the most popular way of exploring the African bush. Game viewing is typically conducted early in the morning (6-8:30 AM) and late in the afternoon (4-6:30 PM) when animals are most active. Vehicle types range from open 4 x 4′s to minibuses with sunroofs.
2. Night Drive
Night drives are especially great to spot nocturnal animals such as leopard, porcupine, bushbaby, wild cat, African civet or spotted hyena. Also be on the look out for bird Read the rest of this entry »
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