Saving Terra
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Roam with cli-fi author T.D. Morgan as he travels to remote areas across all 7 continents in search of rare birds and story ideas while exploring ways to support communities and organizations working to restore planetary biodiversity. www.savingterra.com
As T.D. reluctantly left the Canade' Reserve behind, there was one more bird nearly endemic to western Ecuador that awaited him at the ferry crossing – the bright orange Ochraceous Attila seen here! More on Ecuador's birds, biodiversity, communities, and champions at our Substack savingterra.com
The Scarlet-breasted Dacnis and the Blue-whiskered Tanager are just 2 of the many birds seen on this latest trip to #Ecuador Come see the rest at savingterra.com #birds #birdphotography #birding #birder #Choco
This Choco Tyrannulet snapped by Karen Walz in the Choco region of Ecuador seems to know some stuff... #bird #birding #birdphotography #Ecuador
Think of Ecuador's elusive Banded Ground Cuckoo's as forest dwelling roadrunners! More #birds and #biodiversity of #Ecuador and beyond at savingterra.com
“There are obvious reasons why the majority of photographs originate from such places: birds in the forests are seldom cooperative.” Read about some of the stellar lodges in Ecuador where T.D. spent time birding this spring at www.savingterra.com
One of the most entertaining of the birds at the Mashpi Lodge feeders in Ecuador was the Rose-faced Parrot, a bird largely confined to the wet cloud forests of western Ecuador and adjacent Colombia. See how many more of Ecuadors 1600 or so birds visited us at: www.savingterra.com #birds #Ecuador
The Flame-faced Tanager seen here is part of one of the largest bird families in South America; the tanagers (Thraupidae) T.D. brought back a dizzying amount of beautiful photos from #Ecuador See them all on our Substack and let us know your favorite! www.savingterra.com
This Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner sits atop a moth screen at Mashpi Lodge 60 miles northwest of Quito, Ecuador Head to www.savingterra.com for more birds and all things #Ecuador #birds #birding #birdphotography #travel #internationalbirding #biodiversity #ecotravel
This Pale-mandibled Aracari is enjoying a banana at Restaurant Guaycapi and Mirador which is a must see stop on the drive west from Quito towards the town of Mindo in beautiful #Ecuador Head to www.savingterra.com for more! #bird #birds #birdsofecuador #travel #biodiversity
T.D. came back from his most recent trip last month with high hopes and continued faith in the people of #Ecuador to do whatever it takes protect their land and its biodiversity. Head to www.savingterra.com for an ongoing series on the beauty, birds, and biodiversity of Ecuador
The preservation of a network of highland forest segments comprising an important watershed in Angola, has been designated as a Ramsar site! For more on the issue, and T.D.'s observations and photos from his time in Angola head to savingterra.com #Ramsar #Africa #Angola #water #biodiversity
The Imperial Snipe is the largest of Andean snipes. Its status is classified as “near threatened”. The habits of this bird are poorly known, but luckily T.D. got to see this one on his recent visit to #Ecuador See more at www.savingterra.com #birds #bird #birder #ecotravel #biodiversity #Ecuador
T.D. has returned from his second trip to #Ecuador and we are unpacking all of the #bird and #biodiversity stories he captured in the field, like this Sparkling Violetear! Join the adventure here and at www.savingterra.com
Frogmouths constitute a small family (16 species) of nocturnal birds found principally in Southeast Asia and Australasia, including #Indonesia www.savingterra.com is where you will learn more about the frogmouth, and other fascinating #birds and creatures #bird #travel #birdphotography
The #Indonesia palm oil industry is rife with corruption, illegal practices, and land grabbing, not to mention #bird loss, and the decimation of wildlife, #biodiversity, and in many cases, indigenous communities. More at: www.savingterra.com Thank you @hakasumatra
Join us at Heard Science Museum for a first hand account of how #bird sanctuaries are more than just safe havens for #avian species—they are vital #ecosystems that contribute to the planet’s overall ecological balance! #biodiversity #Texas #metroplex #birding
Every week we feature #birds from an area our founder, author T.D. Morgan has visited and explored. This week’s Bird Tour features Kingfishers of #Indonesia! 🦜The illustration here is from a charming children’s #book by Elizabeth Gordon titled “Bird Children” www.savingterra.com
We hope your day is just like this Collared Kingfishers #birds #chill #Indonesia #Monday #shadows
GREAT WHITE EGRET. Photo taken on this day in 2024. Canon R5. #birds #ukwildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #ukbirds #BirdsInFlight #Canon #R5 #PhotoOfTheDay
These 2 #jaguars were seen on the banks of the #Amazon near Jardim da Amazonia in San Jose do Rio Claro, Mato Grosso, #Brazil Read about the work being done at the family owned lodge, birdwatching paradise, and UFMT research site at tdmorgan.substack.com/s/brazil #MatoGrosso #biodiversity #jaguar
Yungas forests at higher elevations become cloud forests which are not only stunningly beautiful, but are the richest in bird life. T.D.’s video from his recent Bolivian adventure. Amazing indeed ✨ tdmorgan.substack.com/s/bolivia ☁️☁️☁️ #Bolivia #cloud #cloudforest #biodiversity #birds #climate
Tarangire Dreams, a climate fiction novel by T.D. Morgan follows a retired American oil and gas lawyer who recruits a team of former park rangers to disrupt the #ivorypoaching trade in Tarangire National Park For a thriller with purpose tdmorgan.substack.com/p/climate-ce... #elephant
The Black Macaque locally as “yaki” or “wolai” are the critically endangered primates you see here, which are endemic to Sulawesi-the largest island in the Indonesian archipelago. For more endemic birds and mammals of Indonesia: www.savingterra.com #biodiversity #Indonesia #primates
We missed the chance to nominate this bear T.D. saw in Finland for #fatbear week, but that’s ok. We nominate them for being a great bird friend🐦#birds #bears #Finland #ohmy #biodiversity
Cliff Parakeet seen in the arid inter-Andean valleys of Rio Mizque, Bolivia More birds and local insights into the biodiversity and climate challenges of #bolivia via the link in our bio. Snapped by Karen Walz #bird #birds #birdphotographý #birdphoto #birding #birder #SouthAmerica
Trusted guide and amigo Emiliano shares some insights with @authortdmorgan on the impacts on the grasslands by the rampant over farming in the Puna highlands of Bolivia. More on biodiversity in #Bolivia with photos, videos, & more local insights. #biodiversity #puna #amazon #climate #southamerica
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This Streak-throated Canastero was snapped in the Puna grasslands of #Bolivia by T.D.’s wife Karen Walz There is a whole section of our Substack dedicated to #birds, #biodiversity, and stories from Bolivia at: tdmorgan.substack.com/s/bolivia
