Lizard of the day: Smith's dwarf chameleon!
A South African species! They inhabit the eastern part of the country, being usually found in shrublands. Uniquely from other chameleons, they can camouflage differently depending on their predators' species!
A South African species! They inhabit the eastern part of the country, being usually found in shrublands. Uniquely from other chameleons, they can camouflage differently depending on their predators' species!
September 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Lizard of the day: Smith's dwarf chameleon!
A South African species! They inhabit the eastern part of the country, being usually found in shrublands. Uniquely from other chameleons, they can camouflage differently depending on their predators' species!
A South African species! They inhabit the eastern part of the country, being usually found in shrublands. Uniquely from other chameleons, they can camouflage differently depending on their predators' species!
Wildfire isn’t erasing forests. We are.
We’ve altered climate, fuels, vegetation, and fire regimes until fires push ecosystems across ecological thresholds.
Forests become shrublands. Shrublands become annual grasslands. Diverse plant communities become near-monocultures.
We’ve altered climate, fuels, vegetation, and fire regimes until fires push ecosystems across ecological thresholds.
Forests become shrublands. Shrublands become annual grasslands. Diverse plant communities become near-monocultures.
How Wildfire is Erasing the Forests of the American West
"We will likely not have forests to pass onto our next generation if everything keeps burning the way it is burning."
apple.news
October 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Wildfire isn’t erasing forests. We are.
We’ve altered climate, fuels, vegetation, and fire regimes until fires push ecosystems across ecological thresholds.
Forests become shrublands. Shrublands become annual grasslands. Diverse plant communities become near-monocultures.
We’ve altered climate, fuels, vegetation, and fire regimes until fires push ecosystems across ecological thresholds.
Forests become shrublands. Shrublands become annual grasslands. Diverse plant communities become near-monocultures.
This beautiful red and yellow flower is the endangered Globito, named for its tightly closed, balloon-like buds that only open in strong sunlight. Endemic to the high-elevation shrublands and grasslands of #Ecuador, It sits next to an Andean Chamomile #TwoForTuesday #TwosDay #BloomScrolling #Flowers
July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This beautiful red and yellow flower is the endangered Globito, named for its tightly closed, balloon-like buds that only open in strong sunlight. Endemic to the high-elevation shrublands and grasslands of #Ecuador, It sits next to an Andean Chamomile #TwoForTuesday #TwosDay #BloomScrolling #Flowers
January 2, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Very shy, Pale-throated Greenbul, a large, long-tailed, olive-green bird found in the forests, woodlands, and shrublands of east, west-central Africa. Photo: #LakeBunyuni #Uganda #birdsseenin2026 #greenbul #birdsofafrica #biodoversity #conservationphotography #birdphotography #bird markscheflen.com
February 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Very shy, Pale-throated Greenbul, a large, long-tailed, olive-green bird found in the forests, woodlands, and shrublands of east, west-central Africa. Photo: #LakeBunyuni #Uganda #birdsseenin2026 #greenbul #birdsofafrica #biodoversity #conservationphotography #birdphotography #bird markscheflen.com
In Namibia's coastal dunes, a majestic male Ostrich kicks up a sliver of sand in mid stride, as it makes its way to adjacent shrublands. It is breeding season, and hopefully its red legs and beaks will attract a companion.
#bluesky #photography #mammals #wildlife #nature #travel #naturephotography
#bluesky #photography #mammals #wildlife #nature #travel #naturephotography
January 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
In Namibia's coastal dunes, a majestic male Ostrich kicks up a sliver of sand in mid stride, as it makes its way to adjacent shrublands. It is breeding season, and hopefully its red legs and beaks will attract a companion.
#bluesky #photography #mammals #wildlife #nature #travel #naturephotography
#bluesky #photography #mammals #wildlife #nature #travel #naturephotography
Botanizing today at Shelf Road, Cañon City 🌿
July 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Botanizing today at Shelf Road, Cañon City 🌿
One year ago today 🌿
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
July 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
One year ago today 🌿
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
Last stop before I reach my goal, Coddenham church, on its height looking out over one of Suffolk's prettiest villages, with Shrublands Hall and the Gipping Valley beyond.
April 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Last stop before I reach my goal, Coddenham church, on its height looking out over one of Suffolk's prettiest villages, with Shrublands Hall and the Gipping Valley beyond.
July 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
One year ago today 🌿
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
July 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM
One year ago today 🌿
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
Botanizing at Shelf Road, Cañon City
"The warblers are telling us what they need; we just need to listen and watch." #ornithology
Guest Post – Where the Warblers Forage: How Birds Help Us Understand Habitat Quality in Shrublands
“Bee-buzz buzz” and “pleased pleased pleased to meetcha” are two of the many frequently heard bird songs in the shrublands of Virginia.
wilsonsociety.org
August 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"The warblers are telling us what they need; we just need to listen and watch." #ornithology
The Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes) is a species of stonechat in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It is found across the French Indian Ocean island of Réunion in forests, shrublands, and artificial environments such as gardens and plantations.
November 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM
The Réunion stonechat (Saxicola tectes) is a species of stonechat in the family Muscicapidae, the Old World flycatchers. It is found across the French Indian Ocean island of Réunion in forests, shrublands, and artificial environments such as gardens and plantations.
Common side-blotched lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae: Uta stansburiana) can be found through much of the western United States and Mexico. They're common in desert shrublands and pinyon-juniper woodlands where they feed on small arthropods. Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, 08 Feb 2014.
April 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Common side-blotched lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae: Uta stansburiana) can be found through much of the western United States and Mexico. They're common in desert shrublands and pinyon-juniper woodlands where they feed on small arthropods. Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, 08 Feb 2014.
Common side-blotched lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae: Uta stansburiana) can be found through much of the western United States and Mexico. They're common in desert shrublands and pinyon-juniper woodlands where they feed on small arthropods. Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, 08 Feb 2014.
August 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Common side-blotched lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae: Uta stansburiana) can be found through much of the western United States and Mexico. They're common in desert shrublands and pinyon-juniper woodlands where they feed on small arthropods. Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, 08 Feb 2014.
Lizard of the day: Angolan leaf-toed gecko!
A Southern African species! They're nocturnal. During the day, they shelter inside branches of blackthorn trees, which are made hollow by termites! They inhabit both savannahs and shrublands.
A Southern African species! They're nocturnal. During the day, they shelter inside branches of blackthorn trees, which are made hollow by termites! They inhabit both savannahs and shrublands.
May 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Lizard of the day: Angolan leaf-toed gecko!
A Southern African species! They're nocturnal. During the day, they shelter inside branches of blackthorn trees, which are made hollow by termites! They inhabit both savannahs and shrublands.
A Southern African species! They're nocturnal. During the day, they shelter inside branches of blackthorn trees, which are made hollow by termites! They inhabit both savannahs and shrublands.
Seven years ago today 🌿
Delphinium scaposum, our Scapose Larkspur, has few if any leaves on its stem and is blooming here on the western slope in PJ (Pinyon-Juniper) shrublands #nativeplants
Delphinium scaposum, our Scapose Larkspur, has few if any leaves on its stem and is blooming here on the western slope in PJ (Pinyon-Juniper) shrublands #nativeplants
May 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Seven years ago today 🌿
Delphinium scaposum, our Scapose Larkspur, has few if any leaves on its stem and is blooming here on the western slope in PJ (Pinyon-Juniper) shrublands #nativeplants
Delphinium scaposum, our Scapose Larkspur, has few if any leaves on its stem and is blooming here on the western slope in PJ (Pinyon-Juniper) shrublands #nativeplants
Manzanitas (Ericaceae: Arctostaphylos spp.) are commonly found in arid shrublands and woodlands of western North America. Made up of dozens of species, these woody plants grow as bushes or small trees. Once pollinated the pink flowers become red fruit. Great Basin National Park, Nevada, 19 May 2016.
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Manzanitas (Ericaceae: Arctostaphylos spp.) are commonly found in arid shrublands and woodlands of western North America. Made up of dozens of species, these woody plants grow as bushes or small trees. Once pollinated the pink flowers become red fruit. Great Basin National Park, Nevada, 19 May 2016.
Lizard of the day: Chilean marked gecko!
They're endemic to the Chilean Matorral ecoregion! They inhabit both rocky deserts and shrublands. They're a nocturnal species that dwell on rocks and crevices and are insectivorous.
They're endemic to the Chilean Matorral ecoregion! They inhabit both rocky deserts and shrublands. They're a nocturnal species that dwell on rocks and crevices and are insectivorous.
March 24, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Lizard of the day: Chilean marked gecko!
They're endemic to the Chilean Matorral ecoregion! They inhabit both rocky deserts and shrublands. They're a nocturnal species that dwell on rocks and crevices and are insectivorous.
They're endemic to the Chilean Matorral ecoregion! They inhabit both rocky deserts and shrublands. They're a nocturnal species that dwell on rocks and crevices and are insectivorous.
Manzanitas (Ericaceae: Arctostaphylos spp.) are commonly found in arid shrublands and woodlands of western North America. Made up of dozens of species, these woody plants grow as bushes or small trees. Once pollinated the pink flowers become red fruit. Great Basin National Park, Nevada, 19 May 2016.
March 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Manzanitas (Ericaceae: Arctostaphylos spp.) are commonly found in arid shrublands and woodlands of western North America. Made up of dozens of species, these woody plants grow as bushes or small trees. Once pollinated the pink flowers become red fruit. Great Basin National Park, Nevada, 19 May 2016.
Grasslands, shrublands, and savannahs cover nearly half of our land and are rich in life and history.
Now under threat, they need restoration, including preserving native plants, local knowledge, and sustainable practices.
#GenerationRestoration info: https://ow.ly/JooQ50Y5ivT
Now under threat, they need restoration, including preserving native plants, local knowledge, and sustainable practices.
#GenerationRestoration info: https://ow.ly/JooQ50Y5ivT
January 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Grasslands, shrublands, and savannahs cover nearly half of our land and are rich in life and history.
Now under threat, they need restoration, including preserving native plants, local knowledge, and sustainable practices.
#GenerationRestoration info: https://ow.ly/JooQ50Y5ivT
Now under threat, they need restoration, including preserving native plants, local knowledge, and sustainable practices.
#GenerationRestoration info: https://ow.ly/JooQ50Y5ivT
In case anyone might somehow still have the mistaken idea that forests had anything to do with the LA fires -- ~97% of lands within fire perimeters were non-forested (shrublands, grass, urban, etc.).
February 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In case anyone might somehow still have the mistaken idea that forests had anything to do with the LA fires -- ~97% of lands within fire perimeters were non-forested (shrublands, grass, urban, etc.).
Grey-capped Warbler, Lake Bunyonyi, SW Uganda A small African songbird with a grey cap, chestnut throat, and olive-green back. Lives in dense tropical shrublands and feeds on insects. Known for its loud, musical song. markscheflen.com #biodiversity #birdphotography #birds #bird #lakebunyonyi
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Grey-capped Warbler, Lake Bunyonyi, SW Uganda A small African songbird with a grey cap, chestnut throat, and olive-green back. Lives in dense tropical shrublands and feeds on insects. Known for its loud, musical song. markscheflen.com #biodiversity #birdphotography #birds #bird #lakebunyonyi
Greater coucals occur in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They don’t migrate and can be found in mangroves, shrublands, grasslands near rivers.
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#photo #photography #photooftheday #photographer #caonon #canonphotography #canonphoto #nature #wildlife #bird #birds #birdofindia #india
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Greater coucals occur in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They don’t migrate and can be found in mangroves, shrublands, grasslands near rivers.
#photo #photography #photooftheday #photographer #caonon #canonphotography #canonphoto #nature #wildlife #bird #birds #birdofindia #india
#photo #photography #photooftheday #photographer #caonon #canonphotography #canonphoto #nature #wildlife #bird #birds #birdofindia #india
Common side-blotched lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae: Uta stansburiana) can be found through much of the western United States and Mexico. They're common in desert shrublands and pinyon-juniper woodlands where they feed on small arthropods. Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, 08 Feb 2014.
February 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Common side-blotched lizards (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae: Uta stansburiana) can be found through much of the western United States and Mexico. They're common in desert shrublands and pinyon-juniper woodlands where they feed on small arthropods. Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico, 08 Feb 2014.