Moonflower at the water's edge at Sweetwater #Wetlands. The purple tint at the margin highlights some faint veins at the edge.

The number of mosquito bites I got taking this photo (19) is too damn high #bloomscrolling #nightphotography #photography #darktable #arizona #tucson #mosquitoVictim
Defensive rewilding could turn wetlands and forests into border barriers

Restoring forests, wetlands and peatlands could help defend national borders as well as tackle climate change, according to new research from the University of East London (UEL). The study introduces the concept of "defensive rewilding"—the intentional, pre- or mid-conflict restoration of ecosystems to shape terrain in ways that can slow, redirect or impede military advances, while delivering environmental benefits.

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Horizontal view of boardwalk by Adam Gladstone

Horizontal view of boardwalk by Adam Gladstone

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💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🦆❄️ Adult male King Eiders stand out with their powder-blue heads and orange shields.

These #ducks travel over 14,000 km (9,000 mi) annually and dive deep into freezing #Arctic waters for food. Protecting their Alaskan breeding grounds remains urgent as habitats face changes from development.

👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/king-eider-ducks-alaska-arctic-video?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_content&utm_content=king-eiders

#alaska #animals #birds #conservation #ornithology #ecology #fossilfuels #government #law #habitats #migration #russia #tundra #usa #wetlands #tksst #video

Also, I hauled the flash to Sweetwater #Wetlands after dark. It was a cold night so these #damselflies were pretty lethargic, making it easy to shove the camera in their faces #EndothermGangStandUp

#arizona #Tucson #darktable #nightphotography #photography #insects #macro
New sprouts on the tussock sedge (Carex stricta). #wetlands

🦆❄️ Adult male King Eiders stand out with their powder-blue heads and orange shields.

These #ducks travel over 14,000 km (9,000 mi) annually and dive deep into freezing #Arctic waters for food. Protecting their Alaskan breeding grounds remains urgent as habitats face changes from development.

👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/king-eider-ducks-alaska-arctic-video?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_content&utm_content=king-eiders

#alaska #animals #birds #conservation #ornithology #ecology #fossilfuels #government #law #habitats #migration #russia #tundra #usa #wetlands #tksst #video