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The Northern Goshawk is a type of accipiter hawk. The Accipiter hawk is a raptor in the Accipiter family. It includes the Sharp-Shinned Hawk and Cooper's Hawk. The Northern Goshawk is a large, bulky raptor with a slaty gray cap and light eyebrow, barred gray belly, and red eyes. In British Columbia, two subspecies are recognized: the coastal subspecies (Accipiter gentilis laingi) and the interior subspecies (Accipiter gentilis atricapillus). Two subspecies are recognized in B.C, the coastal subspecies (Accipiter gentilis laingi) occurs along the northwest coast of North America from Washington to Alaska and are only found in British Columbia in Canada. The interior subspecies (Accipiter gentilis atricapillus) occurs throughout most of mainland in B.C., East of the Coast Ranges. The coastal Northern Goshawk subspecies has been listed as threatened under the federal Species at Risk Act since 2003, based on Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). The coastal subspecies is categorized as red (at risk of being lost) in B.C. and is identified as a species at risk under the provincial Forest and Range Practices Act. The loss of mature forests, where this species lives, hunts and nests, is likely the biggest threat to its survival. #Conservation #BritishColumbia #Birds #BirdsofInstagram #AvianConservation #Forest #Canada #EcoTravel #EcoTraveller #Ecology #WildLife #WildLifeConservation #Outdoor #BirdStudiesCanda #BirdNerd #BirdLovers #Birds_Adored #BirdWatching #BritishColumbiaWildLife #ForestsofCanada #ForestsofBritishColumbia #NorthernGoshawk #Raptors #AccipiterGentilisLaingi #AccipiterGentilisAtricapillus #AccipiterGentilis

The western screech owl is a small, stocky owl with plumage that can range from grey to brown. It has a dark border around its face and a dark bill. M. k. kennicottii, found along the coast, tends to be brownish-grey, sometimes very reddish-brown, while M. k. macfarlanei, larger and more greyish, inhabits the valleys of southern British Columbia east of the Coast and Cascade mountains. These owls are forest dwellers, particularly favoring deciduous trees, and can be found at elevations up to about 6,000 feet. They are fairly tolerant of human presence and may even inhabit suburban areas or parks, often utilizing nest boxes. In our area, they seem to show a preference for Big Leaf Maple dominated forests. These birds face significant risks, primarily stemming from habitat loss—they rely on older growth forests for nesting. Additionally, they are frequently preyed upon by the Barred Owl, whose range has expanded in recent years. If you happen to encounter these birds, please reach out to us at [email protected]. #Conservation #BritishColumbia #Birds #BirdsofInstagram #AvianConservation #Forest #Canada #EcoTravel #EcoTraveller #Ecology #WildLife #WildLifeConservation #Outdoor #BirdStudiesCanda #BirdNerd #BirdLovers #Birds_Adored #BirdWatching #BritishColumbiaWildLife #ForestsofCanada #ForestsofBritishColumbia #WesternScreechOwl #OldGrowthForest #BarredOwl #HabitatDegradation

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Wishing everyone a 'tweet' Halloween! 🎃 🍬 👻 #EcoTravel #YouBetterBelizeIt #BelizeItOrNot #Belize #Conservation #Halloween #Nature #ProtectNature #EcoTravelCanada

Taking western painted turtle babies out of their nest. These turtles are from the endangered pacific coast population. These hatchlings will be carefully transported to North Vancouver, where they will be nurtured and raised to a more substantial size at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The ultimate goal is to reintroduce these turtles to their original habitats once they reach an appropriate size. This initiative represents our dedicated headstarting program aimed at conserving the Western painted turtle population along the south coast of British Columbia. To support more of our conservation initiatives, we invite you to visit https://www.treesociety.org/support/ #AnimalConservation #Biodiversity #ConservationOptimism #Conservation #ConservationMatters #ConservationBiology #ConservationEfforts #Conservation #ProtectNature #WesternPaintedTurtle #BritishColumbia #Turtle #BabyTurtle #BabyTurtles #TurtlesofInstagram #TurtlePopulation #TurtleGram #TurtleConservation #TurtleTime #TurtleLove #Turtle #Vancouver #GreaterVancouverZoo #GreaterVancouver #TurtlesofCanada #Canada #OceanConservation #Donate #Donation #DonateforConservation

Ecorana and @treesocietybelize director, Vanessa Kilburn recently discovered a Marbled Murrelet juvenile that had gone off course and got grounded about a mile away from the ocean. She took the responsibility of guiding the young bird back to its rightful place in the ocean. The Marbled Murrelet nests in the trees of the Old Growth Forest in Ocean Falls, BC. It is classified as a threatened species according to the Species at Risk Act (SARA). To support more of our conservation initiatives, we invite you to visit https://www.treesociety.org/support/ #Aves #Birds #BirdNerd #Bird #Conservation #StrandedBird #BirdConservation #Birding #BirdWatching #BirdsofInstagram #BirdingCommunity #BirdLovers #BirdsAdored #ConservationEfforts #ConservationBiology #LearnAboutBirds #MarbledMurrelet #MarbledMurrelets #WildLifeRescue #AnimalRescue #BirdRescue #WildLife #OceanFalls #OceanFallsBC #BritishColumbia #BritishColubiaCanada #Canada #ThreatenedSpecies #SpeciesAtRiskAct #SpeciesAtRisk

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These are just a few of the beautiful creatures that reside beneath the surface. These pictures were taken by Terry Brown @amphibiographer at the @gloversatollresort The following are a few ways you can help in preserving our oceans and the amazing creatures like the ones in this video: 🧴Reduce plastic waste 🚮Properly dispose waste 🚿Conserve water 🐟 Support sustainable seafood 🏖Practice responsible tourism ⛱️Participate in beach cleanups 🐋Support ocean conservation organizations 📚Educate and raise awareness ➡️Share this post See more content from Terry through the following links: Online video series: https://amphibiographer.tv/get_wet/ Otter Be Good: https://otterbegood.com/o_wp/completed- projects/ Welcoming Whales: https://welcomingwhales.com/videos/ Belize/T.R.E.E.S. Photo gallery: https://amphibiographer.tv/get_wet/belize/ Legacy Still Photo Gallery: https://terrylbrown.com/ #Oceans #Belize #WildLifePhotography #Conservation #WorldOceansDay2023 #OceanConservation #Stingray #Shark #NurseShark #Corals #Fish #GloverAtoll #BelizeItOrNot #EducationalTravel #EcoTravel #Ecology #Habitat #Environment #Sustainability #BeautifulAnimals #Nature #SouthAmerica #Outdoor #SharkDiving #UnderWater #UnderWaterPhotography #Travel #TravelPhotography #MeaningfulWork #Lake

Calling all Conservation Designers! Unleash your creativity and join our Whimsical Bats and Birds T-Shirt Design Contest. 🎨🦜 Instructions: Create enchanting illustrations featuring whimsical bats or birds. 🏆 The Grand Prize: A captivating journey awaits the winner and their partner at the renowned Belize Field Station! 🌴✨ But that's not all! We'll showcase the talent of all participating designers on our vibrant social media pages, reaching a global audience. 🌍✨ Not a designer? No worries! Tag your talented designer friends, follow our page, and share this post for a chance to win a $100 gift card, redeemable on any item from our shop. The competition's closing date is set for July 15, 2023. Email your designs to [email protected] Together, let's ignite the passion for conservation through art! 👨‍🎨💚 #Illustration #Artist #AvianConservation #Bats #Birds #BirdConservation #Illustrator #Designer #Conservation #DigitalArt #EducationalTravel #Environment #EcoTravel #FreePrize #FreeTrip #GiveAway #Jungle #Belize #LoveArt #MeaningfulWork #MeaningfulJob #RemoteWork #Nature #PurposefulLiving #RemoteJobs #RemoteWork #Sustainability #Travel #WildLifeIllustrations #TshirtDesign

Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢 Today is about encouraging people to protect turtles, but what is Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.) doing to protect them? One of the types of turtules T.R.E.E.S. works with are mud turtles. Mud turtles are not easy to find and it is even more difficult to study their movement behavior. This is one of the many reasons there is not much information about the White-lipped mud turtle (Kinosternon leucostomum). How can we fill this knowledge gap and discover more about their behavior? Radio telemetry is the answer! T.R.E.ES. is using VHF (very high frequency radio waves) to locate some of the turtles at T.R.E.E.S. There are currently tracking 9 turtles. The tracker on the turtles sends an individual code that allows them to distinguish the 9 turtles. The GPS is recorded to estimate their home ranges, but in addition, information such as weather, water characteristics, habitat, and activity is also recorded. All of this information can help in learning more about the behavior of the White-lipped mud turtle. Co-author: @alina_schulzx #WorldTurtleDay #Turtle #Herps #Herpetology #RadioTelemetry #WildLifePhotography #HerpPhotos #TurtleTracking #VHF #Conservation #FieldBiology #Movement #Behaviour #Science #WildLife #Ecology #Herpetologist #WhiteLippedMudTurtle #GPS #Shellebrate #StudyAbroad #InternAbroad #ILoveTurtles