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This is where I show the most recent images and talk about how they were made. The images typically relate to landscapes and wildlife, but I also blog about photos of highways and mitigation measures for wildlife or road ecology in general. Please contact me if you would like to use any of the images.
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Road ecology blog: Marcel Huijser lifts a common snapping turtle out of a trap, Nebraska
Road ecology blog: Marcel Huijser lifts a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) out of a trap to mark and measure the individual, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska, USA. Picking up a common snapping turtle is not without danger. They are very strong and heavy, they are quick, they have a long neck, they bite, and they have large claws. You should not lift them by the tail; this is likely to result in injuries to the vertebrae and spine. However, there is a place on either side of the tail where you can grab the shell and where your hands are safe from biting. But the claws of the hind legs can still do damage (see the claws on my left arm), so very thick, sturdy and long gloves are needed. I learned a lot this week about turtles from Kari Gunson who also made these images. More info below.
Image below: After the animal is lifted from the trap, it is best to put a cloth over the animal's head. This calms the animal down, reduces stress, and should the animal want to strike and bite, it can't see where your hands are. Here I am marking the animal with a non-toxic water resistant paint.
Image below: Marcel Huijser measures the carapace (shell) length of a common snapping turtle.
Images below: Marcel Huijser lifts a common snapping turtle over the turtle fence to the safe side of the fence after having marked the animal.
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Researchers at work: Kari Gunson measures a Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii)
Kari Gunson measures a Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) we caught, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska, USA.
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Researchers at work: Kari Gunson and a marked Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
Researchers at work: Kari Gunson and a marked Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta), Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska, USA
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Researchers at work: Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) caught in a pitfall
Researchers at work: Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) caught in a pitfall, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, Nebraska, USA
Researchers at work: Adam Andis at his MSc defense
Adam Andis at his MSc defense on road ecology. By far the most creative display of animal crackers and fruit I have ever seen! It has everything; a road, traffic, an underpass, an overpass and wildlife! And oh yes..., Andis passed his defense with flying colors of course!
TONIGHT First Friday, 6 May 5-8 pm, art walk, Missoula
TONIGHT FIRST FRIDAY
NEW PRINTS AVAILABLE !
Exhibit at Freshwater Studio & Gallery
Friday 6 May 5-8 pm
Join me this First Friday at Freshwater Studio & Gallery 5-8 pm, Montana Building, 101 E Broadway in Missoula.
Bob has printed some new images that are now for sale: a toco toucan from Brazil and several images of sandhill cranes from a trip I made to Nebraska in early April (see below).
Freshwater Studio & Gallery is run by Bob Montgomery and the gallery hosts some really cool work by several artists. Bob is also a specialty printer and custom framer. The gallery is located on Broadway just a few steps east from Higgins. I hope to see you there!
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) at sunrise, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) at sunrise, Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) at their roost, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) at their roost, Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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Sandhill crane formations (Grus canadensis), Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill crane formations (Grus canadensis), Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
This image shows two different groups of cranes flying. The upper group is flying over, the lower group is circling in preparation for landing. I simply pushed the shutter button when the two groups were perfectly aligned and formed this figure in the sky.
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An evening with Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis), Platte River, Nebraska, USA
An evening with Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis), Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) departing in morning, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) departing in morning, Platte River, Nebraska, USA. They feed on leftover crops (mostly corn from last year) during the day.
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Abstract Sandhill crane, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Abstract Sandhill crane, Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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Sandhill cranes landing to roost for the night, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) landing in the river to roost for the night, Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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Abstract: Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) impressions, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Abstract: Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) impressions, Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) lines and orange sky, Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) lines and orange sky, Platte River, Nebraska, USA.
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