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  • "Sine Wiry" Reserve, Poland
    GLE_2009-11-08_191.jpg
  • "Sine Wiry" Reserve, Poland
    GLE_2009-11-08_190.jpg
  • "Sine Wiry" Reserve, Poland
    GLE_2009-11-08_191.jpg
  • Panoramic view of Montecarlo, the Larvotto Marine Reserve is just in front of the beach covering the small peninsula with the buildings, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-073931.jpg
  • Panoramic view of Montecarlo, the Larvotto Marine Reserve is just in front of the beach covering the small peninsula with the buildings, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-073609.jpg
  • Panoramic view of Montecarlo, the Larvotto Marine Reserve is just in front of the beach covering the small peninsula with the buildings, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-072741.jpg
  • Panoramic view of Montecarlo, the Larvotto Marine Reserve is just in front of the beach covering the small peninsula with the buildings, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-073910.jpg
  • Couple of scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-150929-13-Outdoor.jpg
  • Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-161918.jpg
  • Nudibranch Chromodoris (Hypselodoris tricolor) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-154558.jpg
  • Two-banded bream (Diplodus vulgaris) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-103029.jpg
  • Tube worm (Protula tubularia) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-102918.jpg
  • African white bream (Diplodus sargus cadenati) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-100958.jpg
  • Striped blenny (Parablennius rouxi) watching of out from its den covered with encrusting sponge, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-144829.jpg
  • Mediterranean fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) on artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-144406.jpg
  • Striped blenny (Parablennius rouxi) watching of out from its den covered with encrusting sponge, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-144301.jpg
  • Detail of scorpionfish's tail (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-143811.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-110508.jpg
  • Tube worm (Protula tubularia) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-102505.jpg
  • Caramote prawn (Penaeus kerathurus) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-212617.jpg
  • Sea anemone (Anemonia sulcata) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-181332.jpg
  • Portrait of Striped mullet (Mullus surmuletus) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-170735.jpg
  • Shoaling cow breams (Sarpa salpa) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-120531.jpg
  • Keys simnia (Neosimnia spelta) on a yellow gorgonia (Eunicella cavolini) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-095442.jpg
  • Thicklip grey mullet, (Chelon labrosus) swimming over the Posidonia oceanica bed, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-170956.jpg
  • Shoal of Mediterranean damselfish (Chromis chromis), Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-165808.jpg
  • Shoal of Mediterranean damselfish (Chromis chromis), Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-165708.jpg
  • Shoal of Mediterranean damselfish (Chromis chromis), Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-165635.jpg
  • Couple of scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-150929.jpg
  • Couple of scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-151021.jpg
  • An artificial reef submerged in between the Posidonia oceanica bed, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-150304.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-143348.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-143130.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-110508-09-Indoor.jpg
  • Red-mouth Goby (Gobius cruentatus) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-161234.jpg
  • Nudibranch Chromodoris (Hypselodoris tricolor) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-154155.jpg
  • A solitary polyp of Parazoanthus (Parazoanthus axinellae) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-152939.jpg
  • Cardinalfish (Apogon imberbis) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-105224.jpg
  • Cow breams (Sarpa salpa) swimming into the blue, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-104345.jpg
  • African white bream (Diplodus sargus cadenati) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-103505.jpg
  • Striped blenny (Parablennius rouxi) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-102556.jpg
  • Nudibranch (Flabellina affinis) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-095217.jpg
  • Eggs from a non-identifiable nudibranch, (opisthobranchia sp.) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-25-094505.jpg
  • One of the deeper artificial reef submerged, lying on the sand surrounded with damselfish (Chromis chromis) and Comber (Serranus cabrilla) in the middle, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-155359.jpg
  • Tube sponge (Axinella cannabina) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-155143.jpg
  • Red scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-153039.jpg
  • One of the deeper artificial reef submerged, lying on the sand, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-152827.jpg
  • One of the deeper artificial reef submerged, lying on the sand with damselfish (Chromis chromis) in front, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-153144.jpg
  • Striped blenny (Parablennius rouxi) watching out from its den covered with encrusting sponge, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-144905.jpg
  • Striped blenny (Parablennius rouxi) watching of out from its den covered with encrusting sponge, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-144751.jpg
  • Striped blenny (Parablennius rouxi) watching of out from its den covered with encrusting sponge, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-144144.jpg
  • Ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-104310.jpg
  • Ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-104353.jpg
  • Picarel (Spicara flexuosa) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-221422.jpg
  • Comber (Serranus cabrilla) inside the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-183634.jpg
  • portrait of Greater weever (Trachinus draco) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-171056.jpg
  • Sarato goby (Gobius fallax) Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-164649.jpg
  • Yellow triplefin male (Tripterygion delaisi) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-161342.jpg
  • Rock covered with encrusting sponge (Spirastrella cunctatrix) and sea urchin (Arbacia lixula) and Green ball (Codium bursa) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-113336.jpg
  • Feather star ((Antedon Mediterranea) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-110351.jpg
  • Sea urchin (Sphaerechinus granularis) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-105849.jpg
  • Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) inside its den, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-104508.jpg
  • Keys simnia (Neosimnia spelta) on a yellow gorgonia (Eunicella cavolini) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-095059.jpg
  • Red coral (Corallium rubrum) with open polyps, vulnerable (IUCN) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-094319.jpg
  • Red coral (Corallium rubrum) with open polyps, vulnerable (IUCN) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-094219.jpg
  • Wide-eyed flounder, (Bothus podas) living on sand and rubble, Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-154144.jpg
  • Wide-eyed flounder, (Bothus podas) living on sand and rubble, Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-153803.jpg
  • Comber (Serranus cabrilla) watching out from its den, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-153324.jpg
  • Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-152342.jpg
  • Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-151902.jpg
  • Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-151630.jpg
  • Couple of scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-150929-13.jpg
  • An artificial reef submerged in between the Posidonia oceanica bed, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-150614.jpg
  • Couple of scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-150929 (1).jpg
  • Detail of scorpionfish's tail (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-144807.jpg
  • Detail of scorpionfish's tail (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-144913.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-145059.jpg
  • Portrait of scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-144607.jpg
  • Detail of scorpionfish's eye (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-144258.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-143526.jpg
  • Moray eel, (Muraena helena) watching out from a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-22-143017.jpg
  • Detail of rock covered with encrusting sponge (Spirastrella cunctatrix) and (Phorbas tenacior) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-143942.jpg
  • An artificial reef submerged in between the Posidonia oceanica bed, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-24-111319.jpg
  • Slender goby (Gobius geniporus) on sand bottom, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-220848.jpg
  • White bream (Diplodus sargus sargus) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-192415.jpg
  • Comber (Serranus cabrilla), Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-174144.jpg
  • Yellow triplefin male (Tripterygion delaisi) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-162609.jpg
  • Nudibranch (Flabellina affinis) on algae (Caulerpa taxifolia) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea<br />
Mission: Larvotto marine Reserve
    FBA-2009-07-23-101957.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_24Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-09_40Spoonbill.jpg
  • Long-horned Beetle (Agapanthia ? sp)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-06_8Lg-horned Beetle.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_103Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_98Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_88Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_34Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)<br />
RANGE; Breed in Southern Europe & Greater Middle East. Migrant, wintering in Africa. <br />
They feed on insects, fish & amphibian. Breed in marshy wetlands in small colonies often with outehr wading birds.<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-10_15Squacco Heron.jpg
  • Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-09_70Spoonbill.jpg
  • Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)<br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.
    POX-2009-05-09_53Spoonbill.jpg
  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.
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  • White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) <br />
Wetland Reserve<br />
Doñana National & Natural Park. Huelva Province, Andalusia. SPAIN<br />
1969 - Set up as a National Park<br />
1981 - Biosphere Reserve<br />
1982 - Wetland of International Importance, Ramsar<br />
1985 - Special Protection Area for Birds<br />
1994 - World Heritage Site, UNESCO.<br />
The marshlands in particular are a very important area for the migration, breeding and wintering of European and African birds. It is also an area of old cultures, traditions and human uses - most of which are still in existance.<br />
RANGE: Breeds in Warmer Europe, nw Africa and sw Asia e to southern Kazakhstan) Migrates in winter to tropical Africa down to South Africa & Indian subcontinent.<br />
They breed in open farmland areas with access to marshy wetlands. Nests made of sticks in trees, power pillons and buildings as it is not persecuted as it is seen as a good luck bird. However they are killed during their migration. They feed on fish, frogs, insects but also on small rodents and reptiles.
    POX-2009-05-03_34White Storks.jpg
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