Passing by

Original Swild 西南山地SWILD 2023-04-02

收录于合集 #拾图 118个

10 natural pictures per week,

and here is No.137.

1. 大鵟

Buteo hemilasius

(Upland Buzzard)

F/5.6, 500mm, 1/1250s, ISO200

Upland Buzzards are a migratory species, and so are bound to encounter many roads on their annual journeys, which cross large areas of East and Central Asia. This photograph displays the impressive wingspan of the birds, which can be from around 140-160cm.

2. 岩羊

Pseudois nayaur

(Bharal)

F/5.6, 500mm, 1/1000s, ISO640

We can tell this is likely a mother Bharal with her offspring, due to the lack of large curled horns which identify the males of the species. Bharals tend to prefer plateau and mountainous landscapes, which are often not accessible to many people, but this shot shows how they can also traverse human spaces.

3. 岩羊

Pseudois nayaur

(Bharal)

F/5.6, 500mm, 1/800s, ISO800

The distinct horns of the Bharal can be seen in this photograph of a male. We can also notice how the species has adapted their physical skills to a modern setting, as he leaps over the road barrier.

4. 北树鼩

Tupaia belangeri

(Northern Tree Shrew)

F/5.6, 500mm, 1/640s, ISO800

Naturally adapted to tropical forested areas, Northern Tree Shrews are native to several countries throughout Asia.This one, however, seems confident in tacking one of urban life's most common obstacles: the dangerous road.

5. 毛冠鹿

Elaphodus cephalophus

(Tufted Deer)

F/6.4, 600mm, 1/512s, ISO400

The Tufted Deer is most recognisable for the tuft of hair on their forehead, and the tusk-like canines of the males. Although the species tend to settle permanently in forested land near water, there seems to be a road built across this deer's territory.

6. 珀氏长吻松鼠

Dremomys pernyi

(Perny's Long Nosed Squirrel)

F/5.6, 300mm, 1/500s, ISO200

Perny's Long Nosed Squirrel are widely distributed throughout Asia, residing in China, Vietnam, Myanmar and India. Weighing just 160-225g with a predominantly brown coat, this species is naturally adapted to life in forested areas. Despite this, we can see one braveindividual here who has ventured towards a beaten path.

7. 白马鸡

Crossoptilon crossoptilon

(White-Eared Pheasant)

F/5.6, 500m, 1/1000s, ISO200

This species of White-eared Pheasant is endemic to China, only being observed in the country's Southwest regions. Here you can see the distinct colouring present in both male and female birds, including the white upper feathers which give the species its name.

8. 绿尾虹雉

Lophophorus lhuysii

(Chinese Monal)

F/6.3, 490mm, 1/1000s, ISO1600

More commonly called the Chinese Monal, the Lophophorus lhuysii is another pheasant species, known for its iridescent plumage. This bird is a male, identifiable because of the bright and varied colours of its feathers, which stand out especially well next to the dusty road he is crossing.

9. 羚牛

Budorcas taxicolor

(Takin)

F/5.6, 270mm, 1/1000s, ISO640

This Takin may be crossing the road to complete its annual movement from the upper elevations in the summer to the lower areas in the winter, or they could simply be grazing as the species is known to do in either the morning or evening. Either way, it is fortunate to capture this species on camera as they much prefer to spend their time concealed by thick vegetation.

10. 血雉

Ithaginis cruentus

(Blood Pheasant)

F/11, 400mm, 1/640s, ISO640

The more common name for this bird, Blood Pheasant, is given because of the red colouring at the front and in the tail of its distinctive plumage. These bright colours also identify this bird as a male. Mostly found in the Eastern Himalayas, it is very interesting to see how the pheasant's bright feathers contrast the manmade road.

本期由西南山地6-7月InternChina实习生Ruby和Adele撰稿，下期会介绍一下这两位来自英国的女孩。

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* 封面底图：即将成功穿越马路的小熊猫Ailurus fulgens ，朱晖/摄

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