A mod design illustration of a field bird perched on a grassland stem in the grasslands at dusk.
Day 7 of #BirdArtWeek2026 with @cornellbirds.bsky.social.
For today's prompt #charismaticendemics: grassland birds, as they flit, swoop, and sing loudly while perched on grassy stems.
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#lovebirds #grasslandbirds #birds #birdconservation
#grasslandconservation
A large herd of American bison resting in an open meadow bordered by a fence and autumn trees, soft morning light catching their thick coats. Species: American Bison Scientific Name: Bison bison Genus: Bison Family: Bovidae Order: Artiodactyla Class: Mammalia
A quiet moment on the prairie.
Dozens of bison rest in the low autumn sun, their breath barely rising in the cool air.
“Rest is not idleness…” — John Lubbock
#AmericanBison #PrairieWildlife #WildlifePhotography #GrasslandConservation #ManitobaNature
You can learn more about meadow management in Episode 9 of the “In Conservation” podcast from @wildlifebcn.org www.wildlifebcn.org/get-involved...
#wildflowermeadow #meadows #grasslandconservation #GrasslandManagement #conservation #podcast #volunteering
Head of a bison
Bison have muscular shoulders to hold up their huge heads and thick coats for winter survival. Their grazing shapes prairie ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and soil health. #BisonEcology #KeystoneSpecies #GrasslandConservation #SciComm
Photo: Jack Dykinga
Controlled fires can help us save grasslands from disappearing: Controlled fire burning plays a crucial role in protecting grasslands by preventing forests from encroaching.
#PrescribedBurns #GrasslandConservation #EcoRestoration #WildfireManagement #SustainableLandUse #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap
A Wild flower restoration project. The grassland management strategy managed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Sowing locally collected seed and growing on plug plants to reintroduce into local grassland areas. #grasslandconservation #biodiversity #proagation #meadows #nativeplants #gardening #plants