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Le paludi di Gaomei.
Un posto meraviglioso: le paludi di Gaomei (in inglese: Gaomei Wetland) nella provincia di Taichung, Taiwan.
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Photo by Kort Duce A great blue heron fishes at sunset in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal black-and-white photograph, the heron appears partially silhouetted and perfectly reflected as it leans over the pond, poised to spear a fish beneath an arched log. This environmental composition reveals the broader scene: still water mirroring trees along the opposite shore and the curved log that emerges at center-left before dipping back beneath the surface at mid-frame on the right. The symmetry of the log and its reflection, combined with the heron’s form, creates the illusion of a face when viewed to the left—some even see a resemblance to the Grinch from Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

A great blue heron fishes at sunset in Longmont, Colorado.

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Photo by Kort Duce A great blue heron fishes amid rippled reflections that evoke a Claude Monet painting. In this horizontal color photograph, the heron stands in the water slightly left of center. The surface mirrors a fishing pier, though its form dissolves into abstract patterns in the ripples. The scene takes on a painterly quality, reminiscent of Monet's signature style.

A great blue heron fishes amid rippled reflections that evoke a Claude Monet painting.

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Turbidity currents could be a potential solution to restore wetlands in Marin County. Read more at localnewsmatters.org/2026/04/03/h...

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The underappreciated importance of small wetlands in global methane emissions Lan, X., Thoning, K.W. & Dlugokencky, E.J. Trends in Globally-averaged CH4, N2O, and SF6 determined from NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory Measurements (2024). Jackson, R. et al. Human activities now fuel two-thirds of global methane emissions. Environ. Res. Lett. 19, 101002 (2024). Masson-Delmotte, V. et al. Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of working group I to the sixth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. 2, 2391 (IPCC, 2021). Saunois, M. et al. Global methane budget 2000–2020. Earth Syst. Sci. Data Discuss. 17, 1873–1958 (2025). Saunois, M. et al. The global methane budget 2000–2017. Earth Syst. Sci. Data 12, 1561–1623 (2020). Saunois, M. et al. The global methane budget 2000–2012. Earth Syst. Sci. Data 8, 697–751 (2016). Zhang, Z. et al. Development of the global dataset of Wetland Area and Dynamics for Methane Modeling (WAD2M). Earth Syst. Sci. Data 13, 2001–2023 (2021). Bernard, J. et al. The GIEMS-MethaneCentric database: a dynamic and comprehensive global product of methane-emitting aquatic areas. Earth Syst. Sci. Data Discuss. 2024, 1–35 (2024). Wania, R. et al. Present state of global wetland extent and wetland methane modelling: methodology of a model inter-comparison project (WETCHIMP). Geosci. Model Dev. 6, 617–641 (2013). Xi, Y...

The underappreciated importance of small wetlands in global methane emissions
->Nature | More on "Small wetlands methane climate emissions" at BigEarthData.ai | #Emission #Methane #ClimateChange #Wetland #Water

Photo by Kort Duce A great blue heron preens in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the heron perches on a log in right-side profile. Its neck is extended and its head tilted, allowing its beak to reach its chest plumage. The head feathers lift and curl in unison, echoing one another above its crown. The background is softly blurred vegetation from the opposite shore, with hints of beige, green, and earthy tones, along with a strip of rocky shoreline and water along the bottom of the frame. The scene feels serene and quietly beautiful.

A great blue heron preens in Longmont, Colorado.

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Photo by Kort Duce A great blue heron stealthily glides through the water in pursuit of a fish in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph, the heron and its reflection fill the frame as it wades through body-deep water, glowing a brilliant blue from the sky above. Seen in left profile, the bird leans forward with its neck lowered close to the surface, fully focused as it zeroes in on its prey—an image that feels both intense and beautifully serene.

A great blue heron stealthily glides through the water in pursuit of a fish in Longmont, Colorado.

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We’ve been concentrating on perennial foods w/the idea of making a self renewing #foodforest. We have a #wetland adjacent to us we’re planting natives in: elderberry, maypop, chokeberry. Plus apple, pomegranate, blackberries, raspberry, asparagus, rhubarb, sunchoke, gooseberries, kiwi, blueberry

Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains This Special Issue explores the crucial role wetlands play in the context of biodiversity and climate change. It demonstrates the vital benefits riverine and coastal wetlands offer to nature and peopl...

More #wetland #research can be found in our special issue ⤵️
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Al fondo árboles y montañas. Ciervos cruzando la lámina de agua. Varios tipos de aves acuáticas. Cielo azul.

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2026/04/07
Wildlife

Life in the wetland

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Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains This Special Issue explores the crucial role wetlands play in the context of biodiversity and climate change. It demonstrates the vital benefits riverine and coastal wetlands offer to nature and peopl...

Interested in more #wetland #policies and their application in #conservation?

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Half a day birding at the Sangganhe wetlands in Shanxi late March 2026 Ken Sng is an occasional birder based in Singapore. In recent years, he has included birding on his overseas travels. If you are visiting Singapore and need some tips on birding places, feel free to reach out. I had the opportunity to visit Datong in Shanxi in late March with my wife and her friend from Shanghai. As I had a day to myself, I looked up the Internet for a place to do some birding not too far from Datong. I found the Sangganhe National Wetland Park and decided to hire a car to get there on Sunday, 29 Mar. The drive from Datong city takes about an hour and is itself quite interesting as it will bring you through corn farms and farming villages. Scenes quite different than those you will find in Datong city. Alas, the park was closed. The visitor centre was empty, and the lone chap we found there told us we couldn’t proceed beyond the barrier and that he had no idea when it would reopen. This is a screenshot from Google Maps of the area I was in. For reference, the Wetland Park visitor centre is at the bottom of the map. This...

Half a day birding at the Sangganhe wetlands in Shanxi late March 2026
->10,000 Birds | More on "Sangganhe wetlands birding Shanxi China" at BigEarthData.ai | #Water #Wetland #Birding

Photo by Kort Duce A male yellow-headed blackbird takes flight over last year’s cattails at a local nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the blackbird appears in the lower half of the frame with its wings down and tail fanned as it flies toward the camera, its gaze intense and focused. The background is a soft blur of yellow-brown cattails from the previous season, with a hint of blue water reflecting the clear, bluebird sky typical of Colorado.

A male yellow-headed blackbird takes flight over last year’s cattails at a local nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #SmallBirdsinFlight #Finches #SmallbirdSaturday
#LittleBirds #bird #birds #birdphotography #photograph #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #blackbird #blackbirds

A female red-winged blackbird drops into free fall just before taking flight at a local nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, last year’s cattails rise from a pond, their soft textures framing the scene. The bird is captured mid-air as it launches from its perch, wings tucked away. The background of blurred cattails adds depth, while a band of blue pond water appears near the top of the frame. The image evokes the feeling of Free Fallin' by Tom Petty, from his 1989 album Full Moon Fever. Photo by Kort Duce

A female red-winged blackbird drops into free fall just before taking flight at a local nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

#BirdOfTheDay #SmallBirdsinFlight #Finches #SmallbirdSaturday
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Healthy Illinois Wetlands Support a Healthier Mississippi River Illinois lawmakers have an opportunity to reduce flood risk, protect water quality, and conserve essential wildlife habitat by restoring and protecting wetlands. Many wetlands in Illinois have been lost over the years, affecting the birds and communities that rely on them. The Wetlands Protections Act would create a comprehensive state permitting program that, except for exempt actions like normal farming activities, would require permission prior to modifying or filling wetlands. This would help avoid impacts to the 72% of Illinois’s 981,000 acres of remaining wetlands that are at risk of development or drainage. The state would be compensated for any impacts that are unavoidable; those funds could then be used for future restoration activities. Passage of the Wetlands Protection Act could be part of a broader effort to increase state wetland protections and restoration efforts. For example, in Wisconsin, the state legislature authorized a demonstration project to test natural flood risk reduction practices, such as wetland restoration projects, to mitigate flood impacts in flood-prone areas of Ashland County, WI. The project proved to be so successful that the Wisconsin legislature followed it up with the creation of a Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant Program. Illinois could follow the same formula to...

Healthy Illinois Wetlands Support a Healthier Mississippi River
->Audubon | More on "Illinois wetlands protection and restoration" at BigEarthData.ai | #Healthy #River #Wetland #Water

Photo by Kort Duce A great blue heron flies across a pond at one of my favorite nature areas in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal black-and-white photograph, the heron passes close by from right to left. Its left wing and the rear of its body, including the legs, are cropped out of the frame. The wings are in a downward stroke, and the head plumes trail in motion. The background is softly rippled pond water.

It is #FlyDay and here is a great blue heron flying across the pond at one of my favorite nature areas in Longmont, Colorado.

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#Blackandwhite #photograph #photographs #wetland #wetlands #heron #herons

Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains This Special Issue explores the crucial role wetlands play in the context of biodiversity and climate change. It demonstrates the vital benefits riverine and coastal wetlands offer to nature and peopl...

Interested in more #wetland #research?

Then check out the Special Issue "Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains" ⤵️ natureconservation.pensoft.net/issue/5008/

Nature-based solutions with sponge functions: socio-economic importance and valuation This article examines the socio-economic importance and valuation of different types of wetland restoration as nature-based solutions (NBS). Wetlands, like other NBS, generate positive externalities i...

By using three case studies, #researchers demonstrated the socio-economic importance of #wetland #restoration as #nature-based #solutions (NbS).

Dive deep into the study here ⤵️
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5 Reasons to Protect Illinois Wetlands Wetlands are an essential ecosystem for communities and wildlife across Illinois. Protecting them is more important than ever. SHARE By David McEllis, Illinois Legislative Director Wetlands protect our communities. They soak up floodwaters, saving homes from damage. They recharge groundwater and filter drinking water to block pollution. They store carbon and provide habitat for rich wildlife across Illinois. However, recent attacks on wetlands protections put this essential ecosystem more at risk than ever. Tell Your IL Lawmakers to Save Wetlands Here are five reasons protecting Illinois’ wetlands is more important than ever: Federal Rollbacks Have Left Many Illinois Wetlands Unprotected In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court severely curtailed the waterways covered under the federal Clean Water Act. Now the Trump administration is trying to roll back other important federal standards and protections too. Other Midwestern states had state wetlands laws they could fall back on, but Illinois does not have a standalone state wetlands program. Many wetlands that were previously protected are now vulnerable to development, so it’s time for Illinois to step up. Wetlands are Home to Many of Illinois’ Most Beloved Wildlife Wetlands are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems in Illinois. They provide habitat for birds, fish,...

5 Reasons to Protect Illinois Wetlands
->Environmental Law & Policy Center | More on "Illinois wetlands protection federal rollbacks" at BigEarthData.ai | #Wetland #Water

I am looking for a Master's student or intern to research the effects of peatland restoration on biodiversity at SLU (Sweden) 🦋🌱 this summer! #conservationscience #wetland #RestoreNature

🧵- Integration of nature into a Caribbean development has positively impacted birds populations have increased! This #casestudy shows the positive impact of restoring existing #wetland habitat and creating new habitats, and highlights the importance of adaptive monitoring
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BMW Brilliance expands wetland conservation efforts in Northeast China Sino-German joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive has launched two new initiatives to support wetland conservation in Liaoning province, extending its environmental footprint in Northeast China. The latest moves, unveiled last week, include a donation to Liaozhong Puhe National Wetland Park in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning, and continued backing for the Liaohekou National Nature Reserve in Panjin, marking the fifth consecutive year of support for the coastal wetland. The projects reflect the carmaker's long-standing "In China, for China, with China" approach and its parallel focus on economic and ecological development in Liaoning. The initiatives build on the BMW Beautiful Homeland program, introduced in 2021, under which BMW Brilliance has concentrated on biodiversity protection at Liaohekou, a temperate coastal wetland of global ecological significance. At Liaozhong Puhe National Wetland Park, a mixed ecosystem of rivers, marshes and constructed wetlands, the carmaker is working with the China Green Foundation to implement restoration and public engagement measures. These include replanting native aquatic vegetation such as reeds and lotus to rehabilitate water systems, rolling out environmental education programs for local communities, and promoting co-governance mechanisms to integrate conservation into everyday life. Meanwhile, at Liaohekou National Nature Reserve, BMW Brilliance will continue to focus on water...

BMW Brilliance expands wetland conservation efforts in Northeast China
->China Daily | More on "BMW Brilliance wetland conservation China" at BigEarthData.ai | #Conservation #Wetland #Water

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A foot in the water could disqualify this mute swan from today’s #BirdOfTheDay #LargeBirdsInFlight You decide @robcrank68.bsky.social

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Which Wetland Design Stores the Most Carbon? Pilot Study Has an Answer Newswise — Wastewater treatment is increasingly under pressure to deliver cleaner effluent with lower energy use and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Constructed wetlands have drawn attention because they rely on ecological processes such as filtration, microbial transformation, and plant uptake rather than energy-intensive machinery. Yet the climate role of these systems has remained debated. Different wetland configurations can alter oxygen conditions, microbial communities, plant growth, and therefore emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. Earlier studies often focused on only one or two gases or ignored indirect emissions such as electricity consumption, making it difficult to judge whether wetlands are overall carbon sources or carbon sinks. Based on these challenges, in-depth research was needed on how wetland configuration shapes full-year carbon performance. Researchers from Chongqing University, China, reported (DOI: 10.1007/s11783-026-2158-0) on January 20, 2026 in ENGINEERING Environment that three pilot-scale constructed wetland configurations—free-water surface flow, horizontal subsurface flow, and vertical subsurface flow—showed distinct trade-offs in pollutant removal and greenhouse gas emissions, but all ultimately functioned as annual net carbon sinks. To compare configurations under controlled conditions, the team built three outdoor pilot-scale wetlands with identical dimensions and planted them with Phragmites australis. The systems were operated continuously for twelve...

Which Wetland Design Stores the Most Carbon? Pilot Study Has an Answer
->Newswise | More on "Constructed wetlands carbon storage design" at BigEarthData.ai | #Wetland #Water

How Cryptocurrency Mining Could Threaten South America's Wetlands and Dry Forests Nearly 4,400 miles separate Washington, D.C., from South America. Yet a regulatory decision made in the U.S. capital could have unexpected consequences for distant ecosystems across the neighboring continent. The GENIUS Act, signed by Donald Trump in July 2025, requires stablecoins — a type of cryptocurrency — to be backed by U.S. dollars or Treasury securities, giving formal structure to a market that has grown with little oversight. As cryptocurrency becomes more integrated into the global financial system, its environmental footprint may increasingly be felt far from Wall Street — in this case, in the rivers, forests, and wetlands of South America. The problem, experts say, is that the measure strengthens demand for cryptocurrencies and data centers, which require enormous amounts of electricity and indirectly increases the search for cheap energy in countries like Brazil and Paraguay. In these places digital mining operations to produce cryptocurrencies are already beginning to put pressure on electricity systems and intensify debates about expanding energy infrastructure in environmentally sensitive regions such as the Pantanal and the Gran Chaco. These two biomes are among the most important reservoirs of biodiversity on the planet. The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, spans parts of Brazil, Bolivia,...

How Cryptocurrency Mining Could Threaten South America's Wetlands and Dry Forests
->The Revelator | More on "Crypto mining threatens South American ecosystems" at BigEarthData.ai | #Forest #Water #Wetland #Cryptocurrency

A female red-winged blackbird perches along the edge of cattails in Longmont, Colorado, clutching freshly caught grasshoppers. In this vertical color photograph, the bird fills the frame as it pauses on its return to the nest. Seen in a slight three-quarter view with its head turned to the right, the blackbird holds the insects firmly in its beak, a clear sign of its role as a provider. The background is softly blurred, with vibrant green grasses that appear almost fluorescent against deeper green foliage, creating a rich, natural contrast. Photo by Kort Duce

A female red-winged blackbird perches along the edge of cattails in Longmont, Colorado, clutching freshly caught grasshoppers.

#BirdofTheDay #snacks #attitude #bird #birds #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #ECK #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands

A great blue heron gives a defiant display at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black-and-white photograph, the viewer sees the bird perched on one leg, cropped from mid-leg to its head. Facing forward with its head turned to the left, the heron opens its beak wide as it squawks toward the camera. The sky behind it, rendered in black and white, becomes a solid charcoal gray, creating a bold, high-contrast backdrop that emphasizes the bird’s expressive posture. Photo by Kort Duce

A great blue heron gives a defiant display, or attitude, at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

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Audubon and Partners Announce Start of Wetland Enhancement Work at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area (March 31, 2026) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton the National Audubon Society, and Ducks Unlimited (DU) today announced the start of construction on a 50-acre wetland enhancement project in the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The project in the town of Ellisburg, Jefferson County will improve spawning and nursery habitat for fish such as northern pike, as well as new breeding habitat for waterfowl and declining bird species like Sora and the State-endangered Black Tern. Additionally, the work will enhance recreational opportunities in the WMA, including waterfowl hunting, bird watching, fishing, and kayaking. "Through strategic channeling and habitat restoration at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, DEC, Audubon, and Ducks Unlimited are restoring natural hydrology, improving spawning habitats for fish, and creating diverse breeding areas for marsh birds and waterfowl,” said Commissioner Lefton. "This work demonstrates how restoring ecosystems can expand opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy the outdoors, and connects to Governor Hochul's 'Get Offline, Get Outside" campaign designed to improve mental and physical health by encouraging New Yorkers to step away from their screens in favor of outside activities." The 3,461-acre WMA along the eastern shoreline of Lake Ontario is part of the largest...

Audubon and Partners Announce Start of Wetland Enhancement Work at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
->Audubon | More on "Wetland restoration wildlife habitat enhancement" at BigEarthData.ai | #Water #Wildlife #Wetland

Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains This Special Issue explores the crucial role wetlands play in the context of biodiversity and climate change. It demonstrates the vital benefits riverine and coastal wetlands offer to nature and peopl...

This article is part of a Special Issue covering research and case studies for #wetland, #coastal and #floodplain #conservation and #restoration from across Europe: natureconservation.pensoft.net/issue/5008/