Yungas forests at higher elevations become cloud forests which are not only stunningly beautiful, but are the richest in bird life. T.D.’s video from his recent Bolivian adventure. Amazing indeed ✨ tdmorgan.substack.com/s/bolivia ☁️☁️☁️ #Bolivia #cloud #cloudforest #biodiversity #birds #climate

Tarangire Dreams, a climate fiction novel by T.D. Morgan follows a retired American oil and gas lawyer who recruits a team of former park rangers to disrupt the #ivorypoaching trade in Tarangire National Park For a thriller with purpose tdmorgan.substack.com/p/climate-ce... #elephant

The Black Macaque locally as “yaki” or “wolai” are the critically endangered primates you see here, which are endemic to Sulawesi-the largest island in the Indonesian archipelago. For more endemic birds and mammals of Indonesia: www.savingterra.com #biodiversity #Indonesia #primates

We missed the chance to nominate this bear T.D. saw in Finland for #fatbear week, but that’s ok. We nominate them for being a great bird friend🐦#birds #bears #Finland #ohmy #biodiversity

Cliff Parakeet seen in the arid inter-Andean valleys of Rio Mizque, Bolivia More birds and local insights into the biodiversity and climate challenges of #bolivia via the link in our bio. Snapped by Karen Walz #bird #birds #birdphotographý #birdphoto #birding #birder #SouthAmerica

Trusted guide and amigo Emiliano shares some insights with @authortdmorgan on the impacts on the grasslands by the rampant over farming in the Puna highlands of Bolivia. More on biodiversity in #Bolivia with photos, videos, & more local insights. #biodiversity #puna #amazon #climate #southamerica

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This Streak-throated Canastero was snapped in the Puna grasslands of #Bolivia by T.D.’s wife Karen Walz There is a whole section of our Substack dedicated to #birds, #biodiversity, and stories from Bolivia at: tdmorgan.substack.com/s/bolivia

Every fall billions of birds migrate throughout the United States, with 5.5 million or so of them migrating through #Oregon. Check your local area to see when birds are migrating and take care to follow any “lights out” alerts Video taken today in Newport, Oregon #birdmigration #bird #lightsout

T.D. and Karen explored the island of Halmahera, in #Indonesia which harbors the Ivory-breasted Pitta seen here and 25 other endemic species. More bird and biodiversity stories from the field at: savingterra.com #birds #birdphotography #biodiversity photo by Karen Walz

Climate fiction author Wren James finds and inspires hope in the face of the climate crisis. Congratulations to Wren on their recent World of Books Sustainable Story Award! Full interview at savingterra.com #climate #YAauthor #author #sustainable #climatecrisis

Our founder T.D. Morgan just returned from an 8 week trip throughout the Indonesian archipelago. For birds, mammals, and stories directly from the field go to www.savingterra.com #Indonesia #birds #biodiversity #ecotravel

Sat down with WrenJames -author and founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League- to discuss promoting climate conscious messaging and their Amazon MGM movie deal! Full interview at: www.savingterra.com #climate #climatefiction #author

Pittas are ground dwellers that seldom fly, relying instead on their strong legs to move around the forest floor. For more stories directly from the field and more on this Java Banded Pitta recently seen in #Indonesia head to: www.savingterra.com #birds #Bali #biodiversity

Are there really toxic birds? Blowfish, snakes, scorpions, a handful of colorful frogs, sure, but poisonous BIRDS? Yes, indeed. Read about them in this weeks Bird Tour on our #Substack at: www.savingterra.com #bird #birds #birder #Indonesia #westpapua #toxic #poison #biodiversity

Sound ⬆️ Jon Batiste gives us “PETRICHOR" which is the word for the delicious scent of the earth after a much needed rain. “It’s a warning, set to a dance beat” he says Bravo to the maestro for using his gifts and platform to fight for the planet 🌱 #climate #BigMoney #jonbatiste

The Great-billed Parrot seen here is found within forests and mangroves in the lowlands of #Indonesia For more #birds of Indonesia and beyond we'll see you at www.savingterra.com #bird #birder

This vibrant Blue-black Kingfisher is found in the lowland foothill forest, mangroves, and riverine forests of #WestPapua Listen to their short call of “Weeeh-wiwiwiwi” and explore more #birds of #Indonesia and beyond at: www.savingterra.com

T.D. took a fantastic video of this colorful #rainforest dweller, a resident at Jardim da Amazonia lodge in southeast #Brazil. A typical member of its avian family – beautiful, graceful & spirited, singing out a high-pitched: “peea-pee--te-t-t-e’e’e’e’e’e” More #Bird Tours at the link below!

Read about why this Brazilian favela facing eviction decided to go green thanks to @bbcearth.bsky.social www.bbc.com/future/artic...

T.D spent time with landowners, scholars and activists as he traveled through Brazil. We documented his bird and mammal photos, and the conversations he had about biodiversity challenges and solutions from a native Brazilian perspective at www.savingterra.com #biodiversity #brazil #pantanal

This week on Saving Terra's Bird Tour we continue to highlight the endemic birds of West Papua New Guinea The Rufous-bellied Kookaburra's seen here can be found throughout the forests of lowland New Guinea searching for lizards and insects. #birds #birdphotography #Papua #Indonesia #biodiversity

Younger elephants reveling in the mud under the watchful eye of the female on the left in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park T.D.'s book Tarangire Dreams takes place in the park centering around the all too real issue of illegal elephant poaching. #Africa #poachers #elephants #climatefiction

This is what community led resistance of environmental abuse and protect land and culture looks like ⭐️ Congratulations #SaveAru on receiving Rights Resources Collective Action Award! For more on biodiversity challenges and champions of #Indonesia go to www.savingterra.com #biodiversity

The wolverine is a predator typically found in the fells and forests of northern Finland where T.D. captured this video. Fragmentation of forest landscapes pose a threat to their habitats. For more on the rugged beauty of #Finland 🇫🇮http://savingterra.com #finnish #travel #wolverine #biodiversity

In more than 20 years of field research, Rakus is the first orangutan to be observed using a medicinal plant to treat wounds. #InternationalOrangutanDay #Indonesia www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/i...

Our weekly Bird Tour takes us to West Papua New Guinea! The Pale-billed Sicklebill below isn't considered very attractive as birds-of-paradise go, but its not easy competing with some of the show offs in this bird group! Show him some love at www.savingterra.com #birds #biodiversity #Indonesia

Drama plovers!!

Next Stop? #Indonesia Roam with cli-fi author T.D. Morgan as he travels across the planet in search of birds, story ideas and ways to support communities and organizations working to restore planetary #biodiversity Join the adventure at savingterra.com #birds #ecotravel #Papua

TD and Karen set off for an 8-week tour of the island nation of #Indonesia in search of the unique avifauna in their preferred habitats. We will be sharing moments directly from the field over the next few weeks here and at www.savingterra.com #birds #biodiversity #climate #ecotravel

Birds and biodiversity from across the planet at: savingterra.com #biodiversity #indonesia #angola #bolivia #brazil #bird #birding #birders #ecotravel

Indonesia is a birders paradise with so many Birds-of paradise! Our Bird Tour of Indonesia begins at: tdmorgan.substack.com/p/bird-tour-... #Indonesia #birdsofindonesia #bird #birds #birder #birding #birdphoto #birdsonearth #biodiversity Photo courtesy of E-Bird Cornell

We begin coverage of @authortdmorgan in #Indonesia with the Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise Famed naturalist David Attenborough was first to film these beautiful #birds and discovered they use the wires to sweep across a female's face during courtship! More at: tdmorgan.substack.com/p/bird-tour-...

The Arfak mountain range og #PapuaIndonesia is home many Birds-of-paradise, like the Pokemon looking fella seen here. They exhibit intricate, and sometimes amusing, mating displays. More Birds-of paradise are waiting for you at: www.savingterra.com #bird #birds #birding #Indonesia #Pokemon

This Gray-headed Kite was snapped in southern #Brazil What a beauty! Some other #birds seen on this trip were Santarem parakeets, Orange-cheeked parrots, Blue-cheeked Jacamars, and a gorgeous Peruvian Warbling Antbird! See them all at: tdmorgan.substack.com/p/the-southe...

Because of its varied geography, #Angola supports several kinds of forests that are essential to wildlife preservation. Read about T.D.'s trip documenting Angola's birds and biodiversity challenges at: tdmorgan.substack.com/p/the-biodiv... #birds #africa #Biodiversity

A team at the University of Florida used drones and smart modeling to accurately count over 41,000 endangered turtles nesting along the Amazon’s Guaporé River—revealing the world’s largest known turtle nesting site. Go Gators! #biodiversity #seaturtles #amazon #brazil #FloridaGators

Some Fine, Feathered Finnish Friends are waiting for you! Click the link below: tdmorgan.substack.com/p/bird-tour-... #birds #birdtour #birding #Finland photo by Soosseli Wildlife Photography of Finland

Are the initiatives in place like the LIFE Programme unrealistic or can #Finland dig in and do more for biodiversity? While we wrap up our Bird Tours of Finland, we look to some of their challenges and successes. ww.savingterra.com #biodiversity #Helsinki #climate Photo Credit: Lehtikuva

🦆 Bird Tour: #Finland Part II of our waterfowl series dives into the bustling shores of Helsinki. Nesting chicks, mating duels, and the richness of Finnish spring life. Fly over to savingterra.com #Waterfowl #Birdwatching #birds #ClimateAwareness #biodiversity

Support your local library and the librarians who take such care to staff and manage them! See the full interview with author and librarian @sarahtdubb.bsky.social at www.savingterra.com #library #libraries #librarian #author

We sat down with @sarahtdubb.bsky.social & chatted about birds, libraries, Sarah's marvelous books, and more! Her debut novel, Birding with Benefits is a delight! Head to www.savingterra.com for the full interview 🦜

T.D. & Karen had the great opportunity to visit two hides near Finland’s border with Russia. In order to observe the animals, one must enter the main hide at 4:00 p.m. and cannot leave the hide until 8:00 a.m. the next morning. It paid off! www.savingterra.com #Finland #bears #biodiversity

This cute little guy, seen in #Finland this summer, isn't considered very cute by the songbirds it preys on! The Eurasian Pygmy Owl hunts principally by day and can kill a birds bigger than itself! More birds of the world at: savingterra.com #birds #birdphotography #birdlovers #owl #Finland

Finland is famous for its taiga resident owls. T.D. saw a number of these iconic creatures on his recent tour of the taiga forest. For more of these beautiful creatures, head to: www.savingterra.com #birds #birdphotography #Finland #owls #biodiversity

Weekly Bird Tour from Saving Terra featuring the Aztec Thrush! The Aztec does not have a melodious song and remains silent for long periods. Even though it is large, it is especially hard to find! For more birds from across the globe head to www.savingterra.com photo credit Laurens Halsey #bird

"The plastic is being fed to chicks by their parents, who mistake it for food" www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

T.D. and Mexican guide Jorge Montejo discuss Mexico's #biodiversity, logging, how ejidas changed the scape of the country, and of course, #birds! We'll post the full interview in the new Guide’s Corner section of our #Substack on Friday. #ecotravel #birding

The high pine-oak forests of the Sierra del Madre Sul in western #Oaxaca, #Mexico are graced by three magnificent jays like this Unicolored Jay For more #birds and #biodiversity from across the globe head to our Substack at www.savingterra.com

Southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru-often referred to as the Tumbesian biodiversity region-form an arid region that contains a unique set of birds such as the Peruvian Pygmy Owl pictured here. Visit our Substack for stories and photos of the area www.savingterra.com #Birds