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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The cutest of all of the birds inhabiting the subtropical forests of Ecuador's eastern Andean slope may just be the endearing and sometimes noisy Rufous-crowned Tody-Flycatcher (genus poeciiotriccus), This one was flitting around the forest edge joyfully and yes, noisily! savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

As T.D. reluctantly left the Canade' Reserve behind, there was one more bird nearly endemic to western Ecuador that awaited him at the ferry crossing – the bright orange Ochraceous Attila seen here! More on Ecuador's birds, biodiversity, communities, and champions at our Substack savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Scarlet-breasted Dacnis and the Blue-whiskered Tanager are just 2 of the many birds seen on this latest trip to #Ecuador Come see the rest at savingterra.com #birds #birdphotography #birding #birder #Choco

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Orange-fronted Barbets typically spend time in the canopy feasting on fruit and insects, and socializing with mixed-species flocks, which frankly sounds pretty nice. #birdlife Photo from the Choco region of #Ecuador by Karen Walz

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This Choco Tyrannulet snapped by Karen Walz in the Choco region of Ecuador seems to know some stuff... #bird #birding #birdphotography #Ecuador

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Think of Ecuador's elusive Banded Ground Cuckoo's as forest dwelling roadrunners! More #birds and #biodiversity of #Ecuador and beyond at savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

“There are obvious reasons why the majority of photographs originate from such places: birds in the forests are seldom cooperative.” Read about some of the stellar lodges in Ecuador where T.D. spent time birding this spring at www.savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

One of the most entertaining of the birds at the Mashpi Lodge feeders in Ecuador was the Rose-faced Parrot, a bird largely confined to the wet cloud forests of western Ecuador and adjacent Colombia. See how many more of Ecuadors 1600 or so birds visited us at: www.savingterra.com #birds #Ecuador

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The Flame-faced Tanager seen here is part of one of the largest bird families in South America; the tanagers (Thraupidae) T.D. brought back a dizzying amount of beautiful photos from #Ecuador See them all on our Substack and let us know your favorite! www.savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

This Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner sits atop a moth screen at Mashpi Lodge 60 miles northwest of Quito, Ecuador Head to www.savingterra.com for more birds and all things #Ecuador #birds #birding #birdphotography #travel #internationalbirding #biodiversity #ecotravel

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This Pale-mandibled Aracari is enjoying a banana at Restaurant Guaycapi and Mirador which is a must see stop on the drive west from Quito towards the town of Mindo in beautiful #Ecuador Head to www.savingterra.com for more! #bird #birds #birdsofecuador #travel #biodiversity

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

T.D. came back from his most recent trip last month with high hopes and continued faith in the people of #Ecuador to do whatever it takes protect their land and its biodiversity. Head to www.savingterra.com for an ongoing series on the beauty, birds, and biodiversity of Ecuador

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The preservation of a network of highland forest segments comprising an important watershed in Angola, has been designated as a Ramsar site! For more on the issue, and T.D.'s observations and photos from his time in Angola head to savingterra.com #Ramsar #Africa #Angola #water #biodiversity

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The Imperial Snipe is the largest of Andean snipes. Its status is classified as “near threatened”. The habits of this bird are poorly known, but luckily T.D. got to see this one on his recent visit to #Ecuador See more at www.savingterra.com #birds #bird #birder #ecotravel #biodiversity #Ecuador

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

T.D. has returned from his second trip to #Ecuador and we are unpacking all of the #bird and #biodiversity stories he captured in the field, like this Sparkling Violetear! Join the adventure here and at www.savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Frogmouths constitute a small family (16 species) of nocturnal birds found principally in Southeast Asia and Australasia, including #Indonesia www.savingterra.com is where you will learn more about the frogmouth, and other fascinating #birds and creatures #bird #travel #birdphotography

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The #Indonesia palm oil industry is rife with corruption, illegal practices, and land grabbing, not to mention #bird loss, and the decimation of wildlife, #biodiversity, and in many cases, indigenous communities. More at: www.savingterra.com Thank you @hakasumatra

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Join us at Heard Science Museum for a first hand account of how #bird sanctuaries are more than just safe havens for #avian species—they are vital #ecosystems that contribute to the planet’s overall ecological balance! #biodiversity #Texas #metroplex #birding

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Every week we feature #birds from an area our founder, author T.D. Morgan has visited and explored. This week’s Bird Tour features Kingfishers of #Indonesia! 🦜The illustration here is from a charming children’s #book by Elizabeth Gordon titled “Bird Children” www.savingterra.com

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We hope your day is just like this Collared Kingfishers #birds #chill #Indonesia #Monday #shadows

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

These 2 #jaguars were seen on the banks of the #Amazon near Jardim da Amazonia in San Jose do Rio Claro, Mato Grosso, #Brazil Read about the work being done at the family owned lodge, birdwatching paradise, and UFMT research site at tdmorgan.substack.com/s/brazil #MatoGrosso #biodiversity #jaguar

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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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Go4Know @go4know.com · 29/09/2025

In this article, I will surprise you as well! 🔥 Hoopoes | Discover Animal Secrets: patreon.com/collection/1... 🔥 500+ must-read articles. Join us: patreon.com/go4know #education #edusky #writing #ai #aiart #blog #chatgpt #photo #photography #hoopoe #hoopoes #bird #wildlife #nature #biology #birds

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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!

tdmorgan.substack.com

Bird Tour- Forest birds of southeastern Amazonian Brazil-Blue-cheeked Jacamar

Look for new birds posted in Birder's Corner each Monday

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

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

Male Rufous-bellied Kookaburra photo by Mathieu Bally

Female Rufous-bellied Kookaburra photo by Eric VanderWerf

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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

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Saving Terra @savingterra.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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

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