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- December 30th, 2016, 7:30 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Field Biology and Photography in Bangladesh!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1541
Re: Field Biology and Photography in Bangladesh!
Here are a few more shots of the crazy herp diversity we have in Bangladesh: https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/705/21264915879_1ef9cb2541_h.jpg White-Banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon albocinctus) https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5821/21264837259_5656a920d3_h.jpg Yellow-spotted Wolf Snake (Lycodon jara) https:/...
- December 20th, 2016, 8:19 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Field Biology and Photography in Bangladesh!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1541
Field Biology and Photography in Bangladesh!
Hey everybody, Looking to do more with your vacation time next summer? How about going on an expedition into the jungles of Bangladesh, gaining resume-boosting field experience, interacting with critically endangered animals, and all the while supporting conservation? By attending our Tropical Field...
- September 15th, 2015, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Mammal Forum
- Topic: Did incredible with mammals in Bangladesh
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15567
Re: Did incredible with mammals in Bangladesh
Hey some of those daytime shots look like you shot them with an SLR! Well done man!
- September 15th, 2015, 5:47 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Join the 2016 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2095
Join the 2016 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
Hey guys and gals, We are now accepting applicants for the 2016 Bangladesh Python Project Workshop! We are offering 2 identical sessions for 2016: 1st session: July 11 - July 25 2nd session: July 29 - August 12 If you are looking to do something useful yet fun with your vacation time, this is it! Go...
- September 15th, 2015, 4:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh Python Project July 2015
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8720
Re: Bangladesh Python Project July 2015
Great shots Jim! Loved having you guys out there and seeing that all that effort photographing everything was worthwhile! Really impressed with your eye in a lot of these photos. You have some genuine talent man!!!
- April 10th, 2015, 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9978
Re: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
These posts were just now brought to my attention so please pardon my belated reply. I've been in the field with limited internet access, and am not set to receive notifications for replies here. I don’t want to get into any mud-slinging so I’m simply going to set the record straight about my involv...
- February 25th, 2015, 7:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9978
Re: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
Still spots open for our June 15-30 trip! Email or PM me if interested. Payment plans available!
- December 10th, 2014, 11:28 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9978
Re: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
Yesterday a tanker crashed in the Sundarbans releasing 350,000 litres of oil into this majestic environment. We will now be focusing on documenting the effects of this oil spill on the Herpetofauna of the region for the last 3 days of the workshop. Come join us and help the wildlife of Bangladesh!
- October 21st, 2014, 8:01 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: A month to herp the jungle...exploring human impacts?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11757
Re: If you had a month to herp the jungle, what would you do
You know what I would do Jon (If I had free time between expeditions)? I would do a series of ethograms. You could learn so much just by sitting and watching behavior. Also, its my experience that the quieter you are, the more you find...and you can't get quieter than sitting still. I've been in a l...
- October 16th, 2014, 6:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9978
Re: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
Also in 2015 we will be welcoming a wide range of independent research proposals. For more information on this contact me as well
- October 16th, 2014, 6:04 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9978
Join the 2015 Bangladesh Python Project Expedition!
Hey everyone, With the overwhelming success of our 2014 Bangladesh Python Project Field Workshop, we will be offering it again in 2015 (And hopefully for many years to come). This time we will be expanding it into two separate but more-or-less identical sessions: 1st session: June 15 - June 30 2nd s...
- February 8th, 2014, 8:02 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Volunteers Wanted - Bangladesh Radio-tracking Field Project
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3239
Re: Volunteers Wanted - Bangladesh Radio-tracking Field Proj
2 spots left guys! Looks like we will have a good turnout and plenty of animals to keep us busy. Shoot me a PM or email me at [email protected] if you want to come along
- February 6th, 2014, 5:53 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Questions and Advice on Komodo National Park
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2528
Re: Questions and Advice on Komodo National Park
In March I'll be flying into Bali from Sabah and then flying to Labuan Bajo to then visit rinca and cruise around. I'll be sure to let you know prices etc when I'm done!
- January 27th, 2014, 5:32 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vietnam 2013: Part 2
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5882
Re: Vietnam 2013: Part 2
Zack is right, it's a Malayan Banded Wolfsnake (Lycodon subcinctus) http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3715/12105078406_ce1621fc13_c.jpg Malayan Banded Wolfsnake (Lycodon subcinctus) by NatureStills http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/12104695123_888390f743_c.jpg Malayan Banded Wolfsnake (Lycodon subcinct...
- January 23rd, 2014, 9:13 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Volunteers Wanted - Bangladesh Radio-tracking Field Project
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3239
Re: Volunteers Wanted - Bangladesh Radio-tracking Field Proj
I'm getting a lot of inquiries about the itinerary so I thought I'd post this little bit outlining more of the trip: We are planning to begin the trip on June 13th and head out to Lawachara that morning, so plan to fly in on the 12th or earlier to Dhaka ad we will pick you up from the airport. We wi...
- January 18th, 2014, 5:49 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Volunteers Wanted - Bangladesh Radio-tracking Field Project
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3239
Volunteers Wanted - Bangladesh Radio-tracking Field Project
Hey guys, Who here wants to go do some exotic traveling this June and in the process, get some highly-desired radio-tracking and field biology experience -- and at the same time learn how to take better photos? Caesar Rahman, myself, and Ash Wiscovitch are organizing such an event based out of Lawac...
- December 31st, 2013, 5:31 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Help Herping Borneo and Thailand
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2173
Re: Help Herping Borneo and Thailand
Well I could go anywhere in Borneo really. I was tentatively planning on staying in Malaysian Borneo. Going to Sipadan for diving and I want to go to Sungai Kinabatangan for the Orangutans and such. Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, Labuk Bay for proboscis monkeys, and Gunung Gading National Park for t...
- December 28th, 2013, 3:49 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Help Herping Borneo and Thailand
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2173
Re: Help Herping Borneo and Thailand
Hey thanks Freddy! I'll send him a message for sure
Looks like Borneo March 4th-April 1st now instead of Philippines. Maybe Hans can be some help here
Looks like Borneo March 4th-April 1st now instead of Philippines. Maybe Hans can be some help here
- December 26th, 2013, 2:00 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Help Herping Borneo and Thailand
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2173
Help Herping Borneo and Thailand
There isn't a forum for SE Asia so I guess I'll post this here I'll be over in Thailand from early Feb to til early March and then over to Borneo til April. I'm in Con Dao, Vietnam right now researching the herpetofauna here and should be done by February, so I'm looking to branch out a bit. If anyo...
- December 21st, 2013, 12:22 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: The Ambystoma Appreciation Thread
- Replies: 36
- Views: 14052
Re: The Ambystoma Appreciation Thread
I can contribute a few here! Here are 3 stages of development for Tarahumaran Salamander (Ambystoma rosaceum) from the Sierra de la Madera, Sonora http://www.naturestills.com/wp-content/gallery/amphibian-stock/tarahumara-salamander-ambystoma-rosaceum-sonoriensis.jpg http://www.naturestills.com/wp-co...
- December 8th, 2013, 10:46 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Vietnam 2013: Part 1
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5155
Re: Vietnam 2013: Part 1
Great post man!
1st frog is Amolops ricketti and the gecko is H. frenatus. 5 rows of tubercles on the tail
1st frog is Amolops ricketti and the gecko is H. frenatus. 5 rows of tubercles on the tail
- October 31st, 2013, 9:37 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2537
Re: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
There has been a sizable interest in volunteering for this project. Please consider a donation of $500 and a volunteer position will be reserved for you at a time of your convenience. Track Burmese Pythons, see a new and exciting country, and mot of all help save this majestic species!!! Contact tra...
- October 30th, 2013, 11:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2537
Re: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
I've edited this into the OP but I thought I'd add it here too. If you could just commit your FB to post a blip about this on 11/8 it would help considerably. You can do so here:
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/590 ... ?locale=en
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/590 ... ?locale=en
- October 30th, 2013, 10:03 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2537
Re: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
Yep it definitely seems like they are returning to their home ranges. Not surprising really and actually a good thing for the study. We were not allowed to release them near their capture sites as most were near homesteads occupied by fearful locals. Tracking them during their natural activity in th...
- October 25th, 2013, 10:46 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2537
Re: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
Here are 2 tracks overlayed on oogle Earth of Bonnie and Asha's recent movements http://www.naturestills.com/wp-content/uploads/galleries/post-760/1379171_10151600431256735_1548893794_n.jpg http://www.naturestills.com/wp-content/uploads/galleries/post-760/1394924_10151600430736735_211470241_n.jpg
- October 22nd, 2013, 8:42 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2537
Crowdfunding for the Burmese Pythons of Bangladesh
Hey guys, As some of you know, I went over to Lawachara National Park in eastern Bangladesh this summer to assist in setting up a radio tracking program with Burmese Pythons; the first tracking program of any reptile in Bangladesh. I performed the initial transmitter implantation surgeries and taugh...
- November 16th, 2012, 5:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Best Shots of 2012 - Mexico, USA, Caribbean
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4681
Re: Best Shots of 2012 - Mexico, USA, Caribbean
Norman,
No we didn't end up finding any culminatus which was kind of a bummer. We had a real tough time with herps actually. We were expecting at least 3x what we found!
No we didn't end up finding any culminatus which was kind of a bummer. We had a real tough time with herps actually. We were expecting at least 3x what we found!
- November 15th, 2012, 4:25 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Best Shots of 2012 - Mexico, USA, Caribbean
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4681
Best Shots of 2012 - Mexico, USA, Caribbean
Hey all! It's really that time of year already to start these reviews? Man that went fast! This year was a busy year for me. It seems like every year just gets busier and busier, and next will be no exception I'm sure. I only managed 6 Mexico trips this year but I spread them out between Baja and Oa...
- June 23rd, 2012, 8:24 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Re: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
EJ - that's strange...maybe its from the pressure buildup from decomposition? I dunno. No I have not met that doctor, Ill try and seek him out next time and pick his brain over a beer. All those large pelagics are so majestic. I have to make a trip out to the Revillagigedo islands and see the sharks...
- June 22nd, 2012, 6:12 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Re: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
Hans - I have a lifted white '08 Tacoma with a camper shell...a little too high visibility in Mexico so I'll be getting rid of it here very soon. EJ - I couldn't decipher if any of the remains we saw were gutted, they were all pretty decrepit. Nothing seemed to be out of the ordinary with any of the...
- June 19th, 2012, 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Re: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
Thanks Jim! I loved that shot too, glad someone else has good taste out here
Osprey77 - Use fishing line preferably colored so you can see it from afar...hope that helps
Osprey77 - Use fishing line preferably colored so you can see it from afar...hope that helps
- May 29th, 2012, 2:36 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Re: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
Terry - Yes those are 2 different poses of the same snake. My shots of the female aren't anything special so I didn't want to share them. And FYI muertensis is going to be sunk soon, it's been determined to not be as distinct as previously thought.
- May 28th, 2012, 1:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Re: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
Thanks for all the comments guys! VICtort - I have also read that they occasionally eat crabs and would have loved witnessing that. I would not be at all surprised after seeing how close their basking sites were to the intertidal zone. The first male we spotted was within 30m of the upper intertidal...
- May 26th, 2012, 7:02 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Re: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
Squam8 - No there are no Ctenosaura near Kino, go 2 hours south the San Carlos and look around town off the main road and you'll find plenty on the walls.
Josh - Thanks! If you make your way down here to San Diego in the next month or so, we should go look for some Switaks
Josh - Thanks! If you make your way down here to San Diego in the next month or so, we should go look for some Switaks
- May 26th, 2012, 5:33 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8477
Expedition into Las Islas de Sonora
3 others and myself recently came back from a 5 day trek onto 3 of the islands belonging to the state of Sonora, Mexico. This adventure, however, started before the trip even began, which is rarely a good omen. The boat I had reserved several months ago from an American outfit decided to double thei...
- April 1st, 2012, 7:28 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Re: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
Let me know how you like that Ikelite housing. What body are you putting in it?
- March 30th, 2012, 5:07 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Re: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
CCarille - I shoot with a Nikon D7000 (Soon to be replaced with the D800) in a Subal housing with Sea&Sea ys-250 strobes. Underwater photography offers a whole new set of challenges but the rewards are well worth it. You just can't find the same colors on land!
- March 27th, 2012, 9:22 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Re: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
Again, thanks guys for the kind remarks. I'm glad everyone is liking this post! Don - I went to Isla Rasa for the bird colonies and kinda just for the heck of it. What else am I going to do? :thumb: I like getting to places that aren't heavily traveled, they are more interesting to me. The knoblochi...
- March 23rd, 2012, 8:00 am
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Re: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
Wow thanks for all the kind words guys. I didn't expect that good of a reception! RobertH - I'm flattered that I'm now the inspiration for your son. If he ever has any question just send me a PM and I'd be glad to help him out. Crish - You're absolutely right, thank you for finding that! Makes the s...
- March 21st, 2012, 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Re: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
Scottriv: I bet someone already has and just aint sharing with the rest of us but that rattlesnake I posted is from Isla Santa Catalina (Spelled Catalana down in Loreto) in the Sea of Cortez, not Santa Catalina Island off of our California coast. Its the famous rattleless rattlesnake!
- March 21st, 2012, 7:35 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Re: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
Thanks for the ID Tonia! I've always heard those moths called Mesquite Moths but I never had binomial to go with it. Ahh the folly of common names. Any chance you can ID those beetles from Yecora?
- March 21st, 2012, 6:26 pm
- Forum: The Forum
- Topic: Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15473
Year End Review - Mexico Galore! DUW
Hey Everybody! I haven’t posted here in a while but I thought I would share a little from 2011 which turned out to be a fantastic year for me. Almost all my trips were into Mexico this year (I have become very fond of this country as of late) so hopefully some of the animals and scenery will not be ...