Tuesday, June 30, 2009

in the swim

fewer lynx


The Iberian Lynx, the most endangered of the world’s 36 cats, on the edge of extinction.

..."The only biologically viable populations are in Doñana with a rapidly declining population of 20-25 adult lynxes, and Andújar-Cardeña in the Sierra Morena which is perhaps home to the last desperate hope: a stable population of some 80 adult lynxes. Between the two, there are thought to be around 25-30 breeding females. In 2004, Doñana supported just 6-8 females with breeding territories, though this number fluctuates wildly from one year to the next. In the Andújar area in 2002, 21-22 females raised 36-42 cubs; in 2003 just 11-12 females raised 18-21 cubs; and in 2004 17-21 brought up 33-39 cubs. The Doñana population raised just 4-8 cubs in 2004."

and few rabbits

thirsty eucalyptus



jandula reservoir ... falling

happy as a ...

Oleander ~(Nerium oleander)!

the new generation...



The coastline of a new generation