Category: This is America

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This is the final post for the visual series "This is America". Thank you very much for being part of this journey! 360° video: An Estuarine Reserve in New Jersey (dedicated to avid naturalist Jacques Cousteau) which is among 29 Estuarine Reserves in the USA. It is also among the most pristine estuaries in the densely populated northeastern United States. So far, scientists have documented about 275 species of macroinvertebrates, 91 species of fish, and 350 species of algae living in and around the Mullica River and its tributaries. You can view "This is America" entire visual series here: https://shravanregretiyer.com/category/this-is-america/ We will continue to explore "This is America – Series 2" in 2021 — where we will explore underground network of caves, fossils, enchanting little creatures and extraordinary wildlife, American culture and Mega cities like New York City and more. Stay tuned! Please join me @shravanregretiyer and explore ‘One Earth’, a new visual series – 2020 Follow @shravanregretiyer3lenses and @regretiyerproductions for more stories from the natural world. #3lenses #estuary #wildlife #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #biodiversity #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeaddicts #360video #animals #conservation #instagood #earth #photooftheday #picoftheday #film #360 #natureart #story #life #travel #travelphotography #traveling #adventure #world #adventure #animallovers #human #naturalworld

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This is Peregrine Falcon, the world’s fastest bird, capable of flying at speeds over 200 miles an hour (over 320kms/hr). After almost being wiped out nationwide by pesticide DDT, habitat destruction and more, Peregrine falcons are now adapting to the urban settings and share New Jersey’s best wildlife comeback stories in recent decades. Today, there are about 25-40 breeding pairs of Peregrine falcons here in New Jersey, USA. They are now mostly found living on high-rises, which resemble cliffs — their natural habitat.

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Project 3 Lenses, completes 3 years!

In 2017 as part of the World Environment day, I started my ambitious Project ‘3 Lenses’ in a hope to document intriguing and fascinating stories of Wildlife, Wild Places and the incredible Human Journey from high in the Himalayas to the deepest jungles of Madagascar in Africa. This is my attempt to document places and species, some of which were unknown until only a few years ago; untold stories of enchanting little creatures to the greatest animals that walk our planet.
This World Environment Day 2020 marks three years of this visual journey (series). Thank you for being part of this journey.
Let us continue to explore the natural world in all its splendour and complexity.
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The North American Millipede popularly known as the American Giant Millipede is the largest millipede in the Eastern North America. While most millipedes have fewer than 50 pairs of legs, the highest number of legs on record for an individual is 375 pairs. The longest recorded lifespan of this species is 11 years.

They prefer decaying wood, roots and leaves on the forest floor, and feed on bacteria and fungi.

They are important in their ecosystems as decomposers and stimulators of microbial activity.

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An Eastern Gray Squirrel, native to the eastern North America.
Eastern Gray Squirrels are scatter-hoarder and hoards food mostly seeds in numerous small catches for later recovery. When that happens, the seed may sprout. Meaning, more trees and more food 🙂 Scientists in Pennsylvania consider Eastern Gray Squirrels as a model organism for studying the close evolutionary interaction between plants and animals. One such research findings show how Oak trees and Squirrels have evolved to help each other!

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The Great Blue Heron is the largest wading bird in New Jersey. With a wingspan of about 6 feet the Great Blue Herons can fly upto 35mph.

Though the Great Blue Heron’s population in North America is stable, it is still classified as a species of special concern here in New Jersey — as the wetland destruction has caused a decrease in Heron population from their historic numbers.
In 2009 a total of 586 nests were counted in New Jersey.

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A Great Blue Heron glides over on what appears to be a Common Snapping Turtle? at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refugee in New Jersey.

The Great Blue Heron is the largest wading bird in New Jersey. With a wingspan of about 73 inches or 6 feet the Great Blue Herons can fly upto 35mph.

Though the Great Blue Heron’s population in North America is stable, it is still classified as a species of special concern here in New Jersey — as the wetland destruction has caused a decrease in Heron population from their historic numbers.
In 2009 a total of 586 nests were counted in New Jersey.

Join me Shravan Regret Iyer @shravanregretiyer3lenses and explore ‘This is America’. Visit @shravanregretiyer @regretiyerproductions and https://shravanregretiyer.com for more immersive stories from the natural world.
“Oh, it is sublime—so strong and yet so elegant, springing from earth and bathing its head in heaven…The music of those waters, the luxury of those shades, the form and colours of those noble rocks, and that arch—rising over all, and seeming to offer a passage to the skies—oh they will never leave me!” – Andrew Reed and James Reed, 1835

From high on the south end of the first ridge of the Allegheny Mountains, 180 miles away, originate the headwaters of Cedar Creek. Here, the Cedar Creek plunges 50 feet to the creek bed. As the seasons change, the waterfall transforms from delicate veils to rushing plumes of white water. After flowing under the Natural Bridge, it continues toward the southeast, and enters the James River in Virginia.

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“Oh, it is sublime—so strong and yet so elegant, springing from earth and bathing its head in heaven…The music of those waters, the luxury of those shades, the form and colours of those noble rocks, and that arch—rising over all, and seeming to offer a passage to the skies—oh they will never leave me!” – Andrew Reed and James Reed, 1835

From high on the south end of the first ridge of the Allegheny Mountains, 180 miles away, originate the headwaters of Cedar Creek. Here, the Cedar Creek plunges 50 feet to the creek bed. As the seasons change, the waterfall transforms from delicate veils to rushing plumes of white water. After flowing under the Natural Bridge, it continues toward the southeast, and enters the James River in Virginia.

Join me Shravan Regret Iyer @shravanregretiyer3lenses and explore ‘This is America’
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The Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia is also home to Monacan Indian living history village. Monacan Indians are one of the eleven Native American tribes recognised by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of 2018 the Monacan Indian Nation has approximately 2000 members. The Monacan Indians considered Natural Bridge as a sacred site and called it “The Bridge of God”. The rocks that composed the Natural Bridge are early Ordovician, about 500 million years old.

Their native language is a Siouan language. They lived in villages with palisades walls and their homes were dome-shaped structures of barks and reed mats. The Monacan tribe hunted deer and other small game.

Today, the Monacan tribes hold a yearly powwow in May where the members of the tribe meet, dance, sing, socialize and honour their culture and keep their rich culture alive.

Join me Shravan Regret Iyer @shravanregretiyer3lenses and explore ‘This is America’
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