Tucked away in the highlands of Costa Rica, Los Quetzales National Park offers a kaleidoscope of lush habitats, including one that's home to the blue-throated toucanet. Measuring 29-37 centimetres in length, these non-migratory birds use their dexterous toes to navigate branches, while their distinctive bills deftly forage for fruits, insects and small lizards.
During breeding season in March to August, toucanets reside in tree cavities and line their nests with leaves and feathers. The incubation period lasts 16 days, and a close-knit pair of toucanets may share parenting duties, feeding their hatchlings a generous diet of fruit. Blue-throated toucanets are gregarious by nature. Their call—a far-carrying mixture of croaks and chirps that sound like 'rrip rrrip rrip rrip' or 'curré curré curré'—can be heard throughout forests in Costa Rica, western Panama and northwestern Colombia.
Bora Bora in French Polynesi
Imagine a place where turquoise water meets white sand beaches, and the lush mountains kiss the azure sky. Welcome to Bora Bora, the pearl of French Polynesia. Just a 50-minute flight from Tahiti-Faa'a, you'll find a natural paradise. After a morning of diving in the lagoon, observing manta rays and multicoloured fish, relax on the famous Matira beach, a real jewel that looks like it was taken from a postcard.
Adventure seekers can explore Mount Otemanu on a guided hike, while those in need of some relaxation can enjoy Polynesian treatments in a luxury spa. Bora Bora is not just a destination, it is a sensory experience where every moment brings you a little closer to nature.
BPL 2017: BCB announces list for players’ draft
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the list of players who are going to be a part of BPL 2017 T20 tournament.
The fifth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to take place in September 16th.
Seven foreign players are placed in the Grade A ($70,000) category. They are Azhar Ali ( Pakistan), Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka), Gary Balance (England), Kamran Akmal (Pakistan), Misbah-Ul-Haq (Pakistan), Tim Bresnan( England) and Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka).
Among the national players, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman is the only one to have been placed in Grade A+(60,000).
A total of 208 foreign players are taking part in the BPL players’ draft. England forms the largest stock of foreign players with 62 players. Pakistan have 46 players while there are 26 players from Sri Lanka.
Cricketers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, UAE, Ireland and Afghanistan cover the rest of the list.
The foreign players are divided into six catagories, grade A to F. The A catagory players have been priced at $70,000 while the F catagory players are priced at $10,000.
According to new terms, a team can play between three to five foreign players. The franchises have to pick a minimum of seven loacal players and two foreign players.
Mushfiqur Rahim has joined Rajshahi Kings while Mashrafe Bin Murtaza has signed for the Rangpur Riders.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the list of players who are going to be a part of BPL 2017 T20 tournament.
The fifth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to take place in September 16th.
Seven foreign players are placed in the Grade A ($70,000) category. They are Azhar Ali ( Pakistan), Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka), Gary Balance (England), Kamran Akmal (Pakistan), Misbah-Ul-Haq (Pakistan), Tim Bresnan( England) and Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka).
Among the national players, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman is the only one to have been placed in Grade A+(60,000).
A total of 208 foreign players are taking part in the BPL players’ draft. England forms the largest stock of foreign players with 62 players. Pakistan have 46 players while there are 26 players from Sri Lanka.
Cricketers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, UAE, Ireland and Afghanistan cover the rest of the list.
The foreign players are divided into six catagories, grade A to F. The A catagory players have been priced at $70,000 while the F catagory players are priced at $10,000.
According to new terms, a team can play between three to five foreign players. The franchises have to pick a minimum of seven loacal players and two foreign players.
Mushfiqur Rahim has joined Rajshahi Kings while Mashrafe Bin Murtaza has signed for the Rangpur Riders.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the list of players who are goinBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announces the list of players who are going to be a part of BPL 2017 T20 tournament.
The fifth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to take place in September 16th.
Seven foreign players are placed in the Grade A ($70,000) category. They are Azhar Ali ( Pakistan), Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka), Gary Balance (England), Kamran Akmal (Pakistan), Misbah-Ul-Haq (Pakistan), Tim Bresnan( England) and Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka).
Among the national players, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman is the only one to have been placed in Grade A+(60,000).
A total of 208 foreign players are taking part in the BPL players’ draft. England forms the largest stock of foreign players with 62 players. Pakistan have 46 players while there are 26 players from Sri Lanka.
Cricketers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, UAE, Ireland and Afghanistan cover the rest of the list.
The foreign players are divided into six catagories, grade A to F. The A catagory players have been priced at $70,000 while the F catagory players are priced at $10,000.
According to new terms, a team can play between three to five foreign players. The franchises have to pick a minimum of seven loacal players and two foreign players.
Mushfiqur Rahim has joined Rajshahi Kings while Mashrafe Bin Murtaza has signed for the Rangpur Riders.
g to be a part of BPL 2017 T20 tournament.
The fifth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to take place in September 16th.
Seven foreign players are placed in the Grade A ($70,000) category. They are Azhar Ali ( Pakistan), Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka), Gary Balance (England), Kamran Akmal (Pakistan), Misbah-Ul-Haq (Pakistan), Tim Bresnan( England) and Upul Tharanga (Sri Lanka).
Among the national players, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman is the only one to have been placed in Grade A+(60,000).
A total of 208 foreign players are taking part in the BPL players’ draft. England forms the largest stock of foreign players with 62 players. Pakistan have 46 players while there are 26 players from Sri Lanka.
Cricketers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, UAE, Ireland and Afghanistan cover the rest of the list.
The foreign players are divided into six catagories, grade A to F. The A catagory players have been priced at $70,000 while the F catagory players are priced at $10,000.
According to new terms, a team can play between three to five foreign players. The franchises have to pick a minimum of seven loacal players and two foreign players.
Mushfiqur Rahim has joined Rajshahi Kings while Mashrafe Bin Murtaza has signed for the Rangpur Riders.
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Bridge over the Seine River, Paris, France
The Seine River passes through Paris, France, and is pivotal in this ancient city's history. In the 3rd century BCE, a Celtic tribe called the Parisii decided to settle on an island between the Seine's banks on what is known today as Ile de la Cité. Over the following centuries, the river played a central role in the city's development into a global hub for commerce and culture. The Seine's passage through Paris is vast, so the city has several bridges spanning the gap: 37 bridges and footbridges connect the city's left and right banks. The Pont d'Arcole, seen here with a glorious Paris sunset, holds a historic place in Parisiennes' hearts. This bridge supported General Leclerc's tanks on their way to liberate Paris in 1944.
Let's take a stroll down Sparks Lane, a gem situated within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA. Established in 1934, the park encompasses over 211,000 hectares of wilderness. The forests, which cover most of the park, are home to 1,500 species of flowering plants, 952 algae, 65 species of mammals and over 240 species of birds, making it an International Biosphere Reserve. Cades Cove—seen in today's photo—is a valley within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park renowned for its stunning scenery and historic structures, including log cabins, barns and churches. While exploring the park, you can also visit historical areas like Roaring Fork, Cataloochee and Elkmont. If you wish to watch fireflies, then Elkmont is the place for you, and if you are a geologist, there's something for you too: this park is home to late Precambrian rocks. So, set your spirit of adventure free and join others to celebrate this timeless treasure.Chaldal Gift
On 1st January I received many gifts from Chaldal. The gifts are very nice. I will be very useful
The little bee flies from flower to flower. From morning to evening it knows no rest. It works and works all day long. It collects honey from the flowers.
A rainy day occurs in the rainy season.
