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Wildlife

Egyptian goose goslings

Egyptian goose goslings

These adorable little Egyptian goose goslings (Alopochen aegyptiaca) in Richmond Park didn’t stray far from their mum and only left her side when there was nobody nearby.

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Red deer licking flies

Red deer licking flies

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Richmond Park being bothered by a swarm of flies.

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Canada-Greylag hybrid goose

Canada-Greylag hybrid goose

I often stop to feed the ducks and geese in Richmond on my walk home from work. This Canada-Greylag hybrid goose (Branta canadensis/Anser anser) was eating out of my hand!

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Female mallard at sunrise

Female mallard at sunrise

I saw this female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in Richmond Park at sunrise.

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Lesson’s Motmot

Lesson’s Motmot

An early morning photo of a Lesson’s Motmot (Momotus lessonii) taken near San Isidro de El General. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan

Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan

I spotted this Chestnut-Mandibled Toucan (Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii) just as we were leaving the Osa Peninsula. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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White-faced Capucins

White-faced Capucins

It’s always a pleasure to see these little White Faced Capuchin monkeys (Cebus imitator) on the Osa Peninsula. They can be mischievous and cheaky (and sometimes a pest) but are always fun to watch. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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White-faced Capucin

White-faced Capucin

It’s always a pleasure to see these little White Faced Capuchin monkeys (Cebus imitator) on the Osa Peninsula. They can be mischievous and cheaky (and sometimes a pest) but are always fun to watch. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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Green Iguana

Green Iguana

A Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) running through the surf and sunning itself on the rocks. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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Golden Carpenter Ant

Golden Carpenter Ant

These Golden Carpenter Ants (Camponotus sericeiventris) look like tiny scraps of gold velvet scurrying about the forest floor. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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I’m Alex Clarke

Geologist, educator, photographer, first aider, leathercrafter… I am a person of diverse interests and expertise.

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at Johannes Gutenberg–Universität Mainz. My research focusses on the tectonics of subduction zones and understanding how the physical heterogeneity the plate boundary interface influences the wider-scale tectonics and hazards. I also love to teach and am interested in innovative and engaging methods of teaching earth sciences, both in the classroom and in the field.

I am also a hobbyist nature photographer and my images highlight the hidden wonder and diversity of our natural world. In my remaining time, I volunteer as an Advanced First Aider for St John Ambulance and am a hobbyist leathercrafter.