Montane Collection (page 6)

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) seedling, growing amongst leaf litter under dense shade in forest, French Pyrenees, France, May

Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) flowering, at 2500m, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii) close-up of flower, Causses, Massif Central, Cevennes, France, May

Pyrenean Squill (Scilla liliohyacinthus) flowering mass, growing beside moss covered log in woodland, French Pyrenees, France, May

Meadow Saxifrage (Saxifraga granulata) flowering, Abruzzo N. P. Apennines, Italy, May
Meadow Saxifrage (Saxifraga granulata) flowering, Abruzzo N.P. Apennines, Italy, May

Military Orchid (Orchis militaris) flowering, Vercors, French Alps, France, May

Round-leaved Penny-cress (Thlaspi rotundifolium) flowering, growing on dolomite scree, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) flowering, growing in grassland, Abruzzo N. P. Apennines, Italy, May
Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) flowering, growing in grassland, Abruzzo N.P. Apennines, Italy, May

Dark Mullein (Verbascum nigrum) close-up of flowers, French Alps, France, August

Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) close-up of flowerspike, growing in limestone grassland, Abruzzo N. P
Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) close-up of flowerspike, growing in limestone grassland, Abruzzo N.P. Apennines, Italy, May

Common Houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) flowering, Vercors, French Alps, France, August

Cowslip (Primula veris) flowering, French Pyrenees, France, May

Mouse-eared Chickweed (Cerastium latifolium) flowering, growing at high altitude, Maritime Alps, France, September

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) flowering, Maritime Alps, France, September

Rigid Buckler Fern (Dryopteris submontana) fronds, growing in limestone crevice, Maritime Alps, France, September

Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) caterpillars, in communal silk tent on oak tree, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

The Saxon (Hyppa rectilinea) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Small Elephant Hawkmoth (Deilephila porcellus) adult, resting on Ladys Bedstraw (Galium verum) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Alder Kitten (Furcula bicuspis) adult, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Corsican Swallowtail (Papilio hospiton) adult, resting on rock in mountains, Sardinia, Italy, April

Passenger Moth (Dysgonia algira) adult, roosting on dry leaves, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced pest species, caterpillar, feeding on Box (Buxus sempervirens) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, August

Tufted Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus flocciferus) adult female, resting on vegetation, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Alpine Heath (Coenonympha gardetta) adult, resting on juniper, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Large Orange Acraea (Acraea anacreon) adult, basking on leaf, Royal Natal N. P
Large Orange Acraea (Acraea anacreon) adult, basking on leaf, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina) adult male, basking on leaf, Vercors, French Alps, France, May

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupa, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Blue Argus (Aricia anteros) adult female, basking on rock, at 2800m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) adult male, resting on flower, at 1900m, Maritime Alps, France, August

Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) adult, resting on Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaf, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Pontic Blue (Polyommatus coelestina) adult, and Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) adult, mud-puddling, drinking minerals from damp ground, Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains

Large Wall Brown (Lasiommata maera) adult male, basking on warm rockface, French Alps, France, September

Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) adult, basking on leaf, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Zephyr Blue (Plebejus pylaon) adult male, slightly faded, mud-puddling, drinking minerals from damp ground, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata) adult male, basking on limestone, Cevennes, France, May

Burchells Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) adult female and foal, standing together, Golden Gate Highlands N. P
Burchells Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) adult female and foal, standing together, Golden Gate Highlands N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, Free State, South Africa, November

Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) food cache of eaten Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) nuts, Abernethy Forest N. N. R
Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) food cache of eaten Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) nuts, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, October

Thyme-leaved Willow (Salix serpyllifolia) flowering, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Sambar (Rusa unicolor) adult male, standing in montane grassland, Horton Plains N. P. Sri Lanka, February
Sambar (Rusa unicolor) adult male, standing in montane grassland, Horton Plains N.P. Sri Lanka, February

Domestic Cattle, herd grazing in high pastures (Yaylasi), Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Dull-blue Flycatcher (Eumyias sordida) adult, perched on twig, Horton Plains N. P. Sri Lanka, February
Dull-blue Flycatcher (Eumyias sordida) adult, perched on twig, Horton Plains N.P. Sri Lanka, February

Evening sunlight on Brandwag buttress rock formation, Golden Gate Highlands N. P
Evening sunlight on Brandwag buttress rock formation, Golden Gate Highlands N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, Free State, South Africa, November

Red Snow or Watermelon Snow, caused by Flagellate Alga (Chlamydomonas nivalis), Tre Cime, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

View of montane grassland habitat, with Common Sugarbush (Protea caffra) in foreground, Royal Natal N. P
View of montane grassland habitat, with Common Sugarbush (Protea caffra) in foreground, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Melting snow patch at high altitude, Gennargentu Mountains, Sardinia, Italy, April

Adjacent fields showing cultivated monoculture and flowery fallow field for comparison, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Cattle farming, herd grazing beside river on dry steppe grassland, east of Erzurum, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

View of lake and mountains at dawn, Ladies View, Upper Lake, Lakes of Killarney, Killarney N. P
View of lake and mountains at dawn, Ladies View, Upper Lake, Lakes of Killarney, Killarney N.P. County Kerry, Munster, Ireland, November

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"Montane Marvels: Exploring the Majestic Highlands and Beyond" Witness the Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) in its full glory, donning a pristine white winter coat. A close-up of its captivating head amidst the snow-covered Strathspey region in Cairngorm National Park. Journey to the Scottish landscape where a male Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) flaunts its vibrant breeding plumage against the backdrop of Great Caucasus, Georgia in April. Encounter a magnificent Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag standing tall amidst a snow-covered pine forest in Cairngorm National Park, Highland, Scotland during January's wintry embrace. Explore Cave Creek Canyon nestled within Arizona's Coronado National Forest near Portal - an enchanting haven for nature enthusiasts seeking solace and serenity. Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of Nepal's Annapurna Sanctuary as fog delicately blankets the forests along Modi Khola river valley - an awe-inspiring sight to behold. Discover White Butterbur (Petasites albus) blooming gracefully amid Vercors' breathtaking landscapes in France's majestic French Alps during May - nature at its finest. Observe an adult male Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), perched regally on a Scots Pine tree within Nethy Bridge, Strathspey - showcasing Scotland's rich wildlife heritage. Encounter an adult Highland Pony adorned with Glenstrathfarrar deer stalking saddle while standing proudly on Spittal of Glenshee uplands – epitomizing both strength and grace. Behold mesmerizing views from Beinn Sgaillinish as sea lochs intertwine with towering mountain peaks including Paps of Jura on Isle of Jura – nature painting a picture of pure serenity.