Montane Collection (#65)

Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa) in flower. Photographed on Mount Olympus, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Golden-crowned flycatcher (Myiodynastes chrysocephalus) in a cloud forest, on a branch covered with moss and lichen. Flycatchers feed on insects, and are found in a wide variety of habitats

Glacier lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) flowering in the snow. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Collared trogon (Trogon collaris) male on a branch in a cloud forest. Trogons are tropical forest birds, with a broad bill, that feed on insects and fruit. They usually hunt from a perch

Goats Beard (Aruncus dioicus acuminatus) in flower. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Sulphur flower (Eriogonum umbellatum)
Sulphur flower (Eriogonum umbellatum, yellow) in flower on a mountainside. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Common woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Golden-mantled ground squirrel on a rock
Golden-mantled ground squirrel (Spermophilus lateralis) on a rock. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Crimean pine (Pinus nigra pallasiana) covered in snow. Photographed in the Troodos Mountains, Cyprus, in winter

Round-headed leek, Allium sphaerocephalon
Round-headed leek (Allium sphaerocephalon) flowers

Mountain spurge (Euphorbia rigida) flowers. Photographed in Sicily, Italy

Southern gentian (Gentiana alpina) flower. Photographed in the French Pyrenees

Dwarf iris (Iris pseudopumila). Photographed in Sicily, Italy

Pyrenean saxifrage (Saxifraga longifolia) flowers. This species is endemic to the Pyrenees

Beech wood (Fagus sylvatica) in snow. Photographed in the Massif Central, France

Globularia cordifolia flowers

Waterfall. This is the tallest waterfall in France with an overall drop of 422 metres. Photographed in the Cirque de Gavarnie, French Pyrenees

Milk vetch (Astragalus granatensis)
Milk vetch (Astragalus granatensis ssp. siculus) covered in snow. This rare plant is endemic to Mount Etna. Photographed in Sicily, Italy

Crimean pines (Pinus nigra pallasiana) covered in snow. Photographed in the Troodos Mountains, Cyprus, in winter

Helianthemum flowers
White rockrose (Helianthemum apenninum) and pink rockrose (Helianthemum nummularium ssp. pyrenaicum) flowers

The Alps, aerial photograph. This mountain range runs from Austria and Slovenia through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France

Naked man orchids (Orchis italica)
Naked man orchids (Orchis italica, pink). Photographed in the Kedros mountains of Crete

Poppy anemone flowers (Anemone coronaria). Photographed at the Olamos plateau in the White Mountains of Crete

Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus uncinata) in front of waterfalls. Photographed in Gavarnie, French Pyrenees

Pyrenean violet (Ramonda myconi )
Pyrenean violet (Ramonda myconi) in flower

Dactylorhiza purpurella
Northern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) in flower. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Tulipa saxatilis and Anemone coronaria
Rock tulips (Tulipa saxatilis, pink) and poppy anemones (Anemone coronaria, purple). Photographed at the Olamos plateau in the White Mountains of Crete

Rock tulips (Tulipa saxatilis). Photographed at the Olamos plateau in the White Mountains of Crete

Cairngorm Mountain Railway. Funicular railway (top right) running past the Cairngorm Mountain Garden Project (bottom). The Cairngorm Mountain Garden Project was created on the site of the former

Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) flowers. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Lilacbush flowers (Aubrieta deltoidea)
Lilacbush (Aubrieta deltoidea) flowers. Photographed in the mountains of Crete

Trailing Azalea (Loiseleuria procumbens)
Trailing azalea (Loiseleuria procumbens), also known as Creeping azalea, growing on the Cairngorm plateau. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Smooth spleenwort (Asplenium fontanum) fronds. Photographed in the French Pyrenees

Wood saxifrage (Saxifraga umbrosa) in flower

Scabiosa seedhead. Photographed in the Spanish Pyrenees

Weldenia candida flowers. This is a rare alpine flower from Mexico that is also grown as an ornamental plant

Mimosa (Acacia dealbata subalpina) tree in flower. This plant is typically found at high altitudes in the Snowy Mountains, Australia

Monkey-flower (Mimulus primuloides)
Primrose monkey-flower (Mimulus primuloides) in flower on a mountainside. Photographed on Mount Lassen, Cascade Mountains, California, USA

Coyote mint (Monardella odoratissima)
Mountain coyote mint (Monardella odoratissima) in flower on a mountainside. Photographed on Mount Lassen, Cascade Mountains, California, USA

Cobra lily (Darlingtonia californica) insectivorous pitcher plant. Photographed in the Klamath mountains, northern California, USA

Cobra lilies (Darlingtonia californica). These are insectivorous pitcher plants. Photographed in the Klamath mountains, northern California, USA

Satin lupin (Lupinus obtusifolius) in flower. Photographed in Fir Forest, Mount Lassen, Cascade Mountains, California, USA

Folded rock in the face of Sichelkamm, a mountain in northeastern Switzerland

Western white pine (Pinus monticola)
Western white pine tree (Pinus monticola) and a granite boulder. Photographed in Yosemite National Park, Nevada, California, USA, in July

Mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana)
Mountain hemlock tree (Tsuga mertensiana). Photographed at around 3000 metres in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA, in July

Jeffrey pine and whitebark pine trees
Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi, left) and western white pine (Pinus monticola, right). Photographed in Yosemite National Park, Nevada, California, USA, in July

Cherry tree (Prunus avium) next to a shed. Photographed in the Italian Maritime Alps, in autumn

Dragons blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) in the Haggier Mountains of Socotra, Yemen. The dragons blood tree is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

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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.