Gudrun's photos with the keyword: Ramsar Wetland

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohrentaucher en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horned_grebe

Laguna Hedionda ("stinking lagoon", due to its sulphur content) is one of a string of Altiplano lagoons in SW Bolivia situated near the border to Chile at well over 4100m. Laguna Hedionda ("stinkende Lagune", wegen des Schwefelgehalts) ist einer einer Reihe von Seen auf über 4100m Höhe. Sie liegen im Hochland von SW Bolivien nahe der Grenze zu Chile.

James's flamingoes at Laguna Hedionda. The species was thought to be extinct until "rediscovered" in 1956 in the high Andes. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%27s_flamingo James-Flamingo an der Laguna Hedionda. Man dachte, die Art sei ausgestorben, bis man sie 1956 im Andenhochland "wiederentdeckte". de.wikipedia.org/wiki/James-Flamingo

Chiar Khota is the hispanized version of the Aymara Ch'iyar Quta (black lake). Another of the string of highland lagoons near the Chilean border, Laguna Chiar Khota lies at 4201m. Laguna Chiar Khota (4201mm) ist einer in einer Reihe von Salzseen nahe der Grenze zu Chile. Chiar Khota ist die hispanisierte Form des Aymara- Namens Ch'iyar Quta und bedeutet schwarzer See.

Laguna Honda (4114m) is one of a string of salt lagoons in SW Bolivia near the border to Chile. The highland lagoons are a main breeding area of the endemic James's flamingo. Laguna Honda (4114m) gehört zu einer Reihe von Salzlagunen in SW-Bolivien nahe der Grenze zu Chile. Diese Hochlandlagunen sind das Hauptbrutgebiet der endemischen James-Flamingos.

Laguna Colorada, located at 4278m in SW Bolivia, is one of the main breeding grounds of James's flamingoes rsis.ramsar.org/ris/489 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James%27s_flamingo

Laguna Chaxa is one of the main breeding grounds of the endangered Andean flamingo which is easy to recognize by its yellow legs and black tail tip. Other birds like Andean avocet and Baird's sandpiper can also be watched in the shallow saline lake. See inset photos! rsis.ramsar.org/ris/876 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andean_flamingo Laguna Chaxa íst eines der Hauptbrutgebiete für den Andenflamingo, der leicht an seinen gelben Beinen und der schwarzen Flügelspitze erkennbar ist. Auch andere Vögel wie Anden-Säbelschnäbler und Baird-Strandläufer können in dem flachen Salzsee beobachtet werden (siehe PiPs).

Laguna Chaxa lies at ca. 2300m in Salar de Atacama. It is protected as part of Reserva Nacional los Flamencos and as a RAMSAR site. The water in the lagoon has a very high salt content and is the main breeding ground of the endangered Andean flamingo. The photo wais taken in western direction towards Cordillera Domeyko and its highest peak, Cerro Quimal (4278m). Laguna Chaxa liegt auf 2300m Höhe im Salar de Atacama. Sie ist geschützt als Teil der Reserva Nacional los Flamencos und als RAMSAR Feuchtgebiet. Das Wasser der Lagune hat einen sehr hohen Salzgehalt und ist das Hauptbrutgebiet des gefährdeten Andenflamingo. Das Foto zeigt nach Westen zur Cordillera Domeyko mit dem Cerro Quimal (4278m). rsis.ramsar.org/ris/876

Lihou Island (with L'Erée headland) is Guernsey's only Ramsar site. Because access to Lihou is only possible at very low tide gulls breed virtually everywhere and visitors must take care not to step on them. rsis.ramsar.org/ris/1608

Laguna Colorada lies at 4278m in Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve in the south western corner of Bolivia. Its red colour stems from halobacteria and algae (dunaliella salina) and a very high copper content. Laguna Colorada is the main breeding ground of the threatened James's flamingo. In 1990 it was designated a RAMSAR site.

Laguna Hedionda (4121m) is a breeding ground of the rare James' flamingo. The colours derive from sulphur- as does the smell;-)

Lake Mývatn is famous for its many rootless cones (pseudocraters) which were formed by steam explosions in the Younger Laxárdalur lava flow ca. 2300 years ago. It also is a RAMSAR site due to the many duck species breeding on the lake.

Laguna Colorada lies at 4278m in Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve in the south western corner of Bolivia. Its red colour stems from halobacteria and algae (dunaliella salina) and a very high copper content. Laguna Colorada is the breeding ground of several flamingo species, mainly the threatened James's flamingo. In 1990 it was designated a RAMSAR site. EXIF: 1/100 • f/9.0 • 57.0 mm • ISO 100/ Canon EOS 350D/ 18.0-200.0 mm

Salar de Surire is situated at 4245m near the border to Bolivia. It is part of UNESCO's Lauca Biosphere Reserve and a Ramsar Wetland . Nevertheless it is only listed as a Monumento Natural (the lowest level of protection) by the Chilean authorities because of Lithium mining. EXIF: 1/160 • f/9.0 • 31.0 mm • ISO 100/ Canon EOS 350D/ 18.0-200.0 mm stitched from 21 verticals