Kalliat Valsaraj
@valsaraj.bsky.social
I am a retired Professor of chemical engineering from LSU. I am an avid bird/wildlife photographer and travels the world to document the deleterious effects of chemicals on the environment.
An Illinois Building Was a Bird Killer. A Simple Change Made a World of Difference. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/c...
An Illinois Building Was a Bird Killer. A Simple Change Made a World of Difference.
www.nytimes.com
June 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An Illinois Building Was a Bird Killer. A Simple Change Made a World of Difference. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/c...
A beautiful summer tanager exploring its whereabouts.
#summertanager #tanager #lagunasecaranch #birdphotography #birdwatching
#summertanager #tanager #lagunasecaranch #birdphotography #birdwatching
June 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A beautiful summer tanager exploring its whereabouts.
#summertanager #tanager #lagunasecaranch #birdphotography #birdwatching
#summertanager #tanager #lagunasecaranch #birdphotography #birdwatching
Keel-billed Motmot - a species listed vulnerable by IUCN - found only is special birding locations in Honduras.
#keelbilledmotmot #Honduras #panacamlodge
#keelbilledmotmot #Honduras #panacamlodge
March 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Keel-billed Motmot - a species listed vulnerable by IUCN - found only is special birding locations in Honduras.
#keelbilledmotmot #Honduras #panacamlodge
#keelbilledmotmot #Honduras #panacamlodge
Deep Cuts to Medical Research Funds Could Hobble University Budgets www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
Deep Cuts to Medical Research Funds Could Hobble University Budgets
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. Proposed funding cuts would leave colleges with large budget gaps.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Deep Cuts to Medical Research Funds Could Hobble University Budgets www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...
A beautiful Sora foraging for grub at the Ravenna Rd in Plaquemine parish, Louisiana
February 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A beautiful Sora foraging for grub at the Ravenna Rd in Plaquemine parish, Louisiana
Malabar Whistling Thrush is a special bird endemic to the western ghats of India.
January 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Malabar Whistling Thrush is a special bird endemic to the western ghats of India.
One-horned rhino can only be found in northeast India and Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a great place to find and photograph these beautiful animals.
#onehornedrhino #kaziranga
#onehornedrhino #kaziranga
January 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One-horned rhino can only be found in northeast India and Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a great place to find and photograph these beautiful animals.
#onehornedrhino #kaziranga
#onehornedrhino #kaziranga
An Ocelot on the prowl - Pantanal, Brazil.
December 12, 2024 at 10:41 AM
An Ocelot on the prowl - Pantanal, Brazil.
Great black hawk with a catch photographed from Pantanal, Brazil.
December 6, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Great black hawk with a catch photographed from Pantanal, Brazil.
Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species found only on the steep slopes of the Western Ghats in south India. It is an adept climber and feeds on the grass that grows on the slopes. It is a protected species and fines are imposed for harming or even touching them.
December 4, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species found only on the steep slopes of the Western Ghats in south India. It is an adept climber and feeds on the grass that grows on the slopes. It is a protected species and fines are imposed for harming or even touching them.
Today is International Jaguar Day and they need our protection.
November 29, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Today is International Jaguar Day and they need our protection.
Reposted by Kalliat Valsaraj
🇰🇭 Welcome to the largest religious structure in the world.
Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
November 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM
🇰🇭 Welcome to the largest religious structure in the world.
Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
Reposted by Kalliat Valsaraj
In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?
In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
www.npr.org
November 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM
In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
Reposted by Kalliat Valsaraj
Bluesky has surpassed 22M users.
November 24, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Bluesky has surpassed 22M users.
A beautiful Hyacinth Macaw tending to its nest hole - from Pantanal, Brazil.
November 22, 2024 at 5:28 PM
A beautiful Hyacinth Macaw tending to its nest hole - from Pantanal, Brazil.
Reposted by Kalliat Valsaraj
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato
-Plato
November 21, 2024 at 9:04 PM
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato
-Plato
One cannot, but admire how a Cormorant catches a fish, then tosses it into the air and, effortlessly make sure that the fish returns with its head first as it gulps down the prey.
#wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored #wildlifephotographer
#wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored #wildlifephotographer
November 21, 2024 at 7:45 AM
One cannot, but admire how a Cormorant catches a fish, then tosses it into the air and, effortlessly make sure that the fish returns with its head first as it gulps down the prey.
#wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored #wildlifephotographer
#wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored #wildlifephotographer
A beautiful Capped Heron from Pantanal, Brazil
#wildlifephotography
#birds #bird #birdphotography
#birdwatching #birdsofinstagram
#birdlovers #birds_captures
#bird_brilliance
#bestbirdshots
#your_best_birds
#nuts_about_birds
#best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored
#wildlifephotographer
#wildlifephotography
#birds #bird #birdphotography
#birdwatching #birdsofinstagram
#birdlovers #birds_captures
#bird_brilliance
#bestbirdshots
#your_best_birds
#nuts_about_birds
#best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored
#wildlifephotographer
November 16, 2024 at 12:19 AM
A beautiful Capped Heron from Pantanal, Brazil
#wildlifephotography
#birds #bird #birdphotography
#birdwatching #birdsofinstagram
#birdlovers #birds_captures
#bird_brilliance
#bestbirdshots
#your_best_birds
#nuts_about_birds
#best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored
#wildlifephotographer
#wildlifephotography
#birds #bird #birdphotography
#birdwatching #birdsofinstagram
#birdlovers #birds_captures
#bird_brilliance
#bestbirdshots
#your_best_birds
#nuts_about_birds
#best_birds_of_ig #birds_adored
#wildlifephotographer
A great black hawk has fish in its talons.
#greatblackhawk #pantanal #brazil #birdphotography #bird #birds #wildlifephotography #birdsinflight
#greatblackhawk #pantanal #brazil #birdphotography #bird #birds #wildlifephotography #birdsinflight
November 15, 2024 at 9:49 PM
A great black hawk has fish in its talons.
#greatblackhawk #pantanal #brazil #birdphotography #bird #birds #wildlifephotography #birdsinflight
#greatblackhawk #pantanal #brazil #birdphotography #bird #birds #wildlifephotography #birdsinflight
Interesting and excited yo join this app. Here is a shot of a Jaguar from Pantanal, Brazil
November 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Interesting and excited yo join this app. Here is a shot of a Jaguar from Pantanal, Brazil