False Appearances

Walking through the Regional Natural Park of the dunes and salt flats of San Pedro del Pinatar, I saw this trunk, and the first image that came to me was that it looked like a crocodile.

The Joining Bridge.

Pedestrian bridge (by Calatrava) that connects neighborhoods of Infante Juan Manuel and Vistabella over Segura river.
This bridge has been controversial. One of the biggest complaints is that the floor was glass and when it rained, it was very slippery, and several elderly people had accidents. That was solved by placing a "carpet", which takes a lot of beauty to the bridge.
Another perspective from 2012.

The Empty City

During summer, the town is deserted. Although a few years ago, it was not very common to find people on the street during the month of August (people go to the beach, about 30-40 minutes away), especially, in the last 15 years I have observed that is not happened. I guess the economic changes, changes in lifestyle (both spouses have to work), have influenced.

Brown Bears

Pair of Iberian Brown Bears. This is the largest carnivore on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain), where it is in danger of extinction (about 120 specimens are distributed by the Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees).
The photo was taken on Terra Natura Murcia, where several specimens were born.
Much more information on wikipedia.

Observatory

Bird observatory in the nature reserve of dunes and salt flats of San Pedro del Pinatar.

The Beastmaster

This is what can happen when you are part of the audience that is watching "The Birds of Prey show" at Terra Natura Murcia.
The title of this post could be The Beastmaster, Hawkman (there are two entries at wikipedia: 1 and 2) or Falconman, although I think that is an eagle.

Different Ways To Enjoy Summer: Cycling

Cycling summer. We often say that bicycles are for summer.
Background of cyclers: Las Salinas of San Pedro.

Different Ways To Enjoy Summer: Aquatic Sports

At Region of Murcia coast you have the Mediterranean sea, with a calm sea or with a waves sea. Also, Mar Menor coast with no waves because is just the bigger salt lagoon at Europe.
Image at Mediterranean sea: sufers: wind-surf, kite-surf.

Different Ways To Enjoy Summer: At A Lonely Beach

You can go early in the morning at the Mediterranean Region of Murcia coast or going to a cove of difficult access. Also, you will find some beautiful beaches at Mar Menor coast, but if you want to keep calm, early in the morning.

Different Ways To Enjoy Summer: At A Beach Bar.

During day or at night. Eating, drinking or just listening to music on the sand with a full moon lighting the Mediterranean sea.

Different Ways To Enjoy Summer: Learning On Animals.

Visiting a zoo or going to wild nature.
In the image: garza coronada (spanish) (in english could be crowned heron, but I'm not sure). At Terra Natura Murcia, a semi-open zoo.

Different Ways To Enjoy Summer: Aquatic Parks.

A refreshing way and to release adrenaline.
Water slides at Aqua Natura (from Terra Natura Murcia, zoo and water park)

Taking Off

Views from the Salinas (salt flats) of San Pedro, a plane taking off.
About this place: here.

Segura River Before Renovation

So is the river before arriving dredge machines. This photo is for comparison with the one I posted yesterday.

Segura River Under Renovation

For a year it will be performing the dredging section of the river basin, passing through the city of Murcia. It aims to lower the channel one meter, and remove accumulated sediments. This is intended to prevent flooding, and adapt this section to water activities.
Currently, sediment generated islets that have been colonized by wild fauna and flora. Environmentalists disagree with this work by the effect it will have on the ecosystem.
We'll see what will happen.
More photos of Segura River: islets; fishing;

August'14 Theme Day: Take Away Store

This is is not really a take away store, but it serves as take away: a coffe machine.
Here you can view thumbnails for all participants in that Theme Day of the CityDailyPhoto community.