LIDAR survey reveals remarkable Maya "megalopolis"

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Exclusive: Laser Scans Reveal Maya "Megalopolis" Below Guatemalan Jungle

A vast, interconnected network of ancient cities was home to millions more people than previously thought.

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/02/maya-laser-lidar-guatemala-pacunam/

[ciel]

Took advantage of a fine afternoon. SWT Balgavies was stowed out, with no room in the tiny carpark, and so moved on to a local pond.

The Heron was so relaxed he only occasionally came out from under his wing for a quick scan of the scene.

Tufftie on a mission

Black- headed Gull showing signs of summer plumage

Argumentative Coots

 

And a couple of pairs of Gooseanders

 

 

 

 

Edited February 2, 2018 by ciel

[ciel]

Oops, in wrong thread,