A week or two back we watched this Black-capped Chickadee mercilessly ripping apart these fluffy cattails near a riverbank close to home. We had heard that Chickadees sometimes use this fluff as material for their nests however this birds was discarding the wonderful fluff and letting it fly into the wind. We figured they must […] …
Marie Antoinette’s private garden at Versailles is being restored to its natural glory — Life & Soul Magazine
Marie Antoinette’s more natural private garden at the Palace of Versailles is set to be restored to its former glory, as part a $2 million, multiyear restoration project. The garden, located just to the west of the Orangerie, was originally a labyrinth installed by Louis XIV in the mid-17th century, but by the time Marie […] …
Editorial: Focus on seniors’ safety — Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Long-term care homes — and other sites where seniors live together — are key to Saskatchewan continuing to limit fatalities due to COVID-19. Read More via Editorial: Focus on seniors' safety — Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Birds to brighten your day: April 24 — Birds of New England.com
A Day on Merganser Lake XV Well, it doesn’t look like the bluebirds are going to nest in the bluebird box I got a few weeks ago. My property is not ideal habitat for them as it’s more wooded than open. At least they are still visiting every day and keeping me entertained. The good […] …
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Halcón-montés Collarejo/Collared Forest-Falcon/Micrastur semitorquatus — One Bird Per Day/Un Ave Por Día #1.128
Foto: Jorge ObandoNombre en español: Halcón-montés Collarejo Nombre en inglés: Collared Forest-Falcon Nombre científico: Micrastur semitorquatus Familia: Falconidae Canto: Peter BoesmanEl halcón montés collarejo (Micrastur semitorquatus), también denominado halcón montés grande, halcón de monte acollarado, halcón del bosque de collar o halcón selvático de collar, es una especie de ave falconiforme de la familia de …
URGENT: comments needed – mining project / Bullfrog HMA — Straight from the Horse’s Heart
Open letter from Charlotte Roe I urge the BLM to extend the deadline for comments to the Black Mountain Wild Burro Gather and Population Management EA, given the widespread disruption currently caused by the COVID pandemic. Given the strains placed on all agencies, those working in health and all members of the public, I urge […] …
Nick Sider: Artist with an affinity for big cats creates hyperrealistic paintings that stretch “beyond what a photograph could capture” — Life & Soul Magazine
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WpkrFbofvFc?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Canadian artist Nick Sider has been fascinated by big cats since he was a child and his meticulous attention to detail in depicting the cat family on canvas is certainly something else. The self-taught artist, now based in New York, has become known for his hyperrealistic paintings that “extend beyond what a photograph could …
Downy Woodpecker — nature has no boss
This male Downy Woodpeckerkept us company during what was perhaps, but probably not, the final snow of the long winter season last week. He will show up every now and again over the summer months but his visits become less frequent as the insects spring to life and the feeding is good. via Downy Woodpecker — …
When In Doubt Wear Red! — Through Open Lens
F/6.3, 1/125, ISO 250. Northern Cardinal What do you call two birds in love? Tweethearts ! Interesting Fact: Only a few female North American songbirds sing, but the female Northern Cardinal does, and often while sitting on the nest. This may give the male information about when to bring food to the nest. A mated […] …
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Tawny Mining Bee — Peter Hillman’s Nature Photography
Andrena fulva – This is a female with her thick gingery coat. I find these very skittish and they don’t like you getting too close to them. Slow and patient gets you there in the end. Double-click to enlarge image. © Peter Hillman ♦ 14th April 2020 ♦ Rear garden, Staffordshire ♦ Nikon D7200 via Tawny …
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