The day after we posted “things to watch” as BLM crafts the roundup schedule, BLM posted the schedule. A FAST LOOK BLM is breaking the schedule into 2 clear sections to complete […] 2023 Roundup Schedule — Wild Horse Education
— Southwick Country Park Nature Reserve
A gallery of the creatures from the Wildlife Wheel. — Southwick Country Park Nature Reserve
Summer Residents – Tree Swallow — Birds in My Viewfinder
I am starting to see a few of the birds that reside here in the summer returning from their winter “vacations”. One early returnee is the Tree Swallow. They arrive fairly early, which is odd since they are primarily insectivores. But they are also able to dine on fruit and seeds so they can make […] …
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Scientists find signs of horse riding in ancient human remains — News : NPR
Researchers have found evidence of horseback riding in skeletal remains of people who lived about 5,000 years ago, adding to a body of research on when people first started using horses to get around.(Image credit: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) Scientists find signs of horse riding in ancient human remains — News : NPR
#OTD in 1848 – First unveiling of the Irish Tricolour by Thomas Francis Meagher at 33 the Mall in Waterford city. — Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland
The Irish Tricolour flag was first flown publicly by Waterford man and Irish-American Patriot Thomas Francis Meagher in his native city at the Wolf Tone Confederate Club at 33 The Mall, Waterford on 7 March 1848. On the 15th of April he presented a fabulous version of the Tricolour made from the finest French silk… #OTD …
THE BADGER — Wildonline.blog
The Badger (Meles Meles) Despite being rarely seen during daylight hours , the badger , the largest terrestrial carnivore here in Britain is easily recognisable and still a common sight despite centuries of persecution here in the U.K. It’s survival owes much to it’s secretive nature . The low set animal has a solid frame […] …
Field Notes: The Gonydeal Spot — Wickersham’s Conscience
American Herring Gulls in breeding plumage, Fairbanks, Alaska; to the right is a closeup of the right hand bird’s bill A reader asked why some of the gulls currently being featured in recent Return of Bird of the Week series have a red spot on their bill. More recently, Mrs. WC reminded WC of a […] …
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What is a Tree? How Does it Work? — #Colorado State Forest Service — Coyote Gulch
Limber pine. Photo credit: Colorado State Forest ServiceClick the link to read the article on the Colorado State Forest Service website: Every year, trees grow two annual rings. In the spring, the usually wider and thinner-walled layer, called springwood, grows. In the summer, a thicker-walled layer, called summerwood, develops. Annual rings are typical in temperate… What …
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A Pilgrim’s Postcards – 1 3 ! — Light Touch
Lilac-breasted Roller. Masai Mara, Kenya. uthamz@gmail.com A Pilgrim’s Postcards – 1 3 ! — Light Touch
Home is Where the Heart Is: Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women
Survey link: https://rb.gy/vvbkvc ABOUT THE PROJECT: Home Is Where the Heart Is, a project being led by Naomi’s Family Resource Centre and funded by the Women’s Foundation of Canada, seeks to understand the extent to which the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the lives of Ontario women, especially rural and farm women. Many women have experienced …
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