https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uo-eVSwRcpQ?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent In a blatant bit of promotional activity, I’m asking any readers of this to support “The Hut” in a public vote to find the Cuprinol Shed of The Year 2019. Having decided to enter “The Hut” into this annual national competition back in spring, it was a big surprise to be contacted about a …
Spotted Sandpiper — nature has no boss
A spotted sandpiper serene and observant along the banks of the Snake River in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. It sure feels nice when we feel one with our environment. via Spotted Sandpiper — nature has no boss
Barn Swallows — Sonoran Images
You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a full screen image. Recently, I posted images of Cliff Swallows. In southeastern Arizona, Cliff Swallows share habitat with another commonly seen swallow species, Barn Swallows. I photographed the Barn Swallows in today’s post within a mile or two of […] …
Arctic Tern Fledgling — Wilder Alaska
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A mom buys 1,500 pairs of shoes in closing Payless for kids in need — NBC News Top Stories
“I looked at the clerk jokingly and just asked, “How much for the rest of the shoes in here? Just joking,” the mom said. Then she bought 1,500 pairs. via A mom buys 1,500 pairs of shoes in closing Payless for kids in need — NBC News Top Stories
St Magnus Cathedral Kirkyard — The Orkney News
https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQ6KwSXTri8?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Even on a really busy day when the centre of the toon is hotching with cruise ship visitors and Orcadians out shopping it remains a place of peace and tranquility. via St Magnus Cathedral Kirkyard — The Orkney News
Travels in Spain, The Don Quixote Collection — Have Bag, Will Travel
“Don Quixote is the national glory of Spain. No one who does not know that has the right to call himself a Spaniard. There is a monument to him in Madrid…he was our first revolutionary.” – Gerald Brenan, ‘South from Granada’ Click on an image to scroll through the Gallery of pictures that I have […] …
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Kookaburra in a mess after hollowing out termite nest — Birds in Sydney
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ky7fD6cd6gM?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent “Don’t look at me! I’m a mess. Been hard at work hollowing out a termite nest.” That’s what this kookaburra seems to be saying: “What, you don’t think termite gunge is the right look for me?” “OK then. Here’s what I’ve been doing for the last half hour:” “That’s a big termite nest, high …
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The roof lawn — Le Drake Noir
It starts with the gutter for directing the rainwater do halt. Before it is thought so it is all over the roof. via The roof lawn — Le Drake Noir
Milan’s Library of Trees returning an area of the city to nature — Life & Soul Magazine
Milan’s Porta Nuova district is fast-gaining a reputation for innovation, sustainable living and plantlife it appears. Not only is the area home to the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) botanical-themed residential tower blocks, it also recently welcomed the opening of the Biblioteca degli Alberi (Library of Trees). Sitting at the foot of the Bosco Verticale, Biblioteca […] …
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