If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you know I have a deep affection for Pionus Parrots. And I'm sure many know that I'm owned by two Pi - Keito and Abby. While Keito gets most of the airtime and social media splash, Abby, the Maximillian Pionus, is content to remain …
Inspiration — The Cuteness is Real
Inspiration via Inspiration — The Cuteness is Real
Bird’s ID – Indigo Bunting — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101
Indigo Bunting The indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) is a small seed-eating bird in the cardinal family, Cardinalidae. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America during the winter. It often migrates by night, using the stars to navigate. Its habitat is […] …
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Underground Lake Found On Mars Beneath A Mile of Ice — News : NPR
Scientists say they've found what appears to be a briny underground lake near the south pole on Mars a mile below the surface. It possible that some kind of microbial life once lived in the lake.(Image credit: NASA/JPL/MSSS,) via Underground Lake Found On Mars Beneath A Mile of Ice — News : NPR
Emerging
Hidden beneath soil, shrouded in mystery You began pushing up Up to the sun Growing higher, higher I wait impatiently for you I watch You unfurl so slowly Disguising your glory Not much longer now I wait to gaze upon your beauty Emerging Soon, soon, you will be here Dahlia
A Celebration
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are one of the most versatile and hardy plant species for the Ontario garden. Their cheerful colours and range of sizes offer something for anyone looking to brighten a sun or sun/shade spot in the garden. I've spent years collecting different varieties, and then eagerly awaiting each to unfurl in the early, mid …
A Drive on the Wild Side
The next time you're driving along a country road, slow down, look, and enjoy the wild. The wild is right there on the side of all country roads this time of year, it's colours include yellow, cream, pink, white, purples, brown, mustard and gold. You don't have to look too hard or too far to …
Mid-Summer Update — The Wild Horses of Alberta Society
Well the heat of summer is certainly here. Fortunately our central Alberta foothills have been getting enough rain to keep the forests green and the grasses and other plants flourishing. There is an abundance of forage for the wild horses and other wildlife, making life for them right now good. The nuisance bugs have not […] …
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Drought: Propaganda Nightmare — Wild Horse Education
Today a piece was circulated on wild horses and “drought in the West” through the Associated Press. This piece is a propaganda nightmare. This type of reporting is extremely dangerous while Congress debates policy that may have long lasted and irreversible consequences. We do not normally copy and paste an article. But we had to […] …
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Action Alert! Please Comment to Stop Cruel and Deadly Spaying of Wild Mares by the BLM and CSU — Straight from the Horse’s Heart
The BLM is Planning to Experiment On and Spay Wild Mares with an Outdated, Cruel and Deadly Procedure in Partnership with Colorado State University By Carol Walker, Director of Field Documentation, Wild Horse Freedom Federation The BLM proposes to work with USGS and Colorado State University (CSU) to evaluate the safety and complication rate of […] …
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