Walks around Kocani — Wanderings in North Macedonia

Our house is situated on the outskirts of Kocani. It is about 2 km walk into the town center, which even on a hot day is certainly doable. Away from the town center there are houses and a small mountain range which offers a nice walk through partly urbanised area into the shady forest at […] …

Location, Location, Location, Slimbridge — Wildonline.blog

Slimbridge, was the first of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust centres to open in 1946. The founder and driving force , Sir Peter Scott was one of the early pioneers of modern wildlife conservation as well as a former Olympic sailing medalist, renowned broadcaster and painter. The WWT now has nine centres in the U.K. […] …

Shed of The Year 2019 and the Dunbar Number; Bees are Back; Jewelled Insects. — thegardenimpressionists

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 …

Bird’s ID – Vermillion Flycatcher — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Vermillion Flycatcher The Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus obscurus) is a small passerine bird in the Tyrannidae, or tyrant flycatcher family. Most flycatchers are rather drab, but the vermilion flycatcher is a striking exception. It is a favorite with birders, but is not generally kept in aviculture, as the males tend to lose their vermilion coloration when […] …

Didn’t promised a rose garden — Le Drake Noir

The painter Claude Monet has put a huge imprint on the area. Both in Honfleur and the area further along the river Seine. Both with his well-visited garden and artist “spots” in the area. As usual inspired by “Restlessjo” and her “Monday walk” themes. via Didn’t promised a rose garden — Le Drake Noir