I'm going to photograph the tree as it flowers. I have no idea what kind it is, but it's not a pussy willow tree. Don't they grow on vines? I vaguely remember them from my childhood and that was sadly many decades ago.
Foxtails are nasty little buggers. My beagle used to get them in her nose and if she couldn't sneeze them out it was off to the vet. We had to go there quite a few times because they wormed their way into my dawg's legs. Nasty ....
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Lovely contrast between the soft and hard, near and far, fine and gross. Nice composition too.
I'm going to photograph the tree as it flowers. I have no idea what kind it is, but it's not a pussy willow tree. Don't they grow on vines? I vaguely remember them from my childhood and that was sadly many decades ago.
Foxtails are nasty little buggers. My beagle used to get them in her nose and if she couldn't sneeze them out it was off to the vet. We had to go there quite a few times because they wormed their way into my dawg's legs. Nasty ....
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The dear (deer) on the right looks like she might be quite a bit older than the other (deer).
I've never seen this in whitetails, but maybe they just don't ever get the chance to become grandmothers down south.
There is grace and beauty in both. The same and different. What a great photo. Thanks.
@peachcreek
It's unknown if her right front leg is a birth defect or a hunting miss.
She's at best six or at least four years old depending on stories told.
I've witnessed her for at least four years and all four she's produced two young.
She's a mother of nature.
#4 The dear (deer) on the right looks like she might be quite a bit older than the other (deer).
I've never seen this in whitetails, but maybe they just don't ever get the chance to become grandmothers down south.
There is grace and beauty in both. The same and different. What a great photo. Thanks.
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Butterflies are both beautiful and fascinating creatures. When I lived in New York, I used to go to the Bronx Zoo and visit the Butterfly exhibit they had there. Butterflies would just land on your outstretched hand. It was amazing. Learned a few things about butterflies too. Two things stuck in my mind.
1. When caterpillars go into the chrysalis stage, they actually dissolve into (for lack of a more official term) caterpillar juice. Imagine that? The caterpillar becomes nothing before it can become a butterfly.
2. Butterflies are a sign of a healthy Eco-system. So if you see butterflies in your garden, you must be doing something right.
Thanks for the stunning pictures and the heads up about the butterfly exhibit. I live in Southern California now so I may have to make a visit there!
Some shots from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park' annual butterfly exhibit celebrating the start of spring.
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When caterpillars go into the chrysalis stage, they actually dissolve into (for lack of a more official term) caterpillar juice. Imagine that? The caterpillar becomes nothing before it can become a butterfly.
Maybe we're all made from some primordial flavoured syrup.
Butterflies are both beautiful and fascinating creatures. When I lived in New York, I used to go to the Bronx Zoo and visit the Butterfly exhibit they had there. Butterflies would just land on your outstretched hand. It was amazing. Learned a few things about butterflies too. Two things stuck in my mind.
1. When caterpillars go into the chrysalis stage, they actually dissolve into (for lack of a more official term) caterpillar juice. Imagine that? The caterpillar becomes nothing before it can become a butterfly.
2. Butterflies are a sign of a healthy Eco-system. So if you see butterflies in your garden, you must be doing something right.
Thanks for the stunning pictures and the heads up about the butterfly exhibit. I live in Southern California now so I may have to make a visit there!
When caterpillars go into the chrysalis stage, they actually dissolve into (for lack of a more official term) caterpillar juice. Imagine that? The caterpillar becomes nothing before it can become a butterfly.
Maybe we're all made from some primordial flavoured syrup.
The butterfly exhibit runs through April 15th. If you make a trip to the park I recommend going during the week when it's not so crowded and I wouldn't wait more than a week. If you wait to long there will be less butterflies and the ones still there will be showing signs of wear.
Butterflies are both beautiful and fascinating creatures. When I lived in New York, I used to go to the Bronx Zoo and visit the Butterfly exhibit they had there. Butterflies would just land on your outstretched hand. It was amazing. Learned a few things about butterflies too. Two things stuck in my mind.
1. When caterpillars go into the chrysalis stage, they actually dissolve into (for lack of a more official term) caterpillar juice. Imagine that? The caterpillar becomes nothing before it can become a butterfly.
2. Butterflies are a sign of a healthy Eco-system. So if you see butterflies in your garden, you must be doing something right.
Thanks for the stunning pictures and the heads up about the butterfly exhibit. I live in Southern California now so I may have to make a visit there!
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About the butterfly exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. Last time I was there back in the 1980's, I visited the children's zoo where I saw baby aardvarks being born and watched a baby Bengal tiger play with the big "cat" toys they had put in one of their enclosed play areas. It was funny to watch this baby Bengal tiger play with cardboard boxes and balls the same way my house cats did. Cuteness meter was off the charts!!!
The butterfly exhibit runs through April 15th. If you make a trip to the park I recommend going during the week when it's not so crowded and I wouldn't wait more than a week. If you wait to long there will be less butterflies and the ones still there will be showing signs of wear.
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Zoebear, the butterfly exhibit is at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, not the San Diego Zoo. I'd hate for you to miss out on the butterflies because you went to the Zoo instead of the Safari Park.
About the butterfly exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. Last time I was there back in the 1980's, I visited the children's zoo where I saw baby aardvarks being born and watched a baby Bengal tiger play with the big "cat" toys they had put in one of their enclosed play areas. It was funny to watch this baby Bengal tiger play with cardboard boxes and balls the same way my house cats did. Cuteness meter was off the charts!!!
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Zoebear, the butterfly exhibit is at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, not the San Diego Zoo. I'd hate for you to miss out on the butterflies because you went to the Zoo instead of the Safari Park.
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Your bird gathering is always a treat.
I saw a small (20-30') tree today on the same walk as the deer and there were six different birds in it.
Tufted Titmouse, Red Wing Blackbird, Sparrow, Chickadee, Junco, and a Nuthatch. I was so stunned to see such a variety that I never touched the camera.
The mind is a wonderful thing.
Hello to Purfleet and Fred, and everyone.
Another redpoll visited my seed bowl the other day:
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There has got to be other birds that visit that place. There are two ducks who I think have been there for a couple of years, but other than that it's just crows. Loud ones too.
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Your bird gathering is always a treat.
I saw a small (20-30') tree today on the same walk as the deer and there were six different birds in it.
Tufted Titmouse, Red Wing Blackbird, Sparrow, Chickadee, Junco, and a Nuthatch. I was so stunned to see such a variety that I never touched the camera.
The mind is a wonderful thing.
There has got to be other birds that visit that place. There are two ducks who I think have been there for a couple of years, but other than that it's just crows. Loud ones too.
It's Leavetts cemetery on 36th street between Washington and Quincy. It's funny how I'm always looking at the trees because I do bonsai, but I never "look" to see if there are birds in them.
#7.1.1 Ogden cemetery? I can see if there's any data on eBird for it.
It's Leavetts cemetery on 36th street between Washington and Quincy. It's funny how I'm always looking at the trees because I do bonsai, but I never "look" to see if there are birds in them.
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There isn't a hotspot for it, but I did a species search for American crow and then found it on the map; this is only one checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S40177419
Other checklists could be found there by searching for other species.
It's Leavetts cemetery on 36th street between Washington and Quincy. It's funny how I'm always looking at the trees because I do bonsai, but I never "look" to see if there are birds in them.
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American Crow
Estimate. I left as more were pouring in; probably a popular place for them.
Comments:Good place to bird if you like crows.
I saw the 5 starlings today. And the crows.
#7.1.1.1.2 There isn't a hotspot for it, but I did a species search for American crow and then found it on the map; this is only one checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S40177419
Other checklists could be found there by searching for other species.
I enjoy the learning that comes with your bird knowledge and enjoyment.
#7.1.1.1.2 There isn't a hotspot for it, but I did a species search for American crow and then found it on the map; this is only one checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S40177419
Other checklists could be found there by searching for other species.
and unfortunately off the mark. In my own mind I associated fruit (banana) with what birds enjoy eating, and thought of your "This shit is bananas", at the same time. Voila?
and unfortunately off the mark. In my own mind I associated fruit (banana) with what birds enjoy eating, and thought of your "This shit is bananas", at the same time. Voila?
I have been wondering how you're doing and where you were. Love the leaves on the beach, Janis. Great reminder that autumn has arrived. I forgot that your seasons are opposite of ours.
Awe come on, this little bit together doesn't take much time for you to pop in, say hey and post a few photos.
You can’t tell from these photos, but Autumn is slowly arriving.
Incoming Tide …
An occasional visitor …
ps. I want to mention that I’ll be scarce around these parts for several weeks while preparing for and enjoying a visit from family.
I'm glad you like the leaves on the beach. The purplish things among the leaves are seaweed, and the couple bright green spots are seeds from the Pohutakawa.
I have been wondering how you're doing and where you were. Love the leaves on the beach, Janis. Great reminder that autumn has arrived. I forgot that your seasons are opposite of ours.
Awe come on, this little bit together doesn't take much time for you to pop in, say hey and post a few photos.
I like your window ornaments (floating flower and stuffed or drawn animal), if that's what they are. Your windows are very clean. I'm waiting for the last minute before family arrive to clean mine. At the moment we have a bit of rain and wind punctuating the sun, leaving lots of spots. What was for dinner?
into a star. And he seems to revel in the role ; ).
I like your window ornaments (floating flower and stuffed or drawn animal), if that's what they are. Your windows are very clean. I'm waiting for the last minute before family arrive to clean mine. At the moment we have a bit of rain and wind punctuating the sun, leaving lots of spots. What was for dinner?
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Thanks for the Friday Photos Bollox
I get the post and run. I am always rushed on Friday nights but try to drop by often and frequently.
Fred is such a handsome guy. Perfect talk-show host material.
Charlie sits in the sun every afternoon
sun every afternoon
Field of Foxtails
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Nice shot of Charlie behind the curtain
Is she hiding or soaking up the sun?
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He's very much soaking up the sun
He moves from place to place. This is his afternoon spot.
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Hi magiamma
The photo of charlie is very elegant and so much reflects the nature of cats as I know them second-hand. Have a wonderful weekend.
Spring
"Thanks for asking me about this, Fred. I'm telling you this for the last time, Russia had nothing to do with me not voting for Her."
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
Just finished A Gentleman in Moscow
Great read. Spoke of those pussy willow sorts.
I just requested that book two days ago,
after reading some comments about it. It sounds great, and the fact you confirm increases even more the anticipation I feel in reading it.
Snoopy that's a melody in browns
Lovely contrast between the soft and hard, near and far, fine and gross. Nice composition too.
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Thank you
I'm going to photograph the tree as it flowers. I have no idea what kind it is, but it's not a pussy willow tree. Don't they grow on vines? I vaguely remember them from my childhood and that was sadly many decades ago.
Foxtails are nasty little buggers. My beagle used to get them in her nose and if she couldn't sneeze them out it was off to the vet. We had to go there quite a few times because they wormed their way into my dawg's legs. Nasty ....
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
It's a Pussywillow.
They do not grow on vines but there are many varieties.
The yellows are particularly beautiful.
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Doh
I didn't see that you told me what kind of tree that is. Thanks
I guess that my memory of them isn't what I thought it was.
This is some of this type of tree and from what I found online, most people buy this type.
I'd love to do this! Some day when I can moderate the temperature for winter I'm going to get back to doing bonsai.
Great photo of the deer. Where do you live and walk to see this on yours?
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
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Attribution: https://www.tuttidecor.co.uk/product/pussy-willow-heart-wreath/?v=8e3eb2...
Don't do pussywilows if you're also growing roses
Pussywillows are a Japanese Beetle magnet, and then the beetles chew up your roses too.
There is no justice. There can be no peace.
Doh! Again
You weren't naming the tree, you were saying that there's a lot of brown in the photo.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
Hi snoopy
I love that photo. There is beautiful order in the chaos. Thank you.
Thanks, Janis
This is why I don't get bored with doing the same walk every day. There is always something new to see there. I need to remember to look for birds.
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Shadow Cat
Had one like that. Called shadow. Picture a gray-silver black tabby. Could hide in a shadow. Cool cat. Hadda' watch out for that one.
Yes, Charlie is a character
and a very cool cat.
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Todays daily walk.
Thanks for hosting Bollox
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Beautiful Pricknic
They are clearly watching you. Do you know what kind they are?
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Whitetail.
Southern Michigan.
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That's a very beautiful and emotive photo, thanks Pricknick.
Is that curvy (not straight) path forward you take ; ).
Thanks janis
It was more luck than experience.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
And more like being in the right place in the 'right' moment
Enjoy your weekend.
Some would claim destiny.
That's called luck
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
You're very right!
; )
That is a nice shot...and I'm wondering:
The dear (deer) on the right looks like she might be quite a bit older than the other (deer).
I've never seen this in whitetails, but maybe they just don't ever get the chance to become grandmothers down south.
There is grace and beauty in both. The same and different. What a great photo. Thanks.
Her name is Tri.
It's unknown if her right front leg is a birth defect or a hunting miss.
She's at best six or at least four years old depending on stories told.
I've witnessed her for at least four years and all four she's produced two young.
She's a mother of nature.
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So this just blew my mind
Microplastics Found in Global Bottled Water, A 147 Billion Dollars Annual Market
https://www.globalresearch.ca/microplastics-found-in-global-bottled-wate...
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Microplastic found in bottled water !??
I'll be interested in reading this later. Thanks magiamma.
Spring Break
Some shots from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park' annual butterfly exhibit celebrating the start of spring.
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Can you imagine crawling on the ground one day,
slip into a coma and when you wake up you're a butterfly? Great detail on the photos. Very nice.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
Thank you, Snoopy.
Definitely worth the coma if you can fly when you wake up.
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And if you bring that much beauty
to this increasingly ugly world.
Poor things. I’ve hardly seen any butterflies in the past frw years. We used to be blessed with them all summer.
Thank you for the pictures.
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Thanks for stopping by Amanda, and sharing your appreciation.
and finding beauty in "this increasingly ugly world." It's invaluable.
Thank you, Amanda
Glad I could bring a little bit of beauty into our world here at C99.
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Big smile here, Social ; ))
Glad I could bring a smile, Janis.
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Evenin' Social
That first photo is mighty fine. Nice contrasting colors. The purple really shows off the butterfly.
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Thank you, Magiamma.
The colorful flowers in the aviary where they have the butterfly exhibit are worth taking pictures of even without the butterflies.
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What an exciting and welcoming start to Spring!
Your enjoyment of it radiates in the photos. Thanks Social.
Thank you, Janis.
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Gorgeous pictures
Butterflies are both beautiful and fascinating creatures. When I lived in New York, I used to go to the Bronx Zoo and visit the Butterfly exhibit they had there. Butterflies would just land on your outstretched hand. It was amazing. Learned a few things about butterflies too. Two things stuck in my mind.
1. When caterpillars go into the chrysalis stage, they actually dissolve into (for lack of a more official term) caterpillar juice. Imagine that? The caterpillar becomes nothing before it can become a butterfly.
2. Butterflies are a sign of a healthy Eco-system. So if you see butterflies in your garden, you must be doing something right.
Thanks for the stunning pictures and the heads up about the butterfly exhibit. I live in Southern California now so I may have to make a visit there!
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Hi zoe
Maybe we're all made from some primordial flavoured syrup.
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Happy to see you mimi
I missed you and your bright spirit.
... fighting the dark spirits one thought at a time ...
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That's beautiful mimi.
Wishing you an abundance of comforting thoughts to balance the others.
Good morning, Zoebear
The butterfly exhibit runs through April 15th. If you make a trip to the park I recommend going during the week when it's not so crowded and I wouldn't wait more than a week. If you wait to long there will be less butterflies and the ones still there will be showing signs of wear.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
Thanks for the information
About the butterfly exhibit at the San Diego Zoo. Last time I was there back in the 1980's, I visited the children's zoo where I saw baby aardvarks being born and watched a baby Bengal tiger play with the big "cat" toys they had put in one of their enclosed play areas. It was funny to watch this baby Bengal tiger play with cardboard boxes and balls the same way my house cats did. Cuteness meter was off the charts!!!
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Butterfly Exhibit
Zoebear, the butterfly exhibit is at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, not the San Diego Zoo. I'd hate for you to miss out on the butterflies because you went to the Zoo instead of the Safari Park.
I'm great at multi-tasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at the same time.
Ah, ok
New place to discover then
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Evening Bollox
Hello to Purfleet and Fred, and everyone.
Another redpoll visited my seed bowl the other day:
This shit is bananas.
Beauts as always.
Your bird gathering is always a treat.
I saw a small (20-30') tree today on the same walk as the deer and there were six different birds in it.
Tufted Titmouse, Red Wing Blackbird, Sparrow, Chickadee, Junco, and a Nuthatch. I was so stunned to see such a variety that I never touched the camera.
The mind is a wonderful thing.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
I'm still only seeing crows during my walks
There has got to be other birds that visit that place. There are two ducks who I think have been there for a couple of years, but other than that it's just crows. Loud ones too.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
What's the name of the place?
Ogden cemetery? I can see if there's any data on eBird for it.
This shit is bananas.
Thanks for doing that, daenerys.
I would also be interested in knowing.
Thank you, Danny for this
It's Leavetts cemetery on 36th street between Washington and Quincy. It's funny how I'm always looking at the trees because I do bonsai, but I never "look" to see if there are birds in them.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
Another veriety
of Pussy willow.
Beautiful example.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Here's what I could find.
There isn't a hotspot for it, but I did a species search for American crow and then found it on the map; this is only one checklist:
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S40177419
Other checklists could be found there by searching for other species.
This shit is bananas.
See? What an understatement
Comments:Good place to bird if you like crows.
I saw the 5 starlings today. And the crows.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
Thanks for the checklist.
I enjoy the learning that comes with your bird knowledge and enjoyment.
The Redpoll looks very wise.
Does s/he like bananas ; ).
Bananas?
I guess I missed the joke....
This shit is bananas.
I was being silly
and unfortunately off the mark. In my own mind I associated fruit (banana) with what birds enjoy eating, and thought of your "This shit is bananas", at the same time. Voila?
Ah, I see.
This shit is bananas.
Evening all, and thanks for the pleasure of your photos.
You can’t tell from these photos, but Autumn is slowly arriving.
Incoming Tide …
An occasional visitor …
ps. I want to mention that I’ll be scarce around these parts for several weeks while preparing for and enjoying a visit from family.
There you are
I have been wondering how you're doing and where you were. Love the leaves on the beach, Janis. Great reminder that autumn has arrived. I forgot that your seasons are opposite of ours.
Awe come on, this little bit together doesn't take much time for you to pop in, say hey and post a few photos.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
I intend to snoopy.
I'm glad you like the leaves on the beach. The purplish things among the leaves are seaweed, and the couple bright green spots are seeds from the Pohutakawa.
Hi Bollox
I like your window ornaments (floating flower and stuffed or drawn animal), if that's what they are. Your windows are very clean. I'm waiting for the last minute before family arrive to clean mine. At the moment we have a bit of rain and wind punctuating the sun, leaving lots of spots. What was for dinner?
I think you're turning Fred
into a star. And he seems to revel in the role ; ).
Doesn't he have quite the personality?
I love this picture of him and the way he is sitting on the couch with his arm like that. The look in his eyes says that he knows he's the cat's meow.
Was Humpty Dumpty pushed?
Exactly snoopy ; )