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Caution: Wet Paint

Posted in Likes, Science!, tagged , , , , , , on November 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

John Oliver’s recent shenanigans in New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest has me thinking about birds, and I remembered this site from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 

Wall of Birds

This interactive mural showcases 270 of the interesting birds around us. Zoom in and click to learn more about each species. And if New Zealand’s competition wasn’t enough for you, you can vote for your favorites.

I enjoy a lot of these birds (the Drongo, Lilac-breasted Roller, Hoopoe, puffins!), but the Blue-footed Booby looks like it took a wrong turn and missed the “Caution: Wet Paint” sign. Delightful.

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Photo by Andy Brunner on Unsplash

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And That’s All, Folks! (For Winter, At Least)

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , on April 25, 2018| Leave a Comment »

Today is officially the first snow-free day for the front yard! Here’s a last shot from yesterday:

Say goodbye!

In other news, my recent bird post must be getting some seriously wide distribution, because a turkey decided to stop by to boost my spirits. This is officially the worst photo ever, but that dark blob up in the tree is a Meleagris gallopavo!

The cat was not amused;)

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