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Shorebirds of Ireland, Freshwater Birds of Ireland and The Birds of Ireland: A Field Guide with Jim Wilson.
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Bonaparte's gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) is a member of the gull family Laridae found mainly in northern North America. It is one of the smallest species of gull. Its plumage is mainly white with grey upperparts. During breeding season, Bonaparte's gull gains a slaty-black hood. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Bonaparte's gull is smaller-bodied, smaller-headed, and smaller-billed than the other common hooded gulls of North America. The adult has grey upperparts and white underparts; its wingtips are black above and pale below. In breeding plumage, it has a slaty black hood, which it loses in non-breeding plumage. Its short, thin bill is black, and its legs are orangish-red.
Bonaparte's gull breeds in boreal forest across southern Alaska and much of interior western Canada, as far east as central Quebec and south to within 320 km (200 mi) of the United States/Canada border. It avoids dense stands of conifers, instead choosing more open areas, such as the treed edges of bogs, fens, marshes, ponds, or islands. It typically nests within 60 m (200 ft) of open water. It winters along the coasts of North America, and in the Great Lakes. It is a rare vagrant to western Europe and the Azores, where it generally associates with black-headed gulls. In 2017 a breeding pair was spotted on Iceland. (wikipedia)
Several Bonaparte's Gulls were found in Ireland in August/September 2023. I was fortunate to see this adult at the Great South Wall, Dublin Bay. A great find by Holly Grogan. It's always a treat to see this species in Ireland. This is my 10th Bonaparte's Gull sighing In Ireland.
Wilson's Snipe WISN (Gallinago delicate)
Sluggett Reservoir
Maber West
Central Saanich
BC
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Vid Doc taken on September 6, 2017
Shame on you New Scientist! Centuries of wretched publishing behaviour. Below, is the normal truncated intro into a long overdue report by New Scientist whom like most have been unearthly quiet with. It arrives at the question of exactly how much energy is required to male a car... then demands subscription before the reader is given the information. This tax on knowledge identifies the aspect of society that's like walking through wet clay in waterboots a size too big. The energy load in car manufacture far exceeds what the car will use in its lifetime on the road. From memory this is something like 2,5 times?? Anyway, in the absence of official figures I have tended not to argue the point in key moments in life across 20 years and governments and policy makers have delighted in some bizarre blinkered policy that must be topped by the car scrapage scheme. NS tells me... "SOMETIMES you want to make a decision that helps the planet. Maybe you’re selecting an electricity supplier, choosing whether to sign a petition against wind farms or wondering whether to install solar panels. The right option might seem obvious: who could argue with the green credentials of a solar panel, for instance? But such decisions are often harder than you think."
It continues...
"Often the problem comes down to hidden energy. Energy is most obvious when it is kinetic, producing a visible effect such as when you kick a ball or wrench open a door. But energy is also needed to make things, and is locked up, or “embodied”, in all sorts of manufactured matter, from a metal pipe to a slice of pizza.
Take buying a car – a big purchasing decision that could have a more significant impact on your carbon footprint than most. Say you’ve decided to swap your old petrol-powered banger for a new, fuel-efficient version. If your current car was manufactured a decade ago, it might typically pump out about 1.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, if you drive an average sort of distance of 12,000 kilometres. If you were to buy the most fuel-efficient model you can find on garage forecourts today, and drive a similar sort of distance, you’d emit about 1 tonne annually, according to company-declared emissions at least.".. it goes on...
“They might seem easy, but few green choices are as straightforward as they first appear”
That seems like a worthwhile saving, but crucially we’ve yet to consider the energy embodied in the car. It takes ...
Now I didnt need to read the first part to know exactly where the cliff hanger was going to be placed. This has to be pathetic. The problem is that even when w pay for that extra nugget of infomation, someone is determined to insist that it is not true. Evidence based policy appears to eat itself.. spends all opportunity and we end up with more chaos and no change!
Governments around the world are drawing on behavioural insights to improve public policy outcomes: from automatic enrolment for pensions, to better tax compliance, to increasing the supply of organ donation.
But those very same policy makers are also subject to biases that can distort decision making. The Behavioural Insights Team has been studying those biases and what can be done to counter them, in collaboration with Jill Rutter and Julian McCrae of the Institute for Government.
The report was launched with remarks from Alex Chisholm, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy.
Dr Michael Hallsworth, Director of the Behavioural Insights Team in North America presented the key findings.
The findings, their relevance to policy making today, and what they mean for the way governments make decisions were discussed by:
Polly Mackenzie, Director of Policy for the Deputy Prime Minister, 2010–15 and now Director of Demos
Dr Tony Curzon Price, Economic Advisor to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
The event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
#IfGBIT
Photos by Candice McKenzie
A empty Lager: Daily alcohol supplement by Cheers glass.
"Keep out of the reach of children. May lead to dependency and loutish behaviour".
The sky becomes a yellowish hue due to the thick smoke of peat land fires. Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.
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Greater Manchester Police officers in the city centre have launched an operation to ensure that people visiting have a safe Christmas shopping experience.
Operation Husky will target theft, anti social behaviour and vehicle crime, as more shoppers descend on the city to enjoy the shops, Christmas markets, ice rink and bars.
Patrols will be increased in key areas and at key times, officers will be staffing crime prevention stands and will also be in regular contact with security staff to monitor repeat offenders.
Inspector Mike Coombes said: “We want everyone to have a fantastic time while they are out in Manchester Christmas shopping or having something to eat or drink. One way we can do this is by keeping safe.
“When people are shopping they need to be vigilant. Keep handbags secure and closed, take care around cash points and keep valuables secure when eating and drinking in bars, cafes and coffee shops. Opportunist thieves are doing their own Christmas shopping - for your valuables.”
Business Crime Manager at Cityco, Rob Dyson said: “I would ask the public to assist us in maximising their city visit and have a safe and crime free shopping experience.”
Councillor Jim Battle, Manchester City Council's deputy leader, said: "Tens of thousands of people come into the city centre to enjoy the markets, shops and bars during the run-up to Christmas and New Year's Eve, and we're working closely with the police to make sure they remember Manchester as a wonderful and safe place.
"I'd like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and remind people coming into the city centre during the festive period to bear in mind the common sense steps they would normally take to avoid becoming victims of crime. This includes looking after their valuables and - if they visit during the evening - making sure they get proper taxis when they go home."
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"UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR IS OCCURRING in these toilets"
Pic taken @ London Bridge station.
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Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
A short video showcasing the unique feeding behaviour of the 20 to 30 mostly male whalesharks that are thought to be resident in cenderawasih bay indonesia. Their feeding behaviour has been modified by their interaction with the local fisherman.Seemingly to the point where these whales appear to be aggressively demanding food. Dunking a small fishing net in the water would attract several of them if there were none around for any period of time.
The Longsight and Ardwick Neighbourhood Policing Team of Greater Manchester Police's Metropolitan Division struck a crushing blow to anti social behaviour on the Coverdale Estate last weekend.
Over the last few months residents have informed the police and local council that there has been numerous incidents involving mini motorbikes. This has caused great concern and has had an impact on the quality of peoples lives in the area. In response the local police team have stepped up patrols in this area and seized more than 20 bikes.
The bikes were crushed at an event on Cringleford Close on Saturday 5th February.
Invitations were sent out to local people to come along and see the work in progress and meet their local officers.
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Hand-painted earthenware plate designed for the tile manufacturer Fabrica Sant'Anna, Lisbon. Signed Mário da Graça, 2015.
It's large-sized. You can serve your enemy's head on it.
Psychiatry: Schizophrenia (Understanding Disease Series)-When a person feels hallucination, delusions and his behaviour becomes disorganised, it shows he might be suffering from a mental disorder ‘Schizophrenia’. A schizophrenic person lose interest in things, which he used to like earlier. Schizophrenia is of five types. Two know about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of Schizophrenia, link to an appropriate page. This is a snippet from the video.
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Most of the anti-social behaviour which I witnessed concerned modifiations to late victorian terraces. I except stone cladding generally.
That's her name. Amazing to watch her glide smoothly over the chop. Wish I had time to increase the shutter speed to have captured more of her approach to the harbour.
A sculpture made from melted down, seized guns was unveiled yesterday to honour influential peace activist Dr Erinma Bell MBE DL.
Erinma co-founded the Community Alliance for Renewal, Inner South Manchester Area (CARISMA) to offer life chances for young people by giving them positive alternatives to street and gun crime. She was awarded an MBE for voluntary services to the community in 2008 and she has been made a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester in 2011. She is the subject of the opening chapter of Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s book ‘Britain’s Everyday Heroes’, and recognised as one of the most influential people in Greater Manchester. Erinma is Executive Director of Chrysalis Manchester, a Rotary Peace Fellow and sits on the North West Regional Committee of Crimestoppers, UK.
The bust, made to immortalise the woman who fought to rid Moss Side streets of gun crime,was unveiled by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd at Manchester Cathedral on International Women’s Day to mark her contribution to Greater Manchester’s communities. It has been produced by Guns to Goods, an arts based initiative converting illegal firearms into sculpture to celebrate inspirational stories and champions of peace. It has been sculpted by Manchester-based artist Karen Lyons.
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “It is totally appropriate to unveil this sculpture on International Women’s Day. Erinma is an inspiration to local people, showing what can be achieved when communities take a stand and work together with police and other agencies to make our neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
“I’ve seen the devastation gun crime leaves in its wake – it has no place on our streets. Today we celebrate how far we have come in taking firearms off our streets and how, thanks to the people of Moss Side and South Manchester, and people like Erinma, we are building a safer future for our children.
“This is an achievement we should remember, not just today, but every day.”
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “The number of firearm-related incidents remains incredibly low in comparison to its peak in 2007/2008, and the public should be reassured that we are working hard every day to deter and dismantle this selfish and reckless criminal behaviour. We can’t do it alone however, which is why inspiring individuals such as Erinma are so crucial to supporting our communities, reducing gun crime and saving lives.
“The sculpture is symbolic, showing items that were once used in such a destructive way transformed into a representation of those who have fought to safeguard our future, one free from gun crime and violence.
“We will continue to work to make the streets safer. Community vigilance is pivotal in our work and we urge people to come forward and work with police and people like Erinma to help us tackle something that has no place in our towns and cities.”
Karen said: “I wanted to use my sculpture to honour the great work that women do. Erinma is an important example of the diverse and distinct voices of women in the city. We wanted to unveil the sculpture on International Women’s Day 2016 as the theme is ‘Women’s Voices – Changing Manchester’, and is a celebration of the enormous roles that women play. This seems like an incredibly fitting tribute to that theme.”
Guns to Goods received support from Arts Council England to produce the piece, which will be on display at Manchester Cathedral until May. It will then be exhibited at the Peoples’ History Museum and the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK campus later in the year.
The unveiling saw the artist talk about her motives and inspiration, Erinma Bell share her thoughts about her current and future work, Tony Lloyd recognise Erinma’s contribution and Chief Constable Ian Hopkins discuss the importance of celebrating activism within Greater Manchester’s communities.
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To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Unfortunately because of anti-social behaviour I decided that it was best to move on so I did not get the opportunity to explore this park which was a pity.
The park has many fine mature trees, beautiful flowers, horticultural displays and grassland areas.
In June 1866, Belfast Corporation (now Belfast City Council) purchased 101 acres of land on Falls Road from the Sinclair family. Some of the land was set aside for the building of Belfast City Cemetery, but the rest was earmarked for a new park.
However, because the land initially fell outside the Belfast city boundary, the area was not considered a public park until the Public Parks (Ireland) Act was passed in 1869.
The area, now known as Falls Park, was eventually established in 1873.
In 1924, an outdoor swimming pool, known locally as ‘the Cooler’, was added to the park. It cost £3,000 to build and was fed by the Ballymurphy Stream, which still flows through the area today. The pool closed in 1979 for public health reasons.
Artwork by Frank Olsen
Also known as the bluefish, this is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. They are found in a variety of coastal habitats: above the continental shelf, in energetic waters near surf beaches, or by rock headlands. They also enter estuaries and inhabit brackish waters. Periodically, they leave the coasts and migrate in schools through open waters.
Adults are strong and aggressive and live in loose groups. They are fast swimmers which prey on schools of forage fish and continue attacking them in feeding frenzies even after they appear to have eaten their fill. Depending on area and season, they favour menhaden and other sardine-like fish, jacks, weakfish, grunts, striped anchovies, shrimp and squid. They are cannibalistic and can eat their own young. They sometimes chase bait through the surf zone, attacking schools in very shallow water, churning the water like a washing machine. This behaviour is sometimes referred to as a "bluefish blitz".
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Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
Gesture, attitude, behaviour : a workshop with dancers Mauro Paccagnella and Alessandro Bernardeschi on march 6, 2007 at Erg (Ecole de Recherche Graphique, Brussels) for bachelor 1 students. Professors : Sabine Voglaire and Marc Wathieu. Pictures by Yves André.
2007 Model Behaviour
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Albatrosses are the world’s largest seabirds. The Northern royal albatross or toroa (Diomedea sanfordi) normally breeds on remote islands and spends at least 85% of their lives at sea, well away from land and human view. Taiaroa Head is the only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world. Renowned ocean wanderers, they travel vast distances from their breeding grounds to feed. They undertake circumpolar flights in the southern oceans, and in particular like the Humboldt Current and the Patagonian Shelf. The royal albatross, with its massive wingspan of up to 3.3m flies an estimated 190,000 kilometres a year.
DESCRIPTION
These seabirds are typically about 115 cm, weigh 6.2 to 8.2 kg and have a wingspan from 2.7 to 3.3m. The Northern royal albatross has a white body including the mantle, unlike smaller albatrosses referred to as Mollymawks (which have dark backs). The head is white though a small number of females may show some black speckling on the crown. The wings are long and narrow with black upperwings and white underwings apart from a black leading edge between the carpal joint and wingtip. The white tail feathers are occasionally tipped in black. The heavily hooked bill is pale pink with a black cutting edge on the upper mandible. The legs and large webbed feet are a flesh/ pale pink colour. The bill and tarsus are darker pink when rearing chicks. Males are somewhat larger than females.
REPRODUCTION
They will perform a very extensive mutual or group display, sometimes in the air or on the water. Once they form a bond, the displays lose extravagance. Breeding starts at eight years. They nest biennially, and will build their nests on flat summits of the (is)land that they frequent. They prefer to be in grass or herbs, and their nest is a low mound of vegetation, mud, and feathers. Per pair a single egg is laid in October or November. The parents share incubation duty in spells of 2 to 8 days over a period of 80 days. The chick is brooded for a month, and is ready to fledge after around 240 days. The parents take turns at guarding the chick for the first 35 days to protect it from predators. It is fed on demand for the first 20 days, later the frequency of meals decreases to three or four times a week. Meal quantity can be up to 2 kg of squid and octopus per day in winter. From early August the chick is fed less and in September, when fully fledged, the chick tests its outstretched wings and eventually takes off with the aid of a strong wind. The young Royal Albatross will spend the next 3 to 5 years at sea, never touching land during that time. Many then return to their birthplace to start another generation of Royals.
TAXONOMY
The species was split from the closely related southern royal albatross as recently as 1998, though not all scientists support that conclusion and consider both of them to be subspecies of the royal albatross. The Northern royal albatross can, however, be distinguished from the southern at sea by its upper wings, the plumage of which are all dark compared to the large areas of white on the southern. The two species also differ in behaviour.
Albatrosses come from the Procellariiformes order, along with shearwaters, fulmars, storm petrels, and diving petrels. The birds in this order share certain identifying features. First, they have nasal passages that attach to the upper bill called naricorns (although the nostrils on the albatross are on the sides of the bill). Their bills are also unique in that they are split into between 7 and 9 horny plates. Finally, they produce a stomach oil made up of wax esters and triglycerides that is stored in the proventriculus. This is used against predators as well as an energy rich food source for chicks and for the adults during their long flights.
CONSERVATION
Northern royal albatrosses are listed as an endangered species by the IUCN, and they have an occurrence range of 64,300,000 km2, with a breeding range of 8 km2. In total 6,500 to 7,000 pairs breed on the Chatham Islands annually along with 60 pairs at Taiaroa Head, for an estimated total of 20,000 birds (2012). In 1985 their main breeding grounds on the Chatham Islands have been badly damaged by a series of intense storms and the resulting lack of nesting material has lowered their breeding success. Chicks and eggs of birds breeding on the South Island have also been preyed upon by introduced species, such as cats, bottle flies, and stoats. Finally, longline fishing is the biggest threat to this bird, even though it has been reduced.
To help in the survival of this species, bird banding is well underway. Monitoring of the Taiaroa Head population has been undertaken since 1937. Introduced mammalian predators have been intensively controlled at and in the vicinity of Taiaroa Head. A sprinkler system has been installed at Taiaroa Head to cool nesting birds on particularly hot days. Also, an incubator and a fly repellent have been used to reduce the risk of blow fly infestation.
Source: Wikipedia, albatross.org.nz, nzbirdsonline.org.nz