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Green is the colour of life, reflected in nature as a sign of renewal. The quiet atmosphere, beautiful scenery, good smells and fresh, clean air in forests all contribute to the healing of our nature and of course, ourselves.

 

Hope you have a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city or even a break from your busy life!

 

Have a fantastic Sunday!

 

while you go off and shape your own life :-)

Robert Brault

 

HFF!!

 

nigella, denver botanic garden, colorado

We found this ram on a brushy slope in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. Starting a North American hooved wildlife set.

Art-Deco dwelling.

 

LR4159 © Joe O'Malley 2021

We need to encourage more bees in to our gardens! All it takes is to plant more bee loving flowers in our garden, like Cerinthe, which i am told by the bees is a favourite of theirs :)

 

#beesmakeitgreen

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It is a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons). In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the 'pigeon'. The domestic pigeon descended from this species. Escaped domestic pigeons have raised the populations of feral pigeons around the world. Wild rock doves are pale grey with two black bars on each wing, whereas domestic and feral pigeons vary in colour and pattern. Few differences are seen between males and females. The species is generally monogamous, with two squabs (young) per brood. Both parents care for the young for a time. Habitats include various open and semi-open environments. Cliffs and rock ledges are used for roosting and breeding in the wild. Originally found wild in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, pigeons have become established in cities around the world. The species is abundant, with an estimated population of 17 to 28 million feral and wild birds in Europe alone. 15770

At this year's iLight Singapore festival held at the Marina Bay and surrounding areas, several light and art installations can be found within walking distance from each other.

 

Often, many have environmental themes that evoke us to think of the impact that our actions have on the environment and Mother Nature.

 

In this shot here, the projections shown ask us to think about the fragility of glaciers as a result of rising sea levels.

Victorian dream house splendour in an advanced state of decay.

 

This house is still inhabited.

 

If I won the lottery I'd keep it as original as possible.

 

LR4219 © Joe O'Malley 2022

On a beautiful Autumn day I captured this mallard duck floating in the most magical water.

Today I am uploading a series of works I created today in Solidarity With the Worldwide Call For Environmental Responsibility!

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5 Maggio

Giornata internazionale dell'ambiente

 

Ho scelto questa bottiglia di plastica buttata negligentemente in acqua per denuncia:

sono tante le "piccole" cose che ognuno di noi può fare per l'ambiente.

Non possiamo chiedere ai governi di fare qualcosa per il futuro del nostro pianeta se poi noi per primi ci comportiamo male ...

 

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Happy World Sparrow Day! Let's celebrate these delightful creatures and raise awareness about their conservation. Together, let's work towards creating a more sparrow-friendly environment. 🐦💚 #WorldSparrowDay #Conservation!

 

A resident sparrow that apparently migrates from Kashmir to Gujarat during winters. This is a subspecies of the common House Sparrow and looks quite different to those that I see in my balcony everyday! I love sparrows and was so happy to see these.

 

I am not sure of the story about sparrows migrating, but there is very little information on these subspecies on the internet.

 

Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.

A very polite notice ...

 

LR4269 © Joe O'Malley 2022

I knew that moving from Florida, that I would miss the burrowing and barred owls ... but I also knew that Colorado would offer up its own variety of owls. I put a few of them high on my list, but probably none higher than the northern pygmy owl. See, I had never seen one before. Several times I had been looking without success. I figured that it would happen when I least expected it.

 

On this day, we went out in a desperate search to find one ... or perhaps a saw whet owl. No such luck. We had all but given up. As we were driving about, Amy said she saw something that was "too small" to be anything, but I had my binoculars with me, so I fugured why not stop and check it out. So glad that we did ... because we found this guy perched in the bare tree branches! Finally .... it happened and as figured, when we had all but given up for that day anyway.

 

I couldn't believe how incredibly beautiful and mesmerizing its eyes were. It was clearly not the least bit concerned with us. It would look around from its perch in its vicinity for prey. When it would turn its head we noticed its dots on the back of its head ... "fake eyes" if you will. Amazing!

So excited and felt very thrilled that it blessed us with its presence. :-)

 

So this week's blog post features this amazing owl, as well as some other birds from the winter in Colorado. Feel free to check it out if you like by clicking:

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© 2018 Debbie Tubridy / TNWA Photography

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Advertisement, Paran Hair Design. Opening in July in Hornsby.

 

Westfield Hornsby, Sydney

Welcome to to the beach, a haven for dog walkers and coffee drinkers. A special congratulations on picking up your dog mess, only to lob it into the dunes and leave it in a bag for the next hundred years. Shame on you........

 

Also known as the Tibetan ground-tit or Hume's ground-tit, is a unique bird found on the Tibetan Plateau. It lives at high elevations, typically above 3,000 meters (9,800 feet), in treeless environments like alpine steppe and open pastures.

 

Despite being classified within the tit family, the ground tit's appearance and behavior are quite different from other members of the Paridae family. It was historically mistaken for a ground jay (family Corvidae) due to its terrestrial habits and long, slightly downcurved bill, similar to a chough. However, genetic studies confirmed its placement in the tit family.

 

Unlike most tits, it spends most of its time on the ground, exhibiting a distinctive bouncy gait and weak flight, preferring to run or jump from danger. Its diet consists primarily of insects and other invertebrates, which it probes for in soil, rock crevices, and even yak dung. The ground tit also builds its own burrows for nesting and roosting, reaching depths of up to 1.8 meters (5.9 feet).

 

The ground tit is a cooperative breeder, with monogamous pairs sometimes assisted by male helpers, often young from previous broods. We sighted them in plenty around the desert of Tsokar and village of Hanle.

 

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Continuing with my Positive Flags of the Nations

project - For the Love of Our Planet

We have so many entrepreneurs and we desperately need people to discover something to replace plastic which is ruining our oceans, our lands, humanity, animal life, plant life, and climate. It is imperative that we are serious about this and find a solution immediately. Our children will suffer even more from our lack of caring, and if we don't do something soon it will be catastrophic!

 

The plastic pollution-free world is not a choice but a commitment to life - a commitment to the next generation.

Amit Ray

 

The usage of plastic in packing medicines will pack the earth medically unfit for any life.

Sir P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

 

If we say no to plastic bags, it will save millions of people down the line.

Amit Ray

 

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Many people associate lions with the grasslands of the Masai Mara or Serengeti. While those areas are great for seeing lions, there are also other environments where they can be seen. This image was captured in the Chobe National Park, Botswana during an extended drought in August 24.

  

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Barred Owl

 

The Barred Owl (Strix varia), also known as the Northern Barred Owl, Striped Owl or, more informally, Hoot Owl, is a North American large species of owl. A member of the true owl family, Strigidae, they belong to the genus Strix, which is also the origin of the family's name under Linnaean taxonomy. Barred owls are largely native to eastern North America but have expanded their range to the west coast of North America where they are considered invasive. Mature forests are their preferred habitat, but they can also acclimate to various gradients of open woodlands. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, but this species is an opportunistic predator and is known to prey upon other small vertebrates such as birds, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as a variety of invertebrates.

 

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl

 

The Cornell Lab: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/id

"As long as there is wanting in you, especially for someone or something to make you happy, paradoxically, this is a sure way to make yourself feel lacking and therefore miserable."

-Mooji (White Fire)

The Urban Fox

 

Wild foxes have learned to adapt to the urban environment in order to survive. By nature, foxes are nocturnal and hunt at night, whereas the urban fox has adapted its behavior to survive and can be seen during daylight hours.

 

Locally, a fox vixen has located her den in the foundational remains of a razed building complex along the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. She has six Kits, which can be seen frolicking in the debris and along the dunes during the day. The fox family has become local celebrities and unfortunately people have begun feeding them. Never feed wild animals. Although you may feel as if you’re helping them survive, you are actually harming them. Feeding foxes can alter their natural behavior and they may lose its fear of humans.

 

“Wildlife that is fed by people become less experienced at forging for their natural food and may become dependent on handouts that are not a part of their natural diets. This is especially true in juvenile animals that have not yet developed their own foraging skills and have little ability to fend for themselves once handouts cease.” ~ Julie King, Senior Wildlife Biologist

 

Please Do Not Feed the Wildlife!

  

Red Fox

 

The Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes, is the largest of the true foxes and the most abundant wild member of the Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa, North America and Eurasia. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN. Its range has increased alongside human expansion, having been introduced to Australia, where it is considered harmful to native mammals and bird populations. Due to its presence in Australia, it is included among the list of the "world's 100 worst invasive species".

 

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox

Taken at Saint John's Chapel, in Skopelos.

Captured in a natural environment, no flash setup, no baiting/feeders used...etc..

 

Hit the letter L on your keyboard and then press F11 to enjoy full HD on your monitor screen.

 

This is another shot of the egret I chased all over the place. I do think he enjoyed the "game" of playing tag with a human. And I was a sucker to go along with it. But little does he know, I got a pretty cool shot out of the deal. I just love this one of him perched and looking quite comfy in his natural environment.

 

Hope your week is going well. I am off work the rest of the week and plan to enjoy a nice long weekend in my natural environment......lol. Cheers :-)

   

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