The Mute swan actually gets its name from the fact that its is less vocal than other swan species and is one of the heaviest flying birds. A male swan is known as a Cob while the female is known as a Pen and has a lifespan of around 12 years in the wild and can reach 30 years if in an protected environment. One of three species of wild swans to be found in the UK and is the national bird of Denmark. The Mute Swan is unique in making a vibrant throbbing sound with the wings when in flight. A large group of swans can be called a school, ballet and regatta. No swan has ever broken any ones arm, this is a actually a complete myth.

Jellyfish have been possibly around 700 million years or longer, before dinosaurs lived on the Earth.

Jellyfish bodies are actually made up of as much as ~98 % water.

Jellyfish have no heart, bones, brain, ears, noses or even

eyes(some have eyes).

Jellyfish mouth is found in the centre of its body, they use mouth for both eating and pooping.

Some Jellyfish's may never actually die (Theoretically Immortal!).

Some jellyfish are clear, but others are vibrant colours of pink, yellow, blue and purple.

Jellyfish produce their own light!

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Leser Noddy Facts -

The lesser noddy is a small, tropical tern with dark plumage, a whitish-grey head and a long, dark beak.

The nest of the lesser noddy consists of a sturdy platform of seaweed, held together by excrement.

The diet of the lesser noddy consists of small fish and squid, which it picks from the surface of the water.

The lesser noddy may eat fragments of coral before breeding, possibly as a source of calcium for producing its eggs.

Having been up late the night before for sunset, we didn't get an awful lot of sleep, three hours in fact, before rising to make the short journey along the road to Luskentyre Beach.

What a truly stunning location this is, miles and miles of crystal clear water and unspoilt silvery white sand, with a backdrop of mountainous mist covered ridges.

To say I was like a child in a sweetie shop, would be an understatement. It took me a fair while before deciding on a LE, as I was unsure if any colour would actually come.

As it turned out I was treated to some beautiful turquoise tones and some lovely light, just breaking the cloud formation.

I could have spent the whole day here but I could see Ken was a little weary, partly through lack of sleep and also carrying my heavier gear bless him.

It's one I can now cross off the bucket list. Not sure I've done it the justice it deserves but a rather peaceful, dreamy image.

a new version of the Wisteria flower for my "One of a kind" flower images project.

facts about wisterias:

#1: Wisteria is part of the legume family

The legume family is also home to peas, beans, lentils and clover!

#2: English botanist Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859) named the Wisteria

Along with at least 92 others. He was born in Long Preston, Yorkshire, but travelled to the Great Lakes of North America in 1810, with fellow botanist John Bradbury.

#3: The Wisteria is named in memory of Dr. Caspar Wistar

Dr. Caspar Wistar (1761-1818) was an American physician and anatomist. He was an early promoter of vaccinations, cousin of American Revolutionary diarist Sally Wister and also a friend of Thomas Jefferson.

#4: Two of the most popular Wisteria can be identified by how they climb!

If it twines its stems clockwise (seen from above), it’s probably a Japanese Wisteria (W. floribunda). The Chinese Wisteria (W. sinensis) however, twines counterclockwise – and this is the most common one in the UK.

#5: There are ten species of Wisteria

And they are native to China, Korea, Japan, and the Eastern United States. Chinese Wisteria was the most common species in the UK for many years, until other colours and species were gradually introduced.

A few fun facts:

1-The Marble House has over 500,000 cubic feet of marble.

2-Alva Vanderbilt fought for women's rights & suffrage. (right to vote).

3- She is quoted as saying "Pray to God, She will help you."

4-She ( Alva) held a "coming out" party, with 400 guests, for her only daughter Consuelo.

5-At the party, 300 live hummingbirds were released, to hover around the indoor fountain.

6-She later moved to France permanently, to the Chateau d'Augerville, to be near her daughter.

Thank you, in advance, for any likes or comments. Peace, light, and blessings

Yellow Rumped Warbler interesting fact: females build the nest, which is a cup of twigs, pine needles, grasses, and rootlets. She may also use moose, horse, and deer hair, moss, and lichens. She lines this cup with fine hair and feathers, sometimes woven into the nest in such a way that they curl up and over the eggs. Sounds very cozy! This is one from last week's kayak on the Rideau River.

reading fingers have left almost invisible traces on the letters. the story is very old.

what is readable, what can we know...just some shades and hints of the forgotten lives.

In fact, he wants me to stop with this stupid PC work and go to bed with him :-)

Timmy has no interest in toys at all, he wants to go out and spank Sammy ;-) And when he comes in, he wants to get on the table and cuddle with me. Ok, maybe I am his toy :-)))

I hope this stretching of the definition of 'toy' is acceptable.

Happy Caturday 4.6.2022 "Toys"

prism fact optics as seen by lynne

This red-crested korhaan was similar in size and profile to the northern black korhaan I posted a few days ago. Both species are found in similar habitats in The Kalahari, in Botswana. Other similarities include the fact that the female is less colourful than the male. The female red-crested korhaan, pictured above, has similar plumage to a female northern black korhaan and does not have the prominent red crest of the male. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.

Fact 5 : I love changing my everything .. especially juice and hair color :P And every Change i make it's help me in some way to accept the reality

*21\365 project*

{ 5 \ 35 Me project }

ursus arctos

length: 1 to 2.8 m

weight: 139 kg (male), 95 kg (female)

lifespan: 20 to 30 years

predators: humans

habitat: boreal forest, mountain alpine, arctic tundra

yukon population estimate: 6,000-7,000

they breed for the first time around their 8th year and reproduce every 3 to 4 years

bears routinely distinguish between threatening and non-threatening human behaviour

bears are not mean or malicious; they are very gentle, curious, and tolerant animals

shih shòh (gwich’in)

shär cho (hän)

dlēze (kaska)

srà cho (northern tutchone)

akłaq (inuvialuit)

atsìá sho (big grandpa) (southern tutchone)

shash chō (tagish)

shüh choh (upper tanana)

xóots or xûts (tlingit)

Take your pick.

Helios 44M-7 at F5.6

A combination of moments,

light and shadows.

Lines and dots.

All inconspicuous and at the same time quite clear.

🎧Ghost of Johnny Cash

Fun fact: It's a scene you’ve probably seen countless times in movies and on TV: An eagle flies overhead and emits a rough, piercing scream. It's a classic symbol of wilderness and adventure. The only problem? Bald eagles don't make that sound. Instead, they emit a sort of high-pitched giggle or a weak scream. These noises are so unimpressive that Hollywood sound editors often dub over bald eagle calls with far more impressive sounds: the piercing, earthy screams of a smaller bird, the red-tailed hawk. (Mentalfloss.com)

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A sample of some of the books on my bookshelf. Taken with a vintage Canon AE-1-Program camera with a FD 55mm S.S.C f1.2 lens using a Konica VX400 Monochrome film that expired in October 2005.

"The fact that people are born with two eyes but only one mouth,

suggests that they should see twice as much as they should talk".

- Marie Marquise de Svign -

The fact that the Laughing Buddha has no hair is something Tofu seems to have notived for the first time. As Tofu is very proud of his fur he can't imagine being "naked", even more so if you are outside all the time like the buddha.

Interesting fact: the ewe and ram both develop horns soon after birth. However, the ram's horns may weigh as much as 30 pounds and grow over 3 feet in length. This ram was photographed in Colorado National Monument.

Virginia City, Nevada

Once a genius, always a genius

Minarets, Eastern Sierras, California.

A cool fact from Cornell "The Latin genus name for grebe, "podylimbus," means “feet at the buttocks”—an apt descriptor for these birds, whose feet are indeed located near their rear ends. This body plan, a common feature of many diving birds, helps grebes propel themselves through water. Lobed (not webbed) toes further assist with swimming. Pied-billed Grebes pay for their aquatic prowess on land, where they walk awkwardly."

Fun Fact :: part 3

Beagles are known for being very vocal, with barking, baying and howling. According to Paw Nation:

"In fact, it is believed the name 'Beagle' comes the Middle French 'bee gueule,' literally 'wide throat,' but more poetically translated as 'loudmouth.'"

The couple and their dog walk up and down our street every single morning. And every single morning he barks at them. They wave and smile at me as I try to persuade him to stop, no doubt thinking they were smart to get a lab.

Some interesting facts about probably the cutest world's rodents (Sciurus vulgaris):

- They do not hibernate;

- They hide nuts and seeds in the ground, which contributes to the growth of the tree population;

- Front teeth grow throughout life;

- They have a multifunctional tail - it helps to keep balance, brake, and even serves as an umbrella;

- If they look anxious, nervously jumping on the branches making high-pitched whistles (and there is no particular threat), it means that in 6-10 hours it will probably rain;

- If they hide in a hollow and their activity decreases, it means that a storm is coming.

Kilka interesujących faktów o tych jakże pociesznych gryzoniach (Sciurus vulgaris):

- Nie zapadają w sen zimowy;

- Ukrywają w ziemi orzechy i nasiona, co przyczynia się do wzrostu populacji drzew;

- Przednie zęby rosną przez całe życie;

- Mają wielofunkcyjny ogon - pomaga utrzymać równowagę, hamować, a nawet bywa parasolem;

- Jeśli wyglądają na zaniepokojone, nerwowo skaczą po gałęziach wydając wysokie gwizdy (a nie widać szczególnego zagrożenia), to znaczy, że prawdopodobnie za 6-10 godzin wystąpią opady;

- Jeśli chowają się w dziupli, a ich aktywność się obniża, to znaczy, że nadejdzie burza.

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A bench in a wild place. But it borders an exercise trail, so I imagine it gets its sitters. In fact, I have sat there--it can be restful and interesting. It does have a view of Mt. Tamalpais, off in the distance. And the watery expanse isn't bad either! On the Bay at Richmond, near Point Isabel.

Happy Bench Monday!

(please use the bench one at a time and while wearing a mask!)

Pansies are the colorful flowers with the “faces.” In fact, they have one of the widest ranges of colors.

It's believed the flower was discovered in France because the word pansy comes from the French word "pansee," which means to remember. Violas and the wild pansy began getting crossed by flower breeders in the 1800s and many different varieties of pansies were available by 1850.

www.ehow.com/about_5079923_pansies.html#ixzz34MSV8nBH

Ricoh R1

Expired 400asa unknown film taken from a disposable camera and shot at 100asa

Homemade C41 and Bleach

Epson V700

What goes up must come down.... Chicago Blues Band

Except grocery prices. It seems that when prices have gone up it is very hard to get them down. I would have never known that if it was not for the upcoming transition team. From the info we heard on the campaign trail, I though it was the Presidents fault.

We have now found out that if a shit load of chickens die, for whatever reason, egg prices go up. America just lost another million chickens to that damn bird flu. Eggs are going up again. But at least we got the message from the transition team that this was not the fault of the new President elect. They found out that Presidents have nothing to do with the price of eggs. Pre Nov 6th was when it was the Presidents fault

The bird flu easily jumps to raw milk if anyone cares about science.

The problem... Most people are partisan and mold their world view around that presupposed premise. Facts are just facts... they have no political affiliation. Facts can only be no partisan. Facts can not be alternative. I mean... what would happen to all those crooked ass liberals if gravity decided that it is now maga?

Christine Falls is probably the most photographed place inside Mount Rainier National Park due to the fact that it's gorgeous AND it's right off the side of the road which usually means a long queue and a rushed shot elbow to elbow with your new best friends. On this day, however, I had it all to myself as the snow plows had scooped out the parking lot and left a five foot berm of snow in front of the trailhead.

This is the 37 foot lower tier of the Christine Van Trump Falls, so named after a nine year old girl who attempted the ascent of the mountain with her dad in 1889. The young lady made it to 10,000 feet despite a crippling nervous disorder.

The wonderful arched bridge framing the scene for us is concrete and faced with rubble stonework. Built in 1927, it spans 56 feet of Van Trump creek and it has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1991 and for me it is the highlight of the drive through the park.

I've posted this video twice so if you've seen the lahar crash through here don't bother, but for the rest of you, hold on to your seat. :)

youtu.be/SrYqJlCuppA

(deep breath) Howdy! Hope all are well, I am for the most part. I've been working a lot and when I'm not working I've been on the couch resting. Then the holidays, crummy weather and suddenly I don't have anything to share AND I'm way behind with all of you. gasp. :) anywho, I still don't have much that I'd call Flickrworthy but I wanted to say hi and I'm still alive and have been secretly peeking. I have a few hours before I get back to the grind this morning so I'm going to give catching up a go. I'm still not out of the woods with work, two more bank remodels to do on top of my regular work load which means long days, nights, weekends because the banks don't close for remodels and we have contractors who use us exclusively for their cabinets and we have to keep them happy at the same time. boo hoo, whatever. I'm going to try to catch up and stay caught up so when the day comes that my camera leaps joyfully back into my hands I'll be ready. :)

Total Session

#FlickrFriday #Knowledge

IN fact, it come round even more quickly being a 'short week'!

Upton Magna - Shropshire

Hope everyone has a superb weekend! I'm immensely looking forward to some 'summer' next week!!

Richard is still on my speed dial

Paternoster Square, City Of London

¿Qué prefieres leer? ¿Realidad o ficción?

Leitz Wetzlar Germany Colorplan 90mm f2.5

صباح الخيــر

=P ادري متأخره لكن ما كان ببالي شي اكتبه

I've Been Tagged by s t y l e.z

& s ђ ё s ђ o

1. ما اسامح حد جذب علي

hate liars and I never forgive anyone lies to me

2. hate ppl who said one thing in front of you and another in your back يعني بالعربي ما استحمل حد بوجهين

3. my best friend is my sis =D الله لا يحرمني منها

4. صحيح ان ربعي ينعدون ع الاصابع لكن اقدر اسميهم ربع

My friends are few but I truly can call them MY FRIENDS

5. الي ما يعجبني مايعجبني واقول رأيي بصراحة ولو ان بعض الاحيان الصراحة تجرح ، لكن تظل الصراحة راحة

if I don't like something I stand for my opinion and say it even if it hard, honestly is my first rule

6. اكره شي شميته بحياتي ريحة الشيشة ><" كلش ما استحمل اشمها 3 ثواني على بعض

و احلى شي شميته ريحة البترول =P

I can't stand hookah smell uffff

but I love oil smell

7. ما احب الي "يقولون ما لا يفعلون" اذا ما انت قد الكلام لاتظرب على صدرك وتقول انا

وعندي الوعد وعــــــــــــد مافيه يمكن او على حسب الظروف والله

I don't like ppl who say what they don't do, promise is promise

8. القطاوة حبي وغرامي (L)

خاطري مره بحياتي اشتري قطوة وامي ما تقول لا

-_-"

Cats my fav pet, hope one day to have one

9. مـــــا احب شي اسمه يهـــــــال

احسهم اكثر المخلقوات مصلحة على الارض

يصيحون ويعفسون الدنيا ولا يسكتون الا اذا خذوا الي يبون

._. سخافة

haaaateeee kids really hate them

10. اصعب سنه مرة بحياتي لحد الحين 2008 لكن الله كريم =)

2008 was the toughest year in my life

11. ما انسى الناس الطيبين الي مروا بحياتي وربي يوفقهم

I'll never forget nice and good ppl I meet

12. الصح صح والغلط غلط ما في عندي بينهم يمكن

What is right is right and what is wrong is wrong I don't have maybe in between

13. مافي احلى من القهوة العربية ♥

Nothing test good as Arabic coffee

14. الجمال عندي ما هو مكياج والوان، الجمال اخلاق وذوق واذا كانت موجوده بالداخل الكل راح يشوفها من بره

Makeup is just makeup; real beauty comes from the inside

~

Inscription above the entrance to "Kirkaldy's Testing and Experimenting Works" of 1874 (now a museum) at 99 Southwark Street, London. This institution was the first of its kind, that is, an independent organisation testing the quality and strength of commercial materials. I wonder whether Mr Kirkaldy had read Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times" of 1854. Its first three sentences are:

"Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else."

Leica M8, Elmar (collapsible) 50/2.8.