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Apostlebird (one of about twenty that landed in a tree within 5 metres from where I was sitting. They are unbelievably noisy! Not the most attractive bird, but they are real characters of the bush and always scruffy and grubby. They are also a very social bird. They went about their business as if I was not there.)
Scientific Name: Struthidea cinerea
Description: The Apostlebird is a medium-sized dark grey bird with a short strong bill, brown wings and black tail. It is normally seen in groups of six to ten birds, and is usally seen on the ground. It belongs to the group of birds known as 'mud-nesters', the Family Corcoracidae, noted for their communal life style and their bowl nests constructed of mud and plant fibres.
Similar species: The Apostlebird is often found in association with the White-winged Chough, which belongs to the same family and has similar habits (communal living, mud nests, ground-foraging). However the White-winged Chough is quite distinctive, being black with white wing panels visible in flight, as well as having a long curved beak and a bright red eye.
Distribution: The Apostlebird is found in eastern Australia in inland areas from lower Cape York Peninsula, Queensland to northern Victoria and from Naracoorte to Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia. There is also an isolated population in the Elliott and Katherine areas, Northern Territory.
Habitat: The Apostlebird is found in open dry forests and woodlands near water. It may also be found in farmlands with trees, as well as along roadsides, in orchards and on golf courses
Seasonal movements: Sedentary, with some local movements to more open areas in autumn and winter.
Feeding: The Apostlebird usually eats seeds and vegetable matter, insects and other invertebrates and, sometimes, small vertebrates. In autumn and winter, it will move to more open country, where seeds become the more important part of its diet. The Apostlebird forages on the ground in groups, often in association with the White-winged Chough. The Apostlebird can also be known as the 'Grey Jumper', for its hopping gait and, because it lives in groups, it can be known collectively as the 'Happy Family' or the 'Twelve Apostles'.
Breeding: Apostlebirds form a 'breeding unit' of around ten related birds - a dominant male and several females plus immature birds (the previous season's young) that act as helpers. The nest is a large mud bowl, placed on a horizontal branch 3 - 20 m high, and reinforced and lined with grass. All members of a group assist with nest building, as well as feeding of nestlings, while only the adults usually incubate the eggs. More than one female may lay eggs in the same nest. While many eggs may be laid usually only four nestlings will survive to fledge, with numbers possibly restricted by the size of the nest. Two broods may be raised in a season.
Calls: Rough, scratchy, discordant: 'ch-kew ch-kew'; also: nasal 'git-out' when disturbed.
Minimum Size: 29cm
Maximum Size: 33cm
Average size: 31cm
Average weight: 128g
Breeding season: August to March
Clutch Size: Two to five; more when more than one female lays
Incubation: 18 days
Nestling Period: 18 days
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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Got a photo done as a belated Birthday gift for my beautiful daughter Sojin! I love you so much panda! <3
Also another huge thanks to Snow Chocobo for doing this amazing photo for me!
... last autumn I saved a few photos in a file which I called 'for winter' and I think the time has come to dip into it...
gratitude for all visits
ham buffet for tea centred with french mustard
gammon joint slowly cooked with onions in cast iron pot covered in water and lid on. brought to the boil then hob turned very low just above 1 and left to cook very slowly
cooked gammon boxed and in the freezer
the gammon stock will be used when making dahl curry
ps i'm not recommending any of these cookery adventures. they suit my personal taste. photographing to encourage myself to eat more healthily
www.flickr.com/groups/cooking_is_my_hobby/ helps to gather ideas and encourages me to continue with healthy eating by learning from others if you're interested in cooking, sometimes or a lot, or enjoy the cooking of others, you're always welcome ...
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For Moo Moo x
On the 7th May i lost my cat of 18 years Moo Moo, this photo is to represent us playing in the sunshine when she was a kitten trying to focus my mind on the happy times and not the feelings of loss i have at the moment .
Green - For healing and stability
White - For Innocence and emptiness
Blue - For Peace
Music www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqYdzCenWMg- Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Taken at Mindful Cove.
1of 5 new for my album Marstrand. Take a look !
Marstrand is a seaside locality on the Swedish west-coast. It had 1,319 inhabitants in 2010 and has held city privileges since 1200. The most striking feature about Marstrand is the 17th-century fortress Carlsten, named after King Carl X Gustav of Sweden. The town got its name from its location on the island Marstrandsön.
During the last quarter of the 18th century Marstrand had the free port status, granted by the King Gustav III. Marstrand is a popular sailing resort in summer time with many sailing competitions.
The Redruth Drapery Stores Limited. Building dated 1919. Long closed as a drapery store. The business has since housed many businesses but sadly none them last for long. Now for sale again at £225,000.00
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Love a winter sunset!
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Created for Digitalmania - In the style of Robert Gonsalves.
I could never hope to create anything the way Robert Gonsalves does, however, his work inspired me in the creation of this one!
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The little man stands up for the future…
I live in the United States of America, and, while I’d never tell anyone who to vote for, I find the pivotal moment before us too important to sit quietly on the sidelines. No matter where you live, I hope you have the ability to stand up for what you believe in, to use your voice, to use your power for good, and, right now in my country, to get out and vote.
I believe in working together to build a world founded on kindness, compassion, connection and community. I believe character matters. I believe we should lift one another up and treat each other with dignity by showing respect even if we disagree. I believe everyone has the right to make decisions about what happens to their body, and everyone has the right to choose who they love. I believe in a world where everyone can pursue their dreams and where we help one another to achieve them, a world where we bring people together through understanding. I believe in freedom, and the best way to be more free is to grant more freedom to others.
If, like me, you have this important right, the right to vote,
please do, and stand up for your future.
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I am sure most people would agree with me, that fall foliage on trees are almost always very beautiful. Spring scenes of trees are also beautiful, but mostly of trees that have blossoms on them.
I’m deeply disapointed that I can’t answer to all of you, who step by because of lack of time.
Thank you VERY much to everyone for comments, invites and awards.
I like to see your streams and I hope to be able to, in future.
In the meantime you should know, that your kindly visiting made my very glad and I feel honoured for your appreciation.
Non ce la faccio, ma vorrei tanto riuscire!
A cosa? A passare da OGNUNO di voi per lasciare un ringraziamento per il grande apprezzamento, gli inviti, gli award, ma anche chi non lascia traccia, non trova le parole o ne lascia di così sentite, da emozionarmi. Mi piacerebbe passare da voi per condividere il vostro modo di vedere il mondo, per imparare e scoprire nuovi punti di vista, nuovi stimoli. Spero di riuscire a farlo un po’ alla volta. Si dice che dove c’è una volontá c’è una via ;)
Nel frattempoVi prego di considerare questa foto un regalino per OGNUNO di voi, un piccolo modo per dirvi un grande GRAZIE, di tutto cuore.
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New blog: I was looking for an affordable action camera and this is it. This camera is everything I would expect it to be.
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Christmas is arriving a little early this year with our newest release of the Dafne Bedroom Set. Guaranteed to bring tidings and joy all year long!
The Dafne set is designed with a tufted bed frame in colors to fit the season though can work well all year long. The bed is crafted in a relaxed elegant style that also gives a well-traveled sort of comfort that will have you wanting to stay in bed all day. Blankets and pillows fitted and layered to give a relaxed atmosphere in its most natural setting.
You will have a selection of eight colors to choose from for the bed frame and seven for the blankets, duvet, sheet and pillows. The ability to mix and match to create your own theme. To complete the set there is bedside tables and a table lamp.
Luxury, casual sophistication to make your bedroom the place you want to spend more time in.
Thanks everyone for your support, you are all awesome 💓
For the 2006 Commonwealth Games 72 (representing the 72 countries competing) fish sculptures were made. Sadly I couldn't find the plaque for this one.
Looking for magic? You'll find it @ Midsummer Enchantment till July 8. Favorite fantasy designers from across the grid gather for this special event.
Info & links on my Dark Blog ~ aznanasaccouterments.blogspot.com/2023/07/062423me04.html
I love roasting my asparagus at 425°F for 5-10 minutes simply seasoned with salt and pepper and a bit of olive oil. Seeing asparagus on sale at the store is another reminder that spring is really upon us. I'll be eating this with a poached egg for breakfast, yummo!
Happy Hump Day!
Early morning shot of this female Northern Harrier on the hunt for it's breakfast. It was hard to grab focus. Love watching these birds hunt. Central Bucks PA.
Created for Kreative People ~Treat This # 303
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John Prine died of covid-19.
He was 73..
We've lost a lot of artists over the years, great ones, but for some reason John's death saddens me the most. It feels almost personal.
His music, his words and stories touched me more than any others.
A friend once told me simple things are the most profound, and that was his music. He could sing the human experience in his straightforward way and then throw in a line like "the silence of everything that moves" and I'd be dumbstruck.
For now, I'm sad
So this is for John and for all the others who've flown away and those who will follow. Off on a flight in a new direction, and as he once wrote "all new directions must go everywhere".
So go now John, to where everywhere is. You took me to so many places.
I haven't yet got my Flickr mojo up and running, feelings up and down and in between, but I'll be coming round to visit in bits and pieces.
I truly hope you're all well.
Was another chance at a pretty sunset this cold evening so headed down to my sister's house along Middle River. With temperatures below freezing, by the time I finished taking photos for around 15 minutes, my hands were quite cold ... but it was worth it.
While this sunset was not as 'epic' as the sunset on December 7th, it was still very pretty. This capture was taken as the sunset ended, I took this before heading back inside to visit with my sister for a few minutes. Had to warm my frozen hands up petting her dogs who were very excited to see me there as well ;)
A fresh Happy Bench Monday captured this evening.
And everything behind it, I guess. Maybe it's not for sale anymore, I don't know. Who cares?
Spiders? Definitely!
Outdated kitchen and sanitary equipment? Probably.
High speed internet? Probably not.
Rue de la Bastide, Boulogne-sur-Gesse
For more from Midi-Pyrénées see my album Midi-Pyrénées...
More from France can be found in my album En France
For more doors and windows see my album Doors & Windows
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