We had some time to kill so we stopped by this great little park that resides in Colorado Springs. It had been raining on and off for the better part of the day and after resolving ourself to a night in the car so we spent the rest of the day exploring. As well as an amazing geological spectacle, it has a fascinating history that spans back eons.

The human history of the Garden of the Gods commences many centuries before our present time. Stone hearths and fire rings found in the Garden dating over 3000 years ago indicate the presence of early inhabitants, According to Ute traditions, their people have always lived in this area, and were known to winter in the Garden of the Gods.

It's no wonder they were drawn to this magical place.

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Happy New Year to all the inhabitants of the planet Flickr !

In this New Year, I wish you achieve all your goals in life

аnd get success at every step of life !

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Мountain range of the Uri Alps with Mount Titlis and the Trubsee lake, Central Switzerland.

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Новогоднее поздравление с видом на Альпы

Всех жителей планеты Flickr с Новым 2016 годом !

Желаю вам достичь всех поставленных целей и добиться успеха на каждом этапе жизни !

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Горный массив Урнерские Альпы, гора Титлис и озеро Trübsee, Центральная Швейцария .

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The Tonnara di Scopello dates back to 1200 and is one of the oldest in Sicily. The activity continued until 1984 and every year, on average, about 500 tuna were caught.

The tonnara rises in a magical inlet, framed by steep cliffs and bathed by clear waters. The stacks emerge from the sea a few meters from the shore and make this small gulf even more fascinating.

The tonnara is located in Sicily, in the western part, in the locality of Scopello.

Scopello is a small fraction of the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, in the province of Trapani, which has about 400 inhabitants.

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La Tonnara di Scopello risale al 1200 ed è una delle più antiche di Sicilia. L’attività è proseguita fino al 1984 e ogni anno, in media, venivano catturati circa 500 tonni.

La tonnara sorge in un’insenatura magica, incorniciata da ripide scogliere e bagnata da acque limpide. I faraglioni sbucano dal mare a pochi metri da riva e rendono ancora più affascinante questo piccolo golfo.

La tonnara si trova in Sicilia, nella parte occidentale, in località Scopello.

Scopello è una piccola frazione del Comune di Castellammare del Golfo, in provincia di Trapani, che conta circa 400 abitanti.

Lubsko is a small town with approximately 13,000 inhabitants. Its center is the Market Square with a Renaissance town hall and a Gothic church from the 14th century, surrounded by picturesque houses from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Lubsko jest małym miastem, liczącym około 13000 mieszkańców. Jego centrum stanowi Rynek z renesansowym ratuszem oraz gotycki kościół z XIV wieku, otoczony malowniczymi domami z XIX i XX wieku.

Perhaps I overate?

Dacnis Cayana - Male - The Blue Dacnis is a stunning inhabitant of humid lowland forest from Honduras to south to northeastern Argentina. The Blue Dacnis is sexually dimorphic: the male primarily is bright turquoise blue with a black throat, back and tail, whereas the female is mostly green with a blue crown. Blue Dacnis are most often found foraging for nectar and insects in the tops of trees along forest edges or small clearings. When foraging for insects, the Blue Dacnis usually takes its prey from leaves, often with acrobatic maneuvers; the Blue Dacnis frequently pays particular attention to brown spots on green leaves, apparently seeking out leaf damage that might indicate the presence of an insect.

The common name for this species in Spanish is the Dacnis Azul (Hilty 2011, de Juana et al. 2012), and in Portuguese it is Saí-Azul (CRBO 2010). The etymology of Dacnis comes from the Greek daknis, an unidentified bird from Egypt (Jobling 2010). The specific epithet cayana was used along with cayanensis and cayanus in to refer to Cayenne or French Guiana; Cayenne was often used for species that were from an uncertain province thought to be in the Amazon (Jobling 2010). Birds of the World.

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Petrified Forest National Park is an American national park in Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona. The park's earliest human inhabitants arrived at least 8,000 years ago. By about 2,000 years ago, they were growing corn in the area and shortly thereafter building pit houses in what would become the park. Later inhabitants built above-ground dwellings called pueblos.

"Star Sudoku ia a very special star ;-)), it has beautiful inhabitants. They are called 'Xmas-Light -Eaters'. They awake at night and absorb the last light-crumbs. It is a very gentle species, so when you see them, don't be afraid. Once they have done their work, they assemble back to one star again."

This is how "Star Sudoku" looks like, in case you don't know ;-))

Name: Xmas-Light-Eaters

Playing with "Star Sudoku " ;-))

White Woodpeckers - it is a distinctive inhabitant of lightly wooded savannas and grasslands and forest edge of central South American. It occurs from extreme southeastern Peru east to northeastern Brazil and south to Argentina. The White Woodpecker has a white head and white underparts, set off with yellow patches on the hindneck and belly; there is a black stripe that extends from the rear of the eye to the mantle; and has black wings and tail. The White Woodpecker typically forages in groups of 5 to 8 individuals, sometimes in mixed species flocks with members of the woodpecker genus Colaptes. An arboreal species, the White Woodpecker feeds predominantly on fruits and seeds, but will also feed on insects. White Woodpeckers occasionally open bee nests to get at the honey and insects within. Picture taken at Pantanal - MT.

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Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia

The best chance to get a decent shot is when they are foraging in fruiting trees at the edge of the rainforest.

Found in NE Australia and in parts of Papua New Guinea.

There are 4 species of Cuckoo-shrike in Australia of which we saw 2 during the trip. In Africa there are 5 species of which I have seen 2 species.

coracina lineata

geeloogrupsvogel

échenilleur linéolé

Gelbaugen-Raupenfänger

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Nonnenmattweiher 2020

A quick dash out to catch the last of the sun this evening, timed to perfection I managed to get this one shot before the sun disappeared behind clouds!

St Thomas Becket is the most iconic of all the churches on Romney Marsh. The tiny building that dates back to the late 12th century sits isolated in a field cut through with dykes and grazed by sheep; the houses of the original medieval inhabitants of Fairfield have long since disappeared.

Inhabitants of this village showed a lot of creativity in dealing with the limitations of their natural geography. The small harbor can only accommodate a few boats at a time, so the others are lined up in the water in trouble or guarded on shore firm at the pier.

The houses climb the extremely steep slopes heaped one over the other.

1 of 6 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.

www.marstrand.se/en/

Şirince (pronounced [ʃiˈɾindʒe]) is a village of 600 inhabitants in İzmir Province, Turkey, located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of the town Selçuk and about 8 kilometres from Ephesus. The area around the village has history dating back to Hellenistic period (323-31 BC). Pottery finds made around the village between 2001 and 2002 by Ersoy and Gurler indicate the presence of seven villages and nine farmsteads in the area dating back to ancient and medieval times. On the road up you will see the remains of several Roman aqueducts as the village was an important water source for ancient Ephesus. Today the village prospers through agriculture (olive oil, peaches, wine) and tourism. Almost all of the houses dating back to 19th century have been renovated and most converted into boutique hotels.

Text Ref: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şirince

I think, Üzüm (Grape) Cafe is the best restaurant in Şirince. Just read here: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g298006-d1913590-r2...

Piombìno is an Italian municipality of 32,254 inhabitants in the province of Livorno in Tuscany. The city preserves

evidence of its past, from its Etruscan origins to the Principality of Piombino of which it was the capital; its long history can be summarized in the architectural monuments and works of art preserved

in the historic center, to the creation of which Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea Guardi also contributed.

The state was born as a lordship in 1398 on the territories of the Republic of Pisa.

Two centuries later in 1594 the sovereignty of the Appiano family was finally recognized by the emperor with consequent elevation to a Principality.

A perky, inquisitive inhabitant of woodlands, scrub, parks, and gardens. Note the mohawklike crest (except on young males), the rather short bill, and dark gray (adult males) to dingy (immatures and females) underparts. The female Puerto Rican Emerald lacks a crest, is often whiter below, and has a blackish face. The female Blue-headed Hummingbird also lacks a crest plus it has a longer bill and a longer tail that is blue. Calls include a high thin “pit” or “tsit” as well as various high-pitched twitterings. (eBird)

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This photo does not do this pretty hummingbird justice, but it was the only I got. I would see them buzzing around the flowers whenever my camera was elsewhere. People do not feed hummingbirds in Barbados because there is so much natural food around. This means its harder to predict where they will be for a photo session. Oh well, you take what you can get :-)

Andromeda Botanical Gardens, Barbados. February 2023.

An inhabitant of the Wadden Sea tidal flats.

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Pico Island’s population (just 15k inhabitants) live scattered along the coastline. In the interior of the island you can’t find a soul. Just happy cows grazing and enjoying an easy life from abundant pasture.

That’s a pity (or a blessing…) because you can find there beautiful spots, with an endless number of volcanoes, craters, lakes (a lot of crater lakes) and views to the sea and nearby islands. And green, a lot of green!

This amazingly beautiful lagoon is such an example. You won’t be able to see any references to it on guides or mentions to its existence on websites. Those are focused almost exclusively on the coastline and its (admittedly) beautiful landscapes/seascapes. If they only knew better…

From the vantage point where this shot was taken you have a magnificent view of the lagoon and its beautiful surroundings but, being so high (at clouds level!), you can see as well in the distance the blue ocean and the nearby S. Jorge Island (another of the nine Azorean islands).

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Pico Island, Azores, Portugal

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The village of 'Doel' became known in the 1960s due to plans for expanding the port of Antwerp that would make the village disappear. But a few years ago the harbour plans were changed and the village would continue to exist. At the moment, 18 of the original 1400 inhabitants still live in Doel.

Şirince (pronounced [ʃiˈɾindʒe]) is a village of 600 inhabitants in İzmir Province, Turkey, located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of the town Selçuk and about 8 kilometres from Ephesus. The area around the village has history dating back to Hellenistic period (323-31 BC). Pottery finds made around the village between 2001 and 2002 by Ersoy and Gurler indicate the presence of seven villages and nine farmsteads in the area dating back to ancient and medieval times. On the road up you will see the remains of several Roman aqueducts as the village was an important water source for ancient Ephesus. Today the village prospers through agriculture (olive oil, peaches, wine) and tourism. Almost all of the houses dating back to 19th century have been renovated and most converted into boutique hotels.

Text Ref: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şirince

“Bronkhorstermolen” te Steenderen

Reeds in het jaar 1482 stond hier een houten standaardmolen. Tot de heerlijke rechten van de eigenaren van de heerlijkheid Bronkhorst behoorde tot 1795 het recht op gebruik van de wind. De inwoners van Bronkhorst waren verplicht om op deze molen hun koren te laten malen (molendwang).

In 1803 verkocht F.A. Graaf van Limburg Stirum de molen aan Jan Breukink. In 1844 is de molen in de nacht van 17 op 18 mei afgebrand. Zijn zoon Christiaan en zijn echtgenote Wendelina Hermina Kets lieten de huidige stenen molen als opvolger van de verbrande molen bouwen. Na Breukinks dood was zijn weduwe tot 1860 eigenaresse. Tot vlak na de Tweede Wereldoorlog is de molen als maalwerktuig in bedrijf. Toen de wieken stil werden gezet, werd de molen een prooi van het verval.

In 1958 werd door een comité geld ingezameld om de molen deels te laten restaureren, wat in 1960 zijn beslag krijgt. Als eerste molen in Nederland kreeg de molen toen draaipremies en een teller waarmee de as-omwentelingen konden worden afgelezen. Hierdoor betaalde de overheid mee aan de exploitatie van de molen, die in particuliere handen bleef. Deze constructie gaf aanleiding tot een conflict, waardoor de molen weer stil kwam te staan. Ir W. ten Duis koopt daarna de molen om aan de impasse een eind te maken en brengt de molen onder in een Stichting. De stichting wist allerlei geldbronnen aan te boren, waardoor de molen weer in bedrijf kon komen.

“Bronkhorster Mill” in Steenderen

Already in the year 1482 there was a wooden standard mill here. Until 1795, the seigneurial rights of the owners of the Bronkhorst manor included the right to use the wind. The inhabitants of Bronkhorst were obliged to have their corn ground on this mill (molendwang).

In 1803 F.A. Count of Limburg Stirum the mill to Jan Breukink. In 1844 the mill burned down in the night of 17 to 18 May. His son Christiaan and his wife Wendelina Hermina Kets had the current stone mill built as a successor to the burned mill. After Breukink's death, his widow was the owner until 1860. Until just after the Second World War, the mill was used as a grinding tool. When the blades were stopped, the mill fell prey to decay.

In 1958, a committee collected money to have the mill partially restored, which was completed in 1960. As the first windmill in the Netherlands, the windmill received turning premiums and a counter with which the shaft revolutions could be read. As a result, the government contributed to the operation of the mill, which remained in private hands. This construction gave rise to a conflict, as a result of which the mill came to a standstill again. Ir W. ten Duis then buys the mill to put an end to the impasse and places the mill in a foundation. The foundation was able to tap into all kinds of money sources, so that the mill could come back into operation.

Let me tell you the fascinating and dramatic story of this bird island on the west coast of Norway. In the year 1725 a ship from the Netherlands descended here. The ship was loaded with gold. The gold treasure was later found by divers.

Runde has only 150 inhabitants. But every summer, more than 500,000 seabirds come to the island to nest. And tourists from all over Europe come here, either to experience this adventure or to find remnants of the gold treasure.. It is an adventure...

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Miracle Plant ~ The word Aparajita means undefeated ~

~ It's Feng Shui properties are also miraculous -

Having an Aparajita in the house compound

gives the House an Invincible Aura

which transcends on to it's inhabitants as well.

~ Its roots, when grinding with vinegar and applied

on pimples, cure it within no time.

~ Aparajita is a destroyer form of Goddess Durga

that destroys the demoniacal energies.

Butterfly pea flower comes from a plant called clitoria ternatea that's native to Southeast Asia. The flowers are deep blue in color with a tinge of purple. The dried flowers are popular in Southeast Asia to color food like rice and it's also brewed in water to make a blue-colored tea. A drop of Lemon juice will turn Blue in Purple.

Earthworks (réédition) - English follow

La plupart des gens croient que l’art se trouve seulement dans les galeries, sous la forme d’objets que chacun peut se procurer et apporter à la maison…

Ici, sur le haut plateau du super volcan de Yellowstone (É.-U.), l’art n’est pas accroché au mur et il ne peut être apporté avec soi… Cet art est celui de la Terre elle-même… Sa galerie est la plus belle qui soit. Et nous n’en sommes pas seulement les visiteurs, mais les habitants!

Patrice

Photo originale : source d’eau chaude provenant des profondeurs du volcan de Yellowstone, entourée de dépôts de silice colorés par des bactéries et des minéraux dissous dans l’eau - Parc national de Yellowstone (É.-U.)

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Earthworks - Redux

Most of the people believe that art is found only in galleries, in the form of objects that everyone can buy and take home. . .

Here, on the high plateau of Yellowstone super volcano (US), art is not hanging on the wall and cannot be brought home. . . This art is that of Earth itself. . . its Gallery is the most beautiful of all. And we are not only visitors but inhabitants of this world of wonders.

Patrice

Original photo: hot spring water from the depth of Yellowstone volcano, surrounded by deposits of colorful silica due to bacteria and minerals dissolved in the water - Yellowstone National Park (US)

Micah 7:13 “The earth will become desolate because of its inhabitants, as the result of their deeds.”

A venerable inhabitant of Patara Elephant Farm dwells amidst its steamy natural surroundings in rural Chiangmai Province, Thailand.

www.pataraelephantfarm.com

Nikon D7500, Sigma 18-300, ISO 1000, f/9.0, 92mm, 1/125s

HOORN - The Markermeerdijk between Hoorn and Amsterdam is 33 km long. This dike protects 1.2 million inhabitants of low-lying North Holland. It has not proved stable enough and needs to be strengthened. In Hoorn combined with a Beach.

HOORN - De Markermeerdijk tussen Hoorn en Amsterdam is 33 km lang. Deze dijk beschermt 1,2 miljoen inwoners van het laaggelegen Noord Holland. Hij is niet stabiel genoeg gebleken en moet versterkt worden. In Hoorn wordt dat gecombineerd met de aanleg van een strand.

I've never been to a zoo on such a horrible rainy day. My socks and shoes got wet, but I still had fun with the zoo inhabitants and I had them almost alone for me *lol*

Ich war noch nie zuvor an einem so fürchterlichen Regentag in einem Zoo. Meine Socken und Schuhe wurden nass, aber ich hatte trotzdem Spaß mit den Zoobewohnern und ich hatte sie fast alleine für mich *lach*

When confinement gets on your boredom

Portrait of the bentgrass captured in the field of crops in Kirchberg, Luxembourg

Isaiah 24:1 “Watch out! The LORD is about to depopulate the land and devastate it; He will turn it upside down and scatter its inhabitants.”

Gorzów Wielkopolski is city located on Warta River and has about 125000 inhabitants. The main part of city with the historical part is located on the right, high bank of river. The Nadwarciański Boulevard is located along the entire city center, separated from the city by a historic railway flyover. The Old Town Bridge, which is a passing from the right bank to the left bank, divides the boulevard into the east and west.

The building is a remnant of the city's urban layout from before World War II. In the years 2009-2011 the boulevard was rebuilt for recreational purposes, a lower boulevard terrace was built, where ships can moor.

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Gorzów Wielkopolski jest miastem położony jest nad rzeką Warta i liczy około 125 tys mieszkańców. Główna część miasta wraz z częścią historyczną znajduje się na prawym, wysokim brzegu rzeki. Na całej długości wzdłuż ścisłego centrum miasta znajduje się Bulwar Nadwarciański, oddzielony od miasta zabytkową estakadą linii kolejowej. Most Staromiejski, będący przeprawą z brzegu prawego na lewy, dzieli bulwar na wschodnią i zachodnią część.

Zabudowa jest pozostałością układu urbanistycznego miasta z przed II Wojny Światowej. W latach 2009-2011 bulwar został przebudowany w celu rekreacyjnym, wybudowano także dolny taras bulwaru, przy którym mogą cumować statki.

Annecy is the capital of Haute-Savoie, which has about 50,000 inhabitants and is a city located on Lake Annecy, surrounded by alpine peaks. The city is a real pearl with beautiful buildings - often called French or Alpine Venice.

The Thiou River creates islands and canals that cross the Old Town making it similar to Venice. On the hill above the lake there is a magnificent castle-fortress. It was built in the 12th century, after the fires it was rebuilt in an unchanged form but with limited wood. Until 1947, there were military barracks here, and since 1953 it has been owned by the City.

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Annecy jest stolicą Górnej Sabaudii, która liczy około 50 tys mieszkańców i jest miastem położonym nad jeziorem Annecy, otoczonym alpejskimi szczytami. Miasto jest prawdziwą perłą z piękną zabudową - często nazywane Francuską lub Alpejską Wenecją.

Rzeka Thiou tworzy wyspy i kanały, które przecinają Stare Miasto czyniąc je podobnym do Wenecji. Na wzgórzu nad brzegiem jeziora wznosi się okazały zamek-forteca. Został zbudowany w XII wieku, po pożarach był odbudowywany w niezmienionej formie ale z ograniczeniem drewna. Do 1947 roku znajdowały się tutaj koszary wojskowe, a od 1953 jest własnoscią Miasta.

The Nuthatch is a charismatic inhabitant of woodland and an agile visitor to bird tables.

A handsome bird with a similar shape and structure to a woodpecker. The Nuthatch has a slate grey back, black eye stripe, white cheeks and orange breast; it is possible to distinguish male birds by their contrasting dark rufous flanks. Birds can be seen all year round in the UK, particularly in old deciduous woodland, although the species is absent from Northern Ireland and central to northern Scotland. The species possesses a range of loud whistling calls.

Nuthatches nest in tree holes or nest boxes, reinforcing the nest entrance with dried mud. Up to eight eggs are laid. The Nuthatch UK population trend shows a significant increase since the 1970s, which may be caused by a fall in the rate of nest failure and an increase in brood size and the number of chicks successfully reared per breeding attempt.

1 of 6 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.

www.marstrand.se/en/

➣ Two hundred years ago, the first inhabitants of the Îles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands) landed here. This historic site contains 33 buildings of wooden constructions erected during the 19th and 20th centuries. The La Grave heritage site is located in the eastern part of the island of Havre Aubert, which is the largest of the Îles de la Madeleine archipelago, in maritime Quebec, eastern Canada.

➣ Il y a deux cents ans, les premiers habitants des Îles de la Madeleine ont débarqué ici. Ce site historique contient 33 bâtiments de constructions en bois érigés au cours des XIXe et XXe siècles. Le site du patrimoine de La Grave est situé dans la partie est de l'île du Havre Aubert, qui est la plus grande de l'archipel des Îles de la Madeleine, au Québec maritime, est du Canada.

➣ Hace doscientos años, los primeros habitantes de las Islas de la Magdalena aterrizaron aquí. Este sitio histórico contiene 33 edificios de construcciones de madera erigidas durante los siglos XIX y XX. El sitio de herencia de La Grave se encuentra en la parte oriental de la isla de Havre Aubert, que es el más grande del archipiélago de Îles de la Madeleine, en Quebec marítimo, este de Canadá.

Another important inhabitant of the Atlantic Forest, I present here two photos of the Saffron Toucanet (Pteroglossus bailloni) / Araçari-banana.

It measures 35 to 39cm in length, and its weight, between 156 and 169g. The beak has various shades of green and yellow. There is a red area around the median part of the maxilla, with diffuse green margins that gradually turn grayish blue. The male's beak is larger than that of the female, which is also different in color: green tends more to olive and grayish. Thus, the male's colors are more vivid.

It feeds on fruits, insects, as well as eggs and chicks of other birds.

Little is known about the reproductive biology of this species. The nests are built in hollows, holes in trees and in termite mounds. It often uses woodpecker nests. The male courts the female singing and giving her food. In captivity, laying of 2 to 3 white eggs was observed. Parental care is provided by both sexes. The incubation period lasts about 16 days. There are references that report 2 to 4 eggs.

It usually lives in small groups of 5 to 7 individuals. A species of forestry habits, it jumps from branch to branch and is not in the habit of flying over rivers and lakes. Inhabits the canopy of tall forests in mountainous regions. It uses its relatively long beak to defend itself from predators and usually attacks other birds' nests. It is an important animal in the seed dispersal process.

From: wikiaves.com.br

The original inhabitants of this area called Lake St Clair "leeawuleena". It has a beautiful ring to it - say it slowly "leea-wu-leen-a". The translation is just as magical: "Sleeping Water".

As I stand on the Frankland Beaches (named after the first European explorer to survey the area, George Frankland) and watch the sunlight disappear, I can't help but be caught up in the enchantment of the place.

The Pumphouse is lit by the fading rays of the muted sunlight. On the left hand side are some of the mountains showing signs of recent snowfalls, but mostly hidden in the clouds. And leeawuleena continues for another 15 kilometres up to the north around that point.

And soon we will all be sleeping.

A common inhabitant in many diverse settings these hunters can be found in suburban communities, brushy fields, forested areas, open bushlands and even wetlands. Since their preferred menu is rodents and rabbits they don't have to be terribly selective as to what area they call home. Aside from their main menu they will also dine on fruit, eggs, amphibians and birds if available with a particular fondness for chickens.

This mature fox is hunting the tall grass not far from some farm buildings which they have learned can supply them with mice and other rodents.

Tremezzo, in my opinion, although it is a small commune with little more than 1300 inhabitants, has a more urban aspect, perhaps by the greater circulation of cars in the edge along the lake.

Very frequented by tourists, it has wonderful hotels, but its main attraction is Vila Carlota, a beautiful palace transformed into a museum, with a grandiose garden, in fact a small Botanical Garden given to the incredible variety of flowers, including several from a climate tropical, like orchids, bromeliads, cacti, succulents. A lovely surprise indeed.

For now some pictures of Tremezzo only;)

The foundation of Soestdijk Palace dates back to the seventeenth century and it was inhabited by members of the Royal Family until 2006. Ever since, the palace has been open to the public and offers tours that allow you to learn more about this majestic building.

Inhabitants of Soestdijk

Throughout the centuries, many members of the Royal Family have lived in the palace; from King Willem II and his wife Anna Paulowna in 1815 to Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 2004. During the French and German occupations, in 1795 and 1940 respectively, the palace was inhabited by army officers.

Tour at the Palace

Enjoy the historical ambiance at Soestdijk Palace and its green surroundings. You can only discover the palace with a guided tour. These tours are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and reservations have to be made well in advance.

moerascipressen, Taxodium distichum.

St. Blasien, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland.

St. Blasien es una pequeña ciudad en la Selva Negra Meridional en el distrito de Waldshut en el sur de Baden-Wurtemberg, Alemania.​ Tenía 3702 habitantes a finales de 2011 y es conocido, principalmente, por encontrarse allí la Abadía de San Blas.

St. Blasien is a small town in the Southern Black Forest in the district of Waldshut in southern Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It had 3,702 inhabitants at the end of 2011 and is best known for being home to St. Blaise's Abbey.

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Ancient Settlement Vrachonas

The abandoned traditional village of Vrachonas is located on a hill S.E.of the village of Sivota and consists of about 50 dilapidated houses. Most of them are two-storey buildings with vaulted ground floor, built of local stone and dating from the 18th to 19th century. To the west of the village there are small citadel ruins of prehistoric times, which are actually the only example of fortified prehistoric settlement in the wider area of Thesprotia. The village of Vrachonas was the original intended location of the village of Sivota and flourished during the last century. The inhabitants were engaging in farming.

Αρχαίος Οικισμός Βραχωνά

Ο εγκαταλειμμένος παραδοσιακός οικισμός του Βραχωνά βρίσκεται σε ένα λόφο ΝΑ του χωριού των Συβότων και αποτελείται από περίπου 50 ερειπωμένα σπίτια. Τα περισσότερα είναι διώροφα με θολωτές κατασκευές στο ισόγειο, κατασκευασμένα από πέτρα της περιοχής και χρονολογούνται από το 18ο - 19ο αιώνα . Στα δυτικά του οικισμού υπάρχουν τα ερείπια μικρής ακρόπολης των προϊστορικών χρόνων, η οποία αποτελεί ουσιαστικά το μοναδικό παράδειγμα οχυρωμένου προϊστορικού οικισμού στον ευρύτερο Θεσπρωτικό χώρο. Ο Βραχώνας ήταν ο χώρος αρχικής εγκατάστασης του χωριού των Συβότων και άκμασε κατά τον προηγούμενο αιώνα. Οι κάτοικοι του ασχολούνταν με την κτηνοτροφία.

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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.

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The mushroom ist some kind of ink cap.

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