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I spotted this Tortoise and his Human Pal taking an ocean-front walk along the cliffs of Palos Verdes California. One thing about California, you will usually find something interesting or unusual, even when you're not looking for it : )
The Tortoise:
Tortoises are "cold-blooded," meaning their body temperature varies with the surrounding environment. They are also herbivores, meaning they eat plants. Tortoises are found in a variety of habitats, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and swamps.
There are over 300 species of tortoises, and they come in a wide range of sizes. The smallest tortoise is the speckled padloper tortoise, which is only about 4 inches long. The largest tortoise is the Galapagos tortoise, which can grow to be over 150 pounds.
Tortoises are long-lived animals. Some species can live for over 100 years. The oldest known tortoise is a Galapagos tortoise named Jonathan, who is over 190 years old.
Here are some interesting facts about tortoises:
Tortoises have been around for over 200 million years.
The largest tortoise ever recorded was a Galapagos tortoise named "Johnathan" who weighed over 500 pounds and was over 190 years old.
Tortoises are very good at conserving water. They can go for long periods of time without drinking.
Tortoises are not very good swimmers.
Tortoises are very social animals and enjoy spending time with other tortoises.
Tortoises can be very affectionate and make great pets.
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(Sony, 200-600 @ 241 mm, 1/3200 @ f/8, ISO 4000, edited to taste)
Calends is Latin, the word from which calendar is derived. In turn, Calendula means “throughout the months.”
Lets hope the coming months are so much better than what we are experiencing during the last few months.
This is a panorama of the Fischunkelalm with the Obersee, which is a lake beside the Königssee in the Berchtesgaden Alps. I was impressed by the clean reflections of the mountains and the complete scenery.
The pano is stitched from 6 vertical shots.
Some say the planet is sick and humans are the virus, it is undeniably , we as a species have destroyed this beautiful planet at an alarming rate
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“Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, 'Is it popular?' But, conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because one's conscience tells one that it is right.”
Quote ― Martin Luther King Jr.
Spotted this during a walk, it was carved into a tree stump ;-))
Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.
Sand Forest is an increasingly rare habitat found in Kwazulu Natal (South Africa) and southern Mozambique. Many interesting mammals and birds inhabit these beautiful forests.`
This male Narina Trogon was - as usual - sitting with its back to us and then it moved to this spot for just a brief moment.
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Great White Egret - Ardea Alba
The great egret is generally a very successful species with a large and expanding range, occurring worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. It is ubiquitous across the Sun Belt of the United States and in the Neotropics. In North America, large numbers of great egrets were killed around the end of the 19th century so that their plumes could be used to decorate hats. Numbers have since recovered as a result of conservation measures. Its range has expanded as far north as southern Canada. However, in some parts of the southern United States, its numbers have declined due to habitat loss, particularly wetland degradation through drainage, grazing, clearing, burning, increased salinity, groundwater extraction and invasion by exotic plants. Nevertheless, the species adapts well to human habitation and can be readily seen near wetlands and bodies of water in urban and suburban areas.
The great egret is partially migratory, with northern hemisphere birds moving south from areas with colder winters. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
In 1953, the great egret in flight was chosen as the symbol of the National Audubon Society, which was formed in part to prevent the killing of birds for their feathers.
On 22 May 2012, a pair of great egrets was announced to be nesting in the UK for the first time at the Shapwick Heath nature reserve in Somerset. The species is a rare visitor to the UK and Ben Aviss of the BBC stated that the news could mean the UK's first great egret colony is established. The following week, Kevin Anderson of Natural England confirmed a great egret chick had hatched, making it a new breeding bird record for the UK. In 2017, seven nests in Somerset fledged 17 young, and a second breeding site was announced at Holkham National Nature Reserve in Norfolk where a pair fledged three young.
In 2018, a pair of great egrets nested in Finland for the first time, raising four young in a grey heron colony in Porvoo.
Male cardinals are really beautiful, the sounds they make are very distinctive, this one looks at a plant I placed outside as if it was competing.
Платьице красное в черный горох — Вкус у нее — безусловно — неплох. Чудо-букашка! Я так тебе рада! Не улетай! Даже хлеба не надо! ......The dress is red with black peas — her taste is certainly not bad. The miracle bug! I'm so glad to see you! Don't fly away! Don't even need bread!...
What has happened to it all?
Crazy, some'd say
Where is the life that I recognize?
Is gone away
But I won't cry for yesterday
There's an ordinary world
Somehow I have to find
And as I try to make my way
To the ordinary world
I will learn to survive
from lyrics of "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran
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Golden yellow Spider lIlies taken at the Melbourne Botanical Gardens .
An oldie but goodie..." Silence Is Golden " by the Tremeloes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYgniftVxQ8&t=1s
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Peaceful Saturday
Lac de Vallon is located in Haute-Savoie (France), at 1,080 meters.
Nestled at the foot of the Roc d'Enfer, it is a magnificent mountain lake formed following a landslide in 1943. Under the waters of the lake, you can discover the ruins of sunken hamlets.
Le lac de Vallon se trouve en Haute-Savoie (France), à 1 080 mètres.
Niché au pied du Roc d'Enfer, il est un magnifique lac de montagne formé à la suite d'un glissement de terrain en 1943. Sous ses eaux du lac, vous pourrez découvrir les ruines de hameaux engloutis.
I, I gave it my all, I tried
But nothing could stop this fire
So hard to leave it all behind
And I know
The good with the bad, we fall
What is the point of it all? (mmh)
So there goes my heart, I fell apart
Trying to love
Wanna be free, so God, tell me, please
Is it in the stars? Oh
Feel it in my bones, oh, I've got to know
Tell me what it is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
On my mind always, at least three times a day
Tell me what it is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
Is it that sense of wonder? (wonder)
It hit like lightning (lightning)
Feel that inner thunder (thunder)
It's so inviting, yeah (ooh-ooh)
Feel it in my bones, oh, I've got to know
Tell me what it is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
Dive deep in the dark with no light
And I'm looking for a sign
Should I have left it all behind?
And I know life really takes its toll
But what is the point of it all? (yeah)
So there goes my heart, I fell apart
Trying to love
Wanna be free (wanna be free), so God, tell me please (God, tell me please)
Is it in the stars? (gotta know, oh-oh)
Feel it in my bones, oh, I've got to know
Tell me what it is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
On my mind always, at least three times a day
Tell me what it is, it is (What it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (What it is, what it is, what it is)
Is it that sense of wonder? (wonder)
It hit like lightning (lightning)
Feel that inner thunder (thunder)
It's so inviting, yeah (ooh-ooh)
Feel it in my bones, oh, I've got to know
Tell me what it is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
Don't know how, a feeling so strange, yeah
The way time never stays the same
So is life with failure and age? (ooh-ooh)
Wondering, why do we throw so much shame? (why? Yeah)
You and I are one in the same (one in the same)
Dust from a heart to a flame (uh, right)
Is it love that proves in our faith? (is it love?)
Or how we move, spiraling? (Is it? Is it? Is it now?)
Oh, I feel it in my bones, oh, I've got to know
Tell me what it is, it is (what it is, what it is, what it is)
It is, it is (What it is, what it is, what it is)
♠ silence is everything ♠
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Crupet is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Assesse, located in the province of Namur, Belgium.
Until 1977, it was itself a municipality.
It is a member of the organisation Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (French; in English: Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia).
The Castle of Crupet, a 13th Century medieval farm-chateau is situated below the village centre, and a little to the north, next to the river.
Hello my amazing Flickr friends !
Today is an orange day at Color my World Daily and the theme at Crazy Tuesdays is hearts. This is perfect since we have Mr. Teddy Bear and Princess with us to celebrate love and most importantly Happy Teddy Bear Tuesdays !
As we all know by now, Princess and Teddy Bear are very much in love. But like in many relationships, Mr. Teddy Bear is the most romantic one… He loves surprising his Princess with lovely surprises. This week, he decorated his orange apartment with hearts… Hearts are everywhere and the whole decor screams : love !
But Princess was very confused: Valentine’s Day isn’t in March ! Why all those hearts then ? Why decorating for Valentine’s Day one year ahead ? It is way to early !
But for Mr. Teddy Bear everyday is Valentine’s Day when he is with Princess…. and the 2 just kissed under a beautiful red heart.
But I have a meeting this morning and i need my coffee so I will not be able to continue that story … and it is a family friendly Photostream so we will not be able to see what happens after the kiss ;-).
I wish you all an amazing day !! See you later my friends !!
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments / favs/ general support / happy thoughts!! Stay safe and well!! And see you soon on Flickr !!
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Life is just a bowl of cherries, don’t take it serious, its mysterious. Life is just a bowl of cherries, so live and laugh and laugh at love, love a laugh, laugh and love.
Some weeks are just rough...but in the end, we just gotta make it through.
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. . . a new jingly ball toy!
Not sure Holly ever had toys that were bought just for her. She is our new little girl- a rescue from a truck stop in Mississippi. She is such a little sweetheart. She delivered 6 kittens several weeks after we brought her home. She is doing well, and LOVES the babies, and she really loves to be petted! Happiness is having Holly HERE with us!
Happy Caturday, Everybody!
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!