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Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus (M)
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The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the European kestrel, Eurasian kestrel, or Old World kestrel. In Britain, where no other kestrel species occurs, it is generally just called "the kestrel".
This species occurs over a large range. It is widespread in Europe, Asia, and Africa, as well as occasionally reaching the east coast of North America.
Kestrels can hover in still air, even indoors in barns. Because they face towards any slight wind when hovering, the common kestrel is called a "windhover" in some areas.
Unusual for falcons, plumage often differs between male and female, although as is usual with monogamous raptors the female is slightly larger than the male. This allows a pair to fill different feeding niches over their home range. Kestrels are bold and have adapted well to human encroachment, nesting in buildings and hunting by major roads. Kestrels do not build their own nests, but use nests built by other species.
Their plumage is mainly light chestnut brown with blackish spots on the upperside and buff with narrow blackish streaks on the underside; the remiges are also blackish. Unlike most raptors, they display sexual colour dimorphism with the male having fewer black spots and streaks, as well as a blue-grey cap and tail. The tail is brown with black bars in females, and has a black tip with a narrow white rim in both sexes. All common kestrels have a prominent black malar stripe like their closest relatives.
The cere, feet, and a narrow ring around the eye are bright yellow; the toenails, bill and iris are dark. Juveniles look like adult females, but the underside streaks are wider; the yellow of their bare parts is paler. Hatchlings are covered in white down feathers, changing to a buff-grey second down coat before they grow their first true plumage.
Data from Britain shows nesting pairs bringing up about 2–3 chicks on average, though this includes a considerable rate of total brood failures; actually, few pairs that do manage to fledge offspring raise less than 3 or 4. Compared to their siblings, first-hatched chicks have greater survival and recruitment probability, thought to be due to the first-hatched chicks obtaining a higher body condition when in the nest. Population cycles of prey, particularly voles, have a considerable influence on breeding success. Most common kestrels die before they reach 2 years of age; mortality up until the first birthday may be as high as 70%. At least females generally breed at one year of age; possibly, some males take a year longer to maturity as they do in related species. The biological lifespan to death from senescence can be 16 years or more, however; one was recorded to have lived almost 24 years.
Population:
UK breeding:
46,000 pairs
Reenactors portraying U.S. troops during a World War II reenactment last autumn in Rockford, Illinois
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Copilot's take:
**The Pawn's Gambit**
In the heart of the Chess Kingdom, nestled between towering rooks and elegant bishops, stood the prestigious Chess Academy – a place where the fate of the kingdom's battles was decided not by swords and shields, but by the strategic maneuvering of pieces on a checkered battlefield.
On a crisp morning, the newest recruits to the Academy gathered nervously in the courtyard, their polished wooden forms gleaming in the sunlight. Among them were the pawns – humble foot soldiers, eager to prove themselves on the battlefield of the mind.
Leading the recruits was Sergeant Rook, a seasoned veteran whose stoic demeanor belied his years of experience. With a thunderous voice that echoed across the courtyard, he addressed the assembled pieces.
"Welcome, recruits, to the Chess Academy," he boomed. "Here, you will undergo the most rigorous training to become the finest warriors the kingdom has ever seen. You will learn to think not as individuals but as a unified force, each piece playing its part in the grand strategy of the game."
The pawns exchanged nervous glances, their determination outweighing their apprehension. They knew that the road ahead would be challenging, but they were ready to face it head-on.
For days on end, they immersed themselves in training, learning the intricacies of movement and the art of capturing opponents. They practiced formations, honed their defensive skills, and studied the tactics of past battles. But it wasn't just physical training they underwent; it was mental conditioning as well. They learned to anticipate their opponents' moves, to think several steps ahead, and to recognize patterns on the battlefield.
As the weeks passed, the pawns began to transform. No longer were they mere foot soldiers; they were chess warriors, ready to defend their kingdom against any threat. And then came the day of their final test – a simulated battle against the kingdom's most formidable opponents. Across the board, the pieces **stood poised**, their wooden forms charged with purpose.
The bishops angled their moves, seeking to control diagonals and influence the center. The knights leaped in L-shaped bounds, surprising their opponents. The rooks swept across ranks and files, guarding their territory. And the pawns? They advanced cautiously, knowing that their role was crucial – the foundation upon which the entire strategy rested.
The tension in the room was palpable as the battle unfolded. Each move carried consequences, and the pawns felt the weight of responsibility. They remembered Sergeant Rook's words: "Think as a unified force." And so they did. They coordinated attacks, sacrificed themselves for greater gains, and protected their comrades.
In the end, victory was not assured, but the pawns fought valiantly. They held their ground, pushed forward, and even promoted to queens – a transformation that symbolized their growth from humble foot soldiers to powerful leaders.
As the dust settled and the pieces were returned to their starting positions, the recruits looked around. They had faced adversity, tested their mettle, and emerged stronger. The Chess Academy had forged them into more than warriors; it had shaped them into strategists, thinkers, and guardians of the realm.
And so, in the quiet of the courtyard, the pawns stood tall – not just as pieces on a board, but as symbols of resilience, unity, and the indomitable spirit of the Chess Kingdom.
*Checkmate.*
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One of several recruitment agencies that have stopped operating on Colston Avenue in the last 18 months. This is (unsurprisingly) Red recruitment. One of the nearly 400 shop interiors from my photo project Empty - Through the windows of empty or abandoned businesses, shops & cafes
From the bullhorn advertisement: "Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the seven-year anniversary of the Iraq War. Over 100,000 civilians have been killed in this war. Over 5,000 United States troops have been killed in this war. So what if there were no WMDs? So what if al-Qaeda had no connection Saddam? It's still worth being over there! The war is not over yet and our government needs your child for sacrifice today. And if you join today, you'll receive these great benefits: Free college! Adventure of a lifetime! Job security! These are fantastic benefits, and all of them can be found at the military recruiting station behind us. However, I am required to note that as great as these benefits are, they do not apply to the dead." www.ivaw.org/
Bullhorn guy. Rob Bell would be proud. I volunteer as a marketer for the Army: "Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the seven-year anniversary of the Iraq War. Over 100,000 civilians have been killed in this war. Over 5,000 United States troops have been killed in this war. So what if there were no WMDs? So what if al-Qaeda had no connection Saddam? It's still worth being over there! The war is not over yet and our government needs your child for sacrifice today. And if you join today, you'll receive these great benefits: Free college! Adventure of a lifetime! Job security! These are fantastic benefits, and all of them can be found at the military recruiting station behind us. However, I am required to note that as great as these benefits are, they do not apply to the dead." www.ivaw.org/
First Glasgow have recently reliveried their last Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC in Olympia livery with 33978 - SN65OFT subtlety rebranded into this rather bright advert for Driver recruitment. Departing Buchanan Bus Station for Hamilton on the 267.
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[Video] Gunfight in Dharmaville www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxFmnvsuDT8
"Do you want to be in my band?"
"What sort of music do you play?"
"Nothing yet, but when we decide it will be good music."
"Sounds good to me."
This is a shot from our annual recruitment dinner for ECE students at BYU. Lots of eager employers here who want to hire new graduates.
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"Do you want to be in my band?"
"What sort of music do you play?"
"Nothing yet, but when we decide it will be good music."
"Sounds good to me."
Not based off of anything
Heer and Kriegsmarine torsos by United Bricks, Luftwaffe decal by Roaglaan
This is a shot from the ECE Department's job recruiting dinner from this year. Lots of students and company recruiters trying to find each other.
For more of my creative projects, visit my short stories website: 500ironicstories.com
Are you light on your toes, ready to zip through the forest and take enemies by surprise? Are you smart and whimsical, creative and clever? Do you have what it takes to ride a Unicorn Bomber, tackle the difficulties of communicating in Faery-speech (fairies only talk in words of one syllable, in case you didn't know, and they capitalize everything that seems important), or flit through the undergrowth helping wounded Faeries while wearing a pink tutu?
Join the Forest Faeries today!
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66785 passes Attenbrough Nature reserve on the outskirts of Nottingham with the 4E70 Ratcliffe Power station to Immingham
Our latest batch of new recruits began the process of becoming Greater Manchester Police dogs this week.
The youngster are about to go out to their temporary homes form a short while before the serious business of training begins.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
This was the first time I got to represent my service as myself. What better way to do it than at a conference trying to recruit LGBTQ STEM nerds to be Air Force Civilians?
High quality samples. Final version. Plan to be resin casted.
For those who have ordered before today, you will be receiving casted versions of the IV before the release date, just to let you know
Seen at the Sandyhills Terminus in Shettleston is First Glasgow Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EV City bodied BYD electric double decker 38450 - LG72DYT in an overall advert for Driver Recruitment.
Document: Nursing recruitment poster from 1964-1973 (INF 13/238 (18))
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This poster from 1964-1973 encourages viewers with the catchy tagline: 'People remember Nurses'. Since the 1930s, demand for nurses has grown steadily, especially after the creation of the NHS in 1948. What kind of recruitment tactics does this poster use?
Our newest online lesson explores the recruitment and role of African nurses in the British health services: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/african-n...
After the Second World War, African citizens from Nigeria and the Gold Coast (Ghana) and West Indian citizens as part of the Windrush Caribbean migration came to Britain to assist with the growing staffing crisis across the healthcare professions. This came a time when immigration laws were becoming increasing stricter in the 1960s and 1970s. What does this poster suggest about the recruitment of nurses?
Learn more about the history of nursing with our lesson on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/florence-...