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This is the Torrens Lake in the city centre of Adelaide. in summer - when this was taken - the river that feeds the man-made lake is often a trickle. Hence the lake is often aerated to prevent stagnant waters and blue/green algae. I was lucky to be at the right time to get the rising sun striking the fountain.
The Bare-nosed wombat is a marsupial. They grow to an average of 98 cm (39 in) long and a weight of 26 kg (57 lb).
Bare-nosed wombats have been described as ecological engineers as their burrow building results in soil turnover and aeration, which assists plant growth, and provides habitat for a range of invertebrate and vertebrate species. They are a solitary, territorial species, with each wombat having an established range in which it lives and feeds. In this area, they dig a tunnel system, with tunnels ranging from 2 to 20 m in length, along with many side tunnels.
Bare-nosed wombats are herbivorous, subsisting on grass, snow tussocks, and other plant materials. Foraging is usually done during the night. They are the only marsupial in the world whose teeth constantly grow. Due to the underlying enamel structure of the teeth, the continuously growing teeth maintain a self-sharpening ridge which allows easier grazing of the diet consisting of mainly native grasses. (Wikipedia)
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Why did the wombat cross the road? It is likely because his burrow was flooded due to the heavy rain in the area. On the other side of the road was a nice, dry culvert into which he wedged himself. I was surprised by how big they are.
Glen Alice, Capertee Valley, New South Wales, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.
Pond Aerating Fountain in a pond at the Emerald island Resort located in the City of Kissimmee in Osceola County in the State of Florida U.S.A.
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El domingo durante la celebración del Festival aéreo varios aviones y helicópteros sobrevolaron Gijón y en esta foto os muestro como un escuadrón de helicópteros sobrevolaba la playa de San Lorenzo y en concreto sobre la iglesia de San Pedro.
Espero como siempre que sea de vuestro agrado
Se conoce como fangueo al conjunto de trabajos de mantenimiento y acondicionamiento que los agricultores de La Albufera realizan sobre los arrozales. Este trabajo consiste en trabajar la tierra embarrada en la que se cultiva el arroz y que termina con la llegada de la primavera.
En primer lugar, se cierran las compuertas de las golas que comunican la Albufera con el mar, provocando así la inundación de los campos, que permanecen en ese estado hasta que se secan las tierras cuando se abren las puertas para desaguar las tierras de cultivo.
Para batir la tierra, se emplea un tractor de ruedas de hierro, ya que es la manera más rápida y cómoda de moverse por la superficie ligeramente inundada de las parcelas donde se siembra el arroz.
Este trabajo se realiza de manera superficial; para conseguir que se airee la tierra y que se mezclen los restos de los tallos secos del arroz que quedaron tras la siega del otoño pasado, para que se pudra y aporte nutrientes a la misma.
Este tratamiento de los rastrojos sirve también para alimentar a las aves que pasan o viven durante el invierno en la zona. Y es que permite el desarrollo de pequeños invertebrados que serán la comida de estos animales.
The set of maintenance and conditioning works that the farmers of La Albufera carry out on the rice fields are known as puddling. This work consists of working the muddy land on which rice is grown and that ends with the arrival of spring.
First of all, they close the golas that connect the Albufera with the sea, thus causing the flooding of the fields, which remain in that state until the land dries up when the gates are opened to drain the farmland.
An iron-wheeled tractor is used to beat the soil in this way, since it is the quickest and most comfortable way to move over the slightly flooded surface of the plots where rice is grown.
This work is done superficially; to get the soil aerated and to mix the remains of the dry stems of the rice that remained after last autumn's mowing, so that it rots and provides nutrients to it.
This treatment of the stubble typical of the area also serves to feed the birds that spend or live during the winter in the area. And it is that it allows the development of small invertebrates that will be the food for these animals.
Le cellier
Dans le cellier, les convers veillaient à la conservation des denrées tels les céréales, les légumes secs, les fruits, le poisson et le vin issu des vignes du coteau Nord et de la grange viticole de Venesmes (20 km à l'Ouest). Du XIIIè au XVIIIè siècle, l'abbaye possédait un peu plus de 3000ha de terres (forêts, pâturages, cultures). Aux convers revenaient l'exploitation des terres et l'administration des granges, moulins et bâtiments utilitaires. Cependant, dès la fin du XIIè siècle, leur recrutement devint difficile. Ils furent peu à peu remplacés par une main d'oeuvre salariée, puis les terres furent cultivées en fermage.
Les murs sont épais, la salle faiblement éclairée, les ouvertures fermées de claustras en bois pour l'aération et doublées à l'origine de toiles huilées. Le sol était en terre battue, impérieuse nécessité face au Cher, rivière voisine sujette à de violents débordements.
The cellar
In the cellar, the lay brothers took care of the conservation of foodstuffs such as cereals, pulses, fruits, fish and wine from the vines of the North slope and from the wine barn of Venesmes (20 km to the West). From the 13th to the 18th century, the abbey owned a little over 3000ha of land (forests, pastures, crops). The lay brothers returned to farming and administering barns, mills and utility buildings. However, from the end of the 12th century, their recruitment became difficult. They were gradually replaced by hired labor, then the land was cultivated for rent.
The walls are thick, the room dimly lit, the openings closed with wooden screens for ventilation and originally lined with oiled canvas. The floor was made of beaten earth, an urgent necessity facing the Cher, a neighboring river subject to violent overflows.
October 2, was held in Moscow Festival of Coffee which brought together the best specialty coffee segment - "DablBi», «West 4», «Cezve coffee», «Nook Coffee», «KOF», «Man and the ship." The program Coffee Festival - cupping, baristashou, the coffee market.
process for preparing Turkish coffee:
2-3 teaspoons of coffee per 100 milliliters of water; granulated sugar - to taste; clean drinking water.
Coffee - 100% - Arabica. very fine milling, medium roast.
coffee from Africa has a sour aftertaste, coffee from South America has a light sweet aftertaste (I love the Brazilian Bourbon). try and choose your sort of coffee:)
note the date of roasting coffee, after three months from the date of roasting grains lose flavor and useful properties.
water must be clean and cold (not boiled and does not aerated).
Cezve on my photo has the ideal form (base - copper, inside - silver, handle - brass). Cezve can be used from copper and from ceramics…
Put in Cezve coffee, sugar, water; mix thoroughly; Then place Cezve in the hot sand, and when there will be the cap of coffee - your coffee is ready (Cezve from ceramics should be used to remove from sand). before fill water, you can add a variety of spices: liqueur, syrup, cinnamon, etc.
Coffee cooked on the sand more flavorful, wholesome and tasty.
These aqueducts, built in a spiral to allow aeration of the water, were built 2000 years ago and are still in active use today
Personal note:
My sister says she is orange and others and I say she is reddish. They are stunningly beautiful.
This cactus last year:
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My Christmas Cactus Red does well in bright and indirect light. These cheery wintertime flowers brighten up indoor spaces and look beautiful when placed in a brightly colored pot. The flowers have brightly colored downward-facing petals. Christmas cactus comes in a variety of different colors including, yellow, red, white, pink, salmon, and bi-color.
Christmas Cactus Red will adapt to low light conditions, but the plant will produce blooms more readily if exposed to bright light. The flowers are bright red and appear prolifically when in these conditions and when exposed to room temperatures, anywhere between 65 - 75 degrees F.
The plants do like to stay on the dryer side. Christmas Cactus Red looks amazing during the holiday season adding the traditional red color with the foliage a bright green. The Christmas Cactus Red is also a cute gift for a hostess when attending a party or gathering. They are a great addition to any household because they are easy to take care of and add a touch of color.
Light Requirement of Red Christmas Cactus:
The best place for your Christmas cactus to flourish is indoors. Christmas Cactus Red does best with bright indirect to bright direct light. Eastern exposure is ideal, a western window with a curtain works as long as the plant does not receive too much direct light. Too much direct sunlight can burn its leaves, so keep the Christmas Cactus in an appropriate area to avoid this. Protect them from cold drafts and extreme temperatures, 65-75 degrees F is recommended.
Watering Red Christmas Cactus:
Water weekly. Remove plants from any decorative foil wrappers if necessary. Place the pot with drainage holes in the sink so it will be able to drain. After watering let it sit for five minutes to drain. Depending on how hot and dry the environment is you may need to water more often. Optimum humidity is 50-60%. Once all flowers are gone withhold water for up to 6 weeks. Begin watering again when new growth appears.
Fertilizing Red Christmas Cactus:
Do not fertilize your Christmas Cactus while it is in bloom, the blooming period is from the beginning of September and runs all the way to February. Once the flowers fade and drop, fertilize with a blooming houseplant fertilizer. New foliage should begin to appear about six weeks after blooming ceases.
Best Growing Soil for Red Christmas Cactus:
Christmas Cactus Red does best in a soil that provides optimum aeration & drainage, with improved moisture retention. Any mix that contains sand is best because it is optimal for drainage. Drainage is key because it helps prevent rotting which is a common concern with cactus plants that are watered too much.
History and introduction of Red Christmas Cactus:
Christmas Cactus, also known as a hybrid Schlumbergera buckleyi, is a member of the family Cactaceae. They are categorized by their flattened stems and are grown for their colorful flowers that bloom indoor. It is native to Brazil and it grows in the rainforest, on top of trees or shrubs, or sometimes in shady places among rocks.
Sphex ichneumoneus, known commonly as the great golden digger wasp or great golden sand digger is a wasp in the family Sphecidae. It is identified by the golden pubescence on its head and thorax, its reddish orange legs, and partly reddish orange body. Nests are dug in sandy soils. This species does much that endears them to gardeners: They catch grasshoppers, which commonly eat food and ornamental plants; they aerate the soil and improve water's ability to soak into the ground with their digging; and they pollinate flowers. They are not aggressive. Wikipedia They also nectar on a variety of flowers. Here it is shown visiting a Horsemint or Spotted Bee Balm flower (Horsemint (Spotted bee balm) Monarda punctata).
This beautiful ballerina was dancing from flower to flower in her search for nectar.
The female will dig a tunnel in the sand with several side tunnels. Each side tunnel is a brood chamber for a single egg. She will then go out and catch insects, which she paralyzes and brings to the brood chambers. The larvae will feed on the insects until they pupate and eventually emerge as adult wasps. The cycle begins anew.
A Glossy Ibis pauses it's aeration of the lawn to strike a pose.
#bird #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography
Yellow lake is 1.6 km or a one-mile-long lake on British Columbia's scenic Highway 3A. It is stocked with fish and is a very popular lake for locals to fish. It's common to see people fishing on the lake during winter, when the lake surface is frozen and safe to walk on. Simply bring a chair, some wood for a fire, make a hole in the ice and drop your line, sit back and sip warm coffee as you wait for a bite. The lake has no natural inlet, so in order for the fish to survive it has to be aerated by artificial circulation.
Gannet
Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven, Germany
During the brood, many bird species cause important interruptions. Some aerate their eggs on a regular basis. The eggs are often rotated in the nest so that they are evenly heated. Also the moisture of the eggs must be guaranteed in some bird species
Basstölpel
Zoo am Meer, Bremerhaven, Deutschland
Während der Brut kommt es bei vielen Vogelarten zu wichtigen Unterbrechungen. Manche belüften ihre Eier regelmäßig. Dabei werden häufig die Eier im Nest gedreht damit sie gleichmäßig erwärmt werden. Auch die Feuchtigkeit der Eier muss bei einigen Vogelarten gewährleistet werden.
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Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares - Sevilla
El Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares de la ciudad de Sevilla (Andalucía, España) está localizado en la plaza de América del parque de María Luisa. Al otro lado de la plaza se encuentra el Museo Arqueológico. Fue el pabellón de Arte Antiguo de la Exposición Iberoamericana de 1929.
Fue planteado como pabellón de Industrias, Manufacturas y Artes Decorativas. Finalmente, se le llamó pabellón de Arte Antiguo e Industrias Artísticas. Se trata de un edificio proyectado en 1913 y construido en 1914 por el arquitecto Aníbal González, autor también de los otros edificios levantados en la misma plaza de América. Es de ladrillo visto con motivos decorativos de cerámica. Por su estilo arquitectónico, fue conocido como el pabellón Mudéjar.
En principio constaba de dos plantas sobre una cámara de aireación para evitar la humedad. Se realiza una mejora durante la década de 1960 en la planta principal, que tenía más de doce metros de altura, y se dividió con una planta artificial (corresponde a la planta primera) por el arquitecto Antonio Delgado y Roig. En 1972 se unen las plantas con una gran escalera de caracol que diseña el arquitecto José Galnares Sagastizábal, trabajo que realiza después de que la construcción fuese designada para albergar el museo por el Decreto de Creación del Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares de Sevilla, con fecha de 23 de marzo de 1972, constituido como una sección del Museo de Bellas Artes.
Sus funciones como museo se desarrollan desde el 4 de marzo de 1973, fecha en que abre sus puertas al público.
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Museum of Arts and Popular Customs of Seville
The Museum of Arts and Popular Customs of Seville (Spanish: Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares) is a museum in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, located in the María Luisa Park, across the Plaza de América from the Provincial Archeological Museum.
The museum occupies the Mudéjar Pavilion (Pabellón Mudéjar) designed by Aníbal González and built in 1914. It served as an art pavilion, the Pabellón de Arte Antiguo, for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, when Aníbal González had the opportunity to design several additional permanent buildings for the plaza. The exterior is ceramic over brick, and has three doors with archivolts adorned with glazed tiles (azulejos).[citation needed]
The building originally consisted of two stories over an aeration chamber (necessary because of the humidity). In the 1960s, the main floor, originally over 12 metres (39 ft) high, was divided in two, with an intermediate level added by architect Delgado Roig. In 1972, as part of the preparations for the current museum, the various stories of the building were connected by a grand spiral staircase designed by José Galnares Sagastizábal.
The museum was established by a decree of 23 March 1972, initially as a section of the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. It opened its doors to the public 4 March 1973.[2] For the next seven years, the museum fell under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Science, but the city government occupied more than half of the poorly maintained building. Neither institution took full responsibility. This situation led to a series of temporary closures. In 1976, the electric bill could not be paid, and the museum had to be shut until it could get power again. In 1979, heavy rains damaged the interior.
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Macro Mondays - theme of March 7, 2022: mesh
This is a 1.7 cm wide tap aerator / flow regulator (to use for the water tap / faucet) which I put on a little colour-changing cone-shaped LED light with a blue glitter foam rubber as background. Additional lighting with a LED torch to create bokeh bubbles
... reminds me somewhat of the engine / warp drive of Star Trek Enterprise ... maybe that's escapism speaking right now : )
taken with the manual LOAWA 60mm f/2.8 ultra macro lens @ f/5.6
HMM
(I will catch up this evening)
Sous la promenade, la plage et ses restaurants, d'où ces énormes cheminées d'aération. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Under the promenade, the beach and its restaurants, which explains these enormous ventilation chimneys.
This scene, dated 1849, shows the first ploughing or dressing, which was done in early autumn to break the surface of the soil and aerate it during the winter. The pretty rolling countryside with wooded hills in the distance provides the background for two teams of oxen pulling heavy ploughs. The freshly turned soil scores the foreground.
Attention is focused on the first team of Charolais-Nivernais cattle, whose light russet and white coats gleam in the cold, pale light. It is primarily an animal painting, and the heroes are the oxen themselves, leaving little room for the men: the cowherd is a diminutive figure. It is a hymn to agricultural labour, whose grandeur was magnified because, in these post-revolutionary days, it was easy to contrast with the corruption of the city. It is also tribute to provincial regions – here the Nivernais, with its agricultural traditions and rural landscapes.
For all these reasons, this realist work drew almost unanimous critical acclaim. The State, which had commissioned it from Rosa Bonheur in 1848 for the Musée de Lyon, decided to keep it in Paris, at the Musée du Luxembourg. When the artist died, rich and famous in France, England, but particularly in the United States, it was put in the Louvre and was later allocated to the Musée d'Orsay.
"January is the quietest month in the garden. ... But just because it looks quiet doesn't mean that nothing is happening. The soil, open to the sky, absorbs the pure rainfall while microorganisms convert tilled-under fodder into usable nutrients for the next crop of plants. The feasting earthworms tunnel along, aerating the soil and preparing it to welcome the seeds and bare roots to come."
- Rosalie Muller Wright, Editor of Sunset Magazine, 1/99
Ein Heuwender ist ein landwirtschaftliches Arbeitsgerät, das beim Trocknungsprozess von Gras zur Heu- oder Silagegewinnung eingesetzt wird.
A tedder is a machine used in haymaking. It is used after cutting and before windrowing, and uses moving forks to aerate or "wuffle" the hay and thus speed up the process of hay-making. The use of a tedder allows the hay to dry better.
After many varied weather forecasts, we ended up with about 4 plus inches Thursday night, some wind and even rain prior to the snow. No real blizzard conditions because the snow was quite wet . . .
This is near a large aerated pond where we still have Canadian Geese that like it here too much . . . no migration plans at the moment!
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My Christmas Cactus Red does well in bright and indirect light. These cheery wintertime flowers brighten up indoor spaces and look beautiful when placed in a brightly colored pot. The flowers have brightly colored downward-facing petals. Christmas cactus comes in a variety of different colors including, yellow, red, white, pink, salmon, and bi-color.
Christmas Cactus Red will adapt to low light conditions, but the plant will produce blooms more readily if exposed to bright light. The flowers are bright red and appear prolifically when in these conditions and when exposed to room temperatures, anywhere between 65 - 75 degrees F.
The plants do like to stay on the dryer side. Christmas Cactus Red looks amazing during the holiday season adding the traditional red color with the foliage a bright green. The Christmas Cactus Red is also a cute gift for a hostess when attending a party or gathering. They are a great addition to any household because they are easy to take care of and add a touch of color.
Light Requirement of Red Christmas Cactus:
The best place for your Christmas cactus to flourish is indoors. Christmas Cactus Red does best with bright indirect to bright direct light. Eastern exposure is ideal, a western window with a curtain works as long as the plant does not receive too much direct light. Too much direct sunlight can burn its leaves, so keep the Christmas Cactus in an appropriate area to avoid this. Protect them from cold drafts and extreme temperatures, 65-75 degrees F is recommended.
Watering Red Christmas Cactus:
Water weekly. Remove plants from any decorative foil wrappers if necessary. Place the pot with drainage holes in the sink so it will be able to drain. After watering let it sit for five minutes to drain. Depending on how hot and dry the environment is you may need to water more often. Optimum humidity is 50-60%. Once all flowers are gone withhold water for up to 6 weeks. Begin watering again when new growth appears.
Fertilizing Red Christmas Cactus:
Do not fertilize your Christmas Cactus while it is in bloom, the blooming period is from the beginning of September and runs all the way to February. Once the flowers fade and drop, fertilize with a blooming houseplant fertilizer. New foliage should begin to appear about six weeks after blooming ceases.
Best Growing Soil for Red Christmas Cactus:
Christmas Cactus Red does best in a soil that provides optimum aeration & drainage, with improved moisture retention. Any mix that contains sand is best because it is optimal for drainage. Drainage is key because it helps prevent rotting which is a common concern with cactus plants that are watered too much.
History and introduction of Red Christmas Cactus:
Christmas Cactus, also known as a hybrid Schlumbergera buckleyi, is a member of the family Cactaceae. They are categorized by their flattened stems and are grown for their colorful flowers that bloom indoor. It is native to Brazil and it grows in the rainforest, on top of trees or shrubs, or sometimes in shady places among rocks.
Il s'agit de l'habillage d'une cheminée d'aération de 32 m de haut par plusieurs centaines de tubes de fibre de verre de couleurs vives.
L'œuvre est créée en 1990 ; les tubes sont transportés par péniche depuis l'usine de fabrication jusqu'à l'emplacement de la cheminée et nécessite 2 100 h de montage au total. Elle est inaugurée en 1995.
This is the casing of a ventilation chimney 32 meters high by several hundred fiber glass tubes in bright colors.
The work was created in 1990; the tubes are transported by barge from the manufacturing plant to the location of the chimney and requires 2100 hours of editing in total. It was inaugurated in 1995.
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Toucan à ventre rouge / Red-breasted Toucan / Ramphastos dicolorus
Gros toucan à ventre, aération et croupe rouges, à bec verdâtre, à gorge et poitrine blanches et jaunes. Les parties supérieures sont principalement noires. Notez la peau rouge nue proéminente autour des yeux pâles et un anneau noir autour de la base du bec. Trouvé principalement dans les forêts de montagne, mais aussi dans les forêts de plaine, la seconde pousse et les plantations. L'appel est une série de notes «grecques».
Large toucan with a red belly, vent, and rump, a greenish bill, a white and yellow throat and breast. The upperparts are mostly black. Note the prominent bare red skin around the pale eyes and a black ring around the base of the bill. Found mostly in montane forests but also in lowland forests, second growth, and plantations. Call is as series of “grreekk” notes.
Pousada Trihla dos Tucanos, Tapirai, Sao Paolo, Brazil
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There are four fountains in this half of Double Lake (one seen in the distance). In addition to being attractive in a manicured suburban kind of way, they also aerate the water, thus allowing fish to survive in this still retention pond. Birds feed on the fish. It’s a good deal. I walk a 2km trail about the lake once, maybe twice, a day, sometimes with a camera. Sugar Land, Texas.
Ein Heuwender ist ein landwirtschaftliches Arbeitsgerät, das beim Trocknungsprozess von Gras zur Heu- oder Silagegewinnung eingesetzt wird.
A tedder is a machine used in haymaking. It is used after cutting and before windrowing, and uses moving forks to aerate or "wuffle" the hay and thus speed up the process of hay-making. The use of a tedder allows the hay to dry better.
They have a gazebo where you can go and watch the flow of the water over the weir dam. The dam aerates the water. This is a few feet from the bridge in previous image. The evening shadows really helped with both these images.
Beautiful week here with 70 degree F. Days (21 Celsuis). We have been able to go to the local parks for the last 3 days. We usually go to one closer than this. The local one has a 2 mile path around a beautiful lake so if you go there and back it is 4 miles which we have been doing now every chance we get. Many have on masks. I take mine. We are supposed to be fully immune by the last day of March with the vaccine my husband and I received.
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Several Snowy Egrets in the park were fascinated by the several aerators in the pond (see the bubbles intended to oxygenate the water for the benefit of the fish). Apparently the aerators attract fish. The Egrets fly by, drag their feet, and nab the fish that rise near the surface. A repeated behavior. Resoft County Park, Alvin, Texas.
We had a glorious, warm day this past Friday and it seemed very appropriate to take the new camera out for a spin at a local park. This particular park has a small pond with a fountain and aerators so at least a portion of the water was ice free. Needless to say, it is a haven for water birds. Here, a female wigeon flies past some Canada geese lounging on the ice.
I am still learning the virtues of the various auto focus modes on the Z9, and I'm hoping for similar sessions in the near future to continue honing my birds in flight skills.
Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
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Found at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, the penguins were diving and swimming under the water. I liked this one version with the King penguin coming at me appearing bloated with air.
They do zip fast through the water thus the bubbles and aeration through the water.
The blue hue was mainly from the aquarium lighting.
Pilot Knob Pond - Iowa
A couple of geese trying to decide if they want to sunbath, or go swimming! This pond has been aerated all winter to keep an open area, and these are the first two to show up!
There will be more competition at the pond soon with migrating geese moving into the area with the early spring like weather.
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FFF Plus Happy Snaps
This week David (www.flickr.com/photos/108755156@N05/) chose the theme Connections.
No matter how often I pass by these ancient River Red Gums on my daily walks, I am in awe. As I stood to look at this one, I saw at least 8 species of birds perch on the tree, several with nests. They are old enough to form hollows that are used by birds, bats and possums.
The willowing branches provide shelter and shade. They give us food and materials used today and by ancient peoples to sustain life.
Below ground the tree’s roots stabilise and aerate the soil, provide food for the soil fauna, fungi and bacteria. The bark, leaves and flowers of the tree support thousands of invertebrates.
The tree provides us with oxygen and stores carbon, filters out pollutant gases and give us clean air to help our planet survive.
They talk to each other and to us if we are willing to listen.
They have powers to heal.
So many connections are made by this single tree to create an entire ecosystem and some of the most vital connections to the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
This is a corrugated metal grain bin or corn crib. I looked up what the difference is between a silo and a grain bin.
“Grain bins and silos do not store the same products.
Grain bins store dry grain that will be used for animal feed, human consumption, or fuel. This includes, but is not limited to: shelled corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, barley, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds.
Silos store silage–typically something like green grass or chopped corn–which is fairly moist and is fed to livestock. The grasses or corn are more or less “pickled” so that they can keep for a long time and feed the livestock during dry seasons or other times when they have no other food to eat.”
www.adamsgrainbins.com/whats-difference-grain-bins-silos/
This grain bin has not been used in a long time. It is missing the door and has a nice rusty patina on the roof. The top of the roof has holes for aeration of the grain. You will also notice that it is covered in vines, a critical point that I had missed (and it is my Group). Luckily, Vince Montalbano (autofocus) pointed it out to me!
This primeval scene is beside the Natchez Trace Parkway at mile 122, east of Canton, Mississippi. The National Park Service has provided a nice boardwalk to help the visitor experience this silent and gloomy place. In the lower right a few cypress knees can be seen protruding upward out of the water.
A cypress knee is a distinctive structure forming above the roots of a cypress tree of any of various species of the subfamily Taxodioideae. Their function is unknown, but they are generally seen on trees growing in swamps. Some current hypotheses state that they might help to aerate the tree's roots, create a barrier to catch sediment and reduce erosion, assist in anchoring the tree in the soft and muddy soil, or any combination thereof. (Source: Wikipedia)
Many years ago, the Pearl River flowed here but then changed course. A shallow area was created by the deposition of sediments as the river retreated. During periodic low water, seedlings of water-tolerant cypress and tupelo trees gained a foothold. The trees you see today are a result. Water tupelo and bald cypress trees can live in deep water for long periods. After taking root in the summer when the swamp is nearly dry, the seedlings can stay alive in water deep enough to kill other plants. (Source: www.nps.gov/places/cypress-swamp.htm)
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Sunlight refection off 3 bubbles floating on aerated water from bottom of small waterfall at Bellevue Botanical Garden.