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Fabulous encounter with a wonderful, totally relaxed mountain hare in the Scottish Highlands, July 2019.
If behaviour is not cricket, it is not fair, honest or moral.
Created for Photoshop Contest
Week 782
Starter image by Ian Burt
He's going to be the spokesperson for my contest :P. I wanted to get a good image for a banner or a layout, but I think I have to keep on trying.
What drives me nuts is his blushing..the coverage didn't turn out that great, so I think I'm going to try to add some more layers on. If it gets ruined, I'll just redo him completely ^^;.
This behaviour caught my attention today, not sure what it is about. My best guess is that 2 females are trying to attract their partners but it does attract 2 more males to fly in & be seen off
The breeding behaviour of kestrels is a fascinating process that typically takes place in spring and is strongly influenced by their adaptation to human settlements as building-nesting birds. Key aspects of their breeding behaviour:
Breeding season: The breeding season usually begins in late March to early April.
Nest location: As building-nesting birds, they use niches in church towers, old buildings and high-rise blocks, or readily accept nest boxes. They do not bring in nesting material, but use the existing substrate.
Clutch & egg-laying: The female usually lays 3 to 6 eggs at intervals of one to two days.
Breeding behaviour: The incubation period lasts around 28 to 30 days. During this time, the female incubates the eggs almost exclusively, whilst the male provides her with food.
Rearing: After hatching, the chicks are kept warm by the mother (brooding), whilst the male hunts. After about four weeks, the young falcons leave the nest, but are often still fed for some time afterwards.
Kestrels are site-faithful breeders and often return to the same nesting site. Their main food source during the breeding season is small rodents.
Cock Pheasants squaring up to each other although this encounter ended peacefully with just a bit of posturing before one decided to walk away.
This photo captures me in an attempt to set free the female side of my persona. It may not look great but it represents the culmination of a lot of effort and months of arrangements. To say I was delighted to be appearing as a woman can barely describe the inner feelings I was experiencing. I was totally thrilled to once more be Helene my female alter-ego. She is very different in both looks and behaviour to the man I usually am.
I often discuss how despite living as a man I also find I want to be a woman. Living as a man means this is the reality of my life, I have a wife, a family, a job and responsibilities and a commitment to look after and provide for my family, this has to be priority and must always come first.
I actually enjoy my life as a man and will admit to a high degree of contentment and it is not something I wish to give up. So how can I say that after saying earlier in this narrative I also like to be a woman?
Well, therein lies the quandary faced by transgender people. I suppose in my case if I was to be honest I would admit ideally I want it all! I want to be both woman and man and switch between these aspects of myself. Reality is I cannot be so free and easy with my own desires, I have to be aware of the real world.
For me, I now understand I have aspects that others tell me are in their view not correct, that I cannot be one thing or the other so let me lay out how I feel. I personally accept these feelings I have and just see them as various elements that add up to me being who I am.
I think far too often simplistic black and white conclusions are drawn up in the trans-community and also out with it. For example lets take the most common one 'you dress up as a woman so you must be homosexual', that may indeed true for some people but for others it is not correct, many men who dress as women are actually heterosexual.
Getting sexually aroused by cross-dressing is often vehemently denied...oh, come on...it happens for a great many who cross-dress, if it happens then enjoy the pleasure of it. I don't always get sexually aroused but undeniably it does occur. Let's face it cross-dressing and becoming female is rather an erotic thing to do so if I do get aroused then I will indeed enjoy it.
Another taboo in the trans-community is finding other T-girls attractive, and yes, maybe there is some sexual excitement which maybe contains an added frisson, an extra thrill brought on by the knowledge the woman one is seeing is actually a male.
I am a great believer in one changing their thinking, behaviour and attitudes when appearing as a woman. I truly believe one should think themselves into the persona and switch gender inside ones head to being female. I think if one seeks to pass as a female one needs to behave and totally believe they are female in order to remove the tell tale signs you are really male. If you look, move and sound the part people expect from the appearance then that is how you will be perceived...in theory...just my take on it.
I've now employed a simplistic mantra to kick start this process when cross-dressing and that is think of oneself as an heterosexual woman and behave accordingly. Easier said than done but I think cracking that barrier will make one more convincing as a woman.
I have found though when I become Helene she stills finds women attractive, and this can include T-girls that look good, so I get a little added frisson of thinking maybe she is bi-sexual, it's rather fun!
Moving away from the sexuality topic, as I know some are very uncomfortable discussing this, though I do feel we should be more open about it, lets move onto the whole being both a man and a woman thing again. Here is a paradox that is definitely me yet draws derision from many who, as I expressed earlier, I think look at transgender issues with too narrow a focus.
As a teenager I was desperate to be a girl, I used to cry when alone that I was boy, I really did! I could be in the shower and start weeping as I had no developing breasts and had a penis. Counter to that, part of me was happy to be developing as a boy! I had no split personality I was fully aware of these two counter emotions occurring.
About that time I saw several men on television playing the parts of women. Each time was like a lightning strike, I was completely mesmerised by them. The Scottish entertainer Stanley Baxter used to play lots of female roles and really go for it, it was the full make-up, shaved legs, chest and arms, hair styles, dresses, high heels and acting the part one hundred percent. He was indeed my hero and I found myself fantasising about having a similar job. Then I saw Danny La Rue, a man dressing incredibly feminine, with such high glamour, lots of make-up, wigs, high heels, gorgeous long legs and so confident. He was very popular as a mainstream entertainer. This literally engulfed my mind. I became aware one could make a career out of acting as a woman whilst living as a man, what a fabulous job! Then, the person who really captured me and was a huge influence was Christopher Morley.
To be frank, Christopher Morley had the skill to actually pass one hundred percent as a female and a beautiful one at that, I really wanted to be him more than anything. I saw him in a 1977 film Freebie and the Bean in which he had appeared earlier in the film as a man yet when he appeared as a woman I had no idea it was the man seen earlier. In fact I had no idea she was a man at all! It was only the reveal that made me realise she was a he and I was smitten, totally smitten.
I was desperate to start spending time as a girl after all of this and was envious of girls and wanted to be one of them and not a boy. Yet, and this is when the paradox began to build further, the acting, the illusion of seeing these men impersonating females really appealed to me. I loved the whole idea of the women I had seen were men dressed up and looking convincing as females. I wanted to do that as well.
I had this three way thing going on throughout my teens, of wanting to be female, then happy to be a boy, then wanting to be a boy that worked as a female impersonator, round and round it all went and eventually by my late teens I found I was more keen on being both girl and boy rather than exclusively one gender.
I was far from confident as a person back then, even now I have no real confidence but I was totally meek back then and somewhat confused by the whole gender issues going on. The result was I suppressed all my desires to cross-dress and thought that was for the best. So at the age of twenty one I gave up on the wishing I was a girl.
I am going to admit now that I have reached the age of fifty five and I have a huge regret I did not act on my desires to be a girl. I think I would have enjoyed life as a woman but the reality is I did not transition and suppressed it. I feel I wasted too many years by not being true to myself as around the age of eighteen I was struggling internally with wanting to be a girl. The idea of cross-dressing and establishing a career in acting and female impersonation, well, it was all more than I dared actually do physically or actively engage in for real. I did have a moment that represented salvation for me back then, I came across the word transvestite. To say that word set me free and made my heart sing would be an understatement. It gave me a path, something I could cling to. I could compromise on my transsexual desire and urges to appear as a girl and settle for being a transvestite. I could be the occasional female and still live as a man. I experienced some great joy but as I said, I was meek and fearful and ended up suppressing the whole thing for two decades of my life.
I adore my life with my wife, it means far more to me than my inner dream of being a woman. That is hard to say but I cannot act upon my dream as I know what I would lose would be far more than I would gain. Also, I have no wish to be Helene with my wife. I keep Helene very separate. My wife knows I am transvestite but she has never seen me as a woman. I prefer to keep it that way. She tolerates it and allows me to shave my legs, chest and arms and to pluck my eyebrows as obviously I cannot hide these physical changes from her but she does not like knowing I cross-dress. So it is tolerated but never seen or discussed and that actually suits me.
I have concerns you see, big concerns. When I become Helene I experience an emotional high, real joy and euphoria and I do quite get into being her and want her to be a real woman. Fantasy I know but I'm just admitting to what happens. I really feel at home being a woman and though I can honestly say I like it more than being a man I do get tired of it at some point and I am happy to go back to being the man once more. I think it is the inability to sustain the female illusion for more than a few hours that causes the desire to diminish as the effort required is physically and emotionally too taxing.
While the high is occurring I almost start weeping at the prospect of being a man again yet I now know from previous occasions this emotion will pass within a few hours. I am aware though of wanting the female I have become to be as real as possible and I try to get into that mindset I was discussing earlier in this narrative. For a while the transsexual in me assumes control but then the man, the transvestite takes over and I start enjoying the thrill of being a man trying to be a woman. I am fully aware of my own sexuality now, also of my ego and vanity so I realise much of what I do is driven by these desires.
I think a man can appear and act as a female especially with other men and enjoy themselves in the female role without being homosexual. I think the flirting, being desired by men and maybe the odd tactile moment or even quick kiss is just all part of the performance, its not real it's just playing the role as convincingly as possible.
I have noticed how two T-girls can act and behave (probably without even being aware) like two females often do with each other. Their speech pattern, mannerisms and unconscious comfort in being more tactile often astounds me and yet excites me as I think, yes, it can be done, one can cross the gender line and get into the character in a natural believable way.
Having said that I will also admit to still harbouring the dream of emulating Stanley Baxter, Danny La Rue and Chris Morley. I would still love to act in a television series or film playing a female role on screen and indulging in some of the high glamour and daring costumes those men who had the sheer nerve and confidence to do back in my teenage years.
I really enjoy the preparation required for becoming a woman, all the shaving, plucking, waxing, make-up application, false eyelashes, wigs being fitted, the genital tucking, the false breasts, putting on female lingerie and finally slipping on a dresses, stepping into high heel shoes and dabbing on some perfume while catching sight of my painted nails...it truly is a thrilling experience being a man who dresses as a woman. I do love being a transvestite.
The Wall gets its name from the characteristic behaviour of resting with wings two-thirds open on any bare surface, including bare ground and, of course, walls! Many people will have come across this butterfly on footpaths, especially in coastal areas, where the butterfly flies up when disturbed, before setting again a few metres ahead.
The basking behaviour of this butterfly allows it to benefit from the full warmth of the sun whose rays shine directly on the butterfly, but also get reflected back onto the butterfly from whichever surface it is resting on. This habit allows the butterfly to raise its body temperature sufficiently high for it to fly. In particularly hot weather, however, such basking is avoided and the butterfly may even retreat to a suitably-shaded spot to avoid overheating.
This species was once found throughout England, Wales, Ireland and parts of Scotland. Today, however, is a very different picture, with this species suffering severe declines over the last several decades. It is now confined to primarily-coastal regions and has been lost from many sites in central, eastern and south-east England. In Scotland it is confined to coastal areas in the south-west of the country. It is also found on the Isle of Man and Channel Islands. This butterfly is found in relatively small colonies that are self-contained although some individuals will wander, allowing the species to quickly colonise suitable nearby sites.
Okay I found the Birdie Porn shot-of course mating isn't bad-but this interspecies thing just ain't right!
Happy Birds Behaving Badly Feathery Friday
Photo by my daughter :)
There were a number of Red-breasted Mergansers in Portland Harbour this weekend. Towards the end of the day, this pair separated from the others and starting to exhibit behaviour that I had not seen before. The male courtship is often seen at this time of year, but this was different, in that the female was looking very submissive with her tail pointing up. Typical mating behaviour but surely not in December. Anyway as this series of images show it was clear was a mating attempt or pair bonding.
Some really nice visitors to a local reserve including a pair of Redpolls, unfortunately I couldn't get any shots of the female on this occasion.
Found on the path near the pond at Woods Mill - really large, are these hornets or queen wasps? What are they doing? Fighting or mating? They did now move much and were not distracted by me standing over them.
ID as European Hornets (Vespa crabro)
"_ I use alcohol or drugs before entering a feared social situation"
_ If I attend a social situation I stay only a certain length of time
_ I'm likely to avoid eye contact
_ I'm likely to set other conditions on attendance such as staying close to certain "safe" people or staying in a certain place
_ I frequently try to distract myself by daydreaming or thinking about other things
Other: _____"
Greater Manchester Police has praised the behaviour of visitors to Manchester during a weekend of sport in the city.
On Friday 20 May 2016, the Great City Games saw a number of athletes compete in various events on a purpose-built athletics arena in Albert Square and track on Deansgate.
The following day (21 May 2016) saw Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to win the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium, with a number of fans watching the match in public venues throughout Greater Manchester.
The weekend extravaganza concluded on Sunday 22 May 2016 with over 30,000 lining up to take part in the Great Manchester Run before England defeated Turkey 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in a UEFA Euro 2016 warm-up match in the evening.
The events saw tens of thousands of visitors to the city centre, creating a buzzing and carnival-like atmosphere.
Assistant Chief Constable John O’Hare said: “This has been a fantastic weekend for Manchester and the atmosphere in the city has been superb from start to finish.
“It was great to see so many pictures of smiling faces and people having a good time and I hope everyone who has visited the city this weekend will be going away with some great memories.
“I would like to thank everyone who has played a key role in ensuring that the weekend has been successful.”
For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit www.gmp.police.uk
To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number.
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.
Ring-billed Seagulls. The female is whining & circling the male. I had no idea that he held a present for her!
Member of the Flickr Bird Brigade
Activists for birds and wildlife
Just spotted the highly unusual and possibly illegal activity of this Stagecoach driver whilst on the move...are we to think that maybe he doesnt want to be photographed...July 11 2013.
One of Greater Manchester Police’s dedicated anti-social behaviour vehicles at work on the streets of Stockport.
The Force recognises that anti-social behaviour can blight community life and is dedicated to effectively policing the problem.
The vehicle’s distinctive livery is designed to be a highly visible deterrent to would be culprits and they are fitted with video surveillance equipment.
For more information about Neighbourhood Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website.
By doing this capillary flow experiment in space we discovered several surprising mechanisms of fluid behaviour. Important for 1000s of industrial processes.
Bei diesem Kapillarexperiment haben wir sehr überraschende Verhaltensweisen von Flüssigkeiten entdeckt. Wichtig für tausende Industrieprozesse auf der Erde!
Credits: ESA/NASA
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McDonalds are open to drive-thru customers, but closed to sit customers. So many will park up and eat in the car park. The seagulls aren't daft. They have learnt to scavenge, or maybe some people have been feeding them.
The birds with black head are called black-headed gulls.