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Comment ne pas tomber en amour avec ce perroquet des mers ? J'aurais bien voulu y rester encore quelques jours... Je suis revenue tout de même avec tout plein d'images de lui en souvenir.

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I wanna live out my days like a hobo

And take myself that long-needed rest

Hey hey I'm longing to ride on a freight train

And be a good old American guest.

~ Merle Haggard

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Superb Fairy-wren

Scientific Name: Malurus cyaneus

Description: Adult male Superb Fairy-wrens are among the most brightly coloured of the species, especially during the breeding season. They have rich blue and black plumage above and on the throat. The belly is grey-white and the bill is black. Females and young birds are mostly brown above with a dull red-orange area around the eye and a brown bill. Females have a pale greenish gloss, absent in young birds, on the otherwise brown tail. The legs are brown in both sexes. Males from further inland and in the south-west of the range have more blue on the back and underparts.

Similar species: Several other species of fairy-wren are found in Australia. The males of each species are quite distinct, but the females and young birds are often difficult to separate. Of the species that overlap in range with the Superb Fairy-wren, the female White-winged Fairy-wren Malurus leucopterus and Red-backed Fairy-wren M. melanocephalus lacks the chestnut colour around the eye, while the female Variegated Fairy-wren M. lamberti has a dull grey-blue wash. Both the Superb and White-winged Fairy-wrens are similar in size. The Variegated Fairy-wren is slightly larger in size and has a longer tail.

Distribution: Superb Fairy-wrens are found south of the Tropic of Capricorn through eastern Australia and Tasmania to the south-eastern corner of South Australia.

Habitat: Seen in most habitat types where suitable dense cover and low shrubs occur. They are common in urban parks and gardens, and can be seen in small social groups. These groups normally consist of one dominant male and several females and young birds.

Feeding: Superb Fairy-wrens feed on insects and other small arthropods. These are caught mostly on the ground, but may also be taken from low bushes. Feeding takes place in small social groups.

Breeding: The nest is a dome-shaped structure of grasses and other fine material. It is usually placed in a low bush and is constructed by the female. The female incubates the eggs alone, but both sexes feed the young. Other members of the group will also help with the feeding of the young.

Male Superb Fairy-wrens have been labelled as 'the least faithful birds in the world'. Females may be courted by up to 13 males in half an hour, and 76% of young are sired by males from outside the social group.

Calls: The Superb Fairy-wren gives a series of high pitched trills, which are given by both sexes. The male often extends these trills into song.

Minimum Size: 13cm

Maximum Size: 14cm

Average size: 14cm

Average weight: 10g

Clutch Size: Three to four.

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"Le bonheur pour une abeille ou un dauphin est d'exister. Pour l'homme, c’est de le savoir et de s'en émerveiller."

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I cooked breakfast and it was a lazy day. It rained pretty much all day. It was so foggy tonight. This doesn't really show just how foggy it was. I ended up throwing my boots in the bin because they fell apart.

 

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so my hair looks incredibly silly haha since its so freaking long. and thick! and in the light its dark red:/ haha. ahhh. anyway. i need to go get subway !!! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

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I am a little behind on my 52 week challenge, but I'm getting it done as soon as I can! I've been quite busy! I have been staying steady on my 52Frames (because it's a countdown, I have to! Or I'll break my streak.. *ohh the pressure lol*)

I'm going to catch up as soon as I can. I have to do my 52Frames soon, and it's "PORTRAIT" & extra credit is "Rembrandt Lighting" - so we'll see if I get it done with the extra credit.. but either way I'll have a portrait for them by Sunday!

 

I've been VERY stressed out lately too, but I've been doing A LOT of praying and self reflection, and I know that it's all going to be okay. I'm remaining positive, even though sometimes it can be VERY HARD. (No worries, I'm fine! Everything is going to work out, in the right time!)

 

The subject for WEEK 19 on my 52 WEEK is: "END OF THE LINE"!

I took quite a few different photos that I could use for this one, however.. this sign has been in my mind ever since I heard of the subject.. I took this photo on the way home from the store, and I ended up choosing this one to use.

I really love the sign underneath, about the deaf cat.. It's so unique.

 

I hope that you all are doing well! I have a photo shoot to do tomorrow morning (PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY for an upcoming website)- I'm excited! I'll post a photo to show you guys what I come up with.. Although I'll probably have a few good ones, I'm sure!

 

Stay blessed & keep taking amazing photos, my Flickr Friends!! - JessiCaM

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This dashing medium-sized tit can be found in broadleaf and mixed hill forests, as well as adjacent parks and gardens. Utterly unmistakable, with a bright yellow face and nape, which contrast smartly with a black crest, throat, and breast. Wings are gray and black with white spots and bars. Gregarious; often in small flocks of its own species or with large mixed feeding flocks. Song is a bright, repetitive “chew-wee-ee, chew-wee-ee, chew-wee-ee.” Calls vary, but usually incorporate several sharp notes and one or two lower, buzzier notes. (eB ird)

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We found this lovely, perky little tit bouncing about in the trees at the Orchid Conservation Project (beautiful gardens filled with native orchids).

 

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

 

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chang Mai, Thailand. February 2025.

Rockjumper Birding Tours.

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New and exclusive to Cosmoplitan (Round opens on the 30th of May), the Deco DJ set from Rhyme nor Reason includes an animated DJ Booth, L & R host podiums (Use one, both or neither), speaker, microphone and a bonus dance panel to script with your favourite dancer.

Sit on the DJ booth or host podiums to have your profile picture display on the screen. Screens are separate links to enable scripting with your favourite tipjar.

 

Don't forget, RnR is runs a monthly photo comp, any photo featuring an RnR item that tags us on flickr is eligible to enter and voting will be done at the end of month live music event in the Paracosm club beneath the store. Last Friday of the month at 7am SLT. Lovely L$ and lots of fun stuff up for grabs. :)

 

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Vandaag aan het einde van de middag arriveerde de 2225 van de SMMR in Beverwijk met het doel om de 2278 en de 2368 met wat oude wagons op te halen die al een hele tijd op het terrein van Tata Steel stonden. Toen de avond gevallen was, en ook een behoorlijke regenbui, stond deze combinatie in het station van Beverwijk klaar voor vertrek, 21 januari 2012.

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I really like this one. I had a hard time choosing! Well, I hope everybody enjoys today, let me know how it all goes <3 I'll be uploading a video tonight drawing ten winners for my print giveaway (:

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Outdoor Divine Liturgy.

Υπαίθρια Θεία Λειτουργία.

Ιερό Παρεκκλήσιο Μεταμορφώσεως του Σωτήρος ιδρύματος προστασίας τυφλών, Θεσσαλονίκη

   

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I already posted a summer version of Maria Eich (see comments) and I'll just insert the same text here:

 

The pilgrimage church Maria Eich has quite a history of miracles:

 

In 1710 the blacksmith sons Franz and Kaspar Thallmayr from Planegg placed a Loreto image of Mary in a hollow oak. Twenty two years later a day laborer made a pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in the oak tree and recovered from an injury. As early as 1734, the influx of those in need was so great that a hut was built that surrounded the tree with the miraculous image. In 1742 a brick church building was built around the oak, which was consecrated on May 18, 1768. A hermitage was built in 1745, which also served as a school from 1790 to 1804.

 

Maria Eich gained supraregional importance in 1775 when the Bavarian Elector Max III. Joseph held a par force hunt in the forest. A hunted deer sought refuge by the chapel. The elector saw the miraculous image and spared the animal. To commemorate this event, a memorial plaque was attached to the chapel after the elector's death.

 

Maria Eich is still a popular pilgrimage destination, no pilgrims today though.

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🍮Cerridwen’s Cauldron - Slime Pudding Dessert Set

Beautiful original fantasy food giver. Temp attach food giver or static versions. PBR and Legacy textures. Also includes bowl and bowl stacks.

This slimy delicacy will be available October 17th at the Nightshade Event.

 

💚 #CerridwensCauldron - Grilled Cave Grabber

An original fantasy food giver that is frighteningly detailed yet curiously scrumptious looking decor. This beautiful, high quality feast is a one of a kind FANTASY food line available in SL, with the grilled cave grabber taking up 3LI while the grilled claws platter only occupies just 2LI. Both dishes come included with materials as well as PBR texturing.

There's also a piece of the meat on a fork, perfect for a zombie chihuahua to steal.

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Awesome set! Click on the animated bubbling punch bowl to get a cup of Halloween punch.

Click on the cups around the punch bowl to access the Volume control Menu.

click on a candle to turn the flame on/off.

Visit THS for weekly sales! Tons of Halloween stock!

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#WLS - VOODOO DOLLS - FRANK ( 1st Place Exclusive custom doll made for voodoofreakenstein resident.

 

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Australian White Ibis (Some Australian White Ibis populations have learnt to exploit artificial foods in urban environments and are becoming pests. However, although Australian White Ibises are becoming more common in some areas, their abundance is decreasing in their natural range.)

Scientific Name: Threskiornis molucca

Description: The Australian White Ibis is identified by its almost entirely white body plumage and black head and neck. The head is featherless and its black bill is long and down-curved. During the breeding season the small patch of skin on the under-surface of the wing changes from dull pink to dark scarlet. Adult birds have a tuft of cream plumes on the base of the neck. Females differ from males by being slightly smaller, with shorter bills. Young birds are similar to adults, but have the neck covered with black feathers. In flight, flocks of Australian White Ibis form distinctive V-shaped flight patterns. Another common name for this bird is Sacred Ibis, but this more appropriately refers to a closely related African species.

Distribution: The Australian White Ibis is common and widespread in northern and eastern Australia, and both its range and abundance in western Australia is expanding, despite its absence from Western Australia prior to the 1950s. The species is absent from Tasmania.

Habitat: The Australian White Ibis can be observed in all but the driest habitats. Preferred habitats include swamps, lagoons, floodplains and grasslands, but it has also become a successful inhabitant of urban parks and gardens.The Australian White Ibis' range of food includes both terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and human scraps. The most favoured foods are crayfish and mussels, which the bird obtains by digging with its long bill. Mussels are opened by hammering them on a hard surface to reveal the soft body inside.

Feeding: The Australian White Ibis' range of food includes both terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and human scraps. The most favoured foods are crayfish and mussels, which the bird obtains by digging with its long bill. Mussels are opened by hammering them on a hard surface to reveal the soft body inside.

Breeding: The male Australian White Ibis secures a pairing territory on a branch of a tall tree in order to attract a female. The courtship ceremony involves the male putting on a noisy display, as well as showing aggression towards other males. When a female arrives, the male attracts her by bowing from his branch. He then offers the female a twig, forging a bond when she grasps it and they begin to preen one another. Once the pair bond is cemented, the birds fly off to build a nest at another location. Australian White Ibis nest in large colonies, often with the Straw-necked Ibis, T. spinicollis. Young are born naked and helpless. One or two broods may be reared in a year.

Calls: Drawn-out croaks.

Minimum Size: 69cm

Maximum Size: 76cm

Average size: 72cm

(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)

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Following comments by Daniel Myers and James Burns and a specific question by Sccart, I managed to find on the Ephrata website an explanation of these strange buildings : they form a stage, build in 1970, and facing an amphitheater (that I had not photographed and then forgotten about, that was some 3 year ago...). It was first used for outdoor drama, and now for special programs.

That said, they are thin, but of normal height.

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Sacred Kingfisher

Scientific Name: Todiramphus sanctus

Description: The Sacred Kingfisher is a medium sized kingfisher. It has a turquoise back, turquoise blue rump and tail, buff-white underparts and a broad cream collar. There is a broad black eye stripe extending from bill to nape of neck. Both sexes are similar, although the female is generally lighter with duller upper parts. Young birds are similar to the female, but have varying amounts of rusty-brown edging to feathers on the collar and underparts, and buff edges on the wing coverts.

Distribution: The Sacred Kingfisher is common and familiar throughout the coastal regions of mainland Australia and less common throughout Tasmania. The species is also found on islands from Australasia to Indonesia and New Zealand.

Habitat: The Sacred Kingfisher inhabits woodlands, mangroves and paperbark forests, tall open eucalypt forest and melaleuca forest.

Seasonal movements: In Australia, Sacred Kingfishers spend the winter in the north of their range and return south in the spring to breed.

Feeding: Sacred Kingfishers forage mainly on the land, only occasionally capturing prey in the water. They feed on crustaceans, reptiles, insects and their larvae and, infrequently, fish. The birds perch on low exposed branch on the lookout for prey. Once prey is located, the Sacred Kingfisher swoops down and grasps it in its bill, returning to the perch to eat it.

Breeding: For most of the year Sacred Kingfishers are mainly solitary, pairing only for the breeding season. Usually two clutches are laid in a season. Both sexes excavate the nest, which is normally a burrow in a termite mound, hollow branch or river bank. The nest chamber is unlined and can be up to 20m above the ground. Both sexes also incubate the eggs and care for the young.

Calls: The voice of the Sacred Kingfisher is a loud "ek ek ek ek" repeated continuously throughout breeding season. Birds also give a "kee kee kee" in excitement and a series of chirring, scolding notes when alarmed.

Minimum Size: 19cm

Maximum Size: 24cm

Average size: 21cm

Average weight: 45g

Breeding season: September to December; occasionally extended to March, if conditions are favourable.

Clutch Size: 3 to 6

Incubation: 18 days

Nestling Period: 26 days

(Sources: www.birdsinbackyards.net and "The Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds - Second Edition")

 

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- Je me régale !

 

- What do you think about this organic basil ?

- I enjoy it !

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