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I just adore these fluff seed things.................
YES several uploads today...don't feel obligated to comment.
HUUGGS my friends....~Chelle
im the fluffer in this cuddlepile...
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this is a best guess at Syrphus vitripennis
Battling against the sun again, but I suppose it's better than rain. Another one of those unbalanced type stacks and the beast flew off before I finished...
January 19th was one of our cold, cold days and every bird I managed to photograph looked like this - feathers all fluffed up to try and keep warm. This photo of a little Black-capped Chickadee was taken on a morning walk in Weaselhead.
UPDATES:
1. To those of you who knew our dear friend Doug Waylett, I had an e-mail from Flo (his wife) this morning, letting me know that she has extended Doug's extensive Flickr account, so that his valuable photos can continue to be enjoyed and be of use. I was so concerned about this, so thank you, Flo, for doing this. Doug's images provide a most valuable resource, especially for those who are interested in lichens, fungi, etc.. www.flickr.com/photos/dougcwaylett/
2. To those of you who were curious about the make of the old motorbike in a photo of my Dad in his younger days, my son contacted the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, here in Alberta, and they told him that it is an Ascot Pullin. These were produced in the UK between 1928-1930. Thanks so much, Steven, for thinking of contacting the Reynolds-Alberta Museum and finding out this information and for adding a link to Wikipedia under the photo.
On a walk around Travis wetlands November 3, 2015 Christchurch New Zealand.
Travis Wetland is located in north-east Christchurch, close to sea-level, and is typical of pre-European Christchurch and Canterbury plains swamp lands.
1600 years ago it was an estuary similar to the Avon/Heathcote Estuary of today. A sandbar gradually shut out the sea, decreasing salinity and allowing wetland plants to take over from saltmarsh species.
Travis is the largest wetland in Christchurch with an area of 56.5 hectares, and is unique in the fact that it is situated in an urban area. Bounded by Mairehau, Frosts, and Travis Roads, this area is Christchurch’s last major piece of freshwater wetland. When you consider that Christchurch was built from a swamp, these remaining wetlands become a very important part of our history and heritage.
For More Info: my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/travis-wetland/
Back to cuteness, I'm afraid ;-) Spent quite a time watching the Canada Goslings yesterday, whilst trying not to sit in any goose poo!
Week 20 out of 52 Weeks for Dogs for my Colby
I'm so glad I'm doing this 52 Weeks for Dogs group. Because of this group, I have to check into Flickr once a week with my submission. I post my photo and then try to stop by my contact's photos. Thanks to those of you who are stopping by to comment even though I haven't commented on your photos lately.
My sweet Benni has had some GI issues over the last few months. He had an ultrsound last week. Thankfully, there wasn't any cancer visible. He did have lots of gas and some fibrosis of his liver (maybe from a past case of hepatitis, according to the vet) but overall, everything looked good. We also did a pancreatic study and are waiting for the results.
Clay and Bubba are their usual difficult selves.
Colby is doing well overall. I am disappointed to say that after three years he is showing signs of Alopecia X (a common problem in Pomeranians). It is also called Black Skin Disease. It is characterized by hair loss and a darkened discoloration of the skin. Colby only has a small area on his tail that has recently lost fur but I'm concerned that this will spread. No one knows exactly what causes Alopecia X and no one knows how to treat it. If my little guy loses his fur, there isn't anything that I can do. Of course, I love him so much, it doesn't matter if he goes bald. The condition does not bother him physically. He'll just be a semi-fluffy Pomeranian.
Our Daily Challenge ... curves.
The lorikeets seem to have moved on but these guys came for a snack this morning. It was a crystal clear day but there was a strong and very cold wind. This Crested Pigeon tried to stay warm by fluffing up her feathers while she waited her turn. She's not quite as curvaceous as she looks in this shot!