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25-05-2019 Broadmeadows Estuary Swords Co.Dublin
[group] Stilts and avocets | [order] CHARADRIIFORMES | [family] Recurvirostridae | [latin] Recurvirostra avosetta | [UK] Pied Avocet | [FR] Avocette elegante | [DE] Sabelschnabler | [ES] Avoceta Comun | [NL] Kluut
Measurements
spanwidth min.: 67 cm
spanwidth max.: 77 cm
size min.: 42 cm
size max.: 46 cm
Breeding
incubation min.: 23 days
incubation max.: 25 days
fledging min.: 35 days
fledging max.: 25 days
broods 1
eggs min.: 3
eggs max.: 4
Physical characteristics
Unmistakable, mainly white with black forehead, crown to below eyes, nape and upper hindneck. At rest, shows three distinctive black bands on mantle and scapulars, lesser and median upperwing coverts, and outer 6 primaries, bill black and strongly upcurved, long legs, blue grey. Female tends to have shorter, more strongly curved bill. No seasonal variation. Juvenile similar to adult.
Habitat
Breeds in flat, open areas typically at shallow saline lades, lagoon, pools, and estuaries with sparse vegetation. Outside breeding season also frequents muddy tidal flats, infrequently found on fres hwater lakes and even rivers.
Other details
Recurvirostra avosetta is a widespread but patchily distributed breeder across much of Europe (except the far north), which accounts for less than half of its global breeding range. Its European breeding population is relatively small (<57,000 pairs), but increased substantially between 1970-1990. Although several populations declined during 1990-2000, most key ones increased or were stable, and the species was stable overall. Improved knowledge of its winter distribution has shown that it no longer qualifies as Localised, and consequently it is now evaluated as Secure.
This wader inhabits sandy or muddy beaches bordering stretches of shallow water, either brackish or salt. It has a fragmented distribution in Eurasia, from the Iberian Peninsula, England and the southern parts of the Baltic Sea to Pakistan and China. It breeds also in northern, eastern and southern Africa. The birds of Western Europe are wintering along the Atlantic coast, from the British Isles to Ghana. Eastern populations winter in eastern Africa, from Egypt to South Africa. The population of the European Union is estimated at 23700 breeding pairs, which represents about 80% of the total European Population. Notwithstanding this species has considerably increased in some regions, including the Netherlands, it is adversely affected by habitat loss, tourism and pollution
Feeding
Carnivorous, taking great variety of mainly aquatic invertebrates, particularly aquatic insects, crustaceans, and worms, rarely fish and plant material. Most often feeds by picking or by tactile scything of bill through water or mud, sometimes feeds communally.
Breeding
Breeding in April to August in Eurasia. Nests in large colonies, but sometimnes in small numbers or even solitary. Nest is typically a grass lined scrape in open ground or amongst short vegetation. 3-4 eggs are laid incubated for 23-25 days, by both sexes. Downy young silver grey above grading to buff on sides of head, wing and sides of back, with small black spots on crown, two lines of larger parallel spots on back and spots on thighs. Age of first breeding 2-3 years.
Migration
Migratory in northern parts of breeding range, grading to dispersive in south; significantly larger numbers remain in North Sea countries in mild winters. Winters locally in Britain and in Netherlands; more typically from Mediterranean basin to southern Caspian, and south to African Sahel, Arabia, and India. Dispersal from breeding grounds begins second half July, and in August-September Swedish, Danish, German, and Dutch birds concentrate around Heligoland Bight and in Dutch delta region to moult. In most years, numbers decline sharply in October, due to emigration, though can still be several thousand present into November. Those wintering Britain and Ireland largely British-bred. Spring passage begins early, with departures from winter quarters from late February or early March. Return to breeding areas to some extent dependent on weather: in western Europe, vanguard may appear early to mid-March, with major return of adults in April.
Open Knowledge Festival 2014. 15th to 17th of July at Kulturbrauerei in Berlin.
Attribution: Gregor Fischer, www.gfischer-photography.com/ 16.07.2014
Project : “gliSSSSSSSSSendo”
Location: Catharinaplein
With his technical knowledge, his creative forces and his inventive talent UliK developed a construction that allows musicians to glide through space. With his knowledge of stage- and costume-design, his musical choices and his feel for good entertainment he produced a magical show with the innovative brass band Fanfare Le SNOB.
Since the 1994 Fanfare Le SNOB (the abbreviation for “Service de Nettoyage des Oreilles Bouchées” (trans. cleaning service for blocked ears)) produces performances exploring the sound spectrum of brass instruments. Rooted in excellent musicianship their joy and enthusiasm for street performances is part of their magic.
The eye and ear opening performance of UliK and Le SNOB induces its subject from musical term “glissando”, which can be translated as “gliding”. In the case of the performance “gliSSSSSSSSendo” there are nine monk-like figures in long black robes and burning hats gliding through darkness in urban space, carried away by their music. The musical program comprises brass band traditionals as well as contemporary compositions by Philipp Glass or Michael Nyman.
Source: www.gloweindhoven.nl
Pulse Front: Relational Architecture 12 is the new searchlight piece by acclaimed Mexican-Canadian electronic artist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. The groundbreaking installation uses 20 robotic searchlights, 200,000 watts of power and includes displays up to 20 metal sculptures positioned along Toronto's harbour. Each piece is installed with a biometric sensor. When a participating spectator grabs the handles on the sculpture the sensors convert their pulse into beams of light in the sky, visible up to 15 kilometers away. The life force of honoured guests at the TELUS-hosted event will launch the beating matrix of searchlights.
September 22 is the day grades 4 to 10 celebrate Science and Math Week with a fun academic contest to bring out their competitive spirit and motivate them to learn more about these two major subjects. The event is a quiz bee type game that tests the student’s general knowledge of science and math. Students are formed into groups of four (for high school) and five (for grade school) to emphasize cooperation and teamwork
Photo credits to Michelle Ann Villacorta, China Lorenzo, and Louisiana Sollestre
Grades 4 to 6 Winners
1st Place
TEAM GRAHAM BELL (Blue Shrit)
1. Stephen Matthew G. Ibañez (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Aldrin O. Paltao (Grade 5 Honesty)
3. Samantha Ashley A. San Juan (Grade 5 Happiness)
4. Chrizelle Anne R. Gavino (Grade 6 Humility)
5. John Patrick M. Esmeria (Grade 6 Generosity)
2nd Place
TEAM MENDEL (Black Shirt)
1. Lhance Ivan B. Lachica (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Christine Anne R. Gavino (Grade 5 Happiness)
3. Eulian Joshua F. Del Rosario (Grade 5 Honesty)
4. Nigel Louis M. Galang (Grade 6 Humility)
5. Donita Mae F Manlunas (Grade 6 Generosity)
3rd Place
TEAM MAXWELL (Yellow shirt)
1. Mila Angelica R. Terrado (Grade 4 Charity)
2. Trisha Gail M. Esmeria (Grade 5 Happiness)
3. Jarro Uriel M. Colonzo (Grade 6 Honesty)
4. Iris Francheska L. Bautista (Grade 6 Humility)
5. Arabella R. Saculo (Grade 6 Generosity)
High School Winners
1st Place
TEAM THOMPSON
1. Julienne Allyah Legutan (Grade 8 Aristotle)
2. Kenneth Pedigan (Grade 9 Newton)
3. Roselle Estrada (Grade Fourth Year Einstein)
4. Venedict Doroteo (Grade 7 Galileo)
2nd Place
TEAM DALTON
1. Jason Tormon (Fourth Year Einstein)
2. Danica Janelle Dizon (Grade 8 Aristotle)
3. Sophia Chua (Grade 9 Newton)
4. Jarren Seltiel Calonzo (Grade 7 Galileo)
3rd Place
TEAM CHADWICK
1. Louisiana Sollestre (Fourth Year Einstein)
2. Roma Reign Molina (Grade 8 Aristotle)
3. Neithan Abreu (Grade 9 Newton)
4. Don Luis Diaz (Grade 7 Galileo)
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Open Knowledge Festival 2014. 15th to 17th of July at Kulturbrauerei in Berlin.
Attribution: Gregor Fischer, www.gfischer-photography.com/ 16.07.2014
5 May 2023 – A well-functioning logistics system is more important than ever, ensuring access to vital inputs and boosting productivity. Improving the logistics ecosystem will rebuild supply chains disrupted by the pandemic and make significant strides in the fight against climate change. In this session, High-level officials from South Asia shared valuable insights on initiatives for improving logistics, explore lessons learned, and identify emerging priorities.
The event was held on the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors.
Tom Roper and Jo Richardson, straight out of the CILIP 2013 AGM in the new Library of Birmingham, where their motion:
"In view of his failures to enforce the 1964 Public Libraries and Museums Act, this Annual General Meeting of CILIP has no confidence in Ed Vaizey, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, and instructs Council to work with all other interested parties to protect library, information and knowledge services."
...was passed (669 members for, 200 members against, 103 abstained).
Islamabad, January 22, 2011 - USAID’s program office director, John Morgan, talking to students at the Pakistan Knowledge Festival about the U.S. support to Pakistan’s Education Sector. USAID’s $75 million Pre-STEP project is working to improve the basic education in Pakistan by strengthening teacher training.
3/100 - The books I mentioned are available on openlibrary.org to read. The full name is Pictured knowledge
visual instruction practically applied for the home and school ... by Calvin Noyes Kendall, Eleanor Atkinson. c. 1916. It's kind of wild to think these books on my shelf are over 100 years old. All but the one are in really good shape. Unfortunately Openlibrary doesn't show which volume you are in until you open it. I saw at least volumes 1 & 2. I've photo copied things from these for altered books in the past. They are a neat resource, especially if you would like to know how things were 100 years ago
"Elizabeth". - Lonely splendid. Author: Mikiko Ishii
Establishment of the Anglican Church. Defense strategy of small and weak countries. Governance, such as the use of his subjects. From fact, deep profound knowledge to humanism. To details of the private life that through the single rejected the marriage proposal of many. Little girl sent to the guillotine the real mother by his father. Give to win over time soon, and to spread the majesty in sixteen century Europe. Gait of destiny. I carefully traced.
Her mom is preparing herself for a wedding party. Zoha (my daughter) is observing closely -very soon she will be doing the same. Girls will be girls :)
"Urban Transport Knowledge Sharing Russia-Brazil" project
Curitiba, 07 de agosto de 2013
Reunião com Denise Sella, diretora de Urbanização, e Silvia Ramos, do departamento de Relacionamento na URBS (Urbanização de Curitiba) e visita técnica ao icônico BRT de Curitiba.
Foto: Mariana Gil/EMBARQ Brasil
Sobre o projeto:
Com o objetivo de buscar inspiração e aprofundar conhecimentos técnicos para seus projetos de mobilidade, uma comitiva do Governo Russo está em visita a três capitais brasileiras: São Paulo, Curitiba e Rio de Janeiro. O grupo que compõe a missão – realizada pelo Banco Mundial com apoio da EMBARQ Brasil – é formado por representantes do Ministério de Transportes da Rússia, vice-prefeitos, pesquisadores e outros envolvidos com projetos de transporte ligados a megaeventos esportivos.
i was worried that some people might frown upon photographing a bird on top of the U.P. oblation... i totally have a different interpretation of what i saw... the oblation symbolizes knowledge, and the bird resting on top of it symbolizes that knowledge is free, and should be allowed to explore new horizons =)
Homers new project. It was new to United Distrillers. Local knowledge then says it was bought by Fairclough for moving Bridge Beams. It does have signs of being painted Orange so who knows..
Gulltaggen was founded in 1998, first and foremost to stimulate and reward the heroes in digital creativity. Today, Gulltaggen is the largest event in Norway and the Nordic countries within digital marketing, communication, innovation, leadership and creativity. It has by far become the best arena for sharing competence, knowledge and networking. Gulltaggen is organized by the non-profit trade organization INMA / IAB Norway
Fotograf: Jarle Naustvik