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A visit to RSPB Bempton Cliffs reserve south of Scarborough, combined with lunch at Flamborough head, provided plenty of opportunity to observe the nesting Gannets, Fulmars and Kittiwakes at close quarters, whilst Shags were to be seen skimming the coastline just offshore. Bempton is the only mainland Gannet colony and presents quite a spectacle with thousands of birds rearing large grey fluffy chicks on the precipitous chalk cliffs
Nesting Mortar & Pestle by Aya Osada and Laura Urquiaga. Designed to address the problems of traditional mortars and pestles, the Nesting Mortar & Pestle features nesting mortars to accommodate various ingredients from small amounts of peppercorns to large amounts of leafy herbs. The large mortar contains a ball bearing mechanism that allows the mortars to rotate easily, which facilitates the grinding process. The interior of the pestle contains small steel pellets that employ the concept of inertia to ease the user’s physical effort. A silicone rubber layer on the base of the large mortar provides additional cushioning and gripping power. AWARD: 2005 International Home and Housewares honorable mention.
They do like to nest right on the edge of the small islands around the reserve, especially here where they share the area with black headed gulls. However, this nest is a little too close to the water, and emergency efforts to raise the level are under way. Didn't look as though it would work
size: set of eight
color: emeraude green
the nesting lotus bowls are one of the top pieces of my collection. their botanical, organic shape make them universally appealing. the nesting lotus bowls are gorgeous as a sculptural display piece, and they are completely functional for everyday use.for entertaining, these bowls are wonderful for filling with favorite dips, condiments, and snacks.
sizes:
set of five (6.25"w x 3"h) smallest bowl measures 3" w, largest is 6.25" w
set of eight (9"w x 4.25"h) mallest bowl measures 3" w, largest is 9" w
colors: emeraude green, milk white, robin egg blue, poppy red
Two large female snapping turtles nesting at Lakeside Park.
During the summer of 2010 and again during the summer of 2011, The City of Kitchener will be studying turtles in natural areas across the City.
The main study locations for this project are the Huron Natural Area, Laurentian Wetland and Lakeside Park. Our project involves catching turtles and recording information about their age, sex and health as well as gently notching (putting a mark) their shells so that we can identify them when we catch them at a later time.
We are also working with a dedicated group of volunteers who are helping to monitor turtles in different natural areas. These volunteers are helping us to learn more about where and when turtles are nesting (digging holes to lay eggs) as well as whether the eggs are hatching and the young turtles are able to make it to the ponds safely. We have also started to protect some turtle nests from predators!
We will be sharing information about our project with people all across the City so watch for information about upcoming presentations and events on Kitchener’s Natural Areas website at www.kitchener.ca/knap.
Thank-you to the City of Kitchener Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF), Region of Waterloo Environmental Stewardship Fund and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for supporting this project!
Midnight is when the Olive Ridley turtles come nesting at Kadmat. The islands are safe for them ... from the people. They protect them. But other predators ... specially dogs and birds .. do dig up the eggs.
DSC_3874: Nesting Osprey on July 3rd, 2014 at Grand Lake, New Brunswick. I spent about 30 minutes taking pics and videos of this very cooperative subject on her nest today. She wasn't afraid of me at all, and just sat on top of her nest brooding over her young one.
A vintage find photographed for my etsy shop: How Now Design. Please see my profile for a link to my shop. SOLD
Whilst at Bempton Cliffs we watched the Gannets spending much time collecting nesting material. At times there were fights to obtain the best material available.
This mama hummingbird decided the bush right outside my front door would be a perfect place to nest. She becomes quite upset when we enter and leave the house, as you can imagine, especially now that her babies have hatched! This was taken about two weeks before the babies emerged from their shells, and I snapped it from inside my kitchen, standing a good ten feet back from the window - she could see me if I got any closer and would freak out.
The babies are doing well and growing fast, despite the little community of feral cats we have in the neighborhood. (I peek at them once in a while while mama bird is off feeding.)
Willie (right) and Sprout(left) in their morning nesting place. While daddy's in the kitchen drinking coffee and using his laptop, they make little nests in the tops of the couch cushions and catch a few more ZZZZZ's.
A Female Blue Bird has taken advantage of a nesting box. I learned this week that the screen "porch" is called a Noel Gate. It protects eggs and nestlings from cats and other predators. The male mate can be seen in the comments. Blue birds have such gorgeous colors. They are fun to watch as they go after bugs.
A Gray Catbird collect grass and twigs for a possible nest at Thickson's Woods, in Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
Black-capped Chickadees were gathering wood shavings from an old snag. They were taking turns entering a hollow and transporting the wood shavings to their nest.