The Present Moment
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Whoever draws the plan wins a present!
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Angoulême, France
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Le Combattant varié présente un dimorphisme sexuel extrême et les ornements du mâle diffèrent d’un individu à l’autre au niveau de la couleur et des dessins.
En plumage nuptial, le mâle a le bas du dos et la queue barrés de noir. Le manteau et les scapulaires varient du noir au brun, en passant par chamois, châtain, ocre et blanc. Les parties inférieures sont plutôt sombres, excepté le bas de l’abdomen, le dessous des ailes et les sous-caudales qui sont blancs.
Sur la tête, les oreillons et la collerette varient beaucoup en couleur, allant du chamois ou châtain au violet noirâtre, noir ou blanc, souvent avec des dessins barrés ou mouchetés.
Le bec est brun ou orange terne. Les yeux sont brun foncé. Les pattes et les doigts sont jaune verdâtre ou orange foncé. Les petites caroncules verruqueuses de la face varient et peuvent être verdâtres, jaunâtres, orangées, rougeâtre ou brunes.
Au moment des parades, les mâles observent une hiérarchie dictée par les couleurs des plumes ornementales. Les mâles « résidents » ou « indépendants » ont le plumage plus foncé, en particulier les oreillons et la collerette, tandis que les mâles « satellites » sont légèrement plus petits et ont généralement la collerette et les oreillons clairs ou blancs.
Ces plumes ornementales sont visibles pendant une durée relativement courte, en général d’avril à juin. En dehors de cette période, le mâle ressemble à la femelle au niveau de la silhouette et de la couleur du plumage, mais il est nettement plus grand.
Le Combattant est une espèce dont la reproduction est atypique chez les limicoles, ne donnant pas lieu à la formation
de couples. Les mâles se rassemblent sur des places de parade (appelées leks) où ils se livrent à des simulacres de
combats afin d’attirer les femelles. Certains mâles présents sur ces arènes pourront se reproduire avec plusieurs
femelles, d’autres ne trouvant jamais de partenaire. Les femelles, quant à elles, pourront fréquenter plusieurs arènes
et s’accoupler avec plusieurs mâles.
Les femelles nichent solitairement jusqu’à plusieurs kilomètres des arènes. Les œufs sont déposés dans une cuvette
grattée dans le sol, garnie de quelques végétaux et bien dissimulée dans la végétation. La période de ponte s’étale de
début avril à fin juin . Les quatre œufs, brun-olive tachetés de noir, sont incubés par la femelle durant trois
semaines. Les poussins, nidifuges, peuvent être abandonnés par la femelle après seulement 10 à 15 jours. Ils sont
aptes au vol au bout de quatre semaines. La femelle n’élève pas plus d’une nichée par an. La maturité sexuelle est
atteinte parfois dès un an et plus généralement à deux ans chez les femelles, les mâles se reproduisant rarement avant
deux ans.
Le baguage des jeunes oiseaux a permis de montrer l’absence de philopatrie. Le « brassage » génétique qui en résulte
peut expliquer l’absence de sous-espèce et même de population biogéographique chez cette espèce dont l’aire de
reproduction est pourtant très vaste.
La longévité maximale observée grâce aux données de baguage est d’environ 13 ans
After the small orchids presented in my last uploads, I now present to you an exuberant flower of Brazilian origin, and know as Bráunia, Rosa da mata, Rosa da montanha, Chapéu de sol (see the names in english below).
Although quite large (the ones I photographed here are approximately from 15 to 20cm in diameter), they were also difficult to photograph properly because they are hanging on the branches, wrapped in the shadow of numerous leaves, therefore with low light.
.Scientific name: Brownea grandiceps
.Family: Fabaceae, Caesalpinioideae.
.Popular Names: Rose of the jungle, Brownea, Mountain's Rose, Sun Hat
.Origin: The species is native to Brazil, but not endemic, being also recorded in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela and Bolivia. Its occurrence in Brazilian lands was officially registered in Amazonas, Pará, Federal District and Rio de Janeiro. Possibly it is also present in other states, a fact that can only be confirmed by more comprehensive botanical studies.
.Average height: 6-8m in cultivation, 10-20m in the forest.
.Morphological characteristics: They have large leaves and, when young, have a pinkish-purple color, turning green when adults.
The inflorescences are showy, large and composed of several dense flowers in the form of pendant balls, which appear at the end of the branches; the color of the flowers can vary from orange to red.
Very ornamental tree due to the beauty of its flowering, which especially attracts hummingbirds. The wood can be used to make crates. The flowers are used in traditional medicine as an anti-hemorrhagic, property already partially confirmed by scientific studies.
Come si intuisce dal nome in sardo « Staini Saliu », indica uno « stagno salato », ossia, in cui è presente dell’acqua salata. Esso si trova a circa 4 km a sud-ovest dall’abitato di Serdiana e a meno di un km a sud dalla bella chiesa romanica di Santa Maria di Sibiola. Lo stagno tende a prosciugarsi nei periodi dell’anno più caldi, quando si evidenzia il candore della sua superficie.
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Yasha is 1 year old today. And he received a hare as a gift, from which he immediately bit off the tail ...
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Quaglietta (AV)
The history of Quaglietta begins when, to stop the Saracen incursions in the Sele Valley, it was decided to build 3 fortresses: Valva, Senerchia and Quaglietta, (which however at the time was called castrum Quallectae).
The first settlement was therefore a military fortress built on a rocky spur (284 m above sea level) to which a village was added over time.
The name has nothing to do with quails as many believe but with the ancient Latin name of the area or Acque electe which translates as pure water and refers to the richness and purity of the waters that flow in the area.
Although the town is closely linked to the municipalities of the Sele Valley belonging to the province of Salerno, it is part of the province of Avellino and is a fraction of the municipality of Calabritto.
The 1980 earthquake hit this town hard but it was renovated with great attention and today the ancient medieval village retains its ancient splendor and is a tourist attraction.
La storia di Quaglietta inizia quando per frenare le incursioni di saraceni nella Valle del Sele fu decisa la costruzione delle 3 fortezze: Valva, Senerchia e Quaglietta, (che però all'epoca si chiamava castrum Quallectae) .
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Il primo insediamento fu quindi una fortezza militare costruita su uno sperone roccioso (284 m sul livello del mare) a cui nel tempo si aggiunse un borgo.
Il nome non ha nulla a che fare con le quaglie come in molti credono ma con l'antico nome latino della zona ovvero Acque electe la cui traduzione è acqua pura e fa riferimento alla ricchezza e purezza delle acque che sgorgano in zona.
Pur essendo il paese strettamente legato ai comuni della Valle del Sele appartenenti alla provincia di Salerno fa parte della provincia di Avellino ed è una frazione del comune di Calabritto.
Il terremoto del 1980 ha colpito duramente questo paese che però è stato ristrutturato con grande attenzione e oggi l'antico borgo medievale conserva l'antico splendore ed è una attrazione turistica.
The Origaliens have left, but they gave us this precious present.
"Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is a mystery.
Today it is a gift.
That's why it is called
The present"
Quote - Alice Morse Earle
Because of good behavior during the holidays, Benny gets a present from Mummy Marian.
ME:
Benny?
I have something for you
BENNY:
Wow....a present....for me?????
ME:
Yes Benny..it's just for you
Because you've been so sweet during the holidays.
I know it is very difficult for you to share something when it comes to something delicious. I've seen you can do it and I'm proud of you. So this is all for you... just open the package.
Benny tears off the paper:
BENNY:
WOW!!! Mummy! That's a big one! It has more than 3 layers!
Thank you Mummy.....I love you so much!!!!
May I also give Jago a piece?
ME:
You decide Benny...it's your pastry!
BENNY:
I love Jago very much...he is my best friend and that's why he gets half of the pastry.
ME:
Well Benny...that's really nice of you.
I think Jago likes it too
For #MacroMondays and this week's theme #Tradition.
Happy Macro Monday!
Thanks for all your faves and comments everyone!
I really appreciate them!
~Friendship of the
Wise is good; a wise
enemy is better
then a foolish friend.~
Presenting Poison Rouge
Skip S. Hat
Anthem
Domicile, Duhamel, Québec, Canada.
Incappable de décider entre Coppé et Plein Cadre !
Je tiens à vous aviser que je serai plus ou moins absent de Flickr durant le mois de septembre. Premièrement, je change finalement de fournisseur internet et je dois me rendre chez ma petite sœur à Île du Prince Édouard quelque temps.
Pour l'instant je suis toujours chez moi en train de finaliser mes travaux extérieur sur le terrain et la maison. Mon présent forfait Internet se terminera le 31 août 2022, je ne pourrais donc plus afficher publier jusqu'à ce que je reçoive et branche le nouveau fournisseur Star Link dans le courant du mois de septembre.
Pour ma photo d'aujourd'hui, je ne savais vraiment pas laquelle afficher, la photo Coppée ou celle Plein Cadre ? Je vous laisse donc le loisir de décider laquelle vous préférez.
Home, Duhamel, Quebec, Canada.
Unable to decide between Copp or Full Frame !
I want to inform you that I will be more or less absent from Flickr during the month of September. First, because I am finally changing my internet provider and I have to go to my little sister's house in Prince Edward Island for a while sometime in September.
For the moment I am still at home finalizing my outside work on the land and the house. My current Internet package will end on August 31, 2022, so I will no longer be able to post until I receive and plug in the new Star Link provider sometime in September, or if I am somewere and have Internet...
For today post, I really didn't know which to post, the Copped picture or the Full Frame one? So I leave it up to you to decide which one you prefer.
Long exposure taken during a photo walk
with some flickrfriends.
A wonderful weekend to you all :) !!
Atardecer en el Rio Tecolutla
Ecoturismo En la Costa Esmeralda.[editar]
Tecolutla, al norte de la Costa Esmeralda, presenta más de 800 hectáreas de verdes manglares donde puedes disfrutar de paseos en lancha a lugares como la cueva del pirata, el Salón del silencio o el Estero de la mojarra. Tendrás oportunidad de apreciar especies endémicas y migratorias; y de igual manera disfrutar de una rica nieve. El Campamento tortuguero Vida Milenaria es un orgullo de Tecolutla y de la Costa Esmeralda, pues de las ocho especies de tortugas marinas que hay en el mundo, tres son protegidas por Vida Milenaria: La Lora, La Verde y La Carey.
Fue una población prehispánica totonaca, la cual se le denominó "Tecolotlán", que significa lugar de tecolotes o búhos. En 1522, la flota de Juan de Grijalva descubrió el río Tecolutla y empezó la evangelización e introducción del idioma español. Después, en 1810, desde la actual zona de Papantla se promueve el movimiento independentista. Durante la Guerra de Independencia el poblado fue utilizado para fines de desembarque de armas para el ejército de los Insurgentes. Más tarde, en 1824, se expidió el acta constitutiva de la Federación, que creó el Estado de Veracruz, y Tecolutla terminó siendo un poblado bajo la jurisdicción de la provincia de Papantla. En el año de 1837, se habilita como Aduana de cabotaje Federal; y en 1838, ante la declaración del bloqueo por la fuerza naval francesa, el gobierno mexicano declaró que quedaban abiertos para el comercio exterior, entre otros puertos, el de Tecolutla. En 1897 se crea el municipio del mismo nombre. Cabe mencionar que en 1942, los buques tanque "El Tuxpan" y "Las Chopas" se vieron en la necesidad de naufragar como consecuencia de unos explosivos
The red, present in the middle is actually a huge building. Used to be a shopping centre, now mostly offices.
jeep on the right is my trusty 😜 awaiting orders while I take the shot lol
With heartfelt thanks for your kind visit. Have a wonderful day, stay healthy, stay alert, appreciate the beauty around you, enjoy being creative, stay safe, 😊😊😍
Cette église a été édifiée entre 1180 et 1248.
L'église se constitue d'une nef voûtée en berceau ogival avec des arcs doubleaux. Les bas-côtés sont voûtés en demi-berceau. L'abside est voûtée en cul-de-four. L'édifice présente deux époques de construction, le 10e et le 12e siècle. Les parties les plus anciennes sont celles constituées des piliers carrés, avec des colonnes aux chapiteaux byzantins. Le portail présente trois colonnes à larges chapiteaux.
Ofertas para um sonho.
Oferendas para um mundo de cores. Cada um entra com o seu presente a ofertar . Seje qual for a sua oferta que seje de coracao. Que o seu mundo seje sempre colorido.
Seje feliz, vamos sorrir e vamos viver os nossos sonhos.
Gifts to anyone you wish to give it too. Colors to give to a friend. To a love one to whoever.
Let's celebrate us today. For a moment , for a minute or a second..
Presenting this cute couple outfit from ACroft!
[ACroft] Outfit- LoveLoveCouple
This lovely fitted mesh has a texture HUD (16 textures for the pants and 13 for the shirt). Works with Legacy (M&F), Kupra and Kario.
Marketplace:
(not set yet!)
Mainstore:
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Demo:
(not set yet!)
Pose by Russkaya K-Odio
Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.
Kahlil Gibran
Pretty papers all wrapped with care.
Ribbons and tinsel fill the trees and air.
Everyone gathered together to spread some cheer.
Sending love to those who's hearts are dear.
End of the year coming to a close.
Naughty or nice, friend or foe?
Christmas time is the season.
Everyone have a great holiday and please remember the reason.
My adventures continue with my friend, Charles. We went to this year's Rose Festival in Thomasville, GA. This rose was part of the royal family. Some things, some people, stand out and you just know how special and rare they are. I hope each of you have a warm and lovely holiday season. Thank you for your continued support. I appreciate your presence. Merry Christmas!
Preparing to Present
Timing is everything…
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The present Stirling Old Bridge was built in the 1400s or 1500.
The stone bridge was constructed on rubble foundations around 1500 and replaced earlier wooden/ timber bridges, including that on which the Battle of Stirling Bridge was fought.
The bridge originally had arches at either end and a defensive gate at the end nearer the burgh. Tolls were levied on goods being taken across the bridge.
In December 1745 General Blakeney, lieutenant governor of Stirling⁹ Castle, had one of the bridge arches destroyed to hinder the movement of the Jacobite Army. The destroyed arch was rebuilt in 1749.
In May 1833 the adjacent new road bridge was opened to traffic and the Old Bridge was closed to wheeled traffic.
The bridge was designated as a Category A Listed Building in 1965.
The bridge today remains one of the best medieval masonry arch bridges in Scotland.
Mount Fuji at sunset from Lake Kawaguchi.
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
I called this photo “Ever-present” because almost everywhere you go in Kawaguchiko Mount Fuji is there as a dominant presence.