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Post by tonyw on Jul 22, 2021 20:19:25 GMT
From the Cornell Lab Website - an excellent website for all things 'bird' Go right to see the molting male photo- he ain't gonna get any lovin' with that look
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Off topic but the Merlin app available from Cornell is great - am really enjoying the recent sound addition. Hold up a phone when you hear a bird and it tells you what it is. Seems to be remarkably accurate. Tony |
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Post by cjt on Jul 22, 2021 21:28:19 GMT
Off topic but the Merlin app available from Cornell is great
And better yet, it's free AFAIK. I can make other suggestions, just let me know. While we are not expert birders, we have been at it awhile. Always glad to help.
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Post by hmca on Jul 22, 2021 21:31:01 GMT
I had received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a thank-you the day before we went away. Sadly they needed attention and were rather sorry looking on our return. Today I took a picture of them with the intent of using them with a texture.   |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 23, 2021 4:32:26 GMT
A cedar waxwing in our Douglas fir tree and a pair of mule deer bucks. July 22.   |
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Post by cats4jan on Jul 23, 2021 9:17:56 GMT
Clive - I want to move in with you. (Well, maybe, not in the winter  ). You have such interesting “neighbors”. I have a beautiful view, but wildlife is scarce. Even the water lovers are few and far between. We did have an alligator for a while, but he got falsely accused of grabbing a neighbor’s dog and they took him to jail. They tore down the trees and the eagles left… However, I did hear a bear is roaming the neighborhood…. Careful what you wish for??? |
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Post by cats4jan on Jul 23, 2021 12:11:52 GMT
Pete - I love landscape photos - good job
Helen - I like your 'slightly' neglected flowers with the added texture
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Post by Lillias on Jul 23, 2021 15:01:35 GMT
Sadly they needed attention and were rather sorry looking on our return. Helen you have taken something rather sorry looking and turned it into something really beautiful... |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 23, 2021 15:15:15 GMT
Helen
Totally agree with with Janice and Lillias said. The final image of your wilted flowers is excellent.
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Post by hmca on Jul 23, 2021 15:28:19 GMT
Thanks for the nice comments about the flowers. I had sent her a phone picture when I first received them. I have thought of sending her this picture as well but not sure if she would have the same reaction as the comments above. If we had not gone away the day after I received them they would certainly have lasted longer.
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Post by hmca on Jul 23, 2021 18:05:34 GMT
While out today these signs caught my attention. I like it when something "finds" me and I don't have to go looking for something.  |
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Post by cjt on Jul 23, 2021 18:25:22 GMT
While out today these signs caught my attention. Love it, especially when the signs don't agree! There are some really strange ones to be seen and photographed as well. |
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Post by Peterj on Jul 23, 2021 23:29:44 GMT
Moonson Monster (Palo Verde Beetle - Derobrachus germinatus) appears during the monsoon season to breed. Adults live about 1 month, larvae live around tree roots and may take 3-4 years to become an adult. Predators of adult beetles include roadrunners, owls, coyotes and bobcats. The grubs are eaten by coati, skunk and possibly bears.  |
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Post by hmca on Jul 24, 2021 0:44:25 GMT
Impressive close-up, Pete.
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Post by jackscrap on Jul 24, 2021 9:56:10 GMT
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Post by Peterj on Jul 24, 2021 22:50:51 GMT
Juvenile pigeon in the rain resting in our front courtyard.  |
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). You have such interesting “neighbors”. 
