Very early, in the first bloom of youth, William Butler Yeats emerged as a poet with an indisputable right to the name. The honour was conferred “for his always inspired poetry, which in a highly artistic form gives expression to the spirit of a whole nation.” ‘The Stolen Child’ (W.B. Yeats) Where dips the rocky… via …
Jacamar Negro/Paradise Jacamar/Galbula dea — One Bird Per Day/Un Ave Por Día #992
Nombre en español: Jacamar Negro Nombre en ingles: Paradise Jacamar Nombre científico: Galbula dea Familia: Galbulidae El jacamará colilargo, jacamar del paraíso o jacamar negro (Galbula dea) es una especie de ave piciforme de la familia Galbulidae que se encuentra en Bolivia, Perú, Ecuador, Colombia, Brasil y Guayana Francesa, Surinam y Guyana. Esta especie es …
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‘Time For A Revolution’: Gary Stevens Calls For Support Of Horseracing Integrity Act — Straight from the Horse’s Heart
Source: The Paulick Report The Water Hay Oats Alliance issued the following press release Monday: Gary Stevens, a Hall of Fame Jockey and a long time member of the Water Hay Oats Alliance, is calling for reform. “It’s time for a revolution to save our sport. And it has to happen ASAP! I believe good […] …
Through the Lens: Eastern Screech-Owl Camouflage | Cornell Lab of Ornithology — SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG
https://www.youtube.com/embed/XuRlfeMkK1k?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Enjoy an intimate look at the Eastern Screech-Owl’s roosting habits as presented by Cornell Lab of Ornithology photographer Gerrit Vyn. Find out more about screech-owls at All About Birds: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Screech-Owl/id A film from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. If no film or link appears in this email, go to the blog to view it …
Is Trophy Hunting Necessary for Conservation? — The Jaguar
Here is a fascinating story that appeared in The Revelator last week. It was written by Melissa Gaskill, and it covers a fierce debate within the scientific community about the importance of trophy hunting. via Is Trophy Hunting Necessary for Conservation? — The Jaguar
5-Day Wander: Inverness — Transient Local
“We lost your car.” I suppressed an eye roll and forced an insincere giggle as I humored what I thought were the late-night flirtations of the sixty-something year-old ticket-taker and tried to edge past him toward the waiting sleeper train. “No, really.” No, really: my train car was bust, and not only would I and […] …
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Climate Change Is Starving Out Reindeer in Sweden’s Arctic — TIME
(KIRUNA, Sweden) — Thick reindeer fur boots and a fur hat covering most of his face shielded Niila Inga from freezing winds as he raced his snowmobile up to a mountain top overlooking his reindeer in the Swedish arctic. His community herds about 8,000 reindeer year-round, moving them between traditional grazing grounds in the high… via …
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L.A. County Animal Adoption Center to Waive Fees on Dogs, Cats and Rabbits This Saturday — KTLA
If you’re ready to get a furry, four-legged friend this holiday season, this weekend may be the perfect time to do it. Bella, a 5-year-old miniature pinscher mix, is among dozens of dogs at spcaLA looking for a forever home. That’s because the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals Los Angeles is waiving adoption… via …
No More BAAAH HUMBUG…. — fourth generation farmgirl
Green Hill Farm No more BAAAH HUMBUG…just some BAAAH and a little CLUCK, CLUCK, because the Green Hill Farm Christmas tree is FINALLY up! I’ve been collecting sheep and chicken ornaments for a while now, but I recently have enough to decorate a full length Christmas tree. Oh joy!! 🙂 via No More BAAAH HUMBUG…. — …
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Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello’s wedding: all the details — Rafael Nadal Fans
https://www.youtube.com/embed/vkpMz47X-qA?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent As one of the most highly-anticipated weddings of the decade in Spain, Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello’s ceremony lived up to expectations. via Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello’s wedding: all the details — Rafael Nadal Fans
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