Day: May 9, 2019
2019 MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Spring Festival
Valavanis Bonsai Blog The 36thannual Spring Festival of the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies was held on April 11-14, 2019 in Harrisburg/Hershey, Pennsylvania. Featured speakers were Taiga Urushibata from Japan, Marc Noelanders from Belgium and Jennifer Price from the United States. Enjoy a few photos from the exhibit: View original post Continue reading 2019 MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Spring Festival
2019 MidAtlantic Bonsai Festival Demo Tree
Valavanis Bonsai Blog Last week at the MidAtlantic Bonsai Festival Taiga Urushibata from Japan created a bonsai Ponderosa pine. It was originally collected by Andy Smith and quite healthy. It was a difficult tree to design. Robert Mahler was the translator for Mr. Urushibata. Not knowing the condition of the roots made the recommended future transplanting more difficult One of my students, John Caulwell from … Continue reading 2019 MidAtlantic Bonsai Festival Demo Tree
World Bonsai Day!
Valavanis Bonsai Blog Each year the second Saturday of May has been designated as World Bonsai Day. This is an internationally celebrated event dedicated to furthering bonsai awareness and appreciation. World Bonsai Day was initiated by the World Bonsai Friendship Federation to honor the memory of Saburo Kato, renowned bonsai master and founder of the WBFF. Clubs, organizations, arboretum collections, businesses and individuals plan special … Continue reading World Bonsai Day!
Another Pelagic Sighting for Lester
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? Lester was at it again yesterday and reported this great sighting of a Northern Giant Petrel at the New Harbour! Well done!! Continue reading Another Pelagic Sighting for Lester
Grey Wagtail
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? Lester reported seeing a Grey Wagtail at de Kelders on Monday 6 May. (-34.5556, 19.3642, for those who want to chase it) Continue reading Grey Wagtail
Pelagic Birds come to Hermanus
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
Lester reported yesterday, “With the chilly wind and passing cold front, there was a nice selection of Sea Birds this morning at the New Harbour. Top of the list were two Southern Giant Petrels, and we had nice views of Brown (Sub-Antarctic) Skua, Sooty Shearwater, White-chinned Petrel, some Jaegers and lots of Gannets.” ? Continue reading Pelagic Birds come to Hermanus
Outing to Vrolijkheid Reserve
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? There will be a full day outing to Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve on 2nd May 2019. Meet at the Onrus Trading Post at 06:30 (we need to get away early as it is about a 2 hour drive). We will spend 3 to 4 hours birding the Reserve. There is a lovely picnic site near the entrance so bring whatever… Continue reading Outing to Vrolijkheid Reserve
The Big Breakfast
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? Mike Kokot sent me this image of the Cormorant trying to devour its prey – snake or eel? Immature Cape Cormorant with prey at Bot river lagoon Continue reading The Big Breakfast
MBBD Update
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
Unfortunately, there is a lot of rain forecast for the 13 April – the day of the MBBD. It is still early days, so things might change, but would there be any objection to moving the competition to Sunday the 14th? Please post your comments on this site. Continue reading MBBD Update
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