Originally posted on Wildlifewatcher's Blog:
A pair of Egyptian Geese, a White Ibis, a Great Blue Heron and a drake Mallard Duck, were spotted today on a hot afternoon here in The Villages, Florida, on and at the shoreline of Paradise Lake at Schwartz Park. Always fun to see the Egyptian Geese! We have probably fifty Canada Geese on the lake so those Egyptian… Continue reading Around the Neighborhood Lake at Schwartz Park
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? I hope you are eager to get started again. The rainy weather is ideal for a day studying birds! Also, anyone not yet entered, is welcome to participate in the second phase and submit their entries. These must be in by tonight. Send them to me at corylus@hermanus.co.za There was some controversy with the Robin-Chats on Day 13,… Continue reading Feathers – Day 14
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? Sadly, Sue and Richard have ‘feathered out’ and I have had no entry from Coerie for Day 14. I hope this is not becoming a trend, as there is still lots to do. Yesterday was a hard day and for the first time we had a bird (the Hooded Vulture) that nobody could identify, and one (the Sombre… Continue reading Feathers – Day 15 – We are slipping!
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? We have now been reduced to no more than 7 competitors, with Carl not having submitted an entry.? Nevertheless, we shall persevere! Yesterday was a better day with only the Lesser Honey Guide proving too difficult for three of you. ? Here are today’s birds; Continue reading Feathers – Day 16 – Only a Few Hardy Souls Left!
Originally posted on twinsrat bonsai:
Before After Before After Before After Before After. All above started 2012 from pencil size seedlings. First 5 years in ground to bulk them, then transferred to current training pots and started from scratches. 🤔😉😁✌ Continue reading Recently worked. Field maples in development.
Valavanis Bonsai Blog Although defoliation is “generally” recommended as a bonsai training technique it actually requires considerable thought and it’s necessary to contemplate each specific tree and the purpose of removing foliage. Today I’ve been told that Ryan Neil and others do not recommend total defoliation of healthy maples. Unfortunately, I did not study with Ryan, whom I respect, and others. I must have skipped … Continue reading Defoliating Two Japanese Maples
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