Day: October 1, 2022
Will head-starting work for Curlew?
Originally posted on wadertales:
83 captive-reared Curlew were released successfully in 2019, over 130 in 2021 and a similar number in 2022 but this does not mean that head-starting is a solution to England’s Curlew problems. We don’t yet know the proportion of youngsters that survive the difficult ‘teenage years’, how many will find suitable breeding habitat and whether these birds can reliably raise chicks… Continue reading Will head-starting work for Curlew?
A Whimbrel’s year
Originally posted on wadertales:
There’s a lot to fit into twelve months if you’re a Whimbrel. In the last paper from his PhD, Camilo Carneiro assesses whether Icelandic Whimbrel can always manage to complete the annual cycle of migrate-breed-fatten-migrate-moult-fatten in just 365 days. YY-LL (Yellow yellow – lime lime) collected data for several years. What happens if a pair of Whimbrel loses a first clutch… Continue reading A Whimbrel’s year
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Article 80 – ‘A question of size’
Originally posted on Taiga Bonzai:
Hi, welcome to Taiga Bonzai in this article we discuss the size issue for those new to bonsai horticulture or others looking to vary their collections in any shape or form. Introduction – all bonsai are classified into two different categories, ‘style’ and ‘size’, styles include the classics, Chokkan, Literati, Shakan, Sokan and Kengai etc. Size includes the smallest Kenshitsubo… Continue reading Article 80 – ‘A question of size’
Article 81 – ‘Covert versus Overt’
Originally posted on Taiga Bonzai:
Hi, welcome to Taiga Bonzai in this post we discuss the art of deception – what is real and what is not. Introduction – ‘Deception is an act or statement which misleads or promotes a belief, concept, or idea that is not true.’ According to U.S. naval intelligence officer Barton Whaley deception is comprised of two parts, dissimulation covert, hiding… Continue reading Article 81 – ‘Covert versus Overt’
Article 82 – ‘Organic versus chemical’
Originally posted on Taiga Bonzai:
Hi, welcome to Taiga Bonzai in this article we discuss the never ending problem of pest control that occurs on an annual basis that if not kept in check, will increase to unprecedented levels. In eradicating the unwanted two schools of thought are given, the ‘organic or chemical’ approach. Introduction – there are countless species insects of which 10 million… Continue reading Article 82 – ‘Organic versus chemical’
Article 83 – ‘Plant husbandry 1’
Originally posted on Taiga Bonzai:
Hi, welcome to Taiga Bonzai, we receive many questions on ‘Plant husbandry’ for example, ” If we plant a seed it will probably germinate, but it would be good to know a little more science on the subject for better understanding.” Okay, we will discuss these issues in the next 4 articles, but as extensive research has already been written… Continue reading Article 83 – ‘Plant husbandry 1’
Crex Meadows Birds
Originally posted on Philip Schwarz Photography Blog:
We had a good day looking for birds at Crex Meadows. We encountered the pair of eagles at the start of our visit. Continue reading Crex Meadows Birds
Hemlock Summer Trim-
Originally posted on Michael Hagedorn:
Summer is a good time to trim a Hemlock. If we leave the spring shoots on a while, they build plant energy and grow roots. For a not-yet-developed bonsai, it’s a good idea to leave shoots on until fall. On developed bonsai, mid-summer is a good time to trim shoots. If we cut too late, small buds won’t have time to… Continue reading Hemlock Summer Trim-
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