Birds

The Eagles have signed BYU linebacker Markell Staffieri, and Cal U linebacker Gary Butler. I don’t want to hate on these guys, but can you say camp bodies? >>Eagles sign ex-Norfolk State QB (The News Journal)

Living on the gulf coast, you always keep an eye out for the seagulls. Not because they are inherently dangerous (well...I'll get to that in a moment). But, seagulls are a good indicator of what's going on out in the Gulf of Mexico. If it's bad weather, say 10-15 miles out from shore, the gulls can be found flocking all over parking lots in the supermarkets, department stores, malls, etc.

Sometimes its possible to step back from a painting and return to it with fresh eyes days or weeks later. I find this really helpful and its amazing what jumps out at you, or how easy it is to fix the problems that took on epic proportions and seemed insurmountable at the time. So that is what I have been doing lately - only with fifty paintings, some of which date back several years to when we

Paradise Flycatcher. It was the most breathtaking sight to see this elegant bird flying in the mangoe groves near my village in MaharashtraGolden Oriole Spotted this bird on the Amblica tree in front of our home in my villageCoppersmith A very common bird spotted on the guava trees in front of the window of my study at Nagpur home.Black Drongo This one is a whimsical customer...very funny!Hoopoe.S

Do you remember those two love birds ??? Guess what they tied the knot last month in very luxurious wedding just like Hania and her groom ,whom I also knew that they tied the knot in another very luxurious wedding. This is just to keep up to date and follow up to every thing that happens in Cairo :) The  ad of to Dalia from Fadl is still there in the street by the way. Technorati Tags: E

Fort Collins - A tourist-filled raft slammed into the Class 3 rapid Sarah's Hole on the Cache la Poudre River one morning this week.Some rafters grimaced, others screamed or laughed as they punched through the waves. Their faces were captured by photographer Charlie Malone.When Malone was done shooting, he pulled the memory stick out of his Nikon camera and slipped it into a tiny Lycra backpack worn by a gray pigeon named Lucky.Malone gently released the bird riverside, and Lucky took wing.Malone and the company he works for, Rocky Mountain Adventures, were relying on the uncanny - and scientifically mysterious - ability of homing pigeons to fly for tens and even hundreds of miles and find their way home.No one knows how they do it, said pigeon expert Charles Wolcott, a professor of neurob

Birds Of Tokyo are out with the video to their new single 'Silhoettic', directed by Matt Weston, the lead release from the Perth, Australia alternative rock band's forthcoming independently released sophomore album. Watch it below the fold.

Birds of Prey: Metropolis or Dust (Birds of Prey (Graphic Novels)) (Paperback)By Sean Mckeever Buy new: $12.23 First tagged “oracle” by Alex Mitchell Customer tags: huntress, dc comics, birds of prey, superman, [...]

Master Vision Audubon Video Guide to Birds 2 DVD SetBy Master Vision Buy new: $64.39 First tagged “mp3 player” by RICK A LARSON Customer tags: mp3 player Technorati Tags: mp3 player

Birds are the freest living creatures on earth. I mean, that was before! today, they are gradually out of sight! They are not totally free!Reminiscing my childhood, I was fun of seeing birds freely and playfully playing at the Salmon sky, especially during times when the twilight was slowly conquering the serenity of the dusk. While having fun seeing them, I sometimes wished I was a bird, so I can freely travel the zenith of the sky and see from the top the beauty of the earth's landscapes. As I grew up, those birds I joyfully watched have gradually vanished. That time, nobody answered my why those birds were slowly vanishing before my young eyes.I learned it from my high school days that some of the birds have been migrating from one place to another, trying to shield from the unknown da

Myna Birds Singing (Woodlands) At about 1pm while waiting for the children to come back, I saw this lovely scene. At first, there were no birds, but later one bird came and then another one. The first one I saw, keep nodding its head. I did not understand what it means. Next, [...]

Click to enlarge Birds Screensaver 2.06 World is beauty. Birds have added to its beauty more. There are different types of birds in the world. They are different in color, size and habit. On their habit and activities they are also classified as teasing birds, tailor birds, singing birds, birds of prey, taking [...]

Published by the Argyll Bird Club, 2007, 424 pages, £45.00 (available from The Celtic House, Bowmore, and other outletson the island. Also: at www.argyllbirdclub.org. The last book which dealt with the birds of Argyll was published over a century ago, in 1892! The Argyll Bird Club, an organisation with less than 200 members, deserves great praise for taking on the very considerable challenge of producing a modern, up-to-date, avifauna of the county. The book had been produced an editorial team of six people who, between them, came up with the original concept, obtained the necessary funding to cover the printing costs, and then buckled down to the hard work of writing the introductory chapters and well over half the species accounts, drawing the maps, finding photographers and artists,

Birds Vs Planes.So what happens when birds meet aircrafts in the sky? Well here are a few photos that speak much louder than words. (Image: Credit).(Image credit: Scribd).(Image credit: Flickzzz).(Image credit: Unknown).Other Posts:WWF Ads.Egg Stacking.Sandwich Art.Escher's Illusion: Car Ads.Underground Urban Farm In Japan.

Perhaps its just us, but we cannot help but feel that a designer somewhere (in China) forgot to take their medication before coming up with this monstrosity of a desktop USB speaker system - but what really surprises us is that another someone somewhere actually thought that someone else (who is, quite probably, somewhere else) might actually consider parting with money to have this hideous absurdity litter their desk.

Why are there so many Canadians at Unconference? Perhaps it has to do with the fact that it’s a bunch of guys (and a few ladies) sitting around with beers and chewing the fat – in this case, the “Grid, On-demand and Virtualization” fat. Fresh off of walking what must have been the equivalent of [...]

Why are there so many Canadians at Unconference? Perhaps it has to do with the fact that it’s a bunch of guys (and a few ladies) sitting around with beers and chewing the fat – in this case, the “Grid, On-demand and Virtualization” fat. Fresh off of walking what must have been the equivalent of [...]

Scientists study evidence modern birds came from dinosaurs It looks like chickens deserve more respect. Scientists are fleshing out the proof that today's broiler-fryer is descended from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. And, not a surprise, they confirmed a close relationship between mastodons and elephants. Fossil studies have long suggested modern birds were descended from T. rex, based in

A column published in 2004 contained concerns raised by naturalists that birds were being killed by wind turbines. It is true that birds have been killed by the machines. Every product has a negative side, but every product has room for improvement, and better development. More: continued here

This is one of those Lifehacker type of tips my wife discovered a few years ago. Problem, we have a play house I built for our kids a few years back that attracts bees, nesting birds and other pests. We would have to clean out the structure every few days to keep the pests from taking over. The solution to problem was stunningly simple. Spray the interior of the structure with OdoBan. OdoBan is a sanitizer designed to eliminate odors. It has a eucalyptus scent. Mix some up in a spray bottle, lightly spray the interior services and no more pests. It's like magic. And the kids are no longer afraid to enter the play structure for fear of bees. I suspect this would work with other cleaners like Pinesol but OdoBan is the only one we've used. You can get OdoBan at Sam's Club. powered by

There is this couple sitting opposite me talking in Malayalam. They don't know I am a Malayali (most people mistake me for a Marathi or a Bengali, something to do with my looks, I guess). So I can... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

   A correspondent in North Carolina writes: I wanted to make sure that you were aware that one of President Nixon’s legacies — the gift of access to the public to Cape Hatteras National Seashore — is unfortunately being taken by away by environmentalists. The executive order that President Nixon issued ordered an off-road vehicle management [...]

updated link ← Previous revision Revision as of 11:21, 19 April 2008 Line 27: Line 27: * Last month's collaboration ([[Cattle Egret]]) was promoted to GA status before the month even ended!  Help us do the same with the '''current [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Birds/Collaboration|project collaboration]]'''.    * Last month's collaboration ([[Cattle Egret]]) was promoted to GA status before the month even ended!  Help us do the same with the '''current [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Birds/Collaboration|project collaboration]]'''.    * On a related note, be sure to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Birds/Collaboration|vote for June's collaboration]]''', which will be chosen on 21 May.  Nominations are listed on the collaboration page;

 Introduction This report on Birds Eye forms part of It’s’s case studies series, which explores business practices across a variety of disciplines and business sectors. It focuses on how the UK’s leading frozen food brand has responded to the challenges of the market. Key reasons to read this report Gain insight into the methods used by important industry [...]

I have recently been to the Edward Youde Aviary again and left with shots of birds I had or hadn't seen in previous visits.Now it's time to share what I have captured. First off with some hilarious:A Bali Mynah dancing in the sun. Google it for info or images.A Spotted Dove stretching only one of its wings. Google it for info or images.Please show your support by voting for this blog at the Bloggers Choice Awards Photos and texts by kRiZ cPEc

Attracting and Feeding Hummingbirds (T.F.H. Wild Birds Series) (Paperback)By Sheri Williamson Buy new: $7.95$7.9518 used and new from $2.50 Customer Rating: First tagged “gardening” by The Thing Without Feathers Customer tags: hummingbirds(2), [...]

Gardening for the Birds (Hardcover)By Thomas G. Barnes Buy new: $24.95$24.9517 used and new from $15.00 First tagged “gardening” by William E.Beeson Customer tags: gardening More: continued here

For Make Me Laugh Monday hosted by Jenny at Absolutely Bananas, we present to you, musical birds. Enjoy! [beware! if you watch this with your kids, you will be watching just a few more times…] Thanks to Birdchick! Copyright © 2008 Let the dog in!. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you [...]

Have you ever wondered if the Alfred Hitchcock film “Birds” would be as scary without the birds? Neither have i but thanks to Martijn Hendriks, we can finally find out! He is currently working on removing every single bird frame by frame from the legendary film. Here are some screenshots from the project entitled “Give Us Today [...]

Not long after I created my last post did I find Marie's wonderful Etsy Treasury. And, absolutely fabulously, she included my ceramic scroll bowl! Please enjoy this treasury by clicking below until Tuesday, April 15th!atelier marie mella - original and unique oil paintingsmy name is marie, I am a full time professional painter, living in germany. welcome! My preferred paintings are the old flemish highly colored so called primitive (:-) If one day one painting of mine gets the slightest flair of these jolly companions, I will be so happy (:-) Working hard on texture, color and detail, I'd like to see my artwork going towards a kind of "primitive abstract" style.She's a doll AND a wonderful artist! Click on her banner below to view the wonderful work in her shop!

-Day 102.-Is it me or do Vanilla Ice and Jim Carrey look like they could be brothers?Rob Vanilla Winkley Ice was arrested but... he looks extremely happy about it. I used to have such a crush on him! I had a great day on Friday! I did very little real work, nobody pestered me... HEAVEN!I cleaned out my folders, both virtual and real worldly, shredded incriminating evidence, sent love letters to myself and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember.I was in such a relaxed happy state of mind, not even losing the Caption Contest at Diesel's, (I came in second thanks to all my reversible psycholibis) made me cranky. You know what the great thing about that was? I now show up on Technorati THREE times on King Diesel's blog. Yup! I am on a sweet, chocolaty high!So ummm, yeah, you'll have to settle

Oscar winner Tilda Swinton wants to be left for the birds when she dies - stretched out on a remote Scottish beach. The star doesn't want a traditional funeral or cremation - she'd prefer to let nature take its course. [...] Read more!

Ian Kinsler singled in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Rangers completed a doubleheader sweep of the Orioles with a 5-4 win in Arlington. Milton Bradley went 2-for-4 with two RBI and Michael Young homered for Texas. Jamey Wright got the win and C.J. Wilson his second save of the day and third of the season. Jay Payton homered for Baltimore, while Chad Bradford took the loss. In the opener, Kevin Millwood tossed seven innings of three-hit, one-run ball as the Rangers won 3-1. Josh Hamilton plated two runs, and Michael Young had two hits, an RBI and scored twice for Texas. Steve Trachsel took the loss for the O's, who had won six in-a-row.

Birds of Prey: Dead of Winter (Paperback)By Gail Simone Buy new: $12.2321 utilised and new from $9.29 Customer Rating: First tagged “oracle” by Alex Mitchell Customer tags: dc comics(3), birds of prey(3), [...]

Barney, the macaw has been teaching other birds bad habits and even the experts can’t make him change his ways… A foul-mouthed parrot, who once told a vicar to f**k off, has been teaching other birds how to swear. Barney the macaw has refused to clean up his act despite being taken to a language specialist, reports [...]

Business Times - 08 Apr 2008 BUILDING GREENAttracting the birds and the bees Singapore's Garden City concept may be extended further to encompass ecosystems that encourage biodiversity, reports MATTHEW PHAN BIODIVERSITY seldom comes to mind when one thinks of the living environment. Yet biodiversity - which refers to the number and variety of organisms in an area - merely extends Singapore's Garden City concept.Originally conceived in 1968, the Garden City vision aimed to soften the harsh concrete landscape of the city, and create a lush, aesthetic environment to make residents and foreign investors alike feel comfortable. Over time, it has evolved into a broad model for managing urban plant and animal life: 9 per cent of Singapore's area is dedicated to park and natural land, with four ga

My trip to New York is now over and I must say it was awesome. It was made complete with a trip to the New Amsterdam Theatre to see the Musical “MARY POPPINS.” Though the entire show was top notch (to say the very least), I was particularly touched when Cass Morgan sang “Feed The Birds.” I promise it will bring you to tears two times: one in the theatre and the other when you leave and see all the “birds” that literally need to be feed. Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Some of the newer translations use the word “love” in place of “charity.” Many of the birds that need to be feed have little of any of these. But, through our charity they can begin

I’m working on a post about how some people in the blogosphere are annoyed with Mommy Bloggers, particuarly those who tend to discuss their offspring’s fecal habits and/or post “inappropriate” photos of their kids. And, well, I’ve clearly done the first, and been accused of the second (of course, that is in the eye of the beholder, [...]

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bats play a bigger role than birds do in controlling tropical insects, and the loss of bats might mean that morning cup of coffee gets more expensive, researchers said on Thursday. Two separate studies show bats eat far more insects than birds do, protecting plants of the [...]

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The populations of seven species of rare water birds have recovered significantly in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake due to a program that employs former hunters as park rangers, conservationists said Thursday. A report by the New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society found the populations have increased by as much as 20 times [...]

     This article is about a recent occurrence in my life and culture that bewilders me.  For a couple of years now my partner and I have been leaving birdseed in a flower box outside of our apartment's backside windows.  From time to time we have had anywhere from a few visiting birds to what I would consider as many as 10+ resident ones.  Mostly doves and smaller chickadee type birds, but recently we have had the occasional pigeon.Well, last night I received a phone call from my landlord saying that he had received a complaint from the neighbor, and that our beloved birds have been leaving droppings on the neighbor's deck; I can understand (sort of) the neighbor's concern.      After telling me of the neighbor's complaint, and then asking me if I in fact was feeding the birds

Birds of Prey: Old Friends, New Enemies (Paperback)By Chuck Dixon Buy new: $17.95$12.2110 utilised and new from $10.50 Customer Rating: First tagged “oracle” by Alex Mitchell Customer tags: birds of prey(3), dc [...]

Welcome back. By now your yard is full of bird feeders, songs, and feathered friends darting about. Are you ready to watch these same birds prepare their nests and raise their young? If so, it isn’t hard! You can now share all aspects of the birding family. Watch the courtship, nest building, laying eggs, feeding [...]

New Zealand eh, land of supernatural beauty and extremely friendly people. For a bit they punched above their weight in the music department as well by way of a certain Flying Nun. Not so much recently although the Ruby Sons (they used to be called something else) could have something to say about all that if first impressions of their newbie ‘Sea Lion’ is anything to go by. Funny then that much of what appears from the creative orifices of the Ruby Sons can be traced back to a different continent altogether. Yep, ‘Sea Lion’ could yet become an indie ‘Graceland’ for the noughties. There are plenty of shades on this one though, like the coolly detached grace of ‘There Are Birds’. Imagine Beach House were they to have at least one cup of coffee and you’ll get the gist. Flig

The NFL announced it’s compensatory picks today, and the Eagles were rewarded with 3 of extra draft picks. The league gives out draft picks to teams that lost more free agents than they gained. The Iggles lost Michael Lewis, Rod Hood, Donte’ Stallworth, and Jeff Garcia, and gained Kevin Curtis and Monate Reagor. So when you see [...]

The most astonishingly dramatic and colourful birds of the air are with out doubt the birds of paradise, from Papua New Guinea and northern Australia. This still of a lesser bird of paradise Paradisaea minor is from an NHNZ Images movie clip.It's the males that dazzle with song, colour and acrobatics, much as those picture wing flies of Hawaii impress their females, which I wrote about last week. These plumed birds of paradise assemble at display grounds, called leks, to entice a female with their spectacular advertising. Her eye is most likely to be caught by the most flamboyant of these extravaganzas.They are the very opposite of discrete, but attract no predators. Very few ever existed in the treetops of New Guinea. For millions of years the 28 kinds of birds of paradise evolved in comp

I wrote a post last year about black and white bird photography (or any other wildlife for that matter) and how we don’t see it that much.  I have always wondered why that is, so I continue to explore various takes on it.   Greg posted a comment on that post that it really depended [...]

UPDATE FOR OUR REGGIE/KARDASHIAN LOVERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY ARE STILL TOGETHER HOLDING IT DOWN.WHEN WE CAUGHTUP WITH KIM SHE LET US KNOW THAT IT WAS HER SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN AND DOWN SOUTH COOKING THAT EVENTUALLY REGGIE FELL FOR!!YEA RIGHT BROAD IT WAS BCUZ YOU WAS DOING YOUR THING ON TAPE WITH RAYJ....OTHERWISE WE WOULDVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS CHICK...AM I RIGHT ?! EXACTLY! MATTER OF FACT WHAT DO YOU DO AGAIN? AND WHY DO YOU MESS WITH BLACK MAN? O OK(SORRY THAT LAST ONE WAS KIND OF MEAN)

It's been said that Volume One is possibly the best rock release to come out of Philadelphia ever. While low on recording budget, attitude and pretension, Birds of Maya is high on stolen riffs and an energetic execution seldom seen outside of a Sunday ruling by Seamus McCaffery. Whether they are mangling riffs or stepping way out for fried boogie solos Birds of Maya oozes a dark chunky sludge

Bangkok suddenly seems to be have become the second home for Bollywood these days. Saying so, coz recall all the Bollywood stars and half of them are in Bangkok either for work or fun (read... sexy pictures,deepika padukone,aishwarya rai,Hot bollywood,Rokz,mallu,acting actor actress,hot indian actress pictures

Bangkok suddenly seems to be have become the second home for Bollywood these days. Saying so, coz recall all the Bollywood stars and half of them are in Bangkok either for work or fun (read pleasure). Neera Vora’s ‘Shortcut’ has let 4 A-stars (Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Arshad Warsi and Amrita Rao) have work and play in this fun city. Also stationed in Bangkok is another A-star, Akshay Kumar, who is shooting for Nikhil Advani’s ‘Chandni Chowk To China’ with pretty and nubile co-star Deepika Padukone.Talking about Deepika, Ranbir Kapoor could just not be left out. So, instead of leaving his prized possession in the hands of ill famous Bollywood playboy, Akshay Kumar, (Don’t’ mind Twinkle!), the Kapoor prince decided to fly off to Bangkok to guard his lady love. Ranbir got an as

For the birds - PixarOm de vingers soepel te houden maken de tekenaars van Pixar tussen elke block busters door wat short films. Om maar wat om handen te hebben, zeg maar. En is weer leuk voor het internetpubliek.

...always flock together.It's a basic understanding: you are who you associate with. Who you choose to spend your time with, are seen with, relax with, will determine who you become. It may sound overly generalizing, but it's the truth. The people you choose to call your friends are the people that will ultimately shape and mold your future. If your friends are interested in cars, pop music, and dancing, most likely you will be into those things as well. If your group of friends are into networking, planning ahead, and thinking positively, you will most likely pick up those good habits as well. It can just as easily work the other way. People outside your niche of friends will judge you by the people you surround yourself with and you do the exact same thing when you observe other p

Contrary to a report on the Rocky Mountain District web site, the Colorado Thunderbirds U16 AAA team advanced to the National Tournament today with an overtime over the Texas Attack. In early play,... This is a content summary only. Visit the vlog for the full story,

I managed to find my way into the glasshouse again, but I couldn't find my way out. I panicked and cannoned off the glass panes for half an hour, losing quite a bit of plumage in the process, until the gardener let me out. He made some uncalled for comments as I left, "birdbrain!" and "the sixth time this week!" were two of them. Still, I had the last laugh, he'll be cleaning poop and feathers off his tomatoes for weeks. I found Ratty, he was at the base of the bird-table gnawing away on that stale bit of bread that I threw at the cat.He must have teeth like a beaver! The humans still seem impressed that we birds can navigate over vast distances. They don't realise we use GPS.Going Places Sixthsense. Which reminds me ... I have to travel to the UK in a few weeks, I must start to strengthen

I'm here!~ rather late, I know but I'm here with morning coffee talk. I slept in. I know! I can't believe it either, but I'm glad I did. Last night I stayed up trying to watch a movie until about 11:00 when I couldn't keep my eyes open. I drifted off to sleep only to be awakened by one of our cats that usually sleeps with my youngest daughter. Only.. my youngest daughter was sleeping at a

A quick post about an event that will be showing some of my (and my family’s) paintings - an avian themed exhibition. The "It’s For The Birds" exhibition is being held at the Eugene H. and Dorothy Kleinpell Gallery in River Falls, Wisconsin. The opening reception is being held this Sunday (March 16th) from 2-4 [...]

For the umpteenth time in my twenty-seven-year career as a freelancer, I'm plum out of work. And 2008 began with such promise. Checks from a 2007 gig still coming in and the dangling carrot of those proverbial new assignments. Nothing to fret about. Hell, I could use a little time off.But a little time off has turned into too much time on my hands and way too many bills.Last year, I decided to chuck freelancing for a full-time job. I'd had it with just this kind of financial insecurity and creative ennui. I landed a job as a media publicist for a boutique PR firm. I'd done a fair amount of this kind of work over the years and figured a steady paycheck and the company of other creative souls would do me just fine. I quit after ten days. (You can read a spin-off article I wrote abou

Avian flu, most commonly known as bird flu is potentially a dangerous infection which spreads rapidly and can lead the infected persons to death. Most of you might be worrying about how to fight against this dreadful virus. Certain important facts which can be helpful for you are given here. Try to [...]

A plain heather grey t-shirt has never been so much fun. Adorned with colorful flowers and birds, this Floral Birds Tee will instantly spruce up your weekend wardrobe. $24.50. Shop here.*****************************************************************************

 We are supposed to graduate from this course as fully competent veterinarians who know how to handle their patients at least as well as their owners, whatever they are. Dogs, cats, horses, pigs, sheep, rabbits, mice, rats, ferrets, alpacas and all the rest should be handled with skill. This includes birds. Unfortunately, on the way to [...]

Just finished reading the International Narcotics Report released by the State Department today (2.29.08). I tell you, the Taliban got it going on and it seems to be all charged by the hate of US – the United States and the West. According to the report:"Narcotics production in Afghanistan hit historic highs in 2007 for the second straight year. Afghanistan grew 93 percent of the world’s opium poppy, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Opium poppy cultivation expanded from 165,000 ha in 2006 to 193,000 ha in 2007, an increase of 17 percent in land under cultivation... The export value of this year’s illicit opium harvest, $4 billion, made up more than a third of Afghanistan’s combined total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $11.5 billion. Afghanistan’

Just finished reading the International Narcotics Report released by the State Department today (2.29.08). I tell you, the Taliban got it going on and it seems to be all charged by the hate of US – the United States and the West. According to the report:"Narcotics production in Afghanistan hit historic highs in 2007 for the second straight year. Afghanistan grew 93 percent of the world’s opium poppy, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Opium poppy cultivation expanded from 165,000 ha in 2006 to 193,000 ha in 2007, an increase of 17 percent in land under cultivation... The export value of this year’s illicit opium harvest, $4 billion, made up more than a third of Afghanistan’s combined total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $11.5 billion. Afghanistan’

They sweep overhead creating the ideal shot as their feathered body creates a silhouette with the blazing sun behind them. Birds are great subjects that you as a photographer can take pictures of. Taking bird stock photographs is something that many photographers have tried one time or another. It can be very fun and fortunately there are many species of birds. You could go scouting everywhere to

Not quite as big as their last few updates, but this one still has quite a bit. The list includes:  New/Updated Birds Eye Cities in the US Etowah Co, AL Mobile Co, AL Monterey Co, CA Boulder Co Broomfield Co WashingtonDC. Cobb Co, GA De Kalb Co, GA Muscogee Co, GA Macon Co, IL Will Co, IL Rowan Co, KY Fayette Co, KY Anne Arundel Co, MD Grand Rapids Metro, MI Detroit Metro [...]

Few movie stars wear the updo as well as Tippi Hedren and a few other celebrities from the early 60s. Those were the days when people dressed up to go to the laundry. A trip to the grocery store was deserving of fresh lipstick and updo hairstyles. The French Twist hairstyle that she had when she starred in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds movie should be studied carefully by hairstylists of today who need French twist instructions. All artists should practice and perfect this style because it is a classic and there will always be a special occasion that calls for it. Wherever there is a red carpet, there will be French Twists and updos. Celebrity hairstyles may be tweaked and updated, but the basics are the same. I'm not fond of the "wings" that stylists of the 50s and 60s put on each s

This is the big one around here - and reputedly the inspiration for Woody Woodpecker: not just in its looks: the calls we hear when they make their way, sometimes as many as four at a time, through the woods towards our chief attraction - suet - are pretty close to that irritating call of the cartoon version.I say this is "the big one" but that status is among the woodpeckers. One of my most impressive backyard sites was a Sharp-Shinned Hawk chasing a Pileated Woodpecker through the fir trees: like a scene from Star Wars.For an interesting perspective on the part this woodpecker plays in the forest ecology, read Woodpeckers, Fir Snags and Hummingbirds by Dave Neads. I chose the Pileated Woodpecker as No.7 to coincide with his publishing of this post.For more on Cariboo birds, see my Bird

I heard quite a bit of splashing coming from Porter’s bathroom yesterday, long after the boys had left for school. Investigation revealed a pissed off Texas Ranger in the potty. It turned out that Porter was in the midst of giving him a morning bath when his carpool came. He took my command, “Drop everything [...]

I love Pixar. Each and every video from those guys is a masterpiece. I really am a fan of their creations and i cannot hide it.So here it is. One of the best short comic videos i've ever seen.I really enjoyed it. I promise you will too.

Western Meadowlark's SilhouetteWell, I had meant to do this post a bit earlier, but with my unexpected trip to Florida - it's happening now instead. The Great Backyard Bird Count is currently underway - it began on the 15th and goes through the 18th. So if you haven't had a chance to get counting, there's still time! This is your chance to help the scientists and to give a representation of the birds in your area. Bird counts can be gathered by anyone - kids, adults, novices, and experts. It can be enjoyed by an individual or a group. It also makes for an excellent family activity and a possible tradition. Bird watching is a great way to experience nature and to get familiar with the avian residents who share our spaces. Kids can certainly benefit from this knowledge, which can help them

I often mention in my blogs, the mini zoo we seem to have at any given time. Everything from SeaMonkies and Hermit Crabs to Hamsters, Aquatic Frogs and of course Dogs and Cats! However, we haven't a dog in our family for a few years now. We held off because we got the two kitties first and then we found out we were being relocated and we downsized into a home with all wood floors, a very

when i was growing up, the creed of folks who would segregate those who had the audacity to reject their place was, birds of a feather flock together.i wouldn't think much about it except i overheard someone say it just the other day.it is a tough observation of nature to argue otherwise.but if you watch birds, you notice that there are a lot of different kinds, more like an infinity different kinds, which gets me wondering that some birds must be flocking somewhere with birds of a different feather.and any self-respecting bird watcher worth his or her salt would tell you, thank god they do, or it would be a pretty sad state of affairs for their hobby.so it might be best for folks who want to legitimize their prejudice and bigotry to steer clear of natural observations, since this all appe

Have I mentioned that we're in Arizona??Not able to stand this year's horrible version of the Chicago Winter, we've joined the snow birds down south for a week. I love exploring parts of the world I've never seen before, especially if those parts include awe-striking natural landscapes which I'm happy to report Arizona does. Its gorgeous here. There have been a few dissapointments we're working on hurdeling. Like, its rained ever since we got here. We come to the dessert, and the top news story is how its flooded. And its 10-20 degrees colder than the normal, even for this time of year. And the swimming pool and hot tub are broken. But all I need for those vacation-loving feelings to come pouring down like rain is to check the weather in Chicago today. Oh yeah. Its great to be here. :) Sin

To view with Quicktime click hereI had some footage of the three Liver Birds and came up with this little ditty!Some great views from the top though.There are some interesting myths and stories around these birds. I found a few here.

After past "Naming after..." series on colors and countries I thought it was time for my next post, and this is one which all nature and bird lovers alike will love. Naming after birds!For girlsCategory one: Names which aren't actually birds, but have meanings which are birds.Ava, derived from the Latin word for bird.Avis, meaning "bird" in Latin.Elsa/Elsie, meaning "swan" in Anglo-Saxon.Gozala, meaning "young bird" in Hebrew.Jemima, meaning "dove" in Arabic and Hebrew.Merle, meaning "blackbird" in Latin.Tori, meaning "bird" in Japanese.Category two: Names which are already known to be used.PhoebePhoenixRavenRobinCategory three: Unusual but Usable. Names which are quite unique, but can be used in normal situations quite easily, or have nicknames which are 'normal'AniAracari, "Ara", "Sari",

Before he went to work in the computer mines this morning, Geekdaddy plowed the driveway and I shoveled a path to the cars and scraped the snow and ice off the one he was taking to work. There was no sense in cleaning off the other car. It's not 4WD, so it'd only end up in a snowbank covered with more snow, if the geek drove it out of the driveway.Later on, Son used the roof rake to rake the snow off the dining room roof so that it won't leak if the temperature ever gets above freezing. Then Daughter went out to shovel off the deck so that the cats could get out onto it so they can drool at the birds that are feeding out of their reach in the soft, powdery snow. One of our cats, braver or more foolish than the other two, started out into the snow when we opened the door this morning, sunk

Children today mature much more quickly than when I was a child. I think about this a lot since I have two daughters who are bound to start asking questions someday. My own question is this though: how much do we disclose to them?If one of my daughters were to approach me during her teen years, and ask if I had had sex before I was married, what would I say?"Yes, sweetie, your mommy was a slut and slept around before meeting and marrying your daddy!"Or......"No, sweetie. Sex is dirty and you should not even think about having it until you are 35."I mean really, what do we tell them? You can't lie to your children. But you also don't want them to be able to say, "Well you did it! Why can't I?!"Honestly, I have never been able to discuss sex with my own mother. Asking her if she had h

Video - Bob Marley - Three Little BirdsBob Marley - Three Little Birds - Bob Marley - Three Little BirdsLetra en Español - Bob Marley - Three Little BirdsNo te preocupes por nadaPorque todo va a estar bienCanta no te preocupes por nadaPorque todo va a estar bienEl sol sale esta mañana, sonríe con el sol nacienteTres pequeños pájaros sentadosCantando dulces canciones de melodías puras y verdaderasCanta este es mi mensaje para tiNo te preocupes por nadaPorque todo va a estar bienCanta no te preocupes por nadaPorque todo va a estar bienEl sol sale esta mañana, sonríe con el sol nacienteTres pequeños pájaros sentadosCantando dulces canciones de melodías puras y verdaderasCanta este es mi mensaje para tiNo te preocupes por nadaPorque todo va a estar bienCanta no te preocupes por nadaPorque todo va a estar bienCanta no te preocupes...

Being eliminated from the playoffs sucks, but there can be some good to come out of a bad season. Remember 2005 when they Eagles went 6-10? I hate to bring up that awful year, because most people just remember that bum Mike McMahon, and the end of T.O. as an Eagle. A lot of good came [...]

.no Porto há pardalada e umas gaivotas para as bandas da Foz. Pelos quintais, uns gatos e uns cachorros.... quando vi uma raposa na porta do hotel em Dublin até que fiquei espantado, mas nada se compara ao desfile de abutres em plena cidade de Nairobi....Já deu para perceber por onde ando.... até hoje às 23h?

The CopyCat Dolls - Too Much Short Skirt to Be OriginalWhen I younger I was superbly hard working. Infact, I was known as a swot. I believe I worked harder than a lot of people because I went to a comprehensive school. It is true that I excelled in music, the arts and sciences. Being an all arounder p*** a few girls off even more. The boys were cool about it though. Then the boys at my school were all good blokes. Regrettably, I refused to date the most intelligent tall blonde guy who competed with me - because I wanted to beat him at maths first. That never happened but I came in at a cool second and missed out on a date with him. Alas !Now, the problem I have always had is about sitting next to people who weren't that nice. Infact, these girls were often time wasters who hung around the bike sheds - well, being a bike I suppose. The problem with those who don't work is that when the s*** hits the fan, they have no option but to copy the person sitting next to them. That is what use

I've said before how I'm very fond of listening to things while I work. By listening, I also mean watching minimized videos which I seldom peek at during curious spots. I don't exactly know why this is so, but simulating the busy environment works for me ... and just so I'm not fed with junk, I usually play documentaries which I can subconsciously digest. Recently l've been watching Louie

There are ten simple reasons why you should consider having bird as your pet. Here they are:Birds are intelligent animals.They are relatively easy to care for.Birds are fairly simple to train.They require minimal grooming.Birds are extremely social creatures.Birds are fairly inexpensive to feed.They can be kept in a small space.Birds are not considered "pets" at most rental properties.Pet birds are attractive to look at.They are long-lived companions.I promise I'll discuss these points in the details later. But for now, what do you think? Birds do make cool pets, don't they?