Beneath the Cage Grate: Never Trick or Treat with Bots!

IMG_20190918_132308In the October (Halloween) edition of  Beneath the Cage Grate, we find Morty, Alexa and Roomba donning costumes and setting out on their Trick or Treat adventure in their apartment building.

Now, you’d think these three would be welcomed at each door with a chuckle and a shower of candy, right?  Alas, as you’d expect, things go a bit sideways, and we find all three little ghouls scooting home in haste, quick to escape some rather weird and spooky encounters.

Be prepared to be scared – silly – in Morty’s Halloween column!  BOO

Finland 2019 – The Bears — www.wildlifekate.co.uk

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As explained in my previous post, the site I visited last week is in North East Finland, very close to the Russian border. It is one of the wildest, most untouched environments in Europe, and remains one of the last remaining European strongholds of Brown Bear, Wolverine and Wolves. This area was registered as an […]

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Hummer — RV John

Pictures: Here is a shot of a Broad-tailed Hummer I took a few weeks ago. Setup: I have the RV set up in the State Park, and I am ready to turn in my truck to the body-shop in the morning. Hoping for a speedy return 🤞. Good Evening Folks.

via Hummer — RV John

Bird population fodder V (some good news finally) — Birds of New England.com

After four days of hammering you with bad news, here are some good news graphics from the recently released bird population study that showed a decline of 2.9 billion birds, or 29 percent, in North American over the last 50 years. Here’s my recent article on it. The study’s accompanying website is 3billionbirds.org #BringBirdsBack

via Bird population fodder V (some good news finally) — Birds of New England.com

Location, Location, Location, Badger Watch Dorset — Wildonline.blog

The leaflet from Badger Watch Dorset promises “a magical evening, watching amazing wild creatures in their natural environment ” viewing from comfortable hides , ideal for wildlife photography. So what’s the reality ? The site has two hides next to each other in a quiet corner of the farm. You have a choice when booking […]

via Location, Location, Location, Badger Watch Dorset — Wildonline.blog

Birding and Chasing Here and There…and Ending with an (Un)Common Ringed Plover. — blairbirding

This is a down period between my 50/50/50 trips which will not resume until I head off to some of the prairie states in September. While not as goal oriented as in previous years, I have been filling in some Washington species not yet seen in 2019 and also chasing some special birds hoping to […]

via Birding and Chasing Here and There…and Ending with an (Un)Common Ringed Plover. — blairbirding

News On The Wing: September 2019

piZap_1567711349904Highlights from this month’s issue of News On The Wing include:

  • #CITESCoP18 highlights
  • The Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the #EndangeredSpeciesAct
  • Fires in the Amazon Rainforest
  • Updates & initiatives from global wildlife organizations
  • Wildlife, Forests and Marine Conservation issues
Here’s a snippet of what you’ll find in this month’s edition. 
Audubon Society – @audubonsociety
These images from the Audubon Photography Awards captured birds in breathtaking scenes and fascinating behaviors. Have you seen all 100? ow.ly/kt5w30p9Iay

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Wickersham's Conscience

Commentary, Reviews and Nature Photography

For Dragonflies And Me

Weekly tips & tricks for your garden and home!

WildScot Photography

by Michael Cook

Twin Lakes Images

Photography by Mark Pouley

Seagroves Walks

Notes and photographs of my morning walks at Seagroves Farm Park in Apex, NC.