Here in the U.K. sparrows have become rarer and we adore seeing them when they visit our garden. Strange to hear how unpopular over there! But what clever things they are finding that old building, I guess their ingenuity has made them so successful.
I love grackles. Also, one of the best birding areas in this suburban enclave is a former golf course turned into a preserve. May they all suffer the same fate...
"pre-war..." This has become a curious phrase, hasn't it? The United States has engaged in at least eight "boots on the ground" wars in my lifetime, in addition to "military diplomacy actions" when we pulverized people we dislike with airstrikes, missiles, and naval gunnery bombardments. Perpetual war. Kipling's "savage wars of peace" leap-frogging forward from Pax Britannica to Pax Americana. Now, as a counter measure, Russia proposes to station nuclear weapons in orbit. Karma. So it goes.
Good luck with the lawsuit! Exciting news to see SOS and PODER working together!
Also thanks for link to the ungolfing the golf couses NYT article! Good stuff!
Always wondered about the history of the Grackles, a bird Iād never encountered before moving to Austin. - As always thanks for the education.
Hey Christopher, this poem-of-the-day poem made me think of you. I think it's pretty fabulous. I mean, the title alone sounds like something from one of your posts. https://poets.org/poem/after-bob-across-street-fires-his-gun-tree-scare-raccoon-while-my-son-and-i-walk-rachel-shows?mc_cid=d9efd14398&mc_eid=4b93dc7c7d
Here in the U.K. sparrows have become rarer and we adore seeing them when they visit our garden. Strange to hear how unpopular over there! But what clever things they are finding that old building, I guess their ingenuity has made them so successful.
I love grackles. Also, one of the best birding areas in this suburban enclave is a former golf course turned into a preserve. May they all suffer the same fate...
"pre-war..." This has become a curious phrase, hasn't it? The United States has engaged in at least eight "boots on the ground" wars in my lifetime, in addition to "military diplomacy actions" when we pulverized people we dislike with airstrikes, missiles, and naval gunnery bombardments. Perpetual war. Kipling's "savage wars of peace" leap-frogging forward from Pax Britannica to Pax Americana. Now, as a counter measure, Russia proposes to station nuclear weapons in orbit. Karma. So it goes.
Such a great way to start the week!
really lovely to check in on your notes...these photos are gems
- Thanks Christopher!
Grackles act so punk. I loved that observation!