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🇬🇧 below French
🇫🇷 Je suis toujours en vie! Aucune raison de s'inquiéter.
Mais c'est fou ce que j'ai été occupé depuis le début de 2025, surtout au “niveau canin” avec l'arrivé en avril de deux chiots bassets de seulement 10 semaines (“frères de portée”) dont l'un très timide et très attaché et dépendant de l'autre, raison pour laquelle nous avons pris les deux: nous ne voulions pas les séparer. Mais je pense en avoir déjà parlé…
Avance rapide: Janvier 2026 et il y a deux jours Pitou (l'un de deux chiots - pas très original comme nom mais nous sommes aux USA) était opéré en chirurgie orthopédique, pour une patte mal-formée, problème causé par une croissance anormale des os de cette patte pendant la première année.
Etc. etc. Quelle année, 2025 et même le début de 2026.
Je ne vous raconte même pas tous les casse-tête auquel la plupart des Américains doivent faire face quand ils arrivent à 65 ans en ce qui a trait à l'assurance maladie, et médicaments. Ça été hyper-stressant à ce niveau là et presque toute l'année avec toutes sortes d'inquiétudes et de questions sans réponse.
Mais passons à qqch de plus joli:
Photo: Nous sommes en pleine saison de ces magnifiques #OiseauxDuParadis. Fleurs de mon voisin entre nos deux entrées de voiture. (photo après l'anglais)
🇬🇧 I'm still alive. No need to worry.
But it’s unbelievable how busy I've been since early 2025, especially with K9s since we adopted 2 basset puppies (litter brothers) last April, with one puppy very timid plus attached to and dependent on the other, reason for which we adopted both. We could just not separate them.
Fastforward: Jan 2026 & 2 days ago, Pitou (one of the pups) had his right front paw realigned by an orthopedic surgeon, because the paw had become malformed due to abornal bone growth in that paw, during his development.
Etc. etc. What a year that 2025 and also the beginning of 2026
And although I think I'm all set with Medicare I had enough Medicare setup headaches in 2025 to see me out... Very stressful time for me given my need for medical care and medications. Plus I lost my healthcare a month early (before Medicare) so had to buy on the private market for one month. This was costly, plus the private insurance we had to add to our Medicare plan is also very costly. But we cannot be without it.
But here I switch to a prettier topic: flowers!
Photo: In the midst of that amazing time when #BirdsOfParadise bloom all over the place. This is from my driveway though the flowers are in his porch cochère, which is adjacent.
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The indigenous use of bird of paradise feathers.
If I remember correctly, a typical tribal gathering requires feathers from 3,000 birds...
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Attenborough's Paradise Birds
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For Birds-of-Paradise, Being Hot Is Not Enough to Win a Mate, They Must Also Have The Moves
"For birds-of-paradise, physical and vocal traits and behaviors evolve together, which is contrary to what we think we are seeing for most songbirds."
by @grrlscientist via #Medium
#BirdsOfParadise #ornithology #evolution #SciComm https://medium.com/grrlscientist/for-birds-of-paradise-being-hot-is-not-enough-to-win-a-mate-they-must-also-have-the-moves-2cf7cbd97ea4
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Researchers Uncover the Secret Glowing World of Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise https://petapixel.com/2025/02/23/researchers-uncover-the-secret-glowing-world-of-biofluorescent-birds-of-paradise/ #biofluorescence #birdsofparadise #ultraviolet #wildlife #glowing #science #nature #birds #News
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Researchers Uncover the Secret Glowing World of Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise https://petapixel.com/2025/02/23/researchers-uncover-the-secret-glowing-world-of-biofluorescent-birds-of-paradise/ #biofluorescence #birdsofparadise #ultraviolet #wildlife #glowing #science #nature #birds #News
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Researchers Uncover the Secret Glowing World of Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise https://petapixel.com/2025/02/23/researchers-uncover-the-secret-glowing-world-of-biofluorescent-birds-of-paradise/ #biofluorescence #birdsofparadise #ultraviolet #wildlife #glowing #science #nature #birds #News
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Researchers Uncover the Secret Glowing World of Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise https://petapixel.com/2025/02/23/researchers-uncover-the-secret-glowing-world-of-biofluorescent-birds-of-paradise/ #biofluorescence #birdsofparadise #ultraviolet #wildlife #glowing #science #nature #birds #News
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Researchers Uncover the Secret Glowing World of Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise https://petapixel.com/2025/02/23/researchers-uncover-the-secret-glowing-world-of-biofluorescent-birds-of-paradise/ #biofluorescence #birdsofparadise #ultraviolet #wildlife #glowing #science #nature #birds #News
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A recent study reveals that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, absorbing UV or blue light and emitting it as vibrant colors. This phenomenon enhances males' courtship displays and may serve as camouflage for females. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze!
#GoodNews #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #NatureDiscovery
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/12/many-birds-of-paradise-species-emit-light-through-their-plumage-study-finds -
A recent study reveals that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, absorbing UV or blue light and emitting it as vibrant colors. This phenomenon enhances males' courtship displays and may serve as camouflage for females. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze!
#GoodNews #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #NatureDiscovery
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/12/many-birds-of-paradise-species-emit-light-through-their-plumage-study-finds -
A recent study reveals that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, absorbing UV or blue light and emitting it as vibrant colors. This phenomenon enhances males' courtship displays and may serve as camouflage for females. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze!
#GoodNews #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #NatureDiscovery
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/12/many-birds-of-paradise-species-emit-light-through-their-plumage-study-finds -
A recent study reveals that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, absorbing UV or blue light and emitting it as vibrant colors. This phenomenon enhances males' courtship displays and may serve as camouflage for females. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze!
#GoodNews #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #NatureDiscovery
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/12/many-birds-of-paradise-species-emit-light-through-their-plumage-study-finds -
A recent study reveals that 37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species exhibit biofluorescence, absorbing UV or blue light and emitting it as vibrant colors. This phenomenon enhances males' courtship displays and may serve as camouflage for females. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze!
#GoodNews #BirdsOfParadise #Biofluorescence #NatureDiscovery
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/12/many-birds-of-paradise-species-emit-light-through-their-plumage-study-finds -
Study Finds That #BirdsOfParadise Are Biofluorescent https://www.amnh.org/about/press-center/birds-of-paradise-biofluorescent paper: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241905
"an organism absorbs light, transforms it, and emits it as a different color... This phenomenon is especially prominent in males, focused on their bright plumage and skin in areas that are highlighted during displays: the inner mouth and bill, feet, and feathers on the head, neck, and belly... pigments in the #birds’ eyes align with the #fluorescence peaks"
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Study Finds That #BirdsOfParadise Are Biofluorescent https://www.amnh.org/about/press-center/birds-of-paradise-biofluorescent paper: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241905
"an organism absorbs light, transforms it, and emits it as a different color... This phenomenon is especially prominent in males, focused on their bright plumage and skin in areas that are highlighted during displays: the inner mouth and bill, feet, and feathers on the head, neck, and belly... pigments in the #birds’ eyes align with the #fluorescence peaks"
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Study Finds That #BirdsOfParadise Are Biofluorescent https://www.amnh.org/about/press-center/birds-of-paradise-biofluorescent paper: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241905
"an organism absorbs light, transforms it, and emits it as a different color... This phenomenon is especially prominent in males, focused on their bright plumage and skin in areas that are highlighted during displays: the inner mouth and bill, feet, and feathers on the head, neck, and belly... pigments in the #birds’ eyes align with the #fluorescence peaks"
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Study Finds That #BirdsOfParadise Are Biofluorescent https://www.amnh.org/about/press-center/birds-of-paradise-biofluorescent paper: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241905
"an organism absorbs light, transforms it, and emits it as a different color... This phenomenon is especially prominent in males, focused on their bright plumage and skin in areas that are highlighted during displays: the inner mouth and bill, feet, and feathers on the head, neck, and belly... pigments in the #birds’ eyes align with the #fluorescence peaks"
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Study Finds That #BirdsOfParadise Are Biofluorescent https://www.amnh.org/about/press-center/birds-of-paradise-biofluorescent paper: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.241905
"an organism absorbs light, transforms it, and emits it as a different color... This phenomenon is especially prominent in males, focused on their bright plumage and skin in areas that are highlighted during displays: the inner mouth and bill, feet, and feathers on the head, neck, and belly... pigments in the #birds’ eyes align with the #fluorescence peaks"
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Irises are my favorite but birds of paradise have a fond place in my heart. I tried something new with color mixing while drawing (painting?) these guys. I must say I'm pleased with how it turned out. #ProcreateWatercolor #ProcreateArt #BirdsOfParadise
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So it was the other way around the whole time. 🤔
https://theaegisalliance.com
https://shop.theaegisalliance.com
#memes #dankmemes #birdsofparadise #plants #gardens #gardening -
'Peanut' and 'Coco' Blue and Yellow Macaws at Banham Zoo, Norfolk, UK
The first time I saw them back in June, I just put my camera down and watched in disbelief at the synchronicity of their flying together. I returned a week later and took this photo and a few others. 📸😉
#birdsofmastodon #birdphotograpy #birds #photography #macaws #birdsofparadise
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'Peanut' and 'Coco' Blue and Yellow Macaws at Banham Zoo, Norfolk, UK
The first time I saw them back in June, I just put my camera down and watched in disbelief at the synchronicity of their flying together. I returned a week later and took this photo and a few others. 📸😉
#birdsofmastodon #birdphotograpy #birds #photography #macaws #birdsofparadise
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'Peanut' and 'Coco' Blue and Yellow Macaws at Banham Zoo, Norfolk, UK
The first time I saw them back in June, I just put my camera down and watched in disbelief at the synchronicity of their flying together. I returned a week later and took this photo and a few others. 📸😉
#birdsofmastodon #birdphotograpy #birds #photography #macaws #birdsofparadise
#flyingdisplay -
'Peanut' and 'Coco' Blue and Yellow Macaws at Banham Zoo, Norfolk, UK
The first time I saw them back in June, I just put my camera down and watched in disbelief at the synchronicity of their flying together. I returned a week later and took this photo and a few others. 📸😉
#birdsofmastodon #birdphotograpy #birds #photography #macaws #birdsofparadise
#flyingdisplay -
'Peanut' and 'Coco' Blue and Yellow Macaws at Banham Zoo, Norfolk, UK
The first time I saw them back in June, I just put my camera down and watched in disbelief at the synchronicity of their flying together. I returned a week later and took this photo and a few others. 📸😉
#birdsofmastodon #birdphotograpy #birds #photography #macaws #birdsofparadise
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White-headed buffalo weaver or white-faced buffalo-weaver is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to East Africa.
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🦜 Masai Mara | Kenya
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#travelphotography #jawsafrica #birdsofparadise #amazingbirds #bird_lovers #africasafari #kenyasafari #natuur #birdwatchingmagazine #feather_perfection #nuts_about_birds #bns_wildlife #birds #whiteheadedbuffaloweaver #birdportraits #nikon #kenyawildlife #kings_birds #nikonnature #total_birds #bownaankamal -
White-headed buffalo weaver or white-faced buffalo-weaver is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to East Africa.
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🦜 Masai Mara | Kenya
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#travelphotography #jawsafrica #birdsofparadise #amazingbirds #bird_lovers #africasafari #kenyasafari #natuur #birdwatchingmagazine #feather_perfection #nuts_about_birds #bns_wildlife #birds #whiteheadedbuffaloweaver #birdportraits #nikon #kenyawildlife #kings_birds #nikonnature #total_birds #bownaankamal -
White-headed buffalo weaver or white-faced buffalo-weaver is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to East Africa.
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🦜 Masai Mara | Kenya
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#travelphotography #jawsafrica #birdsofparadise #amazingbirds #bird_lovers #africasafari #kenyasafari #natuur #birdwatchingmagazine #feather_perfection #nuts_about_birds #bns_wildlife #birds #whiteheadedbuffaloweaver #birdportraits #nikon #kenyawildlife #kings_birds #nikonnature #total_birds #bownaankamal -
White-headed buffalo weaver or white-faced buffalo-weaver is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to East Africa.
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🦜 Masai Mara | Kenya
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#travelphotography #jawsafrica #birdsofparadise #amazingbirds #bird_lovers #africasafari #kenyasafari #natuur #birdwatchingmagazine #feather_perfection #nuts_about_birds #bns_wildlife #birds #whiteheadedbuffaloweaver #birdportraits #nikon #kenyawildlife #kings_birds #nikonnature #total_birds #bownaankamal -
Any #Theatre fans here?
We saw “Don’t Make Tea” recently by #BirdsOfParadise theatre company. It’s going to have some online showings if anyone is interested. It’s a dark #Comedy highlighting much of what is wrong with our #Benefits system.
Quote:
“If you are capable of killing and disposing of a body, can you really call yourself disabled?”
