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  • Vote Up0Vote Down iuventusiuventus
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    Where did D.C.'s black squirrels come from? Blame Canada.
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  • Vote Up0Vote Down iuventusiuventus
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    Wikipedia: Black Squirrel: Distribution

    I don't ever remember seeing them in Delaware. In fact, when I lived in College Park, MD, I was surprised to find that they existed.
    Post edited by iuventus at 2017-08-20 22:07:15
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  • Vote Up0Vote Down WhickwithyWhickwithy
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    Both of those links are great finds, Iuv.  Thanks for that.  I had been wondering where they were located in North America and couldn't find a good reference.
    The Sentient Struggle For Transformation

    https://www.amazon.com/Sentient-Struggle-Transformation-Whickwithy/dp/1734822147/
  • Vote Up0Vote Down Urban_TribesmanUrban_Tribesman
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    Urban_Tribesman said:

    It's funny that unusual colouring in animals is seen as different and exotic and yet, in humans, it has and continues to cause endless suffering and conflict across the globe.
    To deep for here ?


    Guess that's a yes then!
    Post edited by Urban_Tribesman at 2017-08-21 15:47:30
    The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ.
    Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit.
    Shall lure it back to cancal half a line,
    Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down iuventusiuventus
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    Oh, yeah. Racism. Humans. Bad.
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  • Vote Up0Vote Down Urban_TribesmanUrban_Tribesman
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    But that's my point. If we discovered there were green Squirrels or pink Dolphins, we would find them fascinating and cute. Hell, some would even worship them for their uniqueness. Imagine, if you will, a black Unicorn! Millions would fall at its feet. In all species, we would find this difference worthy. Well, in all except one; our own. It makes me think it is not actually the colour at all. It is what people associate that, in their minds, the colour represents.
    Strange.
    That Unicorn is untrustworthy by the way. Never stands his round !
    The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ.
    Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit.
    Shall lure it back to cancal half a line,
    Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down iuventusiuventus
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    Many people are particularly attracted to those with identifying features. Others simply don't care. Unfortunately, we tend to judge ourselves by the most hideous of vocal minorities (e.g., racists).
    Post edited by iuventus at 2017-08-21 18:07:11
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  • Vote Up0Vote Down whisperedwhispered
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    My garden Sparrowhawk caught a Starling who was just a bit too busy squabbling with its neighbour this morning, in typically spectacular, but efficient, fashion.

    A couple of Magpies were after her in seconds but she made off with her prize.

    A Sparrow Hawk


    Slips from your eye-corner – overtaking

    Your First thought.


    Through your mulling gaze over haphazard earth

    The sun’s cooled carbon wing

    Whets the eyebeam.


    Those eyes in their helmet

    Still wired direct

    To the nuclear core – they’re alone


    Laser the lark-shaped hole

    In the lark’s song.


    You find the fallen spurs, among soft ashes.


    And maybe you find him


    Materialized by twilight and dew

    Still as a listener –


    The warrior


    Blue shoulder-cloak wrapped about him

    Learning, hunched,

    Among the oaks of harp.


    Ted Hughes

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  • Vote Up0Vote Down KatRobinKatRobin
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    Nice photo- glad it's not of the poor starling.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down whisperedwhispered
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    Baby Orangutan hand - stunning, no?

    Image result for orangutan hand
    Post edited by whispered at 2017-09-09 09:25:12
  • Vote Up0Vote Down KatRobinKatRobin
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    While cuddling my ( now deceased) baby hedgehog the other day I was struck by how human like and perfect its rubbery little five digit hands and feet were. Wah!
    Had a fledgling blackbird in the garden yesterday that must have failed it's maiden flight. I kept checking on her and scattered some food near her. She's not there this am so I hope she's ok. I should go into animal nursing- if only I could.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down Urban_TribesmanUrban_Tribesman
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    I would wait until the fate of the baby Blackbird is determined before putting yourself forward as the new Francis of Assisi !
    The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ.
    Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit.
    Shall lure it back to cancal half a line,
    Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down serenity52serenity52
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    Saint Kat Robin- I like it already. :)))
  • Vote Up0Vote Down whisperedwhispered
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    KatRobin said:

    While cuddling my ( now deceased) baby hedgehog the other day I was struck by how human like and perfect its rubbery little five digit hands and feet were. Wah!
    Had a fledgling blackbird in the garden yesterday that must have failed it's maiden flight. I kept checking on her and scattered some food near her. She's not there this am so I hope she's ok. I should go into animal nursing- if only I could.

    Apparently, Blackbirds live about 2 and a half years on average. There's big mortality after they leave the nest, but if they can cope with the first 3 weeks or so, they are usually good for another couple of years.
     
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