(NE India, SE Asia) / Snapped @ Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck NC
Lanner Falcon (Africa, SE Europe into Asia)
Lanner Falcon. Snapped @ The National Aviary, Pittsburgh PA.
Longing to Change Your Life? 5 TedTalks You’ll Love
“With over 2,100 TED Talks, it can be hard to know which to pick. These 5 TED Talks are what we recommend watching when you’re ready to change your life.”
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, female (Central + N. America)
General bird sexing rule: pimp coloring = male; comparatively drab, female, making it easier for her to blend into surroundings while nesting. Yet exceptions abound, right in our backyards, e.g.:
My Heartfelt Nod to #NationalCameraDay
Momma works hard. Momma plays hard, with bird photography as passion hobby. Because camera nuances count, I present this loving nod to #NationalCameraDay. Witness my transformation: dSLRs → all-in-one. My smiles of lingering contentment continue.
13 Must-Watch Documentaries for Every Wannabe Photographer
Fine examples of documentary films every photographer should watch populate the list. Relax, watch, study, and enjoy when in need of inspiration or a fresh breeze of ideas. Some are full-length, while others span mere minutes. Viewing time appears next to the film, everything accessible from the one page.
White-Faced Whistling Duck (Africa, S. America)
Snapped @. Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck NC
Stellar’s Sea Eagle – Profile (Asia)
Steller’s Sea Eagle (Coastal NE Asia) / The largest of all sea eagles. Snapped @ The National Aviary, Pittsburgh, PA
(Video) Can a Divided America Heal?
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” —Edmund Burke
Mallard Duck, female (global)
That Monday morning vibe. Snapped: Mallard Duck, female @ Bond Lake Park, Cary NC
(Video) Daughter, don’t call me Mom; call me Point B
I’ve mentally fondled a plethora of TED Talks, yet this represents a first. Twice the audience rises as one, intense appreciation propelling raucous applause. With a maestro’s control of language, spoken word poet Sarah Kay harmonizes the serial messages conveyed, spellbinding the listener.
Conjuring a Table of Contents on any WordPress site (even free!)
This Table of Contents (ToC) implementation uses only pure HTML and CSS. Free WordPress.com users should hone in on the HTML aspects of the tutorial, ignoring the CSS.
Red-Bellied Woodpecker, male (North America)
Many local feathered buddies touch my heart, but this dude owns a chunk of it. Big yet graceful, he manages to find & jab the goodies in tip-toe style. Every time! Snapped @ Cary NC
(Video) Thought: Replacing Poisonticians with randomly selected folks
Personal opinion: Not all vermin hide in holes. Toxic infections currently prance among us, masquerading as politicians. I doubt randomly selected folks could perform more poorly.