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Post by cjt on Jul 20, 2021 17:03:19 GMT
cjt ... from Wiki...you and I know the closely related chickidees. The tits, chickadees, and titmice constitute the Paridae, a large family of small passerine birds which occur mainly in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa. Members of this family are commonly referred to as "tits" throughout much of the English speaking world, but North American species are called either "chickadees" (onomatopoeic, derived from their distinctive "chick-a dee dee dee" alarm call)[1] or "titmice". The name titmouse is recorded from the 14th century, composed of the Old English name for the bird, mase (Proto-Germanic *maison, Dutch mezen, German Meise), and tit, denoting something small. Pretty well guessed that, wanted to make sure. We have them around our yard year around and enjoy their antics! BTW, I was born and raised near Sweetgrass, MT. Crossing point to Coutts, AB! I have been through your town too. One of our jaunts in Canada. I remember seeing the turbines. Pontiac1940, first car? Mine was a 1940 Plymouth, I think my dad paid $50 for it! Have enjoyed your photos and envy your skill. Thanks, cjt |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 20, 2021 17:13:14 GMT
Oldman River Valley, July 19, 2021  |
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Post by tonyw on Jul 21, 2021 21:10:11 GMT
A couple more from todays work party on the local trail system  Tony |
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Post by hmca on Jul 21, 2021 23:07:09 GMT
Two more......another one from the Sculpture Garden..... Like mother, like daughter.  And one from our walk around Princeton today.... It's a dog's world.  |
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Post by billz on Jul 22, 2021 21:23:39 GMT
"Why the long face?"  Thanks for the theme!! |
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Post by cjt on Jul 22, 2021 21:37:59 GMT
"I hate to say this, but..."  That really does't look safe! cjt |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 23, 2021 1:38:25 GMT
There's a new dirt-bike track at the summer place development. It is currently just piles of dirt. Two sets of fawn twins were having fun. The dirt piles are unfortunate..it is what it is. July 21, 2021. We see fawns and does frequently, but to see two sets of twins on the same pile of dirt was pretty neat. Too bad the dirt was not a grassy knoll.  |
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Post by jackscrap on Jul 23, 2021 2:13:37 GMT
They are so adorable, love their little spotty coats.
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Post by dennis9 on Jul 23, 2021 15:12:51 GMT
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 23, 2021 18:49:04 GMT
Last night, I was taking pix of the sun as it is once again horribly smoky here from fires in BC. As luck would have it, a flock of birds (blackbirds or starlings perhaps) crossed in front of the sun. Fluke...not planned.  |
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Post by dennis9 on Jul 24, 2021 16:25:19 GMT
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Post by pontiac1940 on Jul 24, 2021 23:48:42 GMT
Ironically, farmers across much of the Canadian prairies and in BC do not want sunshine right now ... we desperately need rain over a huge area. A local farmer swathing a poor hay crop.  |
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Post by hmca on Jul 25, 2021 0:26:41 GMT
Clive, I think you are the cliche king!
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 26, 2021 3:58:44 GMT
"Heard it on the grapevine", yes, we have grapes and vineyards in ND. These are cousin to wild grapes that grow here. cjt, nicely done. This cliché is a "classic" and your interpretation matches it. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 26, 2021 4:00:16 GMT
Taken this morning on a trip to Wakehurst Place in Sussex. Two cliches: He's got this bird eating out of his hand. and: A bird in the hand.. Brenda Brenda, not easy to find a "willing" subject for these two clichés. You rose to the occasion. Well done! |
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