Junior took a peak. So much to see! After a few minutes Mom gave him a pat on the head and Junior returned to the safety of the pouch. Mom is always right, little one, better safe than sorry.
It used to be that one could see the odd cormorant when walking along certain stretches of the L.A. River. By now they are hanging out there in whole flocks; and apparently they hunt for fish, too, because this splendid specimen is drying its feathers after diving. Then one sees anglers. This again raises the [...]
What better way to spend a warm and sunny afternoon? Some do it standing up (even on one leg)… some cuddle side by side… and some are just totally and absolutely relaxed… Sweet dreams!
May I introduce: Melanerpes formicivorus, aka Acorn Woodpecker. These pretty redheads can be found in Griffith Park – if one knows where oak trees grow. Acorn Woodpeckers lead a busy life drilling holes into dead trees and collecting acorns to stick into the holes for later consumption. They also pick dried out acorns out of [...]
Could this be the seal equivalent of a High Five? If so, it is more than appropriate, because after nine years of the seals being an issue with the last five years spent on a lawsuit to evict them, they can stay. Hurray! Yes, you too. Come on in! On November 13th, Superior Court Judge [...]
All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.
“If it is not a cat toy, it is a cat bed.” Thanks, Karen, for reminding me.
Should I take a cool bath? Eek. No!
Once, on a flight to the US, I was so bored that I decided to watch a comedy on offer, “Legally Blonde.” About 10 minutes into the film I was giggling and enjoying myself hugely. Talk about East Coast / West Coast stereotypes and what a good script and a delightful main character can make [...]
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