#SilentSunday near #LikaLodge : forest strawberries , May blossoms , young trees & wild flowers : overwhelm of tastes, touch & fragrances : almost unbearable happiness!
My stay in Villach turned out to be wonderful :) I’ve napped a lot; the weather improved significantly: sunny & warm till 8PM; my hotel was a small #spa resort on the #lake - with swans! & view of #mountains! So I’ve fed the #swans this morning (radish leaves & “napolitanke”) ! & made it to the #train! Thanks #OEBB ! #InterRail#rest#day#vacation#NapMinistry
So happy to announce that "Wild Beauty Painted" came in First in the 5/27/2024 #FineArtAmerica contest "Birds" held by the Digital Art And Photography Group. Most sincere thanks to the contest administrator, Anas Afash, and to everyone who voted for my image. Congratulations to the other winners!
Buying this TASCAM recorder was a game changer and a real step up from using my phone to capture shows. Great recording of Swans from Tuesday night incoming (not to toot my own horn) #livemusic#taping#music#swans
#Celtic#MythologyMonday: #Midir challenged High King Eochu Airem to a game of fidcheal, lost every game and had to complete forfeits. Finally, they agreed to play for a kiss from #Étaín, and this time, Midir won. As the two embraced, they were transformed into #swans, and so made their escape.
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This week, our hosts Dean and Simon ponder a mislabelled Seinfeld clip, plumb the depths of human depravity in haunted houses, and catch up with Coronation Street
Mute Swans are not native to New York, but they were popular on estates of the wealthy. Some escaped, while others were intentionally released. Today Mute Swans have made their home in parts of New York. Mute Swans out compete other birds including the native Trumpet Swans because of Mute Swan’s larger size, taller necks and aggressive / territorial nature. They also tend to uproot vegetation that they feed on causing further damage to the ecosystem.
Having said that it’s still awe inspiring to see these majestic birds in the wild. They’re not here for any fault of their own. I get excited like a child every time I spotted one at a distance.
This picture is from Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown (near Hauppauge), NY, Mar 2024