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Ben McWhiskers
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· Dec 23
Colorado Christmas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band!
YouTube video by IntoWisOutdoors
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One of my favorite songs of Christmas
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🌱Today’s flower/plant is another of my favourites, Bee Balm (Monarda aka Bergamot).These wonderfully scented flowers have hummingbirds hovering over them from early morning (sometimes waging fierce, swooping aerial battles while chittering loudly) till last light,as well as bees,butterflies & moths.
January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
🌱Today’s flower/plant is another of my favourites, Bee Balm (Monarda aka Bergamot).These wonderfully scented flowers have hummingbirds hovering over them from early morning (sometimes waging fierce, swooping aerial battles while chittering loudly) till last light,as well as bees,butterflies & moths.
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Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitewell Purple’ in the sunshine today. Apparently sometimes known as ‘tommies’ (anyone call them this?) the species is named after Muzio G. Spirito de Tommasini (1794–1879), a rare combination of botanist & politician who became mayor of Trieste in 1839 (pic from Wikipedia) 🌱
January 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitewell Purple’ in the sunshine today. Apparently sometimes known as ‘tommies’ (anyone call them this?) the species is named after Muzio G. Spirito de Tommasini (1794–1879), a rare combination of botanist & politician who became mayor of Trieste in 1839 (pic from Wikipedia) 🌱
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Today’s flower 🌱 #1328
Lilac
Lilac
January 28, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Today’s flower 🌱 #1328
Lilac
Lilac
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North of Moab, Looking East…
January 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM
North of Moab, Looking East…
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This is my favourite portrait of the moss Bryum capillare, Capillary Thread Moss, on an ancient fallen trunk of Sambucus nigra, Common Elder. The development of corky bark is common with age, but this is a particularly splendid example.
January 28, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This is my favourite portrait of the moss Bryum capillare, Capillary Thread Moss, on an ancient fallen trunk of Sambucus nigra, Common Elder. The development of corky bark is common with age, but this is a particularly splendid example.
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Leucobryum glaucoma, a cushion moss.
the specific epithet is one that auto corrupt always wants to change to glaucoma, fair enough! glaucus as a colour epithet describes pale tints of greyed blue-green; this is a good example. It also describes the colour cast seen in glaucoma in human eyes.
the specific epithet is one that auto corrupt always wants to change to glaucoma, fair enough! glaucus as a colour epithet describes pale tints of greyed blue-green; this is a good example. It also describes the colour cast seen in glaucoma in human eyes.
January 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Leucobryum glaucoma, a cushion moss.
the specific epithet is one that auto corrupt always wants to change to glaucoma, fair enough! glaucus as a colour epithet describes pale tints of greyed blue-green; this is a good example. It also describes the colour cast seen in glaucoma in human eyes.
the specific epithet is one that auto corrupt always wants to change to glaucoma, fair enough! glaucus as a colour epithet describes pale tints of greyed blue-green; this is a good example. It also describes the colour cast seen in glaucoma in human eyes.
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Dawn, High Summit
Chris Flodberg
2025
Chris Flodberg
2025
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Dawn, High Summit
Chris Flodberg
2025
Chris Flodberg
2025
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A first for me, Tufted Duck in the air 🤩 Then this male Tufted Duck on Lisvane Reservoir showing off it's tuft and also the iridescence on it's black head feathers. 28/01/26. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdphotography
January 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
A first for me, Tufted Duck in the air 🤩 Then this male Tufted Duck on Lisvane Reservoir showing off it's tuft and also the iridescence on it's black head feathers. 28/01/26. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdphotography
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January 28, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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Hypnum cupressiforme, Cypress-leaved Plait Moss, a feature on one of my favourite walls. i think the vernacular name very usefully descriptive.
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Hypnum cupressiforme, Cypress-leaved Plait Moss, a feature on one of my favourite walls. i think the vernacular name very usefully descriptive.
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Snow Dust on Sandia…
January 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Snow Dust on Sandia…
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Tortula muralis, Wall Screw Moss, the scientific name is suggestive and descriptive - tortula having echoes of tortuous, full of twists and turns, and muralis, meaning of walls, as in mural - wall painting.
wall screw, stop sniggering you at the back
wall screw, stop sniggering you at the back
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Tortula muralis, Wall Screw Moss, the scientific name is suggestive and descriptive - tortula having echoes of tortuous, full of twists and turns, and muralis, meaning of walls, as in mural - wall painting.
wall screw, stop sniggering you at the back
wall screw, stop sniggering you at the back
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"The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars but rather by its ability to prevent them. " - Gene Roddenberry
I feel it important to note that in spite of many present day MAGAts looking at today's Star Trek Franchise through their distorted lens, he was a liberal.
I feel it important to note that in spite of many present day MAGAts looking at today's Star Trek Franchise through their distorted lens, he was a liberal.
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
"The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars but rather by its ability to prevent them. " - Gene Roddenberry
I feel it important to note that in spite of many present day MAGAts looking at today's Star Trek Franchise through their distorted lens, he was a liberal.
I feel it important to note that in spite of many present day MAGAts looking at today's Star Trek Franchise through their distorted lens, he was a liberal.
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For #BlueskyMonday blueflower butterwort, a #carnivorousplant found in wetlands/bogs. I feel privileged to have seen this threatened species. #bloomscrolling #wildflower #nature #nativeplant #wetlands 🌎 #bogs #eastcoastkin
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
For #BlueskyMonday blueflower butterwort, a #carnivorousplant found in wetlands/bogs. I feel privileged to have seen this threatened species. #bloomscrolling #wildflower #nature #nativeplant #wetlands 🌎 #bogs #eastcoastkin
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Here is a picture I took last month of Alice Cooper's Hawk at the birdbath in my backyard
It was a cloudy afternoon
It was a cloudy afternoon
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Here is a picture I took last month of Alice Cooper's Hawk at the birdbath in my backyard
It was a cloudy afternoon
It was a cloudy afternoon
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Yesterday morning I was able to track down and get a picture of an Anna's hummingbird flying in his natural environment
Oh, and his tongue is out
Oh, and his tongue is out
January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Yesterday morning I was able to track down and get a picture of an Anna's hummingbird flying in his natural environment
Oh, and his tongue is out
Oh, and his tongue is out
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Reminder that if you were vaccinated for measles between the late 1950-1980s, you got one dose, not the two doses that are recommended now. You will think you’re protected, but you may not be! Get your titers checks or get a booster.
January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Reminder that if you were vaccinated for measles between the late 1950-1980s, you got one dose, not the two doses that are recommended now. You will think you’re protected, but you may not be! Get your titers checks or get a booster.
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Here's a key finding from examining the first nazis 80 years ago.
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Here's a key finding from examining the first nazis 80 years ago.
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Morning traffic
Yellowstone style
Yellowstone style
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Morning traffic
Yellowstone style
Yellowstone style
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A little desert color 💜
January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A little desert color 💜
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Brightening up the winter dullness with Sunsprite rose from my garden. 🌞 Have a wonderful day!
#RoseWednesday
#mygarden
#bloomscrolling
#rosesofbluesky
#gardenersofbluesky
#gardening
#yellowroses
#ColorADay
#FlowerReport
#gardenshour
📸 Sept 8, 2024
#RoseWednesday
#mygarden
#bloomscrolling
#rosesofbluesky
#gardenersofbluesky
#gardening
#yellowroses
#ColorADay
#FlowerReport
#gardenshour
📸 Sept 8, 2024
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Brightening up the winter dullness with Sunsprite rose from my garden. 🌞 Have a wonderful day!
#RoseWednesday
#mygarden
#bloomscrolling
#rosesofbluesky
#gardenersofbluesky
#gardening
#yellowroses
#ColorADay
#FlowerReport
#gardenshour
📸 Sept 8, 2024
#RoseWednesday
#mygarden
#bloomscrolling
#rosesofbluesky
#gardenersofbluesky
#gardening
#yellowroses
#ColorADay
#FlowerReport
#gardenshour
📸 Sept 8, 2024
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More amaryllis splendour
January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
More amaryllis splendour
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January 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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