Category Archives: Nature

Today’s Picture

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Elaine

A “cute” primate so rare it was thought to be extinct has been caught on camera in the forests of Sri Lanka for the first time, scientists said Monday. The Horton Plains slender loris is a small, nocturnal animal which … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Too Close

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Elaine

Yep, think I’ll just sit here on this old rusted hitch and look around. Don’t get too close though or I’ll start squawking at you. Spied yesterday in a neighbor’s driveway.

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Are You A Mosquito Magnet?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Elaine

Mosquitoes find some people tastier than others. But a widespread notion is that women, to mosquitoes at least, are the sweeter sex, supposedly because estrogen is a strong attractant. In reality, gender does play a role, but not in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness, Nature | Tagged Mosquitoes | 3 Comments

Elaine’s Hummers

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Elaine

This is too pretty not to share. Taken this morning, various Hummers at the feeder and flowers. Big thanks to Jodi for her collage making program. The original photos can be seen at my Flickr album. Image: Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird. … Continue reading →

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My Little Chickadee

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Elaine

Today is a break from the usual health care gloom and doom and something sure to make you smile (or at least I hope so). I went to Kensington Metropark today and enjoyed the Black-capped Chickadee’s. They’re friendly and love … Continue reading →