Hedwig Pöllöläinen
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December 13, 2008
tags: Iceland, nature, Eva Sturm, Sigur Ros, streaming video
This spectacular video focuses on Iceland. Land of contrasts: Hot water and Ice, situated in the North Atlantic, right above the mid-ocean ridge that separates America and Europe. [6:12]
Iceland from Eva Sturm.
The cinematographer writes…
December 12, 2008
tags: Times Square, 42nd street Times Square, 35 Times, subway art, NYC through my eye, photography, NYC
35 Times (2005).
Glazed ceramic panels. Artist: Toby Buonagurio. Photographed at 42nd Street Times Square in the transfer corridor (between the 1, 2, and 3 trains and the Shuttle).
Image:…
December 12, 2008
Here's the most recently published blog carnivals for you to enjoy;
Friday Ark, issue 221. This blog carnival is all about animals; sharing photographs of animals (pets mostly). Go here to get your furry or feathery snuggle fix.
Just Write, 12 December 2008 edition. This blog carnival is fairly…
December 12, 2008
tags: National Geographic, 2008 International Photography Contest, lightning, nature, image of the day
Image: Mitchell Krog, South Africa [larger view].
My friends at National Geographic have provided permission for me to share some of the images from their recent 2008 International Photography…
December 12, 2008
Normally, I do not advertize for third parties on my blog, except in several situations: first, I am happy to help non-profit organizations raise funds if I believe in their mission; second, I mention events or services when I am attending and when I think this is something you'll also enjoy; or…
December 12, 2008
tags: Gadwall, Anas strepera, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery birds] Gadwall drake, Anas strepera, photographed in Hermann Park, Texas. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: Joseph Kennedy, 16 November 2008 [larger view].
Nikon D200 Kowa 883 telescope with TSN-PZ camera…
December 12, 2008
tags: the weiner dog song, humor, cute, streaming video
This silly video is all about Dachshunds .. it includes a song, too [0:38]
December 11, 2008
tags: Times Square, 42nd street Times Square, 35 Times, subway art, NYC through my eye, photography, NYC
35 Times (2005).
Glazed ceramic panels. Artist: Toby Buonagurio. Photographed at 42nd Street Times Square in the transfer corridor (between the 1, 2, and 3 trains and the Shuttle).
Image:…
December 11, 2008
Here's the latest blog carnivals that have been published;
Carnival of the Vanities. This is the original blog carnival and it focuses on gathering together the best blog writing regardless of topic.
I and the Bird, issue 90. This blog carnival focuses on discussions of wild birds and birdwatching…
December 11, 2008
tags: National Geographic, 2008 International Photography Contest, dolphins, nature, image of the day
Image: Andrew Wong [larger view].
Nature Honorable Mention.
The photographer writes;
Dolphins are known to jump out the back of big waves as they break against the shores. This pod of…
December 11, 2008
tags: evolution, avian clutch size, ornithology, birds, avian
The Little Tinamou, Crypturellus soui,
usually lays two eggs in a small depression on the forest floor.
Image: Cagan Sekercioglu [larger view].
Anyone who has ever watched birds closely or who has bred them in captivity knows that…
December 11, 2008
tags: Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Hooded Merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus, photographed in Arizona. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: Rick Wright [larger view].
Please name at least one field mark that supports your…
December 11, 2008
tags: budgerigar, pets, birds, documentary, streaming video
This is a video of a very strange budgerigar. Apparently the result of a mutation, the bird's plumage is extraordinarily downy and long, so much so that it is almost impossible to see the bird's face (downy feathers are due to a mutation…
December 10, 2008
tags: Times Square, 42nd street Times Square, 35 Times, subway art, NYC through my eye, photography, NYC
35 Times (2005).
Glazed ceramic panels. Artist: Toby Buonagurio. Photographed at 42nd Street Times Square in the transfer corridor (between the 1, 2, and 3 trains and the Shuttle).
Image:…
December 10, 2008
Today's collection of carnivalia have been published for you to enjoy.
Encephalon, issue 60. This is the second time I've hosted this carnival, which is devoted to collecting all reports on neuroscience into one place for you to read and enjoy.
Linnaeus' Legacy, a blog carnival that focuses on…
December 10, 2008
tags: free book, Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka, birding, bird watching
Image: Sample plate from Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka [larger view].
Would you like a free book for birders about the birds of Sri Lanka (Ceylon)? A reader sent me a PDF for a book entitled, Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka, which…
December 10, 2008
tags: green sea turtles, Hawaii, landscape, nature, image of the day
Egg-laying Green Sea Turtles
Pacific green (black) sea turtle Chelonia mydas, Maui, Hawai'i.
Image: John del Rio [larger view].
December 10, 2008
tags: Holidays, companion pets, parrots, humor, funny, gift wrapping
Orpheus.
Male Hawk-headed (red fan) parrot, Deroptyus a. accipitrinus, April 2008.
Image: GrrlScientist 2008 [larger view].
I thought you might find this little essay amusing about wrapping gifts when there is a parrot in the…
December 10, 2008
tags: Spotted Towhee, Pipilo maculatus, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Spotted Towhee, Pipilo maculatus, photographed at Samish Flats, Skagit County, Washington State. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: Marv Breece, 22 January 2008 [larger view].
Canon EOS 350D…
December 10, 2008
tags: hummingbirds of venezuela, birds, documentary, streaming video
Tis video documents the spectacular colors and motion of the "flying jewels" of the tropics [2:21]
December 9, 2008
tags: Times Square, 42nd street Times Square, 35 Times, subway art, NYC through my eye, photography, NYC
35 Times (2005).
Glazed ceramic panels. Artist: Toby Buonagurio. Photographed at 42nd Street Times Square in the transfer corridor (between the 1, 2, and 3 trains and the Shuttle).
Image:…
December 9, 2008
Here's more blog carnivals that are hot off the presses for you to read!
Carnival of Economics, 9 December 2008 edition. This is a huge blog carnival, featuring a variety of essays about the economy, alhtough most of them discuss various aspects of the current economic disaster that Bush and his…
December 9, 2008
tags: sunset, Mt Shasta, landscape, nature, image of the day
Sunset over Mt. Shasta
Image: John del Rio [larger view].
December 9, 2008
tags: encephalon, brain, behavior, cognition, neurobiology, neuroscience, blog carnival
The last frontier: The brain.
Image: Orphaned. Contact me so I can provide credit and linkage.
Welcome to Encephalon! This is the blogosphere's neuroscience blog carnival that focuses specifically upon the…
December 9, 2008
tags: evolution, biogeography, ornithology, birds, avian
Kolo Sunset.
Photo credit: Christopher E. Filardi, American Museum of Natural History
(Click on image for a larger picture).
Two of my ornithologist colleagues, Chris Filardi and Rob Moyle, published a paper in the top-tier research…
December 9, 2008
tags: Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Leucosticte tephrocotis, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery bird] Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Leucosticte tephrocotis, Photographed at Meadows Campground, Hart's Pass, in the Okanagan of Washington State. [I will identify this bird for you tomorrow]
Image: Lee…
December 9, 2008
tags: hummingbirds of venezuela, birds, documentary, streaming video
This is a very nicely done video documenting some of the lovely hummingbirds of Venezuela -- can you name the species? [2:53]
December 8, 2008
tags: Times Square, 42nd street Times Square, 35 Times, subway art, NYC through my eye, photography, NYC
35 Times (2005).
Glazed ceramic panels. Artist: Toby Buonagurio. Photographed at 42nd Street Times Square in the transfer corridor (between the 1, 2, and 3 trains and the Shuttle).
Image:…
December 8, 2008
tags: Millionth Comment Contest Winner, ScienceBlogs
Chandelier.
Hundred Acres restaurant and bar.
Image: GrrlScientist 6 December 2008 [larger view].
Since I am exhausted at the moment, but still have a few minutes of wireless connectivity left before the library closes, I thought I'd tell…
December 8, 2008
Here's the latest carnivalia to keep you entertained;
Movie Monday, which is fileld with all sorts of movie news, including lots of trailers.
Review Bloggers Carnival, issue 32. This blog carnival is all about consumer reviews of items (and books) that they've enjoyed .. or not. Useful for those of…