Herring Gulls Mating
April 27, 2009: The Herring Gull, Larus argentatus, is well known along the shores of Asia, western Europe, and North America. The Herring Gull should not be confused with the Silver Gull, Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae. The Herring Gull is called the silver gull in many other languages: German Silbermöwe, French Goéland argenté, and Dutch zilvermeeuw). The Herring Gull, perhaps the most common and familiar gull of the northeastern United States and western Europe, is a large white-headed gull that inhabits shorelines of oceans, seas, lakes, and large rivers. The behavior and ecology of the Herring Gull are well studied, especially in Europe and Canada. Although this species is an opportunistic feeder, most individuals feed primarily on natural prey such as marine fishes and invertebrates. Studies from Europe and North America indicate that individual gulls specialize in their foraging and that choice of diet influences breeding performance. This species generally nests in colonies, often large ones; successful nesting appears to require sites near water and safe from terrestrial predation, sites such as islands, offshore rocks, or abandoned piers. This gull typically lays three-egg clutches in May, which generate fledged offspring by mid- to late July. Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology: The Birds of North America – bna.birds.cornell.edu The location of this cam is on the most western island of the Wadden islands, Netherlands. The area where the Spoonbills nest is on the north-eastern coast of Texel, outside the dyke. Here is the link to a map, showing you the exact location: maps.google.nl Watch the live stream here: www.beleefdelente.nl
Birdwatching in Cyprus – hundreds of bird species to watch
Cyprus is an important stopover during birds migration in spring and autumn between Europe and Africa. More than 360 species have been recorded on the island, while a number of bird species (such as flamingos) use it as a winter refuge. Of particular importance are the Treaty of Ramsar salt lakes of Larnaca and Akrotiri.
Beautiful Denmark – The Incas Have Come… high density version
In dear memory of Dalara Darabi, execured by Iran’s religion for protecting what she loved. Filmed in Denmark on May 1, 2009, by Bent Lorentzen The opening montage images, in beat with the Inca music of Sol & Luna, works for many people but not all. They fleetingly represent the good and bad sides of Denmark. Pay particular attention throughout the video to how various “denaturing” symbols of the city are perhaps disempowered by what occurs through the ancient music and Inca dancers. The final montage image, of an under construction Copenhagen sunset, foreshadows the final, coming home sequence of my film. You will also see an image from 16th century Denmark, of King Christian IV burning Danish midwives for their heretical natural wisdom. The purple heron, which summers in Denmark, was the basis for the Greek and Egyptian Phoenix bird myth, also later a Christian symbol of resurrection. The bird’s stark coloration, as well as its strong immune system – often surviving crocodile attacks on the Nile in ways that defy many assumptions – helped create the myth of a bird that burned itself on a magical tree, and from the ashes, reinvent itself gloriously. Images from Iraq and such are self-explanatory. My grandmother told me that the two vikings on the pillar by Copenhagen City Hall only blow the lure-horns when a virgin maiden passes beneath. Of course, it is the evocative and interpretive Inca-latin music which truly bridges this video to wherever you wish it to go. Sol & Luna gave me permission to use their music for this.
Leon Scott Kennedy Vs. Chris Redfield
The battle of the greatest male heroes of Resident Evil! Who’s side are you on? Leave a comment telling who you think would win! They’d be a great team working together of course. {RE4/Degeneration Leon Vs. RE5 Chris} Music: Breathe Into Me by Red
Kiwi!
My Master’s Thesis Animation, which I completed while I was at The School of Visual Arts, MFA Computer Art, in New York City. Created using Maya, After Effects, and rigged using The Setup Machine by Anzovin studios. If you would like to download there is a small version at my website: www.donysanimation.com The music is orginal and is by Tim Cassell, someone I went to highschool with. The music is available here: donysanimation.com donysanimation.com Alot of people have been emailing me asking a whole lot of questions. Maybe you can find some answers here: www.isfat.com Everyone thank you so much for your compliments and kind words! www.savethekiwi.org.nz Rate Kiwi! on IMDB! http
Pet Birds : Can Parrots & Parakeets Live Together?
Parrots and parakeets should not live together in the same cage, as many birds are conducive to fighting, and birds can do major damage to each other by chewing each other’s feet and plucking out feathers. Only keep communal birds in the same cage with information from a pet hobbyist in this free video on pet care. Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years. Filmmaker: Travis Waack
In The Chair: Jason Hammel of Mates of State
Birds Barbershop in Austin Texas gets one of the two Mates of State in the barber’s chair to answer a few questions. Jason Hammel takes a seat after djing a set at the Space Camp party at SXSW 2009 to talk about why he loves Austin, how he got the nickname “moppy” and why the 80s styles need to stay in the 80s. For more information, visit birdsbarbershop.com
2009 Preakness – Rachel Alexandra beats Mine That Bird
The Super-Filly beats the boys, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in the 2009 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore, MD