Day 3071: The very best kind of visit!

 

 

 

"Friends?": ink brush drawing, watercolor, acrylics, collage and digital.

 

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Update

 The very best kind of visit! When people who are almost family, less the technical DNA, come to visit. Not only that but they ask if they can bring lunch? And they do, because they know what you like, they bring it. And it is perfect'

Michelle's Oyakodon

Kevin's rice with shrimp

my Katsudon
 

We sat down to eat near noon and at 6 pm we three are still there. Talking, laughing, memories, catching up on new births and news.  That magical mix when all are interested in the same things, one thing triggers another. The time disappears in a fog of well-being. A huge thank you to Michelle and Kevin Suzuki for the perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon. I loved every minute.

 

 

 

•  An funny 3+minute video, pigeon walking, here.

•   A colorful 3-minute trailer, Bridgerton, here.

•   A clever 4-minute animation, Dust Buddies, here.

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The Harpy Eagle is the world's largest extant eagle and has 

talons bigger than a Grizzly bear's claw.

With its expressive face, collar of feathers, and black and grey tones, there's no denying that the Harpy Eagle is a striking creature. But if its distinct appearance isn't impressive enough, its height and wingspan certainly are. These powerful birds of prey can reach up to 3 feet 5 inches in height, with an overall wingspan of up to 7 feet 4 inches making them look almost like a puppet out of Jim Henson's Labyrinth.

In terms of appearance, its black, grey, and white feathers are identical in both males and females, with the raised feathers on its head giving the bird a quizzical expression. If the Harpy Eagle's goth look wasn't fearsome enough, take note of its powerful talons. The rear talons are actually bigger than the claws of a Grizzly Bear and measure 5 inches in length. In fact, no other eagle has talons so large. With such power, it should come as no surprise that the Harpy Eagle is at the top of its food chain.

They are native to the upper canopy of lowland rainforests but are losing habitat through deforestation.

Many are now also found in zoos and nature reserves across North and South America.

To read the full article by Jessica Stewart, click here.

 

                        

Smiles for Wednesday ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Thanks for visiting today.