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Turkey Vultures Sunning For Camera Critters #31

Turkey Vultures Sunning On A Fence photo by Larry Jordan

This is a typical pose for Turkey Vultures.  They will often roost like this, warming themselves in the morning by opening their wings to the rising sun.  You can spot them in trees, on fences or almost anywhere.  Today I saw three Turkey Vultures standing on a sandbar in the Sacramento River striking this pose.

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Great Egret Enjoying Skywatch Friday #17

Great Egrets Hanging Out In An Oak Tree photo by Larry Jordan

These Great Egrets are relaxing in an oak tree above the creek that runs through the golf course where I try to play once a week.  I take my instant camera with me everywhere these days, trying not to miss a photo opportunity.  Another clear blue sky in Northern California.  Be sure to check out the other great photos at Skywatch Friday.

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Dona Nobis Pacem

What does peace mean to me?  Being able to walk down the street without fear of retribution from someone with a different opinion than mine.  Gathering enough information from people with many differing points of view to create a new vision of the world where people respect others, even though they don’t agree with their ideas.

What does peace mean to me?  A world where we no longer fight over oil to run our outdated machines.  Where we don’t kill others because of the color of their skin.  Where we don’t kill others because of which God they do or do not believe in.  Where we don’t kill others period.

All together now, let’s give PEACE a chance!  For the sake of human kind, grant us peace.

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Statement of Audubon President and CEO John Flicker following the election of President-elect Obama and the new Congress.

“Voters in this historic election cast their ballots not only for change, but for a new era of hope for our environment, and the people, birds, and other wildlife that depend on it. Washington has been ignoring critical environmental issues for too long. President-elect Barack Obama and a more environmentally aware Congress offer the promise of leadership and fundamental change that could usher in new protections for America’s great natural heritage, and a new lease on life for species in decline. [continue reading…]

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