Category Archives: Animals

A welcome visitor at Carkeek Park

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Actors — human and feline — add spark to this wistful biopic

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. A movie review for cat lovers to be sure. By MORIA MACDONALDSeattle Times arts critic Should you be anticipating “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” in the hopes of a lighthearted Victorian romp featuring lots of … Continue reading →

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Have you ever seen an eagle blink?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet H.

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Need a friend?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Relax, smile and enjoy

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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The bell and the rooster

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jim S. and Panorama Sara was in the fertilized egg business. She had several hundred young pullets and ten roosters to fertilize the eggs. She kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and … Continue reading →

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Day care for baby tigers

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Sounds of Silence

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Sing a Capello for the birds

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. for sending this link. She noted, “Elaine Chuang (UW Ophthalmologist) spoke here yesterday about birding—she will lead a residents’ bird watching trip sponsored by the Lifestyle Committee. She concluded with this hilarious song, part of quite … Continue reading →

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Who’s having more fun?!

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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A walk in Medina Park

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Just across the 520 bridge is a nice place to stroll either with or without your dog. Part of the park is off-leash. The main interest near the ponds are the very active Great Blue Herons. This rookery has been … Continue reading →

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Happy animals

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Pictures of Spring

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Please send along your pictures to share. These are from the Medina Park near St. Thomas Church on the eastside – a nice place to walk.

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One Breath Around the World

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

NEW FILM: Our new short film (12 min) is finally out. Turn out the light, put your headphones and freedive with me around the world From Aeon: One Breath Around the World is the latest aquatic spectacle from the French freediving … Continue reading →

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Silky sifaka , MADAGÁSCAR, The Blade Runners

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From Wikipedia: The silky sifaka (Propithecus candidus) is a large lemur characterized by long, silky, white fur. It has a very restricted range in northeastern Madagascar, where it is known locally as the simpona. It is one of the rarest mammals on Earth. Thanks to Pam P.

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Horses we’ve known

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

by historian Heather Cox Richardson

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Flying from the top of the world’s tallest buiding

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Releasing an Eagle from the top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the World’s Tallest Building, 160 Stories and 828 m high, with a camera Installed on its back, to search for Its Trainer, who was exactly 10 Blocks from the Building. The … Continue reading →

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Dog lovers or “who needs Jane Fonda”

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Go for a ride when you’re bored

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

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Ever seen a peacock in full flight?

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. Make sure to scroll down for pics.

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Never tailgate a rhino

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D. Somebody had a bad day!

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Party animals

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. (be sure to scroll down)

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Music, Covid-19 and the Zoo

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sandy J.

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Operation Mother Goose begins to distribute Canada geese across the state starting on April 11, 1968.

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Starting on April 11, 1968, biologists collect more than 1,200 Canada goose eggs along the Columbia River behind the nearly complete John Day Dam, located 28 miles east of The Dalles, Oregon, and about 20 miles south of Goldendale. The biologists’ … Continue reading →

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Why does the Mexican Jumping Bean Jump?

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

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