Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis): This North American bird is found in southern Canada, eastern USA and Mexico. The 23cm (9.1in) bird is mainly granivorous but also feeds on insects and fruit. Remarkable shot taken by Lanny Thompson in Arkansas, USA.
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The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
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B.C. conservation officers issue nearly $30,000 in campfire tickets
Dozens of coastal British Columbians — or visitors — received a stern reminder of the ongoing campfire ban over the August long weekend.
“The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) says for the first long weekend since the campfire ban for the Coastal Fire Centre took effect, its officers issued $29,900 in violation tickets.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/06/b... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social
#BCWildfire #Nanaimo #SeaToSky
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C’est la Vie …
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Mistbound Lines of Trees - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
#photography #landscape #nz #foggymorning
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sunrise this morning
Solitude
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When will the US realize their President is making them a pariah to the rest of the world… do you really want to live life that way!
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So proud to be Canadian…
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Nanaimo Marine Festival launches with dragon boat festival
NANAIMO - Combined with an annual bump-up in tourism traffic making its way to Nanaimo, summer events season i...
Back to back to back weekends jam packed with events and activities kicks off Saturday along the Nanaimo waterfront.
The Nanaimo Marine Festival is one of the busiest times in the Harbour City, with dragon boats first up Saturday and Sunday.
#Nanaimo
nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/07/11/n...
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The Death of the Middle-Class Musician | The Walrus
It’s easier than ever to make music, and harder than ever to make a living from it
It’s easier than ever to make music, and harder than ever to make a living from it … The sad reality is that most musicians in this country do not make money. This is also true for most independent record labels.
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thewalrus.ca/the-death-of...
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Dallasite
Dallasite, the Pacific Northwest Jasper Unique to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is the jasper form known as Dallasite, named after the road it was discovered on in the south end of Va…
Unique to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is the jasper form known as Dallasite, named after the road it was discovered on in the south end of Vancouver Island. It is officially recognized as the third most important gemstone in British Columbia…
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bcrockhound.com/dallasite/
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iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a social network for naturalists! Record your observations of plants and animals,
share them with friends and researchers, and learn about the natural world.
If you love nature, than you should get to know iNaturalist. It helps you to learn and understand the animals & plants around you while helping science & conservation… citizen science at its finest.
#crankygoat
www.inaturalist.org
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Emma’s words of wisdom … a dog knows best 🦮
#crankygoat #dogs
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To all the knitters out there, you understand 🤗
Did you know that knitting is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity, transitioning from a niche hobby to a trendy activity with much broader appeal across ALL age demographics…
#crankygoat #knitting
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MSc Animal Behaviour
BSc Zoology
Animal trainer based in Plymouth, Devon, UK.
Positive methods only 🐕🌳❤️
Be patient with yourself and your animal, notice the small things and always praise what you want! Life is for love and laughter not hate and hurt.
Deaf dog trained with positive reinforcement - your favorite double merle dude! Loved by 🏳️⚧️Papa and Dad🏳️🌈 - Papa’s rant space as well I deleted all other social media off my phone
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ multi-credentialed professional dog trainer located in Greys Harbor WA. Specialize in service dog training, groups classes, Rally and Obedience.
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Haven Veterinary Services exists to support safe community spaces where people and animals thrive together. We provide mobile and virtual veterinary care and consulting services to organizations engaged in animal welfare work.
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Moving the world for animals.
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We advocate for animals through photojournalism.
We expose. We educate. We empower.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – British Columbia Chapter
An environmental non-profit working to protect lands, waters and nature in British Columbia
www.cpawsbc.org
Canada’s only national animal law non-profit. Our lawyers lead the legal fight for animal protection.
Nonprofit supporting, educating, and certifying wildlife rehabilitators around the globe! Our 50th Anniversary this year (2025)! Learn more at www.iwrc.org
International organization fighting animal suffering
❤️ Fueled by compassion
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animainternational.org
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada 🇨🇦
Dedicated conservation scientists in action to bring about a world where wildlife thrives 🌎 #WeStandForWildlife
🔗 wcscanada.org
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Check www.hellobc.com for travel inspiration/planning ideas and partnership requests #exploreBC
Nonprofit organization
Justice through self-determination
303-1979 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna V4T 3A4
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CIER is Canada's first national Indigenous-directed environmental non-profit. Supporting Indigenous communities to be leaders of positive environmental change. 🌱🌎
yourcier.org
Western Canada’s busiest wildlife rehabilitation center, caring for on average 5,000 animals a year! 🦆🍃
Wildlife Rescue website: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/
Report a wildlife emergency: https://www.wildliferescue.ca/report-an-emergency/
The Vancouver Humane Society is dedicated to exposing and ending animal suffering, cruelty, and exploitation.
https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/
Championing Animal Welfare in Canada!
As the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, we promote animal welfare through advocacy, education, and collaboration to create a more compassionate country for animals since 1957.
www.humanecanada.ca
The Fur-Bearers is a non-partisan charitable organization that protects fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research and education.
🔗 TheFurBearers.com
📍Vancouver, BC
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