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Sharks now roam the open ocean. But for 200 million years, they only lived near the sea floor A new study sheds light on how sharks colonised the oceans and became apex predators.

Sharks now roam the open ocean. But for 200 million years, they only lived near the sea floor
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Black-bellied Bustard

Black-bellied Bustard

This Black-bellied Bustard alerted us to its presence in South Africa as it performed a courtship display. With its head retracted to its back, it uttered a short, crazy, wheezy whistle. #Nature #naturephotography #birds #birding #bustard #africa

Thanks Charli it's tough out there but we'll sort it out.

I lost my job of seven and a half years on Tuesday along with 24 others. Selling the farm by auction so I don't end up with a mortgagee sale and I'm not freaking out. Looking forward to heading to Waitaki District in Otago. #writerslife #NewZealand #farmlife #newadventures

Kids and lambs gotta love them taken late last year for a photo spread. I like it real #writerslife #journalism #NewZealand #farmlife #rural #animals #photography

We always think it’s a treat when we get rain in the desert. ♥️

Today was my annual reminder that you don’t tell Mother Nature and @lakemichigan13.bsky.social where you want a dune. You let them decide where they want THEIR dune, and then you put your walk on top of it — until they decide they want to redecorate.

Oh dear as she does. Changes her mind and it's redecoration time. Hope you and Leslie are well Ed.

Sally and her violin she pays folk music in a group called Otherwise Fine. She plays a great tune too. #writerslife #journalism #NewZealand #photography #farmlife #rural

As I'm clearing out things I'm finding my long-since buried (way too many) visual diaries with little drawings of life around the farm including sadly departed Emerald. She was lovely #farmlife #rural #NewZealand #art #cats

'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.

Well this is different
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What’s In a Name? Yarrow and the great Achilles Annette Giesecke, Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington I tried to grow yarrow in my Pennsylvania woodland garden to no avail, but on my New Zealand plot, surrounded by orchards and p…

New Blog: Yarrow is also known as arrowroot, death flower, eerie, and more. Then there is its botanical name, Achillea millefolium. Why is this the plant of Achilles, that ancient Greek hero famed for his exploits in the Trojan War? #gardenhistory

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Good morning from Rusty and me in Northland #NewZealand lovely autumn morning here #writerslife #farmlife #horses #rural

Now and then I like to draw things. Eastern Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes filholi) found in Marion Islands, Macquarie island and subantarctic islands in New Zealand such as the Antipodes islands and Campbell island. #writerslife #art #drawing #NewZealand

My last horse oddly enough was called Ed. This one is named Rusty. He's awesome

Yeah he's a total crack up. Naughty but he knows. We never have calling cards left thank goodness. Then I'd have to deadlock the door!

Hah hah not quite. He's so naughty funny boy

Four-legged home invader. He's such a crack up. He opens the door and lets himself in. Lucky I've got a concrete floor. #writerslife #horses #photography #NewZealand #farmlife #rural

A small bird with shimmering green, blue, and golden feathers, a dark head, and a slender black beak perched on a light brown branch against a softly blurred background.

I love these too much. I just can't help myself with photographing them.

Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Batsu Gardens, San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica

#birds #hummingbirds #nature 🌿

St Patrick's Church in Mangaweka in the Manawatu Region. A former railway town. Image May 2023 #writerslife #photography #NewZealand

I'm appreciating your amazing work so thank you for sharing!

Thank you!

Hah hah! Yeah I did. 🤣

Wednesday at 3pm is apparently the most popular time for visitors to our website, so let's try pushing this blog here again now! #gardenhistory

The ice hotel in Quebec! Staying here was such an amazing experience!

#video #snow #scape #landscape #hotel #canada #thepbotohour #travel #traveler #weareroamers #traveladdicts

Happy birthday I turned 61 yesterday

A pelican flying over a little wave in the ocean!

Being immersed in the ocean is definitely a great way to start the day! Captured with a waterproof housing for the camera.

#nikon #oceanphotography #seascape #art #nature #birds #bird #sunrise #thephotohour #coastalphotography #photography #scape #sunrise #ocean #beach #monday #aquatech

It's minus 14°C below. But this field mouse decided to give us a look from its winter home.

It's minus 14°C below. But this field mouse decided to give us a look from its winter home. #nature #animals #mouse #photography #winter #canada