I really enjoy all these bird posts. They have such unique and unusual features. Which I am positive each are actually adaptations to their environment. Though beyond me to guess. But definitely intriguing and beautiful.

Only to be followed by pertussis. Nothing more evil than an infant frantically coughing their lungs out.

Oh, come on. Sometimes creativity must rank over utility. It's gorgeous.

Rembrandt colors. Beautiful

CBP coerced the Pentagon into loaning them an anti-drone weapon to shoot down drug cartel drones. But, in this case, the cartel drone they shot at turned out to be a party balloon. Geniuses putting your tax dollars to work.

Mutualism at work. Thanks for showing this. I keep learning new things.

Anyone younger than 25 and willing to look at facts will realize in the next 20 years the disasters of current climate change effects will seem like sun showers and zephyrs. There's no reason for optimism.

I have to agree. As a sadly former Republican, I am heartsick that the only Republicans to speak firmly against Trump's evil are those leaving office. We can no longer count on any GOP at the Federal level to both serve all Americans and follow the Constitution.

Thanks to you and all the other photographers with their various specialties who bring us such stunning beauty each day. Within the growing cruelty sustained by today's government, they are profound moments of grace. Thanks.

Not every oil executive is old enough to be dead when climate change reaches catastrophic levels. In that coming age the fury against those still living will be unmatched in history.

In NYT. Stefan Herheim about Kammeroper amidst arts budget cuts in Vienna “What are we actually saving in comparison to what we’re losing?” he said. “And what consequence will this have in the future?”