One way to give young grassland birds a chance for survival is the methode of mowing the grass “mosaic style”. The farmer cuts the grass not all at once, but leaves throughout the pasture uncut areas of strips of long grass. These strips can function as a shelter for young birds … Almost no farmer [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Animals'
A young hare and an Art Route
May 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Animals, Art, Life, Nature, Uncategorized
Dogs, dogs, dogs
May 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Animals, Photography
This post is for a very beautiful little lady who broke her wrist … hope it will cheer you up! Some of the photos in the series: Dogs Gods of Tim Flach show dogs in their natural habitat, others show what people think is fun to do with their dog… I could not resist showing [...]
The world up side down?
April 25th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Animals, Uncategorized
Mike Tyson, one of the more surprising public figures has embraced a vegan lifestyle. On a giant billboard in West Hollywood, California, you see Mike Tyson kissing a dove. The former heavyweight boxer not only turned vegan but also has a partnership with the organization Last Chance for Animals. I have no idea what to [...]
Tags:dove·Mike Tyson·tatoo·vegan·vegatarian
Beautiful ceramics and more
April 12th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Animals, Ceramics, Life, Nature
I discovered a new ceramist I really like! Her name is Mel Robson and she is a Brisbane-based ceramic artist. Her stunning works are inspired by items from the domestic landscape, such as maps, letters, sewing patterns, old wallpaper and photographs, and evoke both memories and nostalgia. Most of her work can be seen on [...]
In the meantime…
April 5th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Animals, In the Meantime..., Life, My Work
In the meantime we do have some pictures! We forgot to take them, but thanks to the husband of Sassafras Design who did take some pictures, you’ll get an impression of our Jewelry Story Open House 2011, just click over here for more. And meanwhile the baby pigeon is still very ugly and is growing [...]
Building a nest
March 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Animals, Life, Nature
The birds in my garden are all very busy building their nests. The great tits and sparrows make good use of the dog hair which flies through the air when I brush the dogs. And the path to the studio is filled with twigs that the wood pigeons lose if they are on their way [...]
Tags:birdsnests·Bower bird
Meanwhile …
March 19th, 2011 · 6 Comments · Animals, In the Meantime..., Life, Nature
Meanwhile in the pigeon loft, life goes on … As if there is no Open House next weekend, no stress, no last minute hassles. While the father and mother enjoy flying in the sun, this 1 day old pigeon is waiting until the parents come back to feed him.
Tags:baby pigeon·homers·pigeons
Animals in wintertime
December 22nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Animals, Life, Nature, Walking the Dogs
Here in the northern parts of the Netherlands there is still not that much snow. What we do have is frozen lakes and a fairytale landscape because of the frozen fog on the trees. On my daily walk I saw these pictures … Jigger and Lucky Fons on their daily walk These are my pigeons. [...]
Pigeons in the art
November 3rd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Animals, Art, Life
I am one of the few people who like pigeons. Not only do I like pigeons, I even keep 24 of them! Once upon a time it all started with a homer pigeon who losts it way and did not want to leave. Want to know more? Please click here or here. What do I [...]
Ban wild animals from the circus!
October 29th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Animals
Something I fully agree on is wild animals do not belong in the circus. I am sure there is a movement against the use of wild animals in your country? In Holland we have Wilde Dieren de Tent Uit ( ban wild animals from tents) Wilde Dieren de Tent Uit is an alliance of national [...]
Tags:Circus without animals·Cirque du soleil·Wilde dieren de tent uit
