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Joan on Quick sallyInteresting nature news *and* a morning smile. Thank you.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on Giordano Bruno, the Librorum Prohibitorum and the Field of FlowersAccurate reading and interpretation matter, too. I say "Bruno was tried for heresy by the Roman Inquisition. He faced charges of denial of several core Catholic doctrines: eternal damnation; the Trinity; the divinity of Christ; the virginity of Mary; and transubstantiation." Most importantly, I don't say that Bruno's execution has anything to do with his understanding of astronomy. Why do you seem to think that I do? I love that you've linked to the encyclopedia of the organisation which issued the sentence of death, gagged him, hung him upside down and burned him at the stake and which banned all...
B Mauriss on Giordano Bruno, the Librorum Prohibitorum and the Field of FlowersTruth matters. Historically, there’s a trail of facts regarding Giordano Bruno, whose non-Christian beliefs were rejected by Catholics, Lutherans, and Calvinists. Most importantly- Bruno’s execution had nothing to do with his understanding of astronomy. https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/giordano-bruno
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Enchanted ShirtMy pleasure. Thanks so much Joan.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Cheerful CinciaThat's brilliant Elizabeth. It's fascinating how people with different first languages hear the same bird sounds and capture them into something meaningful in their own culture. This song is quite lovely!
David @ the HALL of EINAR on There’s a beetle-shaped hole in our livesSounds lovely - red and black is such a great colour scheme - especially in the 1980s when combined with shoulder pads!
David @ the HALL of EINAR on A complete lack of distinguishing featuresThanks so much Nigel. I have no short-term memory, so identification is always a significant struggle for me - especially if everything is small and brown!. I hope the sun shines on you wherever you are!
Nigel on A complete lack of distinguishing featuresThe epitome of the piccolo lavoro marrone, or as one might say at an RSPB meeting, “LBJ”. Enjoy the sun - thin on the ground in Orkney lately but scorching in the Highlands.
Pat on There’s a beetle-shaped hole in our livesReminds me of the also red & black Large Milkweed Bug that we have here. And you can't miss the all red Milkweed Beetle. I used to see both when I had a field full of Milkweed.
Elisabeth Sidler on The Cheerful CinciaIn Swiss German, there is a very popular children's song based on the Great Tit's three-toned type of song (dee-dee-dah). It is a song for the month of may, and the first part translates like this: Time is here! (dee-dee-dah) Time is here! (dee-dee-dah) somebody sings from the walnut tree. Time is here, time is here, somebody sings from the tree. Sings from the blackthorn hedge, sings loud with all it's strength: It is a May day! It's a day in May!
Joan on The Enchanted ShirtGreat poem to start the day! Something to think about as I enjoy working in the garden on a beautiful sunny day. Thank you.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on Adult Human femaleThe 'something more' which has been discovered so far isn't science fiction, or the religious notion of a gendered soul, it's autogynephilia and internalised homophobia.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The smell of death in the month of MayAnd for those readers who can't smell it, there are two wild species of Hawthorn in this country, and multiple introduced cultivated species, so maybe there's a difference between them...
Lissa on Adult Human femaleI’m a woman but if I woke up in my husband’s body I wouldn’t be enraged to be called a man, that’s what I’d be after all. There’s something more to it.
Toby G on The big story of the Little EgretGroup of up to 20 clustering around Northey Island, Essex last summer, but not returned yet this year, they seem to really enjoy the low water ebb tide. Absolutely brilliant white, can understand why milliners would be interested.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on Adult Human femaleThanks Genny. Yes, I'm aware that some people who identify as trans also have diagnosable personality disorders, many originating from the same cause as their gender unease; childhood trauma. Many, however, don't. It's still distressing for many people who identify as trans to feel invalidated. Here's what I did say: "Why do so many transgender people feel rage? How would you feel if everyone you met insisted on telling you that you were ugly, wrinkled, old, short, bald or fat, even if it was true. It’s utterly dehumanising to have your self-image destroyed. That’s what happens when anyone refuses to...
Genny on Adult Human femaleDavid, this is really good work. However I genuinely feel you are missing a huge piece in terms of what causes trans rage, which is that narcissists need the rest of the world to echo back their self image, and if that doesn't happen they become enraged. The behavior of many trans activists can be explained by this. The "Disaffected" podcast by Josh Slocum dives deep into the dark triad of personality disorders and how they are extremely prevalent amongst extreme political activists.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on Pied WagtailThat sounds wonderful. I have a pair at my local recreation centre and can imagine them having a wonderful time on the cricket field. I'm so glad you've been enjoying them.
Pat on GoldfinchI was surprised to see the coloring of your Goldfinch. The American Goldfinch is bright yellow all over with black wings, and its "song" is a bunch of twittering -- certainly not what I would call melodious. They also have bad manners on birdfeeders. There can be throngs of them squabbling for a "seat at the table" and once getting there, just sitting there all day so other "polite" birds like Chickadees or Titmice can't approach, take a seed, and fly off. But in summer, seeing this spot of gold perching on a flower, especially a blue flower like Chicory...
Michael Kenneth Coates on Pied WagtailI am a member @ Durham CCC & most game days several individuals come onto the playing field to catch their food. The way they dive through the air before taking a couple of flaps, to gain some height to get over the stand & then diving again is amazing. I once saw a hawk catch a smaller specimen & after subduing it carry it away. The are wonderful to listen to & joyous to see every Spring, Summer come Autumn.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Hall of Einar Sunday Recommendation #44That's great to hear, Jane. Enjoy!
Jane Lovell on The Hall of Einar Sunday Recommendation #44Rura. Excellent recommendation. Thank you!
Maggie on Catching fliesYou captured it beautifully and yes they are gorgeous! Thank you!
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The big story of the Little EgretI'm glad to see they're making a tiny comeback.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on When Chiffchaffs arriveHahaha, that's brilliant Elisabeth. Thanks so much for letting me know :)

Joan on Quick sallyInteresting nature news *and* a morning smile. Thank you.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on Giordano Bruno, the Librorum Prohibitorum and the Field of FlowersAccurate reading and interpretation matter, too. I say "Bruno was tried for heresy by the Roman Inquisition. He faced charges of denial of several core Catholic doctrines: eternal damnation; the Trinity; the divinity of Christ;...
B Mauriss on Giordano Bruno, the Librorum Prohibitorum and the Field of FlowersTruth matters. Historically, there’s a trail of facts regarding Giordano Bruno, whose non-Christian beliefs were rejected by Catholics, Lutherans, and Calvinists. Most importantly- Bruno’s execution had nothing to do with his understanding of astronomy. https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/giordano-bruno...
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Enchanted ShirtMy pleasure. Thanks so much Joan.
David @ the HALL of EINAR on The Cheerful CinciaThat's brilliant Elizabeth. It's fascinating how people with different first languages hear the same bird sounds and capture them into something meaningful in their own culture. This song is quite lovely!
David @ the HALL of EINAR on There’s a beetle-shaped hole in our livesSounds lovely - red and black is such a great colour scheme - especially in the 1980s when combined with shoulder pads!
David @ the HALL of EINAR on A complete lack of distinguishing featuresThanks so much Nigel. I have no short-term memory, so identification is always a significant struggle for me - especially if everything is small and brown!. I hope the sun shines on you wherever you...
Nigel on A complete lack of distinguishing featuresThe epitome of the piccolo lavoro marrone, or as one might say at an RSPB meeting, “LBJ”. Enjoy the sun - thin on the ground in Orkney lately but scorching in the Highlands.
Pat on There’s a beetle-shaped hole in our livesReminds me of the also red & black Large Milkweed Bug that we have here. And you can't miss the all red Milkweed Beetle. I used to see both when I had a field full...