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- on North Ronaldsay and ‘the invention that saved a million ships’Yes, I first looked up how far you could see to the curvature of the earth, which I think was something like 24 miles, but then height increases that distance, of course -- especially height at both ends!
- on North Ronaldsay and ‘the invention that saved a million ships’Hi Pat, yes, there are no high cliffs on North Ronaldsay so they had to build it high to get the reach. It also helps that I'm on a hill, so it doesn't disappear behind the curve of the sea! It's a wonderful feat of engineering.
- on North Ronaldsay and ‘the invention that saved a million ships’I was impressed that you could see the lighthouse light from Westray, so had to look up the distance. I read that it is the tallest land-based lighthouse in the UK and can be seen for 28 miles. Impressive!
- on The Horse EgretThanks Carlota. Yes, several species hitch a ride and view their prey from the backs of animals. There is a Starling on the back of a sheep here: https://www.thehallofeinar.com/2018/09/westray-coast-50-day-one/ It's always entertaining to see. The textiles look fabulous. Good luck with your research.
- on Island life and using your loafExcellent. I think you'll love the experience - and the people are very welcoming.
- on Island life and using your loafIt’s one of the few Orkney Islands I haven’t visited, apart from a plane landing to drop off a passenger on the way back from Westray. If all goes to plan, I will visit next year.
- on The Horse EgretHi David, I'm researching a Guatemalan textile which has horses with little birds that appear to be sitting on their backs, so your photo gave me some evidence that this does in fact happen in nature! If you get curious, search for Nebaj brocade textiles...... Thank you.
- on Pickieterno over the rainbowThanks Gillian - that's very kind of you. It's great to have your company here.
- on Pickieterno over the rainbowBeautiful photo, as always David. I love the effect of the rainbow in the background. Kind regards, Gillian (ex-Hulme pupil)
- on Why do people hate Greta Thunberg?Thanks for your reply Kenny. 1. Women are measured in people and not tons. 2. 'Mentally ill feminists' is an extremely misogynistic phrase. There's nothing wrong with being either, and we should all be feminists. 3. 'Nefarious globalist agenda' is a perfect example of extreme, dangerous, right-wing tropes about Jewish people controlling the world, as mentioned in my article. Did you read it? 4. Her parents aren't satanic. They're just parents. 5. Your use of 'psy-ops' and 'manipulate' show a high degree of paranoia. 6. Human-made climate destruction is a scientific fact, shown by millions of repeatable measurement by independent...
- on Fat Puffling with fish incomingWell noticed Elisabeth! It had to happen sometime! :)
- on We’re going on a Puffin huntDay flight robbery … Poor puffins
- on Fat Puffling with fish incomingHeads, this time!
- on Heads or tails?Thanks Trevor. I think in this case it's grasped them all behind the head and the sand eels on the other side are showing only tails as well!
- on Heads or tails?I've not seen any ill or dead Puffins here yet, but there are small numbers of dead Great Skuas. Clearly, I'm hoping they'll escape it.
- on Heads or tails?Lovely as usual, it is curious how all the sand eels are aligned as it were, do they turn them?
- on Heads or tails?Puffins make me smile. Always. Hope they are keeping safe from avian flu?
- on Bridled Common GuillemotsThanks so much for letting me know - it's a pleasure to have your company here.
- on Bridled Common GuillemotsAmazing shots - I wake up every morning to see what you have posted; thanks for sharing your photos and commentary too.
- on The gift of two summersHa! Yes, and Arctic Terns have much smaller wings! That anecdote will be such a great one to illustrate the rise and fall of the capitalist empire, given our current climate destruction.
- on Whaup in ButtercupsI agree and I'm happy with your capitalised additions. They really are the last haunting sounds of Britain's lost wilderness.
- on Pickieterno over the rainbowThanks so much Joan - it's a real pleasure to hear from you and to know you have been enjoying my blog. My experience is that I only get lucky once I've been out there for five hours!
- on Pickieterno over the rainbowYou must have more than 24 hours in your days. Otherwise how could you get everything done and still spend hours waiting for just the right moment to take these amazingly beautiful photographs. Your blog is a treat. Thank you.
- on Give ’em enough PhalaropeThanks for the beautiful pictures and deep research. Lucky you for spotting her and lucky us getting to enjoy your discovery second hand!
- on Give ’em enough PhalaropeI reckon, 'Wow,' might suffice!