Wild Ducks Don't Eat Bread - Sign 72

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
We always see people feeding wild animals include ducks in the lakes, man made lakes in our city, Baton Rouge, LA.


Fig 01 - Not to feed duck with bread.

Feeding ducks with bread seem "great" treat but could be bad for them and lake (environments). 

Some reasons are following:
1) Water pollution:
-  When bread remains uneaten, it can sink and develop mold, leading to water pollution and harm to the ecosystem. 
- Additionally, this uneaten bread can attract unwanted pests such as rats, cockroaches, ants and flies


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Fig 02 - A corner of the city lake

2) Low Nutrition
Bread primarily consists of carbohydrates and provides minimal vitamins, minerals, and protein. These essential nutrients that ducks require for their well-being. In essence, it’s akin to junk food for our feathered friends.


Fig 03 - A duck with several chicks. 

3) Overcrowding
Convenient food availability can result in increased duck congregations within a specific area, leading to resource competition and disease transmission.


Fig 04 - A mother and chicks, ready for swimming.

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The Amaryllis belladonna on the Yard - Gardening and Hobby 53

Saturday, April 13, 2024
 Amaryllis belladonna is native to South Africa, and It is popular as an ornamental plant in many places.


Fig - The Amaryllis, pretty colors combination.

The plant is a bulbous perennial, flowering plant with multiple common names such as:
- Belladonna Lily
- Jersey Lily
- Hippeastrum
- and the Naked Lady

Colors of flowers are quite wide range including pink, white, darker central stripes, red with central stripes, reddish pink and many more.

Amaryllis Belladonna thrives in regions with warm climates. Hence our state, Louisiana is suitable for this flower.

How many colors of Amaryllis flowers are occurring in your areas?

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The Fresh Yard Eggs - Sign 71

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Since Covid 19 pandemic, then followed by "skyrocket," we familiar with signs such as "yard eggs, farm fresh eggs or organic eggs."


Fig 01 - The sign of Farm Fresh Eggs

The farm fresh eggs, fresh yard eggs or backyard fresh eggs are laid by chickens raised in a backyard environment.

These chickens got several advantages such as:
- enjoying outdoor access
- allowing them to forage for food 
- and engaging in exercise. 

As a result, backyard-fresh eggs are often praised for their robust flavor and vibrant yolk color, in contrast to commercially produced eggs.


Fig 02 - Fresh eggs, sold by farmers

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Fig 03 - A lost chicken on our deck. 

We saw a chicken in our yard for a while this afternoon and has now settled in for the night on our deck. I think she got lost.


Fig 04 - Fresh Yard Eggs sold by "a small" farmer.

Fresh yard eggs could cost more than US$ 5 for a dozen. Quite expensive compared commercial eggs sold by groceries.


Fig 05 - A hen playing on the yard.

Do you like the fresh yard eggs?

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The Red Powder Puff Flower - Gardening and Hobby 52

Friday, April 5, 2024
We just saw a unique and beautiful flower when we are doing exercises around neighborhood recently. 


Image - A red powder puff flower.

The flower called as “the Red Powder puff flower" with scientific name the Calliandra haematocephala, is a captivating and distinctive blossom. This flower native to South America.

Its striking feature is its vibrant, bright red pom-pom-like flowers, which bear a delightful resemblance to fluffy powder puffs. 

The blooming is not only visually appealing but also serve as a magnet for pollinators such as:
- hummingbirds
- butterflies
- and bees

In our neighborhood, the plant could reach 6 feet (1.83 m), but from internet sources the the Red Powder puff plants could reach 10 feet (3.1 meter).

Have you seen this flower?

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Blue Heron Hanging around on the Roof - Critter 71

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
At the previous post, we know the Blue Heron lives the waterside:



Fig 01 - Blue Heron seen on the roof.

Recently we saw the Blue Heron was seen on the roof. Then, we wonder: why would a Blue Heron be on the roof?

The birds aren't restricted to the waterside for finding food. They often venture onto land to chase after prey. As you might know, their prey are:
- insects
- frogs
- small rodents
- and even reptiles.


Fig 02 - A snake, just illustration.

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Fig 03 - Blooming at neighborhood

Since Blue Herons are "crafty predators," hence their skill could work on the lands (grasslands and open fields). 

It i not surprise if we see Blue Herons far away from water. It is possible to see them in the yards or on the roof.


Fig 04 - A heron, enjoy on the roof.

Have you seen a Blue Heron in the yard or on the roof?

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39 Million Dollar per Gallon Liquid - Part 2

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Image - Dark Scorpion (credit to Google)


The reason scorpion venom so expensive is that the poison is useful for medical purposes.


Its venom contains one of important chemical components, namely chlorotoxin. The chlorotoxin able to: 
- bind cancer in the locations such as spinal cord and brain.

Hence, scientists and medical professional able to detect exact location and exact size of cancer cells.


Then, scientist may develop the methods to manage and even might cure the cancer.

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A Pink Rose on the Roadside

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
There are plenty of rose varieties in nature (wildly), and even more cultivation varieties by human cultivation. 


Image - A pink rose, found on roadside.

Based on Google sources, in respect to numbe, the variety of wild Vs cultivation roses are following:
- about 150 species of wild roses
- more than 30,000 cultivation roses.

Colors of this flower are plenty, but the favorites: red, pink, yellow, white, orange, lavender and purple.  

While walking in the morning, we stop by to have a look and smell the pink rose. The scent likes combines of floral and sweet.

Do you favor of what varieties and colors of Roses?

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