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grrlscientist | November 3, 2007tags: NYC Life, Turdus migratorius, American robins, Image of the Day
Water was flying in all directions from rain filled indentations on Warbler Ridge in Central Park as a flock of American Robins enthusiastically took advantage of several temporary birdbaths after the rain ended.
Image: Bob Levy, author of Club George. [Wallpaper size]
grrlscientist | October 10, 2007tags: Painted Turtle, Red-eared Slider, reptile, Image of the Day
Image: Bob Levy, author of Club George. [Wallpaper size]
The Photographer writes: But Hold On! As the camera pulls away from these two subjects it reveals three turtles are actually in attendance at this yoga session. The third practitioner is also a Red-eared Slider. Perhaps this is a sign of things to come? I surely will be keeping my eye and camera out for an even larger yoga class should I find it. Until my next report please remember: don't strain and remember to breath.
grrlscientist | October 9, 2007tags: Painted Turtle, Red-eared Slider, reptile, Image of the Day
Image: Bob Levy, author of Club George. [Wallpaper size]
The photogrpaher writes: If you saw the Grrl Scientist's posting of "Turtle Yoga" on September 30 you might have the suspicion that this image is a setup. I assure you it is not. I found these two turtles engaged in a yoga class in the same spot as the first two. I had to laugh out loud when I saw them holding the same yoga pose but now facing away from each other instead of face to face. The large turtle may be the same one in the early image but after studying both…
grrlscientist | October 5, 2007tags: butterflies, pupa, insects, Central Park, Image of the Day
Can you identify the species?
Image: Bob Levy, author of Club George. [Wallpaper size]
The photographer writes; I found this Pupa practitioner of the Yoga arts working out at Turtle Pond in Central Park. Definitely do not try this pose yourself. I suppose the acrobats among you -- especially among those more athletically inclined and adventurous Parrot Pals -- might try for the same result with his or her teeth provided, of course they are not dentures or implants, but for all others I strongly recommend you give it a pass.