Heart-Warming Squirrel Does Plank Jacks for a Serious Core and Cardio Exercise
Do wild animals like squirrels consciously choose to work out or exercise? Surprisingly, there is very little research on this topic. I was fortunate to capture this amazing video of a wild squirrel mentally and physically preparing and training for a future athletic event of escaping a predator. It cautiously plank jumps across to the feeding station – the human equivalent of the long jump. But much more than that – just like an elite athlete – the squirrel used planning, foresight and knowledge of natural physics and basic techniques to improve his performance by designing a better launching pad, making adjustments, testing, and then adjusting again until reaching peak performance.
squirrel, (family Sciuridae), generally, any of the 50 genera and 268 species of rodents whose common name is derived from the Greek skiouros, meaning “shade tail,” which describes one of the most conspicuous and recognizable features of these small mammals. These distinctive animals occupy a range of ecological niches worldwide virtually anywhere there is vegetation. The squirrel family includes ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, prairie dogs, and flying squirrels, but to most people squirrel refers to the 122 species of tree squirrels, which belong to 22 genera of the subfamily Sciurinae. The North American gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has adapted to urban and suburban areas where it is regarded as aesthetic or as a minor annoyance. In northern Europe the red squirrel (S. vulgaris) is valued for its soft, thick fur. Villagers in tropical forests keep squirrels as pets. Most species are hunted for food.
General features
Tree squirrels have slender, lanky bodies, long, muscular limbs, and furred feet. The forefeet have four long digits plus a short, stubby thumb, and the five-toed hind feet are narrow or moderately wide. The bald soles of the feet take the form of prominent, fleshy pads. Because the ankle joints are flexible and can be rotated, squirrels can rapidly descend trees headfirst with the hind feet splayed flat against the trunk. Their large, bright eyes convey an alert demeanour, and the broad, short head tapers to a blunt muzzle adorned with long whiskers. The rounded ears, small in relation to body size, are densely covered with short, fine hairs, which form a long tuft at the tips of the ears in some species. The tail is about as long as head and body or appreciably longer. Furred from base to tip, the tail appears bushy and cylindrical when the hairs grow evenly around the tail; the tail appears flatter if the fur originates only from opposite sides. Claws are large, strong, curved, and very sharp, which enables tree squirrels to navigate vertical surfaces and slim branches.
Variation in body size is considerable. Largest are the four species of Oriental giant squirrels (genus Ratufa) native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Weighing 1.5 to 3 kg (3 to almost 7 pounds), it has a body length of 25 to 46 cm (about 10 to 18 inches) and a tail about as long. Two species of pygmy squirrels are the smallest: the neotropical pygmy squirrel (Sciurillus pusillus) of the Amazon Basin weighs 33 to 45 grams (1 to 1.5 ounces), with a body 9 to 12 cm long and an equally long tail; but the African pygmy squirrel (Myosciurus pumilio) of the West African tropical forests is even smaller, at 13 to 20 grams, with a body length of 6 to 8 cm and a somewhat shorter tail.
Squirrels’ soft, dense fur is moderately long in most species but can be very long and almost shaggy in some. Colour is extraordinarily variable. Some species are plain, covered in one or two solid shades of brown or gray. A few species are striped along the sides and back; sometimes the head is also striped. Tropical species exhibit combinations of white, gray, yellow, orange, red, maroon, brown, and black, yielding a variety of complex coat patterns.
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Natural history
All tree squirrels are diurnal and arboreal, but the range of vertical activity in species differs widely, especially among those living in tropical rainforests. Some, such as the Oriental giant squirrels (genus Ratufa) and the African giant squirrels (genus Protoxerus), rarely descend from the high canopy. Others, like the pygmy squirrel of Sulawesi (Prosciurillus murinus), travel and forage at intermediate levels between ground and canopy. Some large tropical squirrels, such as the Sulawesi giant squirrel (Rubrisciurus rubriventer) and the northern Amazon red squirrel (Sciurus igniventris), nest at middle levels but travel and forage low in the understory or on the ground. The African palm squirrels (genus Epixerus) are long-legged runners that forage only on the ground. Certain species, such as the red-tailed squirrel (S. granatensis) of the American tropics and the African pygmy squirrel, are active from ground to canopy. In the United States, the Eastern fox squirrel (S. niger) runs along the ground from tree to tree, but others, including the Eastern gray squirrel (S. carolinensis), prefer to travel through the treetops and regularly cross rivers by swimming with the head up and tail flat on the water’s surface. Thomas’s rope squirrel (Funisciurus anerythrus) of Africa even submerges itself and swims underwater.
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Most tree squirrels have strong chisel-like incisors and powerful jaws, which are required for gnawing open the hard nuts that, along with fruits, are a primary component of their diet. They also eat seeds, fungi, insects and other arthropods, the cambium layer of tree bark, nectar, leaves, buds, flowers, and sometimes bird eggs, nestlings, and carrion. Some red squirrels (genus Tamiasciurus) and Sciurus species of temperate climates will stalk, kill, and eat other squirrels, mice, and adult birds and rabbits for food, but such predation in tropical tree squirrels seems rare.
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Nests are constructed among branches in the forest canopy or at lower levels in tree crowns, vine tangles, tree hollows, or undergrowth near the ground. Some species of tropical tree squirrels produce several litters per year; breeding season in the Northern Hemisphere may extend from December to September and may result in one or two litters that average three to seven young, depending upon the species.
In the New World, tree squirrels range from the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska southward through coniferous and deciduous woodlands in the United States to the tropical rainforests of South America. In Africa, tree squirrels are native to rainforests and some woodland savannas. Their distribution in the remainder of the Old World extends from the northern boreal forests of Europe and Asia to the Indonesian tropical rainforests. East of the Asian continental margin, tree squirrels inhabit the forests of Taiwan, some islands in the Philippines, and Sulawesi, but they do not occur naturally anywhere east of those islands. Most of the species in 20 of the 22 genera are found in tropical rainforests.
Classification and evolutionary history
Tree squirrels belong to the subfamily Sciurinae; it and the subfamily Pteromyinae (flying squirrels) constitute the family Sciuridae of the order Rodentia. Fossils record the evolutionary history of tree squirrels back to the Late Eocene Epoch (41.3 million to 33.7 million years ago) in North America and the Miocene Epoch (23.8 million to 5.3 million years ago) in Africa and Eurasia.
FAMILY SCIURIDAE (squirrels)
2 subfamilies comprising 272 species in 51 genera found worldwide. See flying squirrel for 15 genera and 42 species of subfamily Pteromyinae. See also ground squirrel.
Subfamily Sciurinae
230 species in 36 genera, including ground squirrels (10 genera, 62 species), marmots (1 genus, 14 species), chipmunks (1 genus, 25 species), Asian rock squirrels (1 genus, 2 species), and prairie dogs (1 genus, 5 species).
Tree squirrels
122 species in 22 genera.
Genus Sciurus (tree squirrels)
28 non-African species.
Genus Callosciurus (Oriental, or tricoloured, tree squirrels)
15 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Sundasciurus (Sunda squirrels)
15 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Paraxerus (bush squirrels)
11 African species.
Genus Funisciurus (rope, or African striped, squirrels)
9 African species.
Genus Heliosciurus (sun squirrels)
6 African species.
Genus Funambulus (Asiatic palm squirrels)
5 Asian species.
Genus Microsciurus (dwarf squirrels)
4 Central and South American species.
Genus Prosciurillus (Sulawesi dwarf squirrels)
4 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Ratufa (Oriental giant squirrels)
4 Indian and Southeast Asian species.
Genus Tamiops (Asiatic striped squirrels)
4 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Tamiasciurus (red squirrels or chickarees)
3 North American species.
Genus Exilisciurus (pygmy squirrels)
3 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Epixerus (African palm squirrels)
2 West African species.
Genus Protoxerus (oil palm squirrels or African giant squirrels)
2 African species.
Genus Sciurillus (neotropical pygmy squirrel)
1 Amazonian species.
Genus Rubrisciurus (Sulawesi giant squirrel)
1 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Nannosciurus (black-eared squirrel)
1 Southeast Asian species.
Genus Myosciurus (African pygmy squirrel)
1 West African species.
Genus Rheithrosciurus (tufted, or groove-toothed, ground squirrel)
1 Southeast Asian species found only on Borneo.
Genus Glyphotes (sculptor squirrel)
1 Southeast Asian species found only on Borneo.
Genus Syntheosciurus (Bang’s mountain squirrel)
1 species found only in Costa Rica and Panama.
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What to Do at the Beach With Your Dog?
Most dogs love a warm sandy beach. One of the main reasons why most people carry their dogs to the beach is because of the open space and opportunity for them to run freely.
In an instant, he would be off like a rocket — leaping, twirling, bounding across the beach. Then he’d screech to a stop in a huge spray of sand, generally making a poodle fool of himself.
A visit to the beach is an ideal way to spend a summer day, and it can be tempting to take your dog along. But be aware the beach isn’t the best option for all dogs.
However, for the right dog, the beach can provide new sights, sounds, and smells to experience as well as opportunities for exciting games. However, there are doggie dangers, too. Maximize your fun by trying these activities, training these behaviors, and watching for these hazards.
You can do many of your dog’s favorite activities at the beach as well. For example, you can play tug-of-war or provide your dog with their favorite puzzle toy. But don’t miss out on all the opportunities for beach-related excitement. Here are some activities to try on your next beach outing:
Go for a walk. Explore the shore and let your dog soak in the new experiences like sniffing seaweed, watching scuttling crabs, or chasing seagulls. But don’t let your dog eat the seaweed or sand, both of which are dangerous for dogs to consume.
Play fetch on the beach with a ball or flying disc. Just be sure to choose a quiet spot so your dog’s enthusiasm for the game doesn’t disturb other beachgoers. Play fetch in the water. Choose a brightly colored floating toy so your dog can spot it on top of the waves. Be sure to play this game in relatively shallow water, as a bad throw can send your dog too far out from the shoreline.
Frolic together in the water. Splashing through the waves is a fun game, but your dog can easily overtire. So, stay close to shore and don’t leave your dog’s side. Go swimming. If they are new to the water, teach your dog to swim. Let them go at their own pace and fit them with a life jacket to provide extra confidence. But even experienced dogs need constant supervision to ensure they don’t overtire or swim too far from shore.
Teach your dog to surf or boogie board. If your dog is a confident swimmer, see if they might enjoy balancing on a board and surfing the waves. Learning to balance is also great for dog sports like agility or feeling comfortable in a canoe or kayak. Play in the sand. This is great for dogs who love to dig. Alternatively, you can build sandcastles and then let your dog destroy them.
Go boating together. If the water is calm enough, get your dog’s life jacket and try a canoe or kayak ride together. Whatever activities you decide to pursue, always supervise your dog. It’s important for your dog’s safety, but it’s also part of responsible dog ownership. Don’t let your dog disturb wildlife, damage vegetation, or become a nuisance to other people or dogs on the beach.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable beach day, there are certain behaviors your dog should know. First, your dog should have a reliable recall. Many beach activities require letting your dog off-leash, so you need to be certain your dog will come back to you when called. In fact, all your dog’s basic obedience behaviors should be under your control with either a hand signal or verbal cue. If your dog isn’t ready for that kind of freedom, stick to on-leash pursuits like walks along the shore. Leave it” is another important cue for your dog to understand. Leave it means your dog can’t eat something which could be garbage on the beach, a dead fish at the water’s edge, or food in somebody else’s picnic basket. With enough practice, this cue can also tell your dog to ignore something like wildlife or other beachgoers
Your dog should also be well-socialized and comfortable sharing toys with others. Beaches can get busy, and your dog might encounter loads of people and other dogs. For a social butterfly, that’s all part of the fun. However, if your dog is uncomfortable around people or other dogs, choose quiet times to visit the beach, such as earlier on a weekday morning, rather than times of peak attendance. There are some obvious dangers at the beach like rough waves, but you might not be aware of other hazards like drinking salt water. There are also rules to follow like leash laws and scooping poop. The following list will help you know what to watch for at the beach.
Check the rules. Not all beaches and swimming areas allow dogs. And some locations only allow them on certain days or at certain times. It’s also important to follow the leash regulations. Your dog might be allowed off-leash in some areas but not others. Watch for heatstroke. Provide your dog with shade and plenty of chances to rest. You might also limit your beach visits to early or late in the day when the sun isn’t as strong.
A visit to the beach is an ideal way to spend a summer day, and it can be tempting to take your dog along. But be aware the beach isn’t the best option for all dogs.
However, for the right dog, the beach can provide new sights, sounds, and smells to experience as well as opportunities for exciting games. However, there are doggie dangers, too. Maximize your fun by trying these activities, training these behaviors, and watching for these hazards.
What to Do at the Beach With Your Dog?
You can do many of your dog’s favorite activities at the beach as well. For example, you can play tug-of-war or provide your dog with their favorite puzzle toy. But don’t miss out on all the opportunities for beach-related excitement. Here are some activities to try on your next beach outing:
Go for a walk. Explore the shore and let your dog soak in the new experiences like sniffing seaweed, watching scuttling crabs, or chasing seagulls. But don’t let your dog eat the seaweed or sand, both of which are dangerous for dogs to consume.
Play fetch on the beach with a ball or flying disc. Just be sure to choose a quiet spot so your dog’s enthusiasm for the game doesn’t disturb other beachgoers.
Play fetch in the water. Choose a brightly colored floating toy so your dog can spot it on top of the waves. Be sure to play this game in relatively shallow water, as a bad throw can send your dog too far out from the shoreline.
Frolic together in the water. Splashing through the waves is a fun game, but your dog can easily overtire. So, stay close to shore and don’t leave your dog’s side.
Go swimming. If they are new to the water, teach your dog to swim. Let them go at their own pace and fit them with a life jacket to provide extra confidence. But even experienced dogs need constant supervision to ensure they don’t overtire or swim too far from shore.
Teach your dog to surf or boogie board. If your dog is a confident swimmer, see if they might enjoy balancing on a board and surfing the waves. Learning to balance is also great for dog sports like agility or feeling comfortable in a canoe or kayak.
Play in the sand. This is great for dogs who love to dig. Alternatively, you can build sandcastles and then let your dog destroy them.
Go boating together. If the water is calm enough, get your dog’s life jacket and try a canoe or kayak ride together.
Whatever activities you decide to pursue, always supervise your dog. It’s important for your dog’s safety, but it’s also part of responsible dog ownership. Don’t let your dog disturb wildlife, damage vegetation, or become a nuisance to other people or dogs on the beach.
Training Your Dog Should Know for a Beach Outing
To ensure a safe and enjoyable beach day, there are certain behaviors your dog should know. First, your dog should have a reliable recall. Many beach activities require letting your dog off-leash, so you need to be certain your dog will come back to you when called. In fact, all your dog’s basic obedience behaviors should be under your control with either a hand signal or verbal cue. If your dog isn’t ready for that kind of freedom, stick to on-leash pursuits like walks along the shore.
“Leave it” is another important cue for your dog to understand. Leave it means your dog can’t eat something which could be garbage on the beach, a dead fish at the water’s edge, or food in somebody else’s picnic basket. With enough practice, this cue can also tell your dog to ignore something like wildlife or other beachgoers.
Your dog should also be well-socialized and comfortable sharing toys with others. Beaches can get busy, and your dog might encounter loads of people and other dogs. For a social butterfly, that’s all part of the fun. However, if your dog is uncomfortable around people or other dogs, choose quiet times to visit the beach, such as earlier on a weekday morning, rather than times of peak attendance.
What to Watch for When at the Beach With Your Dog
There are some obvious dangers at the beach like rough waves, but you might not be aware of other hazards like drinking salt water. There are also rules to follow like leash laws and scooping poop. The following list will help you know what to watch for at the beach:
Check the rules. Not all beaches and swimming areas allow dogs. And some locations only allow them on certain days or at certain times. It’s also important to follow the leash regulations. Your dog might be allowed off-leash in some areas but not others.
Watch for heatstroke. Provide your dog with shade and plenty of chances to rest. You might also limit your beach visits to early or late in the day when the sun isn’t as strong.
Apply sunscreen to your dog. Dogs can suffer from sunburn, so use pet-safe sunscreen on your dog’s nose, ears, and any other areas with sparse fur.
Provide lots of fresh water. Your dog can easily dehydrate in the heat of summer, so frequently offer cool water to drink. Try to limit the amount of salt water your dog may drink as it can make them sick.
Prevent your dog from eating sand. It can block your dog’s intestines, causing an impaction.
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The Most Beautiful View of the South East Peninsula
Saint Kitts is an Island Paradise, with beautiful sandy beaches.
Site description (baseline)
The southeast peninsula is composed of low hills, eight salt ponds, coastal cliffs, and beaches. It is approximately 15 kilometers long and a road runs its length. The peninsula widens towards the southeastern tip to approximately 4 kilometers wide, although the narrowest northern section is less than one kilometer wide. Tourism is concentrated in the northern section of the peninsula, which is dominated by resorts, a golf course, and restaurants. Similar developments are expected to expand southward. Ponds of importance to birds on the peninsula include Greatheeds Pond and beach, Half Moon, Friar's Bay, Great Salt, Major's Bay, Mosquito Bay, Little Salt, and Frigate Bay Ponds. The boundaries would be limited by an area thirty meters from the high water line of each pond.
Key biodiversity
Least Terns nest at three sites on the Southeast Peninsula. A survey in 2004 revealed that Mosquito Bay Pond has 20 Least Tern pairs, Great Salt Pond has 27 pairs, and Greatheeds Beach (which is just north of the peninsula) has 18 pairs. Although St. Kitts' population of 65 pairs meets the Important Bird Area requirements, there is no one site where concentrations are sufficient to classify as an IBA. Because Least Tern colonies have previously been recorded at other nearby sites, indicating possible movement between breeding sites, the entire Southeast Peninsula is proposed as an IBA. Further study is needed to determine the importance of these sites to migrant waterbirds. The Southeast Peninsula of Saint Kitts island is located in Saint Kitts and Nevis, in the Lesser Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean.
It stretches southeast from the country's capital, Basseterre, for ~14 kilometres to the waters of The Narrows, the strait which separates Saint Kitts island nearby Nevis island. It is connected to the rest of the island by an isthmus which, at its narrowest, is less than one kilometre wide.
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Features of the peninsula include the Great Salt Pond, the country's largest lake, St. Anthony's Peak, Turtle Beach, and several bays (including Ballast Bay, Major's Bay, and Cockleshell Bay).
Until recently, this scrubby, low-lying peninsula, was less extensively developed than the rest of the island, being accessible mainly by boat. The construction of an all-weather road during the 1990s has led to some development, particularly around Turtle Beach.
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The Beautiful Saint Kitts And Nevis
Welcome to our beautiful island of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Take a look at the many gorgeous places to visit.
World of Hyatt
Escape to Luxury at Our Beachfront St. Kitts & Nevis Resort
At Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, guests can enjoy personalized luxury while discovering authentic experiences for an enriching stay. Our family-friendly resort offers various activities and wellness programming, a full-service spa, and some of the best restaurants in St. Kitts. Unwind in one of our distinct guest rooms with contemporary decor, soaking tubs and stunning views. Reserve a suite for an elevated stay at our Caribbean resort. Many suites offer individual pools with private sundecks and unobstructed views of the sea and neighboring Nevis Island. All the rooms and suites at our St. Kitts luxury resort face the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea and feature spa-inspired baths. Our Three Bedroom Presidential Villa includes a private sundeck and rooftop infinity pool with panoramic Caribbean views. Relax on the golden sands or swim in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. Enjoy direct beach access and two swimming pools – the secluded adult-only Rampart Pool, where you can also experience a truly romantic dinner by the Rampart Waterfall Dining Cabana, and the Lagoon Pool, where families and friends can unite to create unforgettable memories. Light fare is served poolside and at the beach with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and St. Kitts’ sister island Nevis.
At Sugar Mill Spa & Sanctuary, align your body and soul while unifying the physical and spiritual elements through exclusive intention-based treatments, fitness practice during yoga and meditation classes, and globally inspired healing philosophies. Our healers, masters, and elite experts are pioneers in their fields—and all are committed to guiding your journey.
The Island Fort kids club is complimentary and designed to entertain children from three to twelve years old with a mix of outdoor activities, storytelling, arts, crafts and more. Please contact our Concierge for opening hours at concierge.skbph@hyatt.com or call +1 (869) 467 4849.
Enjoy a luxurious day poolside in one of our private cabanas. For an additional fee, add a stocked fridge, signature cocktails, Afternoon Tea, and more. For any questions regarding these rentals, please contact the Concierge team at concierge.skbph@hyatt.com or call 1 (869) 467 - 4849. Maximize your stay the that Park Hyatt St. Kitts with an exclusive day pass or spa pass. Day Passes provide access to the resort pools, savings on food and beverage, and savings at the Sugar Mill Spa & Sanctuary. Indulge and recharge during your next stay.
Area Attractions
The beachfront resort location of Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour lends itself to a multitude of activities perfect for your next family-friendly vacation or Caribbean getaway. With plenty of activities, unique culinary experiences and wellness programming, our St. Kitts resort is the ideal beach destination—the majestic grounds surrounding the resort feature two swimming pools, private cabanas, kid-friendly resort activities and watersports sports. For a therapeutic experience, our full-service spa offers various treatments and services, including yoga and meditation. Or simply lounge on the beach, float in the warm waters of the Caribbean sea and experience the rewarding views of our sister island Nevis.
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South East Peninsula Christopher Harbor
Prime Destination Marina
Created by internationally acclaimed developers, The Marina at Christophe Harbour is being built with the discerning yachtsman in mind. At full build out, the marina will consist of 250 state-of-the-art, alongside berths - 50 of which will be able to accommodate superyachts up to 250'.
Protected entrance, safe inner harbour, and a prime location between Antigua and St. Maarten in the heart of the Eastern Caribbean charter and cruising grounds make Christophe Harbour positioned perfectly for homeporting or island hopping.
As a designated port of entry, The Marina at Christophe Harbour provides expedited VIP customs and clearance onsite for private jet and yacht arrivals. In addition, you get the benefit of duty-free concessions (no import duties or government charges on fuel and other provisions), work permit requirement and fee exemptions for yacht and airplane crews, and 24-hour security with a fully monitored single access point.
A hideaway harbour with state-of-the-art docks and amenities designed specifically for your superyacht.
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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VIDEO OF THE OCEAN ROAD HIGHWAY
THE OCEAN ROAD HIGHWAY AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VIDEO
What is the best part of the Great Ocean Road Highway? Is one of the most scenic places to see on the Great Ocean Road Highway; a protected, rocky beach nestled amongst cliffs. Waves thread their way through the gorge and up onto the beach when the swell is up. And when it's calm, the inlet turns glassy and turquoise blue.
Driving across you would love the view of the rocks, birds, and small yachts. It's absolutely breathtaking to feel the cool summer breeze against your skin.
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The Beautiful September Corn Moon
In September the Full Moon was called Corn Moon or Harvest Moon by the Algonquin tribes. This was the time for gathering their main staple crops of corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice.
September’s full Harvest Moon reaches its peak on Monday, September 20, 2021. Learn how the Harvest Moon got its name—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best Days by the Moon, folklore, and more!
When to See the Full Moon in September 2021
This year, look for September’s full Harvest Moon to rise in the southeast just after sunset on Monday, September 20—just two days before the fall equinox! This full Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:54 P.M. Eastern Time on the 20th.
Why Is It Called the Harvest Moon?
The full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred and through all of the Moon’s phases—not only the full Moon. The Harvest Moon, however, is a bit different!
The Harvest Moon
The full Moon that happens nearest to the fall equinox (September 22 or 23) always takes on the name “Harvest Moon.” Unlike other full Moons, this full Moon rises at nearly the same time—around sunset—for several evenings in a row, giving farmers several extra evenings of moonlight and allowing them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrive. Read more about the Harvest Moon!
While September’s full Moon is usually known as the Harvest Moon, if October’s full Moon happens to occur closer to the equinox than September’s, it takes on the name “Harvest Moon” instead. In this case, September’s full Moon is referred to as the Corn Moon.
Harvest moon with plane flying in front of it
The Corn Moon
This time of year—late summer into early fall—corresponds with the time of harvesting corn in much of the northern United States. For this reason, a number of Native American peoples traditionally used some variation of the name “Corn Moon” to refer to the Moon of either August or September. Examples include Corn Maker Moon (Western Abenaki) and Corn Harvest Moon (Dakota).
Alternative September Moon Names
Other Moon names for this month highlight how September is the transitional period between summer and fall
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Conflict Confrontation (The Last of Us Remastered)
The Last of Us Remastered
Is all about Joel and Ellie two strangers who meet each other in the middle of a world pandemic. Joel lost his only daughter in the crisis, and it changed his life forever. Dealing with the loss of a loved one and many other people who he has cared for over the years. He came across a teenage girl named Ellie who reminds him of his beautiful daughter Sarah. He is afraid of what has happened before may end up occurring once again. Fearful of losing Ellie in the many close calls that they have encountered, he asks his brother Tommy for help. Joel can’t stand watching Ellie dying in front of him as his daughter did. The bond between them has grown too strong, that Ellie runs away to an old abandoned house where she confronts Joel about leaving her. She told him that he knows that she would be scared to be with someone she doesn’t trust. The argument between them both escalates when Ellie mention Joel, daughter. Tommy arrives and told them to get it together because danger has followed them there. This is one of the most action pack playstation games ever made by Naughty Dog. This is an absolute favorite game of all times and also a great scene from the game.
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Monster Trevally assault a young Tern Bird
Giant trevally attacked an immature tern bird that's while it's learning to fly. It rests on the sea to catch its strength. Trevally has its eyes set on it from below the water. The seabird saw the attack from a mile away and flies in the air just in time before the trevally could eat him.
The tern birds come to this beautiful island to mate and lay their eggs. When the young reaches the time to learn how to fly. They have a wide ocean to practice, but that’s what the trevally wants. They come together in a school and attack these seabirds while on the surface of the water. They sometimes launch an air attack to catch the birds off guard.
Watch what happens when a Monster Trevally versus a Tern in this stunning fish eats bird cut. Normally Monster trevally are singular trackers however they have come in numbers to take a shot at getting expected prey.
Youngster Tern is careful to invest an excessive amount of energy in the water however, in any event, flying near the surface places them in grave peril. Thanks for watching if you like more videos like this head over to Rumble.com/c/kellkell4 and hit the subscribe button to get the latest video updates. Leave your comments in the description below.
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Sunrise Time Lapse Video
Although the Sun appears to "rise" from the horizon, it is actually the Earth's motion that causes the Sun to appear. The illusion of a moving Sun results from Earth observers being in a rotating reference frame; this apparent motion is so convincing that many cultures had mythologies and religions built around the geocentric model, which prevailed until astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus formulated his heliocentric model in the 16th century.[3]
Architect Buckminster Fuller proposed the terms "sunsight" and "sunclipse" to better represent the heliocentric model, though the terms have not entered into common language.
Beginning and End
Astronomically, sunrise occurs for only an instant: the moment at which the upper limb of the Sun appears tangent to the horizon.[1] However, the term sunrise commonly refers to periods of time both before and after this point:
Twilight, the period in the morning during which the sky is brightening, but the Sun is not yet visible. The beginning of morning twilight is called astronomical dawn.
The period after the Sun rises during which striking colors and atmospheric effects are still seen.[2]
Angle Edit
The stage of sunrise known as false sunrise actually occurs before the Sun truly reaches the horizon because Earth's atmosphere refracts the Sun's image. At the horizon, the average amount of refraction is 34 arcminutes, though this amount varies based on atmospheric conditions.[1]
Also, unlike most other solar measurements, sunrise occurs when the Sun's upper limb, rather than its center, appears to cross the horizon. The apparent radius of the Sun at the horizon is 16 arcminutes.[1]
These two angles combine to define sunrise to occur when the Sun's center is 50 arcminutes below the horizon, or 90.83° from the zenith.[1]
Time of Day Edit
The timing of sunrise varies throughout the year and is also affected by the viewer's latitude and longitude, altitude, and time zone. These changes are driven by the axial tilt of Earth, daily rotation of the Earth, the planet's movement in its annual elliptical orbit around the Sun, and the Earth and Moon's paired revolutions around each other. The analemma can be used to make approximate predictions of the time of sunrise.
In late winter and spring, sunrise as seen from temperate latitudes occurs earlier each day, reaching its earliest time near the summer solstice; although the exact date varies by latitude. After this point, the time of sunrise gets later each day, reaching its latest sometime around the winter solstice. The offset between the dates of the solstice and the earliest or latest sunrise time is caused by the eccentricity of Earth's orbit and the tilt of its axis, and is described by the analemma, which can be used to predict the dates.
Variations in atmospheric refraction can alter the time of sunrise by changing its apparent position. Near the poles, the time-of-day variation is exaggerated, since the Sun crosses the horizon at a very shallow angle and thus rises more slowly.[1]
Accounting for atmospheric refraction and measuring from the leading edge slightly increases the average duration of day relative to night. The sunrise equation, however, which is used to derive the time of sunrise and sunset, uses the Sun's physical center for calculation, neglecting atmospheric refraction and the non-zero angle subtended by the solar disc.
Neglecting the effects of refraction and the Sun's non-zero size, whenever sunrise occurs, in temperate regions it is always in the northeast quadrant from the March equinox to the September equinox and in the southeast quadrant from the September equinox to the March equinox.[4] Sunrises occur approximately due east on the March and September equinoxes for all viewers on Earth.[5] Exact calculations of the azimuths of sunrise on other dates are complex, but they can be estimated with reasonable accuracy by using the analemma.
The figure on the right is calculated using the solar geometry routine in Ref. [6] as follows: 1.) For a given latitude and a given date, calculate the declination of the Sun using {\displaystyle 0^{\circ }}{\displaystyle 0^{\circ }} longitude and solar noon time as inputs to the routine; 2.) Calculate the sunrise hour angle using the sunrise equation; 3.) Calculate the sunrise time, which is the solar noon time minus the sunrise hour angle in degree divided by 15; 4.) Use the sunrise time as input to the solar geometry routine to get the solar azimuth angle at sunrise.
Hemispheric symmetry Edit
An interesting feature in the figure on the right is apparent hemispheric symmetry in regions where daily sunrise and sunset actually occur.
This symmetry becomes clear if the hemispheric relation in sunrise equation is applied to the x- and y-components of the solar vector presented.
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Hunting Methods of the Insect-Eating Gualin
A small white heron or sometimes called gaulin which spends most of its time around cattle and livestock instead of water wading as most herons do. They feed on the insects and grubs disturbed by the grazing animals. Green Backed Herons
It is known locally as a gaulin and is thought to be one of the most intelligent of animals – it's been seen using bait to catch fish! Hummingbirds, the Gray Kingbird and the ubiquitous black bird are also regularly seen around the gully. You would see many of these birds where there are tractors and backhoes, they wait patiently when the soil is dug up to eat the small insects that surfaces out of the dirt.
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A Toddler learns to drive four Wheeler with his dad
A youthful lad understands how to use a four Wheeler bike with his father. It is his first time and already he looks like a professional. His dad allows him to drive it on his own and then joins him in coming back up the street together on separate four Wheeler bikes.
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Construction with Concrete Truck on Hillside
Concrete truck off loading concrete mix into foundation of a new condo that is being build on the beautiful hill side view of the frigate bay area. Its located to the new hotels that are also being build and is soon to be completed. The view on the hill side is spectacular over looking the sea side from up on the mountain side. The landform that extends above the surrounding terrain which has a distinct summit. The fresh cool breeze that blows from the mountain top is very refreshing to feel against your skin.
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Construction on the Frigate Bay Area
The video is showing the beautiful scenery of the frigate bay area with a concrete truck and men working at a job site. The building they are building looks very beautiful and is overlooking the ocean with a great view of mountains, sea, shoreline, and condos. It's one of the most beautiful areas to build a vacation home or a great place for a romantic getaway for two or maybe even a honeymoon destination.
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The Domestic Pigeon
Pigeons are gentle, plump, small-billed birds with a skin saddle (cere) between the bill and forehead. All pigeons strut about with a characteristic bobbing of the head. Because of their long wings and powerful flight muscles, they are strong, swift fliers. Pigeons are monogamous; i.e., they mate for life, and the survivor accepts a new mate only slowly. The female lays two glossy white eggs in a flimsy nest that barely holds them. The female generally incubates the eggs by night, the male by day. Theincubationperiod is 14 to 19 days, but the young are cared for in the nest.
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The Realistic Smart TV That Brings The Movies To Life
It's so real that it is risky depending on the film that you are watching. Everything comes to life and captives you from the edge of your seat.
Smart TVs have changed the way we watch television. With their sleek designs and advanced features, they have become a popular choice for those looking to upgrade their home entertainment system. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to determine which Smart TV is the right choice for you. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of Smart TVs to help you make an informed decision before making a purchase.
Pros:
Here are the Pros of Smart TVs, showcasing the benefits that come with this advanced technology:
Fit Anywhere in Your Home:
One of the biggest advantages of Smart TVs is that they are designed to fit anywhere in your home. With a variety of sizes available, you can easily find a Smart TV that fits perfectly in your living room, bedroom, or even your kitchen. This versatility makes them an ideal choice for those who want to bring their entertainment system to life.
HD Content:
Another great benefit of Smart TVs is the ability to access high-definition content. With built-in high-definition displays, Smart TVs provide stunning images and crisp sound, making them a great choice for watching movies, TV shows, and even sports. This high-quality content is also available through a variety of streaming services, giving you endless options for entertainment.
Multi-device and Multi-system Compatibility:
Smart TVs are designed to work with multiple devices and systems, making them a great choice for those who want to integrate their entertainment system with other devices in their home. Whether you want to connect your Smart TV to your sound system, gaming console, or streaming device, you can easily do so with a Smart TV.
Endless Possibilities:
Finally, one of the biggest benefits of Smart TVs is the endless possibilities they offer. With a variety of apps and features available, you can customize your Smart TV to meet your specific needs and preferences. From social media to video games, there is a wealth of options available, making it easy to find the perfect entertainment for you.
Easy to Use:
Smart TVs come with a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to access your favorite content. With a simple and intuitive design, you can quickly find what you’re looking for and start watching.
Regular Software Updates:
Smart TVs receive regular software updates, ensuring that you have access to the latest features and security updates. This keeps your TV up-to-date and functioning optimally, making it a great investment for the long-term.
Connected Home Integration:
Smart TVs are designed to work with other smart devices in your home, making it easy to create a connected home entertainment system. With the ability to control your TV with your voice or through a mobile app, you can enjoy a seamless and convenient entertainment experience.
Built-in Streaming Services:
Many Smart TVs come with built-in streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. This eliminates the need for an additional streaming device and makes it easy to access your favorite content.
Cons:
Here are the Cons, highlighting the potential drawbacks to keep in mind before making a purchase.
Security and Privacy Risks:
One of the biggest drawbacks of Smart TVs is the security and privacy risks they pose. With built-in cameras, microphones, and internet connectivity, Smart TVs can potentially collect and share your personal information, leaving you vulnerable to hacking and other cyber threats.
Cost:
Another disadvantage of Smart TVs is the cost. While they offer a wealth of features and benefits, they can be more expensive than traditional TVs, making them a less accessible option for many consumers.
As Good As Your Wifi:
Smart TVs are only as good as your wifi connection, which can be a major drawback for those who live in areas with weak or inconsistent internet signals. If you want to take full advantage of all the features and benefits of a Smart TV, you need a strong and reliable wifi connection.
Takes time to learn with Insufficient Interfaces:
Smart TVs come with a variety of interfaces, but many can be confusing and difficult to navigate. This can be a major drawback for those who are not familiar with the latest technology and want a simple, user-friendly experience.
Sudden Crashes & Unreliable Performance:
Smart TVs are also prone to crashes and unreliable performance, which can be frustrating and disruptive to your entertainment experience. This can be especially problematic for those who rely on their Smart TV for important events, such as live sports or movie releases.
Alternative Streaming devices:
Finally, while Smart TVs offer a wealth of features and benefits, they may not be the best choice for everyone. For those who prefer a more streamlined experience, alternative streaming devices, such as Roku or Amazon Fire TV, may be a better option. These devices offer a simple and user-friendly interface, as well as a variety of apps and features, making it easy to access your favorite content.
Final thoughts:
In conclusion, Smart TVs offer a wealth of benefits and drawbacks that you should consider before making a purchase. Whether you’re looking for high-quality content, multi-device compatibility, or endless entertainment options, Smart TVs have something to offer. However, it’s important to weigh the risks and costs associated with them before making a decision.
If you’re in the market for a new TV and want to learn more about the pros and cons of Smart TVs, don’t hesitate to reach out to TekEir’s customer support. With a vast knowledge and expertise, we can help you find the perfect TV for your needs and budget
In the end, the choice between a Smart TV and a traditional TV comes down to your personal preferences and needs. Consider what you want from your entertainment system and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. With the right TV in your home, you can enjoy all your favorite content in high definition and with endless possibilities.
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