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Anything Goes / Re: The research on plant intelligence
« Last post by Shortsighted on June 16, 2025, 05:44:21 PM »
OMG!  Nobody told me that there will be test.  Based upon the book titles I didn't expect it to be a bird course but an actual test, I may need to really pay attention now.  The Light Eaters has some mind-blowing theories and experimental results that support those theories.  I'm not into emoticons but there should definitely be one for an exploding head.
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Anything Goes / Re: The research on plant intelligence
« Last post by Dr. John on June 16, 2025, 11:10:56 AM »
Great.  Will be interested to hear what you think.
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Anything Goes / Re: The research on plant intelligence
« Last post by Shortsighted on June 15, 2025, 12:02:47 PM »
I managed to find the two books that you suggested.  It was easier than I thought.  No need to order online.  No need for that itchy ski-mask, written instructions or even that get-a-way car.  Thanks again for the referral.
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Anything Goes / Lake Simcoe: Beach, Restaurants, and Northern Lights
« Last post by Charline on June 13, 2025, 10:37:31 PM »
Take a scenic journey through Georgina, Ontario in this 5-part video showcasing the natural beauty, history, and charm of this Lake Simcoe destination.

https://youtu.be/V6VWcyQAhnw

Part 1 features De La Salle Park, known for its sandy beach and crystal-clear waters.
Part 2 explores the historic Spring House, also called the Courting House.
Part 3 highlights local eateries on the main strip of Jackson's Point.
Part 4 captures the picturesque views of Jackson's Point Harbour and Marina.
Part 5 presents a stunning display of the aurora borealis over Lake Simcoe in real-time, slideshow, and time-lapse formats. Perfect for travelers, photographers, and nature lovers looking to explore Ontario’s hidden gems.

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Anything Goes / Re: The research on plant intelligence
« Last post by Shortsighted on June 13, 2025, 01:46:05 PM »
I'll look into them.  Thanks.
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Anything Goes / Re: The research on plant intelligence
« Last post by Dr. John on June 13, 2025, 12:18:28 PM »
Looks interesting.  I'll put it on my gift request list.


One of the most interesting nature-related books I've read in recent years is Entangled Life by Melvin Sheldrake - a fascinating exploration of fungi.  Another one is An Immense World by Ed Yong about animal senses.
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Anything Goes / The research on plant intelligence
« Last post by Shortsighted on June 12, 2025, 03:05:51 PM »
ATT:  Dr. John ...  I've recently read "The Light Eaters" by Zoe Schlanger, a book dedicated to presenting the research into what is being called plant intelligence.  I strongly recommend that you, or your wife consider reading it.  If you choose not to read it, no worries ... there will NOT be a test.  You may view plants in a whole new way.
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Ontario Birds / Re: June 10th
« Last post by Shortsighted on June 12, 2025, 11:16:06 AM »
Good!  If you like it, then my work is done.  They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so there is a story.  A thousand words would be an essay, or one hell of an elaborate excuse.  I call this story 'The Tale of Two Tails'.  What little was left of this fish, let's call it the tail-piece, or a nice piece of tail, was taken back to the nest for the chicks, who I'm quite sure love a tail, or two.
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Ontario Birds / Re: June 10th
« Last post by Dr. John on June 12, 2025, 10:25:21 AM »
I like the detail of just one tail piece of the fish left in the osprey's talons.
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Ontario Birds / June 10th
« Last post by Shortsighted on June 11, 2025, 11:14:35 AM »
I visited Cranberry marsh early yesterday morning in hopes of finding the Willet previously reported but I couldn't find it anywhere, although I now realize that there is one spot that I failed to investigate because I'm not too swift at that early hour.  There were Canada geese but little else.  I called out "Willet!" in my best impression of Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront because I didn't really expect the bird to respond to "Stella!"  All to no avail ... so, I moved on.

 
Snapping turtle



Eastern Kingbird



Savannah sparrow



Bob O. Link



Snipe



Yellow warbler



Osprey


Two tails

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