Why Evolution is True is a blog written by Jerry Coyne, centered on evolution and biology but also dealing with diverse topics like politics, culture, and cats.
Reader Dave, whose photography website is here, sent some diverse photos. Click to enlarge them; the captions (indented) are his: Heliospheric English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) & Cabbage White Butterflies (Pieris rapae): Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): Freija Fritillary Butterfly (Boloria freija): Sculptural Spectroscopy: Mauna Kea Observatories:
Today’s photos come from Dom, who’s spent the lockdown in Cromer, a seaside town on the east of England. Dom’s notes are indented, and you can click on his photos to enlarge them. Here are some snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis, in the Cromer woods. Not a native species in the British Isles, they have however become … Continue reading Readers’ wildlife photos
The Audubon Photography Awards regularly present some of the finest wildlife and nature photos around (birds are the star of course, though the name “Audubon” may be on the way out), and I’ve chosen a selection for your delectation. Click on the screenshot title below to see the winners and honorable mentions. There were a lot … Continue reading The 2021 Audubon photography awards
Welcome to Sunday, the sabbath for goyishe cats, January 21, 2024, and National New England Clam Chowder Day. I am SO glad it’s not just “Clam Chowder Day,” for that would include an imposter, the odious tomato-based “Manhattan Clam Chowder.” This is the real thing: ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES: It’s also Squirrel Appreciation Day, National Granola … Continue reading Sunday: Hili dialogue
It’s Wednesday, a Hump Day (or “კეხის დღე” in Georgian), April 26, 2023, and National Pretzel Day. The only acceptable form is the big soft German-style pretzels, liberally dipped into mustard and preferably accompanied with a liter of beer. The Catholic Review says these are good for Lent! I’m still a bit under the weather, … Continue reading Wednesday: Hili dialogue
Today we have prairie photos from reader Jim McCormac. His captions are indented, and you can access his photos by clicking on them. (Jim’s “massive photo website” is here, and his blog is here.) Here’s a pictorial tour of a particularly notable southern Ohio prairie. I also included image files as separate attachments, thinking they … Continue reading Readers’ wildlife photos
Welcome to Caturday, also known the tail end of the work week: it’s Saturday, March 4, 2023, and National Pound Cake Day. The cake is named after its ingredients: supposedly a pound each of eggs, sugar, butter, and flour. But it tends to be dry, and is best served with fruit like strawberries or something … Continue reading Saturday: Hili dialogue
Greetings from California on Friday, January 19, 2024, and National Popcorn Day. And, so it happens, Chicago has the best popcorn in the world: the “Chicago mix” of caramel and cheese corn from Garrett’s Popcorn Shop, a store exactly as old as I am (get it freshly made, not at the airports). Have a look: … Continue reading Friday: Hili dialogue
