Sunday, December 08, 2024

A Walk along the Mill Race

 25 November, 2024

     For one reason or another we had not seen Lisa for a while, so we were happy to get together for an afternoon stroll along the Mill Race.


     It was not long before Downy Woodpeckers (Dryobates pubescens) were seen climbing trunks and spiralling around branches. A female probed the base of a tree looking for food in every crevice.


          White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) forms the second part of a trio of birds we often encounter together; we heard them - and voilà, there they were.


     Lisa spared no effort to lure them onto her hand.


     Often people walking along the trail bring food for the birds and it is not unusual to find a stump laden with seed. A female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) took full advantage of the buffet.


     A male Downy Woodpecker displayed his vibrant red crown.


     Dark-eyed Juncos (Junco hyemalis) have been here for several weeks now, having arrived from their northerly breeding area, and they enlivened our walk in a very pleasing manner.


     This really was the day of the woodpecker. In the shot below you can see the nictitating membrane drawn across the eye to serve as protection against flying wood chips.


     Lisa and I were ready with food for any diner that deigned to visit.


     In no time at all we were surrounded by Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus), the third member of the trio I mentioned earlier. Our patience was rewarded.



     This stump was favoured by several species; no doubt seed had lodged in every seam and crevice.


     White-breasted Nuthatch was almost as ubiquitous as Downy Woodpecker; they approached closely and you could be forgiven for concluding that they were talking to us.



     Jaunty chickadees were all around.


     As long as there is open water Mallards (Anas platyrynchos) are habitual residents. They too have become accustomed to humans delivering food and swam to us in anticipation of a snack. 


     Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is an aggressive invasive plant and it would be better if it were not established, yet it is undeniably attractive.


     The impressive beaver dam has so far remained intact. Perhaps the township has developed a more tolerant attitude towards wild nature. We can only hope!


     We came across a homeless man, straining to pull his worldy possessions behind him, making his way along the trail.


     It is a sad commentary on modern society that billions are invested in weapons designed to kill more efficiently, and in space exploration, bribes are offered to buy votes, thirty percent of the food we buy is wasted, yet we are unable (or unwilling) to find a solution to this terrible scourge that afflicts all advanced western democracies.
     This tree was afflicted by a form of blight, but what it precisely is I don't know.


     A Wooly Bear Caterpillar, the larva of Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella) was seeking a protected niche in which to spend the winter.


     I don't know how often I have made the observation that a drake Mallard is exceptionally handsome, lacking appreciation due to familiarity, yet it warrants a second look every time.


     Lichens, comprised of a mycobiont (fungal partner) and a photobiont (photosynthesizing partner) fascinate me. Recently I acquired an excellent field guide to the macrolichens of the Great Lakes Region, and I was happy to be able to identify Hooded Sunburst Lichen (Xanthomendoza fallax).


     Someone had made a bird feeder and installed it - and I assume is replenishing the seed. 


     These small acts of kindness, caring and generosity in a world where war, death, destruction and callous indifference are the staple fare of the daily news, are very welcome.
     At the end of our walk Miriam walked down to the river for a final picture, and discovered the bedding- down place of the homeless fellow.


     The river was tranquil. 


     We hoped that his night would be too.


David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

80 comments:

  1. I don't know bout up there in Canada but here in the US we've entered the 'showing how much you care about the less fortunate' part of the christmas season. big deals are made about people 'doing something' for those they ignore the entire rest of the year.
    I could use a walk along a tranquil and peaceful river.

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    1. Action always seems to lag behind good intentions. What is required is a fundamental shift in policy to deal with it, not random acts of kindness, laudable though they are.

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  2. I think the Downy Woodpeckers are very similar to "my" Woodpecker, Dendrocopos major. They are both very pretty. Dark-eyed Juncos are very pretty too. I agree with you in all you write today, David. It's sad that people must live on the streets. The world needs more kindness!
    Hugs and kisses, Marit

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    1. And governments need to formulate plans to deal with it, and then implement them.

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  3. ...tragic that anyone is homeless, but this is a lovely spot to call home.

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    1. Yep, should be great in January and February when the snow is deep and the temperature dips to minus twenty.

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  4. I read in the Star today that Helsinki solved the entire homeless problem and Toronto should follow suit. Big cities choose not to. I'm glad you and Miriam captured this poor man, sad as it all is. Collecting refundable cans like so many do. But the birds are beautiful particularly the nuthatch. One of my favourites.
    XO
    WWW

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    1. Every think I read about Finland indicates that it seems to be a very progressive society.

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    2. Simply wonderful birds in this post but the other topic is very serious. To me it seems that homelessness in Finland has been reduced in the recent years but I doubt the problem can ever be solved completely. In general, the things are not going too well. The wealth gap has been widening already for decades.
      Warm wishes from Finland anyway. :)

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  5. Thank you for the solace of this beautiful walk. My city is a relatively affluent one but our homelsss numbers are high. And growing. I despair of waiting for the policy shift that is needed. I do what I can, knowing it is not enough and a drop in the proverbial bucket.

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  6. I have a special place in my heart for the homeless and volunteered inn a church ministry for 2 years, I learned a lot that people really should know. out of the 30 or so that came on Saturdays for food and clothing and a shower, there were maybe 5 with alcohol problems all the others were due to being very poor and once down can't get up.
    black and white is my favorite combo and everyone of your photos today are wonderful.. I also love the fat little guy that I can't remember his name. the drake looks like a painting. a magnificent painting, so perfect he seems fake..

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  7. That was a successful birding event!
    It is so difficult to get local politicians and rich builders to cooperate. There is no profit in tiny homes, and a shortage of suitable housing. Our Premier is sitting on money, not supporting federal initiatives. It's all about profit. Many are only two pay checks away from being homeless.

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  8. Foto molto belle.Buona serata.

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  9. A wonderful stroll with lots of nice bird sightings. It's sad to see anyone homeless, it shouldn't be an issue in today's world but unfortunately it is.

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  10. Bardzo miły spacer! Lubię z Wami wędrować. I mój ulubiony kowalik. Takie udane zdjęcia, że mogę z powodzeniem to namalować ;-)

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  11. That looks like a lovely walk, but you are so right what a sad world it is that we have so many homeless people. And cities (at least here) either don't want to or can't deal with them for many reasons. Here in NH there is a shortage of affordable homes for so many people, including those that can afford something but nothing on the market. When homes start at over a million dollars in some places, it is really becoming a place for only the wealthy. But what a lovely walk, and you have some amazing photos of all those wonderful birds of the season. Have a great new week David.

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    1. Somehow or other it has to become a national priority with universal implementation, but I suppose that the jurisdictional status of cities and states forms an impediment to implementation. But if we can figure out a way to visit the International Space Station, dock a craft and bring people home we should surely be able to solve this issue. Actually in this area small steps are being made where homeless people are provided with very small units, almost like insulated large sheds, but it’s vastly superior to being out on the street. And access to showers and washrooms is provided, and medical visits are arranged as necessary.

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  12. Thank you for sharing your walk among the natural inhabitants and those that were never meant to live outdoors particularly in the cold of winter. There should be no judgement of those among us that need help. It's a world wide problem that is getting worse. I read your response to Erika and was glad to hear the approach your community is taking. May we all find answers to help the least among us.

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  13. Que tal chicos, como estan! i could almost hear the birds calling and feel the stillness of the Mill Race River through your lens;
    toxic things are usually devilishly attractive, jaja ​​how beautiful is the japanese barberry! but I didn't just see the beauty of nature, but also the contradictions of the human world, we are prone to fail.

    Enjoy a serene evening, empathetic friends!

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  14. Nice to see Lisa again. I assume the little one is in school.

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    1. You are thinking of Heather and her little girl, Lily, Joanne.

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  15. It's wonderful to walk in a beautiful nature area and see such wonders. As Erika mentioned above, there is the same problem in the part of NH where we reside. The city has shelters, but some homeless prefer to remain outside by choice.

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    1. I think that those shelters often degenerate into centres of violence and sexual assault. A whole new approach to the universal problem of homelessness is needed.

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  16. How did you tell that woodpecker is a female? Love that handsome Mallard.

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  17. Hello David,
    It's always a nice moment when the birds eat out of your hand. I tried it here once too but it didn't work out like it did for you. The issue of homelessness is widespread in every country. Here in Germany we have basic security and a social welfare office that provides housing for the socially disadvantaged, but there are also people who refuse help. Why? I have no idea. Difficult issue.
    Greetings Frank

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    1. You need to be patient, Frank. It can work. I have induced both Blue Tit and Crested Tit to eat from my hand while visiting Europe.

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  18. Poor soul, hope he will be alright and maybe he's used to it.
    Lovely photos, the female Northern Cardinal does look a sweety with the food laid on there..thanks for taking us along.

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    1. I’m not sure how you get used to snow that can bury your tent, lack of decent food and temperatures that necessitate extreme cold warnings, even to people who live in heated homes and apartments. Even if you “get used to it” it can still kill you and every winter the homeless are found dead.

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  19. Beautiful photos of your walk.
    I think the woodpecker is very beautiful, so nice that the birds eat out of your hand.
    Here in the Netherlands too many people are homeless, there are far too few houses, children now live with their parents until after their thirtieth birthday, they can't buy a house because they have become far too expensive because there are too few houses.
    Greetings Irma

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  20. I know that place - and may have even seen those very birds.
    My blood boils when I see the amount of money our government gives (as tax cuts) to the very rich, and leaves the poor to search for crumbs.
    SM

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    1. I was deeply saddened by the attack on the Melbourne synagogue, Stewart.

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  21. Lovely pictures and birds ! They are not at all afraid.
    I'm so sorry for the homeless...life can be tough...
    Have a cozy week !
    Hug
    Anna

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  22. A great outing! I would be thrilled to hand feed the birds.
    Great collection of photos. I believe there are shelters here for the homeless, I can not imagine living outside in the cold winter. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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    1. Shelters are a temporary (and ultimately ineffective) response to a long-standing social problem. It’s sort of like putting a band aid on a broken arm.

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  23. Wonderful photos once again David. Such lovely birds. We have a huge homeless problem over here. A few years ago a man froze to death in Glasgow due to the cold temperatures we experienced that winter. There is so much money spent on killing each other, all that money could help the people who need help. Crazy world!

    If you every come to Scotland let me know and I'll show your around. Some wonderful places to visit here :-D

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  24. I know that some of the people we served when I cooked at the soup kitchen in Maine were homeless, but whether they were homeless or not, I knew that for some of them, that lunch would be their only meal of the day. I tried to make them as nutritious as possible, incorporating lots of veggies and offering fruit. That was in a particularly supportive community and the food bank/pantry/soup kitchen was very well run. I know that in other places, it's not the case and there's not much to distribute. Working in the food bank as well as the pantry and soup kitchen was a real eye-opener. I knew about food waste, but to actually see how much would've just been thrown away at the grocery stores if people hadn't gone to pick it up brought mixed emotions. On the one hand, the waste is appalling, disturbing, and makes me angry. On the other hand, I was glad hungry people were going to eat.

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    1. I am glad that you were able to help, Shari. It seems to me that we keep tinkering with a system that clearly is not working, and we need a whole new approach to this societal scourge.

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    2. Yes, people seem to prefer tinkering around the edges to real change in many areas of life. I think the kinds of changes that would be meaningful are scary for people, while tinkering makes people feel like they're doing something. Sadly, I don't think enough people are really up for the task of creating a sustainable and equitable society.

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  25. Hi David.

    Nice series.
    The Great Spotted Woodpecker is beautiful.
    I think the Cardinal is a very nice bird.
    That homeless man, it's sad, it's also becoming more common here, people who are in the woods.

    Greetings from Patricia

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  26. What a beautiful place for a ramble. So much to see and enjoy! A lovely selection of birds too. I have only seen one woodpecker along the boardwalk recently. Love this critters!

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  27. You had a wonderful walk, I always love it when the birds come onto my hand, they do love muesli! Here, too, we have so many homeless people, it is really a scandal. Others have more than they can ever use at the same time! Have a good week, dear David, hugs to you and Miriam.

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  28. The photos of the birds are wonderful, and the photo of the homeless man is heartbreaking. It is one thing to be homeless in a more temperate climate, quite another to be exposed to severe elements, both heat and cold.
    I concur, our politicians need to create policy to encourage the building of communities that appeal to unhoused individuals. AND those that are privileged beyond belief should share their wealth. What is a few million dollars to a billionaire?
    What makes my blood boil are the individuals who dare suggest that many homeless people prefer it that way. No, they don't but in some ways have become inured to their situation. Yet, given the opportunity for a space of their own, they'll gladly take it.
    If, every community and city set aside space for housing the homeless whenever a new development was created, we would be further ahead. Requiring developers to agree to build in these spaces, whether it is tiny homes or high density buildings could be a requirement of the building permits, with governments of all levels paying for the builds. In my mind, it is not a hand-out, it is hand-up. Without a permanent address, individuals often cannot get the government benefits to which they are entitled. Or get a job, when one doesn't have access to showers and laundry. It's a vicious cycle.
    One last note: when my son was looking for a property to buy, nearly 80% of the houses were vacant. Because he was looking in a lower price range, many of the properties were in disrepair - basements are an issue in the city due to the shifting clay soil. It would be more beneficial to offer funding to homeowners to make those necessary repairs, but instead the city will eventually take them over for non-payment of taxes and raze them.
    Sorry for the rant, I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir but it is a subject that I feel very strongly about.

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    1. I am glad that you ranted and informed many people in the process.

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  29. Thank you for the wonderful photos. I hope the homeless person gets help and finds a new home.

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  30. Thank you for the wonderful photos. I hope the homeless person gets help and finds a new home.

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  31. What a fabulous post and I so love this header of the owl. We have several woodpeckers around here, I hear them often and I see in our garden where they have been on the trees looking for bugs, but I think I have only managed one photo in the last couple of years!! I suspect we are the only people in our hamlet that feeds the birds in winter, and thankfully, when we go away for February and March I have a French friend who comes in and tops up the feeders a few times a week but not every day as I do.

    As for the homeless, wasted food and the news as it is at present, not a subject I dare start on, it just makes me upset and angry. French Supermarkets are not allowed to throw food away on expiry it HAS to be sent to the needy. A good ruling me thinks and a start.
    Take care you two, bisous mon ami, Diane

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  32. It looks like another good twitching day! I love that someone filled the feeder.

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  33. Love all the birds.
    So sad to see the homeless man. Scared he will freeze this winter. Most do not choose to live that way. It can happen to anybody under the right unforeseen circumstances. The way they are treated it is easy to feel you don't deserve any better and not want to be a part of the world that rejects you on sight.

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    1. I doubt that any of them choose that way of life. It is a myth perpetrated by some, especially those who are unsympathetic to people who have fallen on hard times, or those who face mental challenges. I think that the conditions in the shelters are Dickensian at best and terrifying at worst and it becomes the lesser of two evils to choose life on the street. To imply that they choose to live on the street is akin to saying that women who are raped “asked for it.”

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  34. Amazing report. I had never seen a woodpecker's eye with that protection. I listen to them from time to time, but I have never managed to photograph any of them.
    The photos, as always, are magnificent and about the reflection of homeless people, I couldn't agree more.
    Un abrazo David

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    1. Spend your next vacation here, Fernando, and I promise you a woodpecker - more than one species, in fact.

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  35. There is an old movie titled "David and Lisa," which prompted us to name our youngest daughter Lisa, a beautiful name. Surprised to see a homeless man so far from passerby, who can give him money to buy food and water. Such a cold place too. Not warm Hawaii.

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    1. The trail has walkers on it and at one end is the village of St. Jacobs. What is the connection to "David and Lisa"?

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    2. David is my husband's name. The movie is a sweet love story about two patients in a ward for the mentally ill. They help each other heal from past traumas.

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    3. I know that David is your husband; I just hadn’t made the connection with the blog post.

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    4. You mentioned Lisa at the top.

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  36. How long do you have to stand there before a bird is eating out of your hand. What a wonderful experience.

    The Mill Race looks like a wonderful place to walk. Lots to see and photograph.
    Harrisburg has done a lot to try to keep the homeless off the streets.. Providing basic helter, soup kitchens. Shelters and medical care. A year or so ago there was a special
    series on TV about the homeless in one of the big cities,( I can't remember which. ) And it
    seems to be true that some of them are of the mindset that they would rather live the way they are living. Reportedly there have been those that have been escorted to safer warmer places and they went back to their spots on the street. There are definitely mental components to this way of living. The city has just developed a small park of "tiny homes"
    for veterans.. There as well, they have run into that type of thinking.... Not as much but it happens. They need psychological help as well.
    hugs,

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    1. On the Mill Race where they are habituated to people feeding them, it’s almost instant. The moment you extend your hand a bird alights.

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  37. I have been having quite a few Downy Woodpeckers at my feeders and I think they are charming. Your walk was in a beautiful area. Always sad to see people who are homeless. I feel like it isn't taken as a serious problem in our country, just an inconvenience.

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  38. I was in downtown Toronto early last Friday (at the CBC studios for the fundraiser) and there seemed to be a sleeping person in a sleeping bag on almost every street corner. One poor man had his head right on the cold sidewalk. I was so sad for them, but what can I do? How marvellous to have birds come to your outstretched hand to get a treat.

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    1. There is little that an individual can do; a few words of kindness, the gift of a warm coat, a coffee perhaps. Society needs to change, but I fear that in Canada we are probably about to experience a change in government that it is going to get harsher not kinder.

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  39. I am always in awe of the wonderful photos you snap on your adventures. I use an iPhone and unless I am really up close, my pics are not very good. I love how knowledgeable you are and I learn so much. I am fascinated that a bird would come on you hand to eat!!! Yes, the homeless situation is heartbreaking. We have many organizations trying to help, but of course it is never enough. so sad.

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  40. What joy it gives us to contact with nature and how it takes care of all its beautiful creatures.
    By contrast, we see how insensitive man can be to the difficulties and needs of his fellow man.
    All the best,
    JR

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  41. It is not fairly distributed in the world.
    You show that well here David.
    Going through life homeless, that must be possible.
    Your photos of the birds are beautiful to see again.
    Greetings Tinie

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  42. The river is powdered with autumn colors.

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  43. Always a pleasure to visit David, I enjoy my time here and seeing all this wonderful wildlife and listening to your commentary. Sad that there are still people who are homeless, I wish we could do more for them. There's a man who lives on a hill a few miles away. People bring him warm blankets and food, for his dog also. There is a rec center not too far away that lets him make use of their facilities. He has lived on that hill next to a busy road for literally years and I know of people who have tried to help him, but he still lives on that hill.

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    1. It’s great that people have been helping him, but I suspect that he still lives on that hill due to a lack of any alternative. I wonder if he has ever been offered a place to live. If society was organized in a manner to take care of the homeless it might be a whole different story. As it is now, without an address, or a means for a potential employer to contact him, without a bank account etc he is virtually trapped.

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  44. David, You are right. The homeless situation around the world is abhorrent. That drake is a handsome fellow. Thanks for letting us tag along:)

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  45. Downy Woodpeckers are beautiful birds, David. I often have one that looks for something on a concrete pole. Black-capped Tits are very brave and mischievous birds, I feed them lard. I also hope that the homeless one will somehow warm up in his thin tent.

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  46. It is sad that our beautiful world is dominated by power games and selfishness.
    For many years I was active in three voluntary activities, namely h. I worked for various good causes without any money. If this didn't exist here in our world, things would look even worse. Actually, a functioning society should be able to sustain itself.
    The gap between rich and poor is too big... our history - the history of the world - is a history of wars. The history of claims to power. This is shameful.
    We can only endure this individually by experiencing the beauty of nature and trying to live in harmony with nature.
    Thank you as always for your great photos, dear David.

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  47. I enjoyed this walk, and all the feathered folk. We see all of these regularly except the Junior, which seem to not come here until much later in the season, if at all. And of course the ducks...they stay down on the lake, 4 miles away. But these familiar birds are always engaging and your photos sure capture them beautifully.
    The homeless guy: so cold now to be living outdoors. He seems well supplied and dressed warmly, but the winter has only just started. How will he survive if you get a really cold winter? And he is only one of thousands.

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  48. Your posts about the Mill Race are always such a delight, David, and this one is no exception. So wonderful, all the birds that you see. When you write that the Mallards came over hoping for a snack, what would you feed them? I know that we shouldn't give them bread, but I have no idea what would be appropriate, if at all.
    Unfortunately, we have a lot of homeless people here and I don't think that anything is done about it in a meaningful way. There are big words, but they are not followed by actions. We have several shelters, but some people don't want to go there, because alcohol and drugs are not allowed. I'm not sure that shelters are such great places anyway, especially for women and children. There are a few places for homeless families. And the way some "normal" people think of and talk about homeless people is awful. I'm pretty sure that many people in the US are just a paycheck away from that, there is just something that may happen and they might lose their home. It's awful and a completely broken system. We don't have enough affordable homes - and I mean really affordable, not the "affordable luxury" home (in the 1-3 million range), a term I recently read somewhere that almost made me throw up. And in January we'll get a new administration that will care even less than the current one, and for many the hardships will even get worse.
    I could fill up the entire comment space here, but I better stop. I'm sure you know my opinion about this anyway.
    I'm sorry that I am a very rare visitor at the moment. I'm swamped with work at the moment - the shop, private tutoring and I'm also subbing at the German School - so much for retirement. I still have a newspaper article that I want to send you and I hope it will take less than a year (compared to the last one I sent you...). Still - big hugs, Carola

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    1. Hi, Carola: Cracked corn is a perfect food for ducks. As you say, don't feed them bread!

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  49. Dear David,
    How nice to see again the joys of the Mill Race 😊 By the way, did you know that Berberis thunbergii is edible? https://eattheplanet.org/berberis-thunbergii-japanese-barberry/ In earlier times it was used instead of lemons and tastes excellent in rice. (My cousin's wife comes from Persia and uses barberries for this.)
    When it comes to homelessness, I am a little divided because it is often a decision made by the people themselves. When I was very young, I worked in a social department for the homeless and their attitude to life, desire for freedom, rejection of conventions was (in part! Of course not all of them are like that) very different from ours. In any case, their welfare very often ended up in the nearest pub. So if there is help, it has to look different than in paid out money, and it has to be tailored to the respective problems. For example, in a social housing complex near my former apartment in Vienna there lived an elderly man who stood out because he couldn't stand being in his apartment and preferred to sleep outside on a park bench. He only stayed inside when it was very cold or rainy. It was said that he was traumatized by the war and didn't want to be locked between walls...
    All the best, Traude

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  50. Muy de acuerdo contigo querido amigo. El reportaje me ha parecido genial. Muchos besos.

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