The start of a beautiful day
Since I promised more and shorter posts, I will keep today's post very short. But I just wanted to share this captivating moment with you. I took this photo this morning, just outside Ottawa. It was already warm, and today will be a hot day.
I love this small lake and its perfect reflection of the trees in the water. Then, add the sounds of dozens of birds, all singing their own songs. It was a beautiful moment to start the day.
Yesterday, like every Thursday at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, I co-hosted a podcast with Alister Doyle. We spoke about the report launched this week by the World Meteorological Organisation, stating that there is a 50:50 chance of average global temperature reaching 1.5 degrees Celcius above pre-industrial levels in the next five years.
You can listen to the podcast here:
Soon, I will start 20 weeks of traveling; I will only be back in Ottawa by late September. I will continue to share my writing and photos, and my posts will often be about what I saw and experienced.
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And if you missed this short video that's making the rounds on social media, take a few seconds to look at this. Many people retweeted it with the hashtag "kindness matters." Indeed it does, and if animals care for each other, I believe that is an extra reason for us to care for them.
If you missed my latest posts:
Finding a bird that is hard to find
I wouldn't have noticed the bird if it hadn't moved its head. Even experienced birders admit they have trouble spotting the Eastern Screech Owl. This master in camouflage may seek out a tree cavity to rest in during the day and then position itself in such a clever way that it fills the mouth cavity…
2 years ago · 13 likes · 7 comments · Alexander Verbeek 🌍
Walking along the beautiful Rideau River in Ottawa
I'm often struck by the diversity in jobs and responsibilities of historical figures. For instance, Samuel de Champlain has been described as a French colonist, navigator, cartographer, draftsman, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist, diploma…
2 years ago · 14 likes · 14 comments · Alexander Verbeek 🌍
And if you missed this short video that's making the rounds on social media, take a few seconds to look at this. Many people retweeted it with the hashtag "kindness matters." Indeed it does, and if animals care for each other, I believe that is an extra reason for us to care for them.
(I would like to give credits, but I don't know who made or first published this video, I can't trace it back after so many shares.)
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