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Hi,

The sunlight currently sets before 9:00 here in SW Michigan

We’ve shed a good half an hour of sun just on the night side, since the summertime solstice.

It is an unfortunate minute for me, as I expect longer days of.

individual can really discriminate on where the sun is in the sky nowadays.

Although it is summer, it beats on you from a various angle.

At least in north latitudes.

Temperature levels stay a couple of to a number of degrees low-grade right here in Michigan.

It has its advantages.

We save on the electrical costs, as the a/c gets a good remainder.

Nights have actually been great for resting.

I can sit outside, or pull a weed without working up a sweat.

With the cooler than typical temperature levels, I have the ability to sit right here with the home windows open.

I can hear what is taking place exterior.

Within 2 feet, to a number of feet from the window, is a nice spot of Tall Yard Phlox.

If you expand phlox, you understand they produce a soft, yet sweet smell.

With numerous cultivars blooming right now, I am getting a pleasurable whiff of Yard Phlox as I deal with this letter.

I can smell the exterior.

You might recognize now, that I appreciate taking a trip the byways when and also I go on our little journeys.

A person never ever recognizes what prize they may stumble upon.

I’ve state to you just how I take pleasure in taking images of old and deserted homes.

This moment we found a veritable gold mine of photo opportunities.

Done in one location?

old and breaking down residence.

The old barn is far better condition.

Some old and rusting autos from the 50’s

and also 60 r s( check out the 60 something Chevy wagon, and also observe the upper left edge for more automobiles.)

A real locate was the stable of old Milk Trucks.

‘s, that remembers that blast from the past?

It is a shame to see them being up to rust as well as seniority.

(of.)

We turned the page on the calender a couple of days earlier.

, can you barely stand it?

We enjoy august already.

Japanese Beetles were never a problem for me this year, however ought to be winding down also.

Other insects are currently in force.

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What I notice most (from the insect globe) this time of year is the evening life.

Crickets, Katydids, and various other nighttime songs makers.

entire different band to take pleasure in.

‘t forget to clean your feeders and water sources if you haven’t done so. (side of barn)

While a lot of birds have completed or are ending up nesting responsibilities (the lawn is full of recentlies established and also juveniles)

American Goldfinches are kicking right into complete equipment.

I have some young people right now, however they will certainly remain in full force later this month and also into September.

I have Hummingbirds.

All type of hummers.

I figured when the flowers kicked right into full equipment that i would certainly see even more of the small birds.

That and also recentlies established make the yard much more amusing.

I even saw a hummingbird moth.

Sad to state, still absolutely nothing much in the way of butterflies.

Bumble and other discoveries are way down too.

Vegetable plants show the lack of pollinators.

Recently I asked you for some assistance, or a little homework from you.

A few of you did respond.

The inquiry got on Symbiosis and Symbiotic Relationships.

Synergy is a partnership between two various types of life, where both straight gain from the various other.

Every person recognizes with flowers as well as pollinators.

The flower feeds the pollinators, in return the blossoms duplicate seed, fruits and also nuts that maintain the species alive and regenerated.

Take pleasure in.

from the Pacific Northwest (British Columbia I believe).

Cooperative relationships between types are so universal they have to be intrinsic to life. Simply the idea of them brings a cozy feeling to me.

I presume the ones that instantly come to mind are ants and also aphids, clown fish and also anemones as well as those birds that wipe the ticks of large grazers.

I remember that ants provide security in exchange for the aphids’ r honeydew. It r s evident what the exchange is in between the birds and the wildebeest: a tasty meal for pest control. Clownfish and Polyp, the brilliant colors of clownfish bring in predators the polyp supplies sanctuary for the clownfish

What appears important to me is the exchange of services, the give and take, the co-existence which profits both. A great lesson here.

Thanks.

Oxpeckers and rhinoceroses

You recall well, I did indeed compose on ants and also aphids.

and also I have had some deep E-conversations in the past, she is well versed in several topics and I delight in sharing with her.

Tosses this quick one in the mix.

Cleaner wrasse fish and also different coral reef fish. The bigger fish as well as eels get parasites cleaned off of them, as well as the wrasse get food via the parasites.

Thanks, it is a win, win scenario for all parties included.

Food, cleanliness as well as defense.

Nature does surprise us.

has this to say on the subject.

Your remarks on symbiosis got me considering our chickens. They consume the grass, weeds and insects in the backyard. turn, their droppings bring in even more bugs and aid fertilize the grass and weeds. I feed them an organic layer feed and also they reward me with rich, tasty eggs.

I must take place to say that when their laying days are over, they will certainly provide me with meat, nonetheless, that won’t occur! They will remain to offer me with laughs and also lots of love.

Thanks.

A number of instances from the very same cycle.

work and also maintain reasoning.

Commensalism, might be checked out as Synergy, yet isn’ r

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t. One of the organisms advantages (it receives something it requires.)

The various other organism does not benefit, yet neither is it damaged.

instance of commensalism is the connection in between bison and cowbirds.

Cowbirds are insectivores.

As bison wander with the meadows feeding, they stimulate bugs.

Cowbirds follow the bison, eating insects that are stimulated.

this relationship, the cowbird benefits

The bison does not benefit, but it is not hurt either by the cowbird eating pests.

Fun Truth:

Cowbirds were initially called Buffalo birds by very early trail herdsmans and cowboys.

Once bison were gotten rid of, cowbirds adjusted to adhering to herds of cattle, hence their name.

Another instance of commensalism is the

connection between the Cactus as well as Cholla Cacti.

Cactus wrens often develop their nests in Cholla cacti.

The backs of the cactus help secure the nest from killers.

this cooperative partnership, the Cactus wren obtains something it needs —— nest defense.

The Cholla Cactus does not profit and it is not damaged by the nesting cactus wrens.

Parasitism:

parasitism, one organism feeds off another.

The bloodsucker is the organism that obtains fed.

The host is the microorganism that is fed on.

The bloodsucker benefits, yet the host is hurt in this partnership.

Cowbirds make this checklist also.

You can think of a long listing of Parasites.

Fleas and also ticks.

Powdery and also downy mildew on your plants.

Anything where one species benefits, however the other is hurt.

Okay, here is my listing of Cooperative connections.

I’ll maintain it brief.

Lichen is one fantastic microorganism.

Most likely Synergy at its finest.

You take some algae and also some fungi.

They manage to discover each other and also a relationship like nothing else is formed.

The algae provides wetness (all life requires water) and the fungi supplies the food.

One can’t live without the various other for any size of time, so they obtain together as well as for Lichen

r . There are various kinds as well as colors of lichen. some are based upon the environment as well as surroundings.

Lichen will affix to almost any object trees, structures, rocks, walkways, dead or to life, exotic or desert.

Remove one, as well as the various other passes away also.

A specific types of this kind of crab is occasionally involved in a cooperative connection with a sea polyp, where the sea polyp is connected to the crab’s shell. Which type of crab is entailed right here? hermit crab.

this connection, the sea polyp obtains food and also gets transferred by the hermit crab, and the sea anemone, with its stinging arms, secures the hermit crab.

A certain small African bird called the Honeyguide and the -badger are associated with a distinct type of cooperative relationship.

The Honeyguide fans its tail as well as makes an unique contact us to lead the -badger to the bees-nest.

After it has actually led it to the nest, the honey-badger rips the nest apart, as well as eats the honey as well as bee-larvae present inside.

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It is protected from the stings of the bees by its thick skin.

Once it has consumed its fill, the Honeyguide comes for its share of the treat.

What does the Honeyguide bird eat?

The bird appreciates the leftovers from the, destroyed hive.

Odd Relationships belong of nature.

Here is one more one.

awkward however workable symbiotic partnership is in between Coyotes as well as American badgers.

When prairie wolves and badgers team up, the pairs track small, burrowing animals such as pasture dogs as well as ground squirrels.

When the prey is above ground, the coyote normally chases it down, and also the badger takes over the hunt if the target descends underground.

Not just do they locate food with each other, yet coyotes likewise have a lot more success in this partnership than if they go it alone.

Coyotes with badger mates capture an approximated one-third a lot more ground squirrels than solo coyotes

Badgers additionally benefit when prairie wolves go after target underground.

Reluctant to come out, the badger has even more success catching lunch under the surface.

Both events advantage.

Symbiosis is anywhere.

had this to share.

Mom and also child be they of human or pet, insect etc. One feeds the other. was giving to us, a lot of us became takers nevertheless, it was the first real lesson in Creation.

Consider if people,

Parents as well as kids give each various other love and attention.

Exactly how about your fur youngsters as well as you?

You and also your gardens isn’t that a symbiotic relationship as well?

You feed, water, and also take care of your gardens.

return, your gardens offer food, flowers, lower blood pressure, hours upon hours of joy, as well as perhaps a little pride.

When I stop and also take a look, isn’t the l Circle of Life r one large circle of Symbiosis?

God is.

Development, a rather clever creation, wear’t you believe?

Well, it is time to fly in the meantime.

Prior to I go, right here is your positive idea for the week.

God Bless.

you wish to know what takes place in the heart of the? I will certainly tell you. the heart of the Daddy giggles as well as gives birth to the. The laughs back at the Father and also gives birth to the Spirit> > The whole laughs and also brings to life us.

Eckhart

I such as that quote.

After that God claimed, « laquo Allow us make male in our photo, after our similarity. As well as allow them have preeminence over the fish of the sea and also over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock as well as over all the earth as well as over every slipping thing that creeps on the planet.»

raquo 1:26 laquo with the earth well:

It was not given to you by your moms and dads,

It was loaned to you by your kids.

We do not inherit the Planet from our

Forefathers, we obtain it from our Kid.»

raquo Ancient Indian Adage

Your close friend without a doubt,

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