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Tag: Flower

  • Hummingbirds

    Today, while walking with my mobile ready to snap a picture or even a video, I noticed a number of hummingbirds, not as a flock but a hummingbird or two every now and then. More than I could photograph. Aside from being fast, the little birds are well camouflaged when sitting among the green leaves of a tree. Also, they are small, which means my camera’s resolution will not be sufficient for a good picture or a video. Hummingbirds are migratory, moving south for winter and flowers. I don’t know if they stay here in Berkeley for winter, maybe they are just passing through, but some were singing.

    A photo of a hummingbird and a bottle brush plant, October 19th, 2025, Berkeley, CA

    Monday’s rain had apparently inspired little green shoots to peek from the ground. Hopefully this was not a false start. The best part of the winter is the greenery as the rainy season ushers new growth.

    Skipper butterflies were still around, though this time I did not see a swarm. There were also occasional Monarchs and smaller white butterflies.

    I was lucky enough to be aiming for a red bottle brush flower, when a hummingbird flew to feed. Quick switch to video mode captured a few seconds of hummingbird and red flower.

    A short video of a hummingbird and a bottle brush plant, October 19th, 2025, Berkeley, CA

  • Red Admiral Butterfly

    A short clip I posted on YouTube and Pinterest.

    I think this butterfly is an immigrant. The video was filmed in early June, meaning it could not have hatched in Finland.

  • A Bumblebee And A Rhododendron

    A short video from material filmed in Finland.

    I have been working through my insect clips and this is a bit too short for YouTube as a stand alone but too big for Pinterest, so I posted a mobile phone formatted version here, since the bumblebee and rhododendron video was so pretty.

    A bumblebee is an important part of Finnish ecosystem.
    A garden Rhododendron is an imported species.

    I hope this little clip will provide a relaxing break, enjoy!

  • Jigsaw Puzzle – 6

    I have been busy making designs, but some of them could be used for jigsaw puzzles, so I am posting here a bubbles version of a yellow rose.

    Yellow Rose, Bubbles Version, a quick puzzle of 42 pieces

  • Insects Are Vanishing – A Video

    I have now made a short video (6 min 45 s) on the subject, its consequences, its causes (especially discussing metapopulation dynamics) and about one idea how to combat this trend (microrewilding.)