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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Wordless Wednesday: Flapping Ears in the Alpine





Ptarmigans hunkered down
Can we hunker down like the ptarmigans?
Hunkered down in the setting sunlight
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31 comments:

  1. Dachshund NolaOctober 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    She is so beautiful I can barely stand it!
    Nola

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  2. BibiOctober 10, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    When I look at the last photo of Shyla I can 'see' K's spirit

    K is taking good care of her Mom !

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  3. NanaNor'sOctober 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Love these pics. I also loved seeing the Ptarmigans-I never realized how pretty they are, they remind me of quail. Have a great evening and stay warm.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  4. rottroverOctober 10, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    What a beauty Shyla is becoming!

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  5. Tucker The CrestieOctober 10, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Shyla is a stunning girl. I love her flapping ears. Those ptarmigans look like painted rocks!

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  6. White Dog BlogOctober 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    The buffeting wind always adds an unexpected twist to what we expect to see. And your autumn sun angles turn the landscape into amazing colors.

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  7. kksOctober 10, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    those ptarmigans are so beautiful....
    i can see such a change in Shyla's eyes...much more confidence...more relaxed...reminds me of her sisters eyes....xoxo

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  8. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥October 10, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    She is just so sweet:)

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  9. GOOSEOctober 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I bet Shyla can fly. Of course I have seen photos of her running and she can of course. The Ptarmigans are beautiful.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  10. Two French BulldogsOctober 10, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    do those ears make you go faster?
    Benny & Lily

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  11. Berts BlogOctober 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Oh My Heart....these pictures grab at my heartstrings. What a lovely happy girl.

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  12. Tweedles -- that's meOctober 10, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Daughter of the Mountains- you have the most beautiful flapping ears!
    love
    tweedles
    ps
    we love the birdies too

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  13. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Ann... from...Outer Banks of NC....said... starting to get cooler here on the beaches of NC...so I know how it must feel there...stay warm and snuggle up....what a glimpse of beauty today and as always.... every day...love the comment ....I also see K's spirit within Shyla... the pictures of the ptarmigans are so cute...they are so beautiful...So have a great day and enjoy every minute wit R and Shyla...they are two lovable pups...HUGS

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  14. houndstoothOctober 10, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Don't worry, Shyla, they can't all be good ear days! Tee hee!

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  15. houndstoothOctober 10, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Don't worry, Shyla, they can't all be good ear days! Tee hee!

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  16. cbandkonaOctober 10, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Great photos! The ptarmigans are super cute.

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  17. Diana StollOctober 10, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Shyla is so gorgeous!

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  18. Life with WrigsOctober 11, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Cute pictures of Shyla! I love the photo of the ptarmigans! Wrigs hates it when there's enough wind to buffet his ears, but it doesn't seem to bother Shyla. The light is wonderful at this time of year.

    Susan T and Wrigs in AZ

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  19. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Have a terrific Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  20. DukeOctober 11, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    We are loving your breeze-whipped ears, Shyla!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  21. QuinnOctober 11, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    SUPER ptarmigan snap!!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Awww, very cute. She's such a beauty.

    Marilyn

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  23. Matilda the BoxerOctober 11, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Aww, she looks so cute and silly in that first picture! I just couldn't help laughing.

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  24. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuOctober 11, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Gorgeous girl!

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  25. bbes tribeOctober 11, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Shyla is getting more beautiful each time we see her pics. Love the flapping ears.. pretty windy up there.. Loved the pics of the ptarmigan all hunkered down. Took me a second to figure out what they were... Thanks for visiting and sharing your amazing pictures.
    Ernie

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  26. Roxanne @ Champion of My HeartOctober 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    That sweet head tilt slays me.

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  27. White Dog BlogOctober 11, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Shyla DOES have a journey before she is ready but just to pique your curiosity check out http://conservationbiology.net/conservation-canines/

    Some of the most pressing conservation issues need to distinguish between multiple, concurrent pressures facing wildlife over a large geographic range. The Conservation Canines program addresses this need by combining the precision and efficiency of detection dogs to readily locate wildlife scat (feces) samples with the ability to extract a wide variety of genetic and physiological indicators from these samples. These indicators enable us to ascertain species abundance, distribution, resource use, and physiological health all in relation to the environmental pressure(s) the species is encountering.



    Scat detection dogs are able to locate samples from multiple species simultaneously across large, remote areas and have a lower sampling bias compared to traditional wildlife detection methods (remote cameras, radio-collaring, hair snags, and trapping). No other method can acquire such a vast amount of reliable information in so short a time, making this approach incredibly valuable for conservation planners and land managers.

    The WDA thinks this use of their natural scent tracking abilities is a wonderful union to preserve the environment.

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  28. Emily and LauraOctober 11, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Can I come hunker down with you, Shyla? It looks like the perfect way to spend a beautiful day!

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  29. Lindsjö taxarOctober 11, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful!
    Hugs from us in Sweden

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  30. DianeTaylorOctober 12, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    What a beauty! I love these photos!

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  31. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleOctober 12, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Y'all!

    Shyla, have a matured and become the most beautiful chocolate girl!

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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