The human tragedy
On my recent trip to Madrid, a beautiful and vibrant city, one thing that was particularly noticeable, and unmissable to even those who wear blinkers, was the number of beggars on the streets in the centre of the city. As you walk down the streets leading from Puerta del Sol, every few metres there is someone sitting on the pavement …
Squirrels and nuts
Some very good photos of a squirrel who managed to get into and, eventually, out of what is (obviously erroneously) described as a rodent-proof bird feeder. In Search of Nuts
Out and about November 1st 2012
Quite a few shops open today, despite it being a public holiday, but that seems par for the course these days. At least it didn’t rain, although the precipitation is currently forecast to return at the weekend.
The sun returns…
I was very surprised to see that Foto Sistema in calle Cristo has closed after umpteen years, unless they have just moved to new premises for some reason. Nice to have the sun back out again and there were quite a few people on the beach this morning.
And the mist rolled in…
Quite a thick sea mist rolled in around lunchtime today, but fortunately it didn’t stay too long. Didn’t bother the sunbathers and swimmers much, and the kayakers carried on as if nothing was happening.
Saved by a squaddie
Lovely pictures, and story, about a baby squirrel rescued by a soldier. One interesting quote, though: I fed him with baby food and milk through a syringe every four hours. Then his teeth came out and he started eating himself. Squirrel Rescue
Say ‘cheese’
Some pretty good photos on show in this collection: London Zoo reveals winners of the ZSL Animal Photography Prize 2012
Photos of a rare white lion and other animals
Some excellent photos of animals and birds on the Trek Earth website, including a close-up of a rare white lion. Trek Earth