Black Vultures

Happy Halloween

  

 

Black Vultures

      Coragyps atratus     

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I love photographing birds and especially listening to them sing, but when I was listening to the sounds of these Black Vultures,  well frankly it's creepy!  Check out the sounds of this menacing looking Black Vulture.    
A few years back while visiting the Anhinga Trail in Florida we were told to cover our tires, wipers and anything else that was black rubber,  because these Black Vultures will peck at them and destroy them.  So caution was taken.  We went along our way looking at all the alligators, birds and other wildlife in the park.  When we returned back to our car, I saw those Black Vultures all over this truck with a trailer attached to it.  Not a pretty site, but definitely curious site.  I'm not sure why they like the black rubber and from what I have read the scientists are not really sure either. 

So the next time your visiting the Everglades or the Anhinga Trail in Florida be sure to cover your car, truck and trailer, because those Black Vultures are around somewhere.

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See you next Friday!
Have a Ghoulish Halloween!
Have a Spooktacular weekend!


This Week on Etsy "European Starling"

European Starling

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Here's an interesting fact I didn't know about starlings, In 1890's, 100 starling were released in New York City's Central Park. It is said that Eugene Schieffelin wanted all of New York to see the birds mentioned in the plays of William Shakespare. Starlings are not native to North America. The population has grown to over 200 million birds and are found coast to coast. 

European Starling Photo Throw Pillow

Treasury Time!

This week we are featuring the curators of  "Cash Mob-Mark the Date!"  and "Gifts From Maine" by Sandy Lamontagne of Grandma Sandeze Boutique and "Winters In Maine" by Kristen of Oceanlvr's Crafts Cottage.

Be sure to take some time to visit our curator's shops and all the other shops in these wonderful treasuries!

These treasuries are devoted to the Cash Mob that the Etsy Maineteam is having on Friday the 21st of November.  So yes Mark Your Calendar!!!  This is their 3rd year and is growing more and more successful every year! 
Get those Christmas gifts and have fun shopping and supporting Small Businesses!!!

Cash Mob - Mark the Date!

On Friday, November 21, Etsy Maine Team will hold our 3nd annual online Cash Mob! Come join the fun and mob our 700+ members' shops! Just type "MaineTeam" in the search bar. Happy Shopping!

Slouchy Hat - Mens Slouchy Beanie Hat, Warm Hat, Wool Sloucy Hat, Grey/Gray Mens Sloucy Hat Oceanlvrcrafts $32.00	Pure Essential Oils - Lavender, Patchouli, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary Citronella, Cinnamon, Ylang Ylang, Clove, Spearmint, Tea Tree CountryFolkSoap $8.00	Art Glass Jewelry Dimensional Sculptural Pendant Necklace Green Spring Artist Signed Collection coastalartglass $68.00	American Flag Water Reflection, Fine Art Photography, Nautical Photography, Abstract Photography CindiRessler $14.50
Baby Girls Clothes - Hand Knitted Bright Pink Sweater Set for Infant Girls - Wool Baby Clothing Size 6-9 Months SilverMapleKnits $69.00	Bali Style Antique Silver Bead Caps 8mm x 6mm - 8 Pieces RoughMagicals $3.00	Our First Christmas Candle, Personalized Candle, Newlywed Gift Candle, Decorative Candle, Pillar Candle, Custom Holiday Gift, Holiday Candle ChandlerAndKemp $14.00	Vintage Resturant Ware Bowl Buffalo China Tan and Brown Made in USA PriorMemories $13.50
2 Ruby Red Glass Georgian Tumblers Water Glasses w Hint of Amberina on Bases 4 Inch Tall DownEastCollectibles $18.00	Queensland Collection Pima Fresca Cotton Yarn, Blush YarnsOver $6.00	Yarn Bowl- Knitting- Plying Bowl- Unique Gift- Maine Fiber Tools MaineFiberTools $70.00	The Vixens - Frank Yerby, Civil War, carpetbaggers, New Orleans, scalawags, historial fiction, love triangle DHBooksellers $10.00
Unisex long skinny scarf // 100% bamboo sweater knit // READY TO SHIP AmphitriteStudio $46.00	Aqua and Silver Metallic Chevron Bow Tie, Clip, Headband or Pet SunFlowerFreckles $8.00	Handblown Glass Vase/Cylinder Blue Art Glass/Home Decor davidjacobsonglass $45.00	Handmade Cotton Pillowcase Children's, Cotton Pillowcase, Cotton Bedding, Elephants, Girls Bedding, Teen Bedding, Cotton Pillow Cover, Maine NykkiMakes $15.00

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Winters in Maine

Mark the date for the 3rd annual online Maineteam Cash Mob Event on Friday, November 21. Come join the fun and mob our 700+ members' shops! Just type "MaineTeam" in the search bar. Happy Shopping!

Maine Winter Sports, with Skier In Red Flying Down the Slopes Vintage Travel Poster Digital Image Download No. 4586 PicsAgogo $1.50	Wool Felted Mittens - Upcycled Wool Mittens - Sweater Mittens - Blue Mittens - Womens - Size Medium/Large Grandmasandeze $24.00	Snowflake silver earrings stamped oxidized aged ornate made in maine silver and black winter holiday gifts. Etruscan. Winter. Maine JewelryByDeezines $18.00	Little Snowman Balsam Pillow, Decorative Wool Pillow, Rustic Winter Pillow, 4 inch Maine Balsam Pillow AwayUpNorth $13.00
FEELING PINE Pine & Bayberry Room Fragrance Spray - Natural Pine Air Freshener CountryFolkSoap $6.00	Mistletoe Christmas Ornament. Punch Needle Embroidery. Winter, Holiday Home Decor. Brown and Gold. Maine Balsam Fir and Eucalyptus HarpandThistle $24.00	Merlot Heather Maine Wool Lopi HilltopHandspun $20.00	Jigsaw Puzzle - Log Cabin, Maine winter, 10"x14" 252 piece classic puzzle DabHands $25.00
Larico Pine Sprig Scented Pillow Filled with Local Maine Balsam LeslieEvansDesigns $13.50	Maine pottery ornaments set of five - sailboat, moose, lighthouse, snowflake, tree, Christmas ornament pottery, hand-painted, gifts under 25 AcornArtsStudio $21.00	Vintage Maine Hunting Boot LL Bean Duck Boot with Old Cursive Logo Men's Size 12 RabbitHouseVintage $148.00	Early L.L. Bean Snowshoes - The Maine Snow-shoe - 14 x 48 SundriesandSalvage $159.00
Long Denim Blue Scarf, Women's Scarf, Hand Knit, Chunky Knit, Soft and Fluffy, Warm Scarf, Winter Scarf, Hand Made Gift KnitToo $29.00	iPhone 4/4s, 5, Snowy Winter iPhone Cases, First Snow/Snowing/Winter/Frosty Windowpane/Maine Snow Storm/Frosty Pine Cone, FREE SHIPPING USA LovesParisStudio $35.00	Animal Lover Note Cards - Pack of 5 - GREAT Christmas Gift and Stocking Stuffer - Yellow Lab, Maine Coon cat, cat sleeping, dog in snow CaryeVDPMahoney $10.00	FRESH Maine Christmas Wreath, DOUBLE Sided Maine Wreath, Boxwood Wreath FromTheCoast2TheCity $110.00

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Gifts from Maine

On Friday, November 21, Etsy Maine Team will hold our 3nd annual online Cash Mob! Come join the fun and mob our 700+ members' shops! Just type "MaineTeam" in the search bar. Happy Shopping!

Winnie The Pooh Baby Shower Favors - Winnie The Pooh Birthday Party Favors - Soap Favors - Personalized Favors CountryFolkSoap $50.00	Unisex Copper Cuff Rustic Bracelet Hammered Metalwork Small Size RoughMagicCreations $32.00	Crochet Cat Bed, Large Storage Basket in Sea Blues with Lavender Stripe, Rag Rug Inspired Travel Pet Bed Round CottageCoveCrochet $45.00	Owl Pillow - Minky Owl Pillow - Pink Owl Pillow - Plush Owl Pillow - Handmade Owl Pillow Oceanlvrcrafts $18.00
Log Cabin Christmas Ornament - canoe welcome sign, green door, Christmas decoration, rustic Christmas decor, rustic holiday decor DabHands $20.00	Hanging Double Kitchen Towel ButterflyTowel handknitted4you $8.00	Jewelry Box Gift Box Birdhouse Gift Box Birder's Gift Hand Carved Hand Made Wood Box Birthday 5th Anniversary Trinket Box Wood Anniversary NorthWindCarvings $35.00	Home Sweet Home Filet Crocheted Tablecloth BearMtnCrochet $60.00
Tooth Fairy Pillow Cute Pirates, Treasure, and Parrot Handmade TheBestGrandmaEver $5.85	Best Things From American Literature 1899 1st Edition Irving Bacheller ProsperosBookshelf $12.00	Vintage Pair Hand Painted Vase Clear Glass Flowers Art Collectible Floral 4.50 inchVases Peach Blossom glass painted gold trim PriorMemories $17.50	Yellow Night Light, Modern Decor, Night Lights with Tibetan Paper Shade, Blue and Yellow Master Bedroom Decor, Yellow Lighting TheOrangeChairStudio $20.00
Balsam Pillow, Pine Tree Pillow, Rustic Cabin Pillow, 4 Inch Square Pillow AwayUpNorth $10.00	Purse, Wristlet Bag, Clutch, multicolored Foxes on Black with Plum LakesideQuiltsMaine $24.00	Natural Fiber Hand Knit Cream Teddy Bear, Children's Stuffed Toy, Soft Plush Stuffie, Baby Shower, Nursery Decor, Stocking Stuffer KnitToo $20.00	Maine Whoopie Pie Deer Ornament, Maine Treat, Maine Holiday Ornament, Christmas, Deer Ornament, Event Favor, Maine Treat, Fake Whoopie Pie ForeverWhoopies $5.95

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See you next week with more great finds!