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A Milwaukee Duck Feathursday

There are field guides and then there are field guides, and the famed Wisconsin conservationist and UW-Madison professor of Wildlife Management Aldo Leopold believes that this field guide is a step above: The Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America by Canadian engineer, businessman, and conservationist Francis H. Kortright (1887–1972), illustrated by the Canadian ornithologist and artist Terence Michael Shortt (1911-1986), and published in Washington, D.C. by the American Wildlife Institute in 1943.

In the introduction to the book, Leopold laments that "the existing literature on the identification of waterfowl describes manly their spring plumages. This is of little avail to the sportsman who is afield mainly in the fall, and it hardly suffices for the ornithologist, who is afield at all seasons." But in this guide, Leopold writes, "Mr. Kortright has sensed the need for a year-round waterfowl book and has done a scholarly job of writing one. . . . I do find much useful and interesting subject matter which most ornithologists omit. . . ." That Kortright has no formal training as a zoologist does not phase Leopold: "While he disclaims being an ornithologist, I detect no lack of ornithological competence in what he has written."

Of the illustrations, he writes, "Mr. Shortt's paintings, portraying all of the more important plumages of a given species, in themselves justify the publication of this volume." That both author and illustrator are Canadians also seems a plus: "To my mind it is appropriate that this book should issue from the pen of a Canadian. Canada is the birthplace of most waterfowl; this book attests her growing activity in waterfowl research and conservation."

We represent this field guide with images of some ducks most commonly found in our Milwaukee area: the Mallard, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal are present in summer, with the Mallard and Wood Duck as year-round residents, while the Mergansers, Bufflehead, and Goldeneye are most prevalent in winter. We end with a couple of plates of random goslings and ducklings. Why? Well, because they're just so darn adorable!

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, April 9

FRED: Still no interaction? SPIKE: Not a twinge. Can't spirit the knickknacks about. Can't willie the locals. Bloody sad ghost I turned out. FRED: I've told you before you're not a ghost. SPIKE: Chipper. Give us a hug. (holds out his arms) FRED: You know what I mean. You're more than a common spectral disturbance. I've never seen anything like you. (scans Spike) SPIKE: Bet you say that to all the spirits.

~~Hellbound~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Ice Burn (Connor/Gwen Raiden, E) by Cornerofmadness

[Chaptered Fiction]

When I Met You Chapter 1 (crossover with Peaky Blinders, Dawn/Tommy Shelby, M) by running_out

The Burbank Station Chapter 37 (crossover with Chuck, Buffy, Dawn, Faith, Xander, Willow, T) by Starfox5

Chaos continued Chapter 89 (Giles/Ethan, T) by Jaspergirl

Family Confidential Episode II: Attack Of The Hormones Chapter 18 (Tara/Willow, T) by Laragh

Far from Home Chapter 7 (Angel/Buffy, ensemble, M) by aboutafox

The Ghost in the Team Chapter 1-54 (crossover with Stargata SG-1, Spike/Vala Mal Doran, T) by Marcus_S_Lazarus. COMPLETE!

The Old One Chapter 1-21 (crossover with Stargate, Spike/Vala Mal Doran, Fred/Wesley, T) by Marcus_S_Lazarus. COMPLETE!

The One Eyed Man. Chapter 3 (Xander, T) by steeleye

The Red Witch Chapter 24 (Willow/Tara, Willow/Faith, Willow/OC, M) by Emerald_Demona

Seven Fires Chapter 1-2 (Buffy, not rated - worksafe) by queenoftheslayers

Take A Hint Chapter 11 (Tara/Willow, G) by GoldenWaffles

Transition Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, M) by EllieRose101

Never Is A Promise Chapter 1 (Buffy/Angel, Lindsey, T) by butimbroken

Xander Harris and the Eye of Ra Chapter 2 (Spike/Buffy, Xander, PG) by SlayrGrl

[Images, Audio & Video]

Vid: Love The Way You Lie (Buffy/Spike) by Buffy Summers

Multifandom vid: Multi-Vampire || It's Lust At First Sight || by VampireBites Collection

Music: “Close Your Eyes” Buffy & Angel Love Theme (violin cover) by Mick Conlon

Music: “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Theme Tune (Violin Cover) by Mick Conlon

Music: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Theme (electric guitar cover) by Shane Filewood

Music: I’ll Never Tell (Xander Part Only) cover by Clark On Stage

Music: Under Your Spell cover by Little Flix

Music: Social DistanSING - Under Your Spell by Jeffrey Mathews

Music: Cover of Michelle Branch's Goodbye to You by Robin Yukiko

Music: The COVID-19 Quarantine Cover Collection pt 17 (incl. "Standing In The Way") by Paul Shortt

Video: Watch Me Storyboard "Going Through The Motions" WIP 3 by Gina-Rae Proxy

Tutorial: Teacher's Pet Miss French (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) Inspired Makeup Tutorial by mamastylez makeup corner

[Reviews & Recaps]

[I, Robot... You, Jane: a really good Buffy episode?] discussed by multiple people

Rank the Season 6 Episodes (cont'd) by littlemisscooby

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 Recap by Tay Reacts

Episode 52: BtVS 3x15 Consequences by Return to the Hellmouth

Review of Angel doll (in French) by Warrix Destiny

[Community Announcements]

A Buffy Quiz will be hosted on Instagram Live by \@danieldamnsure on Wednesday, April 15th

James Marsters will retweet cosplay photos this Saturday

[Fandom Discussions]

What are you reading? (fanfic edition) by Puppet

Unpopular Buffyverse opinions by rogueangel

A souled Drusilla (cont'd) by rogueangel, ChaseRules

Angel Biting Buffy: Sexual? (cont'd) by multiple people

If Dawn had been on the show since episode 1? (cont'd) by multiple people

Should "The Girl In The Question" have been scrapped if they couldn't even get SMG? by jdpm1991 and others

I think I prefer Platonic Angel/Buffy and Spike/Buffy than romantic for either by Eo48 and others

Why doesn’t wesley just tell angel about the prophecy by EverydayIsEggDay, iacobusleo, and others

Are there any other people in the world like the slayer? hosted by sephy009

Why does everyone have the misconception that Angel can lose his soul just by having sex? by Proud3GnAthst

When do you think Buffy started to become distant from the scoobies? by iohk_

Did Fred have the worst suffering before death in the Buffyverse? by jdpm1991

Plot holes by AdventureintheCosmos and others

No Shanshu? by Moon_Logic and others

Do you name things after the Buffyverse? hosted by ditacarlita

Video: Side Characters - The "Loser" Edition, featuring Wesley, by Nakama House

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Video: Quarantine Advice from James Marsters and Spike by James Marsters, via Slayerfest 98

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Simon Warder Memorial 2018 : Day Two

A.  Leanza  (USA)  3-1 D.  Khan  (CAN)  

Match  report  by  Gary  Delavigne  Khan  was  fired  up  in  the  first  game  and  hitting  crisp,  attacking  shots  forcing  loose  balls  from  Leanza.  He  closed  out  game  1  with  an  11-8  victory.    Leanza  came  out  strong  in  the  second  game,  extending  the  rallies  and  causing  Khan  to  make  some  tired  errors.  Realizing  the  strategy  was  working,  Leanza  applied  more  pressure  and  took  a  controlling  11-5  victory  in  both  the  second  and  third  games.  Khan  tried  torebound  in  the  fourth  but  looked  tired  early,  missing  even  a  couple  serve  returns,  leading  Leanza  to  a  3-1  vicotry.  

B.  Ajagbe  (NGR)  3-0  [WC]  J. ��Shortt  

Match  report  by  Gary  Delavigne  

Shortt,  a  junior  from  London,  ON,  looked  eager  to  showcase  his  skills,  but  the  veteran  Ajagbe  quickly  showed  Shortt  what  pro  squash  is  all  about.  Moving  smoothly  and  holding  his  shots  well,  he  frequently  caught  Shortt  wrong-footed.  Ajagbe  pulled  ahead  quickly  winning  11-4,  11-5  in  the  first  two  games.  Shortt  rebounded  in  game  3  with  better  length  and  pace,  but  Ajagbe  was  patient  and  took  advantage  of  every  open  opportunity,  winning  11-8.

N.  Browne  (BER)  3-0  J.  Geekie  (SCO)  3-0

 Match  report  by  Gary  Delavigne  

The  two  Dzgiantsdz  of  the  draw  got  into  the  match  quickly,  each  trying  to  keep  the  pace  up  and  take  the  ball  early.  They  traded  points  for  most  of  the  first  game.  Browne  surged  forward  with  one  last  push  toward  the  end  of  game  1  to  take  it  11-9.  Game  2  was  much  the  same  but  the  space  around  the  T  got  a  little  tighter,  leading  to  a  little  more  contact  and  Dzletdz  calls.  At  11-11,  an  error  by  Geekie  opened  the  door  for  Browne,  which  he  immediately  closed,  taking  the  game  13-11.  In  game  3,  Geekie  seemed  determined  but  tired.  Browne  ultimately  wins  another  close  one,  taking  the  match  3-0.

H.  Varela  (ESP)  w/o  J.  Bassil  (LIB)  

A.  Serme  (CZE)  3-1 [5]  A.  Thomson  (SCO)  

Match  report  by  Sam  Cornett  

With  the  cool  court  temperature,  both  players  seemed  tempted  to  go  short  early  in  the  rallies.  The  two  players  exchanged  leads  throughout.  An  epic  rally  at  9-9  ended  in  Serme’s  favour,  but  Thomson  wasn’t  finished.  Both  players  took  note  of  how  well  their  length  was  rewarded  and  the  next  few  rallies  finished  in  the  back.  A  close  game   to  Serme  12-10.  

From  5-5  in  the  second,  Serme  pulled  ahead  to  9-5  and  looked  to  be  in  charge  with  good  length,  crisp  vollies  and  cross  court  drops.  Two  clever  rallies  from  Serme  closed  out  the  second  game  11-8.    Really  well  built  rallies  from  both  players  in  game  3.  An  error  from  Thomson  late  in  the  game  and  a  great  length  winner  from  Serme  lead  her  to  a  comfy  10-6  lead.  

Thomson  clawed  her  way  back  to  10-10  where  a  few  epic  rallies  ensued,  seeing  an  unusual  unforced  error  from  Serme  on  game  ball  to  keep  this  match  alive  for  Thomson  as  she  took  game  3  in  extra  points.  In  game  4,  Thomson  came  out  strong,  taking  6  quick  points  before  Serme  got  on  the  scoreboard.  Serme  looked  tired  and  flustered  after  an  epic  third  game  but  settled  in,  forcing  Thomson  to  do  more  of  the  running  and  clawed  her  way  back  in,  winning  the  fourth  game  and  the  match.  

D.  Garcia  (MEX)  3-1  [8]  J.  Aribado  (PHI)  

Match  report  by  Jeff  Tudhope  

Game  1  was  a  back  and  forth  affair  all  the  way  to  extra  points,  during  which  the  rallies  took  on  a  progressively  more  heated  tone.  Garcia  ends  it  13-11  off  a  too-thin  crosscourt,  dropping  a  roller  into  the  front  left  nick.  The  players  begin  trading  points  again  in  the  second  game  before  Garcia  jumps  to  a  7-3  lead  thanks  to  a  few authoritative  winners.    

Even  when  under  pressure,  Garcia  responds  and  puts  the  pressure  back  on  Aribado,  winning  game  2,  11-4.  Game  3  again  begins  fairly  evenly  with  Garcia  taking  a  slight  lead.  Aribado  would  not  relent,  hanging  in  every  point  and  drawing  even  at  5-5.  Garcia  pushes  ahead  but  Aribado  responds  as  the  players  battle  to  9-9.  

A  great  rally  awards  Garcia  a  match  ball  but  shortly  thereafter  a  stroke  call  sees  the  match  move  to  10-10.  Aribado  earns  an  11-10  game  ball  and  capitalizes  to  take  the  third.    Aribado  continued  her  surge  into  game  4,  taking  an  early  6-2  lead.  Garcia  then  found  her  rhythm  and  strung  together  a  number  of  points,  moving  ahead  9-6.    A  stroke  awarded  to  Garcia  gives  her  match  ball.  Aribado  slowly  rebounds,  and  it’s  9-10.  A  let  is  awarded  and  the  rally  is  replayed,  with  Garcia  taking  this  rally  and  the  next  to  win  the  match  3-1.

[7]  E.  Soini  (FIN)  3-0 A.  Yeog  Wai  Yhann  (SIN)  

Match  blog  by  Adam  Kilner 

The  players  looked  similarly  match  coming  out  of  the  gates,  each  trying  to  get  a  feel  for  good  length,.Soini  pulled  ahead  with  several  unanswered  points  to  take  the  first  game.  After  game  1,  Soini  came  out  looking  strong  and  determined.  She  was  focused  on  taking  the  ball  early  and  put  her  opponent  under  pressure  quickly  in  every  point.  As  her  confidence  grew,  she  continued  to  look  in  control  as  the  match  progressed,  securing  a  3-0  victory  and  a  place  in  the  next  round. 

[3]  E.  Villard  (FRA)  3-1  C.  Gomez  (ESP)  

Match  report  by  Chris  Solness  

Both  girls  came  out  hitting  the  ball  hard  with  Villard  trying  to  get  a  feel  for  the  court  for  the  first  time  this  week.  Game  1  was  a  high-intensity  battle  interspersed  with  some  well-timed  drop  shots.  A  few  mistakes  by  Gomez  lead  Villard  to  win  the  first.  Villard  came  out  in  game  two  with  her  game  face  on,  quickly  edging  out  Gomez  11-3.  Gomez,  not  out  of  it  yet,  returns  to  the  court  with  a  new  work  ethic,  pushing  Villard  to  the  back  repeatedly.  She  was  able  to  win  the  third  11-8.  Both  players  pushed  hard  in  game  4,  trading  points  throughout.  Villard  seemed  the  fitter  in  this  last  game,  pushing  to  a  close  12-10  victory  to  take  the  match.  

[4]  L.  Turmel  (ENG)  3-0  D.  Bradd  

Match  report  by  M.  Ethridge  

Turmel  applied  pressure  early  in  the  match,  sending  the  ball  deep  into  the  back  of  the  court,  preventing  Bradd  from  settling  in  to  the  match.  Turmel  continued  todominate  the  second  game,  alternating  between  wide  drives  and  tight  drops  to  keepBradd  running  the  diagonals.  Bradd  started  to  adjust  to  the  pace  in  game  3,however,  Lucy  continued  to  show  her  dominance,  taking  a  commanding  3-0  victory.  

[1]  S.  Cornett  (CAN)  3-0  A.  Kimberley  (ENG)  

Match  report  by  Alayna  Bradd  

Number  1  seed  Cornett  came  out  looking  the  part,  starting  the  match  with  high  intensity.  She  settled  into  some  long  rallies,  waiting  out  the  opportunities  to  deploy  her  backhand  drop,  which  was  looking  sharp  tonight.  Cornett  takes  a  controlling  victory  in  game  1.    Cornett  stepped  up  and  began  cutting  off  the  ball  in  game  2,  alternating  between  crisp  volleys  to  length  and  some  laser  beam  volley  drops.  Kimberley  struggled  to  respond.    Game  3  starts  and  Anna  begins  to  find  her  drop  as  well  but  ultimately  it’s  too  little  too  late  and  Sam  wins  the  match  3-0.

[6]  C.  Pelaez  (COL)  3-1  M.  Fung-a-Fat  (GUY) 

Match  report  by  Emilia  Soini  

Pelaez  came  out  strong,  winning  at  the  front  court.  Fung-a-Fat  struggled  to  read  Pelaez  and  settle  into  the  match.  Pelaez  takes  the  first  11-8.  Pelaez  looks  impatient  in  the  second,  trying  to  go  short  too  early  and  Fung-a-Fat  simulatenously  finds  her  length,  leading  Fung-a-Fat  to  an  11-8  victory  in  game  2.  

The  players  start  game  3  even  but  too  many  loose  balls  from  Fung-A-Fat  gave  Pelaez  ample  opportunity  to  capitalize.  She  takes  the  third  easily  11-3.  Some  longer  rallies  in  the  fourth  with  both  players  being  a  bit  more  patient  and  trying  to  get  the  ball  deep.  Pelaez  waited  for  opportunities  to  closed  out  the  rallies,  ultimately  winning  her  the  match  3-1.

N.  Todd  (CAN)  3-0  T.  ter  Sluis  (NED) 

Match  report  by  Adam  Kilner  

Todd  took  control  of  the  match  early  and  didn’t  let  up.  Ter  Sluis  did  her  back  to  rally  back  against  last  year’s  champion  but  Todd  continue  to  respond  with  her  signature  lob,  keeping  her  in  the  rallies  and  allowing  her  to  wait  for  opportunities  to  surge  ahead.  A  decisive  victory  by  Todd  to  put  her  one  step  closer  to  a  spot  in  Chicago.