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The Walking Twins of Roosendael

Breaking News! Two planes have crashed to the ground at Roosendael in Flanders, Belgium.  Miraculously, no one was killed, and they walked away from the wreckage.

The Walking Twins of Roosendael

So free and beautiful, tall in the sky, they flew, 

Until a great storm raged and raged and blew, 

Their hands slipped, their embrace was broken, 

Crashing to the ground, their neighbours were woken, 

No one was killed, only slight injuries, 

The miraculous Walking Twins of Roosendaal are no 'plain' trees! 

Tree hunter Rob McBride Sept. 2023

Platanus x hispanica (London Plane)

Bomen Beter Beheren weekend in Roosendael - Sint-Katelijne-Waver Arboweekend 29 sept – 1 okt Domein Roosendael - Veterane bomen Massive thanks to organisers, Willem Van Der Linden, Sander Van Coillie, plus Kjel Dupon and Wim Peeters, and all the incredible arborists and attendees that came to such an amazing event. Thank you also to the Catering Staff for the delicious food and drink. And special thanks to speakers... Nico d’hamers ; Kris van de kerkhove; Jeroen Snaaijers ; Ruben van Praag ; Koen Smets ; Frits Gielissen ; Guy Herremans ; Alex Lefevre Thanks also to Belgian Tree hunters Roel Jacobs and Marc Meyer for their inspiration and trips around the Great Trees of Belgium over many years.

The 'Not-so Plain' Walking Twins of Roosendael

The Planes crashed to the Earth...Now they 'Walk' to London...

Platanus xhispanica (London Plane)

They are no longer 'ROOTED' to the spot....The Walking Twins of Roosendael... They are an OPEN CLASSROOM for everyone to learn about the wonders of trees... PHOENIX trees regenerate and root after falling to the ground...essentially, they 'walk' across landscapes. In three hundred years, these Platanus will be a long way from the 'Mother Trees'.

Not any old PLANE Forest...a real gem of Europe...

Wonderful, tree man Ton above tree man arborist Bert

Playing the 'Nail' game... Arjan below is the Champion mostly.. If I can remember! Lol.

Such an important event for all of these excellent arborists to come together to discuss veteran trees and so much more...

I look forward to the next event with Bomen Beter Beheren.

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[2843/11080] Cryptic treehunter - Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti

(extinct)

Order: Passeriformes Suborder: Tyranni Family: Furnariidae

Image credit: R. Grantsau

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A new variant has been added!

Pale-browed Treehunter (Cichlocolaptes leucophrus) © Maria Roc

It hatches from dead, nasal, pale, and sharp eggs.

squawkoverflow - the ultimate bird collecting game          🥚 hatch    ❤️ collect     🤝 connect

[draweverybird]

February 10-11, 2024

- Nava's Wren

- Black-billed Treehunter

- Sumatran Frogmouth

- Pallas's Sandgrouse

- Cedar Waxwing

- Common Ground Dove

Can't describe my delight when the frogmouth came up on my bird randomizer. Who doesn't love those scrungly looking guys!

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unusually poetic common names found browsing lists of extinct or critically endangered animals on wikipedia: insular cave rat, elusive skimmer, indefatigable galápagos mouse, confused moth, hispaniolan edible rat, cryptic treehunter, society parakeet, laughing owl, cave squeaker, beautiful armadillo, gloomy tube-nose bat

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Ecosystem Spotlight: The Atlantic Rainforest

Mention the words "South America" and "rainforest" to most people, and their minds will immediately jump to the Amazon, which stretches from Brazil north to Venezuela and west to Peru. But there's another, quite distinct, area of rainforest in South America-- one which is in even greater danger from human activity. The Atlantic Rainforest is separated from the Amazon by an area of grassy savanna, and stretches along the eastern coast of Brazil. Even though the general public may be infatuated with saving the rainforests, the Atlantic rainforest has recieved surprisingly little publicity compared to the neighboring Amazon.

While the Amazon rainforest has lost roughly 20% of its tree cover since industrial logging began there, the Atlantic rainforest is in even worse shape-- over 80% of it has already been destroyed. The majority of Brazil's population now lives along the Atlantic coast, and many of Brazil's largest cities, such as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Salvador, are located in this area, on land that was once part of the Atlantic rainforest.

The Atlantic rainforest's biodiversity is still rich. Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, plus an entire family of amphibians (the Brachycephalidae, or saddleback toads) are found there. But for many species, it is already too late. At least four species of birds restricted to the Atlantic rainforest-- the Cryptic Treehunter, the Kinglet Calyptura, the Algoas Foliage-gleaner and the Glaucous Macaw-- have become extinct within the past century, together with an unknown number of amphibians, reptiles, and insects.

Considering how much money and effort goes toward conserving the Amazon, it is surprising that South America's other rainforest does not get the same amount of attention. Even within Brazil itself, the difference is shocking-- the Amazon rainforest is considered to be one of Brazil's national treasures, but the Atlantic rainforest is scarcely regarded as a footnote. But if the Atlantic rainforest is to survive, it will need more support, both in its home country and elsewhere.

This tiny saddleback toad is part of a family found exclusively in the Atlantic rainforest on Brazil's eastern coast. As the rainforest is destroyed, the toad and countless other creatures may slip into extinction.

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[thetreehunter]

Filming The King’s Spy Oak for ITV News

What an absolute privilege it was for me to finally ‘meet with’ the 700-year-old King’s Spy Oak at Caversham, Reading, on Wednesday. This irreplaceable, ancient oak is threatened with felling by a ludicrous housing development scheme (Go to Reading Council Planning Portal and enter 221909). 

At the great oak I was met by local campaigner Jennifer Leach, along with ITV Meridian’s presenter Mel Bloor and camerawoman Steph. Both Jennifer and myself were interviewed for the news piece, which will hopefully be aired on ITV Meridan News today (Friday 12th May 2023).  The Woodland Trust’s Jack Taylor gave a Zoom interview for the piece.

ITV Meridian’s presenter Mel Bloor interviews Tree hunter Rob McBride

The King’s Spy Oak

There have been numerous objections to the planned housing development. Sterling work from local campaigners including the READING TREE WARDENS have raised the plight of this internationally significant ancient oak.

ITV Meridian’s presenter Mel Bloor interviews tree campaigner Jennifer Leach

Local reporter James Aldridge also came along to chat with us and has produced a tree-mendous piece, including a much-longer VIDEO REPORT, in the - Click here for report>> READING CHRONICLE.

ITV Meridian’s presenter Mel Bloor filming her news report at the King’s Spy Oak Rob said ‘This tree must be saved. If the proposed felling goes ahead, then we might as well give up!’ 

and continued by saying... ‘There is an urgent need for proper new laws to protect our truly ancient gems like the King’s Spy Oak.’ Please do head along to the Woodland Trust’s site and sign their -  Click here to sign>> -  ‘LIVING LEGENDS’ petition asking for just such a law from all UK governments.

Please feel free to Click here to join the FACEBOOK group >> Save the King’s Spy Oak and help us raise awareness of this incredible ancient oak.

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[981/10,977] Black-billed Treehunter - Thripadectes melanorhynchus

Order: Passeriformes Suborder: Tyranni Family: Furnariidae

Photo credit: Andres Vasquez Noboa via Macaulay Library

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3 More Kinds Of Trees Road to Success Of Hunting Season

Sawtooth Oak

This non-native oak has seen a boom in the United States since its introduction from Asia in the 1920s. The sawtooth was heavily relied on in the 1980s and 1990s by land managers wanting to improve habitat for deer. It would seem to have all the perfect attributes for a deer manager’s dream tree. 

They produce acorns by the five-gallon bucketful. People who plant them and ensure they have plenty of light will begin to see acorn production in as little as eight years. They also fill a niche for early archery season, dropping acorns around mid- to late September. But there are drawbacks to these miracle oaks.

Sawtooth oaks will draw heavy deer activity when they first begin to drop their acorns, but as soon as other acorns begin to fall and the sawtooths aren’t the only game in town, they’ll be largely ignored. Game camera studies comparing deer preferences have shown deer walk directly over a pile of sawtooth acorns to nab a handful of fresh white oak acorns. In fact, in areas where many sawtooths were planted by land managers, piles of their acorns can be found undisturbed well into February when deer are then choosing red oak varieties over them.

 But for early season and in relatively young hardwood stands that lack many mature oaks, sawtooths can be a top tree to search for.Sawtooth oaks will draw heavy deer activity when they first begin to drop their acorns, but as soon as other acorns begin to fall and the sawtooths aren’t the only game in town, they’ll be largely ignored. Game camera studies comparing deer preferences have shown deer walk directly over a pile of sawtooth acorns to nab a handful of fresh white oak acorns.

 In fact, in areas where many sawtooths were planted by land managers, piles of their acorns can be found undisturbed well into February when deer are then choosing red oak varieties over them. But for early season and in relatively young hardwood stands that lack many mature oaks, sawtooths can be a top tree to search for.

Common Persimmon

As soft fruits go, the persimmon is one of the most preferred foods during fall. They’re a bit puckery before they ripen, but those that fall to the ground are sweet and pulpy. Deer that find a few ripening persimmon trees are likely to make frequent stops until the fruits stop falling. And even if the deer don’t show up, a hunter watching over a persimmon tree will likely enjoy a snack or two on the way back to deer camp. Many people still gather ripe persimmons to include in pies, preserves and other treats.

Common persimmons are mid-story trees, rarely standing more than 50 feet tall. They tend to be at the fringes of fields and in openings of the forest canopy, where light can reach their leaves. The bark is very dark, almost black in older trees, with a blocky pattern that resembles alligator skin. The oblong leaves are dark green and shiny on the top, and pale green underneath. The soft fruit is slightly smaller than a golf ball and has an orange-brown color when ripe. Each orange globe has hard, smooth brown seeds and it’s not uncommon to see these seeds in the scat of possums, raccoons and other wildlife that gorge on the fruit when it’s ripe.

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has an excellent resource for hunters looking to learn more about how to identify common trees in Arkansas. Their guide “Trees of Arkansas” is available at www.agriculture.arkansas.gov, and includes color images and key characteristics of native Arkansas species. It costs only $5 and is a must-have for any woodsman to learn more.

Shagbark Hickory

If you’re looking for squirrels, never pass up a hickory in September and October. Shagbark hickory, in particular, will draw bushytails like moths to a flame. Deer tend to stay away from hickories unless there are no other foods available, but rare is the shagbark nut that falls to the forest floor before a squirrel has sampled its flavor. When the squirrels are active, the pitter-patter of falling hickory hulls can be so prominent, a hunter may think it’s beginning to rain.

The easiest way to distinguish hickories in fall is by their leaf color. Shagbark and other varieties of hickory are some of the first trees to change color, and often display a brilliant gold color that stands out among the green leaves of other forest species.

Shagbark hickory is characterized by its scaly, loose bark that seems to be peeling off in sheets. The nuts are often found along the twigs in singles or pairs and are enclosed in a thick, walnut-sized hull. The green hull will dry and turn a dark brown when the nut is ripe, but many squirrels can’t wait and green cuttings will be found on the ground surrounding an active tree.

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It’s always exciting to follow the path and see what’s around the next bend