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by keres
Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 09:04:01 PM EST

Masked lapwings, Vanellus Miles, are very common in Tasmania. They are also called Spur-wing plovers because of the nasty bone spur on their "wrist" joint that they use to attack anyone, including humans, that get to close to their brood.

During their breeding season, Imogen and I refer to them as "psycho lapwings", as that pretty much sums up their behavior. Since they'll "nest" (more of depression in the ground than an actual nest) anywhere there is a bit of grass, they are everywhere along the roadways, parks and even in people's lawns. I saw one pair with their nearly grown chick in a small divider strip in a carpark.

Thrusday Dog Blog (and general critter blogging) | 10 comments (10 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

As to why I've been MIA. (none / 1)

The Australian RSPCA holds a big fund-raiser every year called the "Million Paws Walk". I organized my Delta Pet Partners chapter's booth for the event. These things always take more time than you think they will. We raised a bit of money for our group, and hopefully a bit of awareness for our cause (which is taking dogs into nursing homes, hospitals, etc. - in case you didn't know).

Here's some of the group that staffed the booth that day.

The dogs, from left to right: Tubs, a mixed breed; Sarah, a Leonberger; Luna (of course), Harry, a Lasa Apso X Shitzu; and Aslan, a Sheltie.

by keres on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 09:18:25 PM EST

Luna is the best looking (none / 1)

I've never heard of a Leonberger. She looks like she might be bigger than Luna? Or is it just that she's closer to the camera?

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by maryb2004 on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 09:23:42 PM EST
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Re: Luna is the best looking (none / 1)

Leonbergers are big. Luna almost looks dainty next to Sarah.

All the Leonbergers I've ever met tend to be shy, and Sarah is no exception. She's what Ozzies call a "sticky" because she sticks so close to mum.

by keres on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 10:40:58 PM EST
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Re: As to why I've been MIA. (none / 0)

And a handsome group, both dogs and folks, it is. I sympathize with the Sheltie; I don't like having my picture taken either.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 09:45:57 PM EST
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Re: As to why I've been MIA. (none / 1)

Neither do I, so don't expect to see another photo with me in it anytime soon.

I tell people that's why I studied photography - so that I could be behind the camera.

by keres on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 10:43:43 PM EST
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Ultimate Dogs Doing Nothing Very Photogenically (none / 1)

I don't think I can get them to do more nothing.

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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 09:44:20 PM EST

Re: Ultimate Dogs Doing Nothing Very Photogenicall (none / 1)

That's gold-class nothingness all right.

Imogen says to "unwork those dog harder".

by keres on Fri May 23rd, 2008 at 10:45:31 PM EST
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Re: Ultimate Dogs Doing Nothing Very Photogenicall (none / 0)

Hey, that's a pretty huge challenge. I don't think I'm up to it.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat May 24th, 2008 at 06:52:00 AM EST
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Re: Ultimate Dogs Doing Nothing Very Photogenicall (none / 1)

You may not be, but just looking at Sniff and Giddy I get the impression that they'd to be willing to take unworking to even greater levels of stasis.

by keres on Sat May 24th, 2008 at 07:46:10 AM EST
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Re: Ultimate Dogs Doing Nothing Very Photogenicall (none / 0)

Wow, you're up late.

I don't know about levels but duration is something they're happy to work on.

But not right now ... Giddy is telling me to get off the stupid internet and get out in the woods.

Pleasant dreams.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat May 24th, 2008 at 08:00:48 AM EST
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