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orofeaiel · 7 months

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Sequim, WA

#artists on tumblr #original photography #original photographers #pacific northwest #nature #nikon #washington #pnw #orofeaiel #travel #wanderlust #forest #clouds #road trip #dramatic landscape #sequim #views

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missingthemountains1997 · 5 months

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#sequim #olympic mountain #mine #home #Fog #Mist #Winter #Morning #Webs #Spider web

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lovesinlife · 8 months

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rabbitcruiser · 2 months

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World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day, observed annually on March 20, is a day to raise awareness of the protection of sparrows. We are particularly excited about this holiday because we just can’t resist the cuteness of these little birds and we know at the end of this article, you will be as excited to join too.

History of World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day is an initiative started by the Nature Forever Society of India (founded by Mohammed Dilawar) along with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France and many other organizations around the world. Though the holiday carries the name Sparrow, it was mainly created for awareness of Sparrows but also includes the beauty and biodiversity of other common birds that may share the same space as us.

Mohammed Dilawar, a dedicated conservationist, started the campaign to provide special care for house Sparrows in Nashik. The idea to make the campaign official was born during an informal discussion at the office of the Nature Forever Society. Thereafter, the first World Sparrow Day was observed in 2010 all around the world.

It created a platform for bird conservationists to network and exchange ideas to improve conservation. It aims to provide a point of contact for people around the world to come together and create awareness of the necessity for the protection of common biodiversity or species of lower conservation.

Sparrows or house sparrows have been known to live in green patches and backyards chirping away in urban areas though, during the harsh summers, they require cool shades and water. They’ve always been quite common in residential areas but are currently on the verge of extinction due to noise pollution, lack of nesting sites in modern buildings, pesticide usage, and non-availability of food as reported by ornithologists.

The awareness created led to the house sparrow becoming the state bird of Delhi in 2012.

As the years go by, more people are joining the campaign to conserve these birds as a way of giving back to nature. Some have gone as far as creating bird nests for sparrows and other common, birds in the community.

World Sparrow Day timeline

1863 Introduction of the House Sparrow

The house sparrow is introduced into America, parts of Africa, Australia, and New Zealand from this time, such that it is now the most widespread urban bird in the world.

2008 Heroes of the Environment

The founder of the Nature Forever Society, Mohammed Dilawar is named one of the ‘Heroes of the Environment.’

2012 State Bird of Delhi

The efforts of the Nature Forever Society, a conservationist group, lead to the declaration of the house sparrow as the state bird of Delhi.

2019 I Love Sparrows

The theme for World Sparrow Day in 2019 is ‘I Love Sparrows.’

World Sparrow Day FAQs

Why is World Sparrow Day celebrated?

It is a day celebrated to raise awareness and protect the common house sparrows.

What does a sparrow symbolize?

The sparrow symbolizes simplicity, creativity, community, power, and empowerment. The sparrows are not independent birds but they are neither needy nor desperate.

Are sparrows the smartest birds?

Sparrows are smart and sharp birds but research has shown that parrots and the corvid family of crows, ravens, and jays are considered the smartest species.

How to Observe World Sparrow Day

Care for a sparrow

Organize walks and hikes

Create awareness about sparrows

Make nests, put water for sparrows during the summer season, and put bird feeders in gardens or any open area to protect the adorable bird. They’ll surely appreciate it.

Organize a sparrow-watching trip with your family and friends, feed the birds, take pictures to document, and create beautiful stickers or posters. You can create beautiful memories on this day.

Host a sparrow event and organize teachings that create awareness and enlighten people about sparrows. Also have entertainment like sparrow poetry, a photography contest, and a sparrow treasure hunt.

5 Interesting Facts About Sparrows

Once upon a time in Britain

A movement to the grain fields

The first day in the world

Sparrow Awards

Making of the World Sparrow Day

Sparrows were once one of Britain’s most common birds, however, their population has declined in recent years.

Although house sparrows are non-migratory birds, the urban flock had traditionally moved to the countryside to feed on ripening grain fields.

The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 in different parts of the world.

The Nature Forever Society instituted the first Sparrow Awards in March 2011 to encourage the efforts made towards the cause and to selflessly conserve the environment.

The idea to mark World Sparrow Day came up during a discussion at the N.F.C’s office where the idea was to earmark a day for the conservation of the house sparrow and other common birds.

Why World Sparrow Day is Important

It’s a day to admire nature’s beauty

It is a time to spread awareness on biodiversity conservation

It is a fun event

World Sparrow Day is a day to celebrate the conservation and protection of sparrows. It is also a day to admire the beauty of biodiversity and nature.

This day provides a meeting ground for people from different parts of the world to come together and play an important role in advocacy and spreading awareness of the need of conserving common biodiversity. We love this!

Various kinds of campaigns, events, and activities are organized on this day to encourage people to participate and contribute to the cause. See what you can do to help!

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new--tomorrows · 1 year

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Bald Eagle's departure; Dungeness Spit, Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, outside of Sequim, Washington. 26 March 2022.

#bald eagle #Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge #Sequim #Washington

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eopederson2 · 1 year

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Cover of Tourism Brochure for Sequim, circa 2010.

Just purchased a new scanner, and one task assigned to it is to clear my files of paper including things like this brochure. Think this was collected on a Washington State Ferry run across Puget Sound, sometime after 2005. The brochure is undated. A pdf file of the whole brochure is available on demand.

#brochure #tourism #sequim #clallam county #washington state #2010s #pacific northwest #pnw #not mine

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quintessentialarts · 1 year

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I finally got to go visit @dandelionbotanicalco 's new space in Sequim, WA! We did nearly a complete trade-out of my jewelry, including some new pieces that are currently only available there 😉 If you're local, I hope you swing by to check out my jewelry there, but definitely treat yourself to some top notch bulk herbs and herbal products! I nabbed some beautiful mugwort for tea, as well as some other goodies 🥰🍵 You can also shop the bulk herbs on their website! www.DandelionBotanical.com

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myright · 2 years

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Nice costumes to dance (for Men & Woman)

#costume #lycra #sequim #halloween #ballet #spandex #biketard

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mzecchin · 2 years

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Good morning… . . . #sequim , #rurallife , #farm , #farmhouse , (at Sequim, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChemFGwuhwz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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donkeywhisperer · 1 year

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HAY FOR SALE SEQUIM WA

ORCHARD HAY FOR SALE 8115 Old Olympic Hwy, Sequim, WA 98382 $10.00 each two strand bale sixty plus pound bales. Please get on our waiting list to come and pick up your hay right off the field after it is baled. 100% Orchard Hay Weed Free, two strand. Ready for purchase the end of May, June, July or August 2021. The weather needs to hit at least 75 degrees for five days in a row. NO…

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#2019 #Hay #hay for sale sequim wa #Horse #sequim

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sequimelectronics · 1 year

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missingthemountains1997 · 2 days

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#Hoop #Summer #Peace #Me #Sequim #Love #Happy #Healthy #Dancer #Hooper #Flow

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lovesinlife · 8 months

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rabbitcruiser · 2 months

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National Artichoke Day

Green and spiky, a culinary delight with tender hearts concealed, waiting to be savored, offering a taste of earthy goodness.

Have fun and be healthy on this day that celebrates this delicious vegetable that is chock full of nutrients and health benefits. It’s time for National Artichoke Day!

Classified as a vegetable, an artichoke is actually the flower bud of a thistle that has yet to grow to maturity. Grown in warm climates, in places such as California, France, and Spain, artichokes are popular in European dishes, as well as in the United States. And for those who have experienced them when prepared well, artichokes can bring a great deal of joy and flavor to a variety of dishes. Plus, they’re good for you too!

History of National Artichoke Day

It is believed that artichokes were first harvested by those living in the Middle East, the plant is likely native to the Mediterranean. In fact, some experts surmise that artichokes are one of the world’s oldest foods!

In the 1400s, artichokes became popular in Tuscany, specifically in Florence, Italy. From there, their popularity spread throughout Europe and eventually to the US, in the 1800s. They finally made it to California via Italian immigrants in the early 1900s and they became a huge hit. Today, California grows almost all of the artichokes produced in the United States.

How to Celebrate National Artichoke Day

Have a blast celebrating National Artichoke Day with some fun events and activities. Implement some of your own delightful ideas or try out some of these:

Eat Artichokes, Of Course

The most obvious and best way to enjoy National Artichoke Day is by cooking some up and eating them. Those who cook them all the time can have some fun getting creative with recipes for artichokes with a wide variety of opportunities for preparing them: baked, grilled, steamed, boiled, roasted, or even sauteed. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, butter and so many other options!

Fun Facts About Artichokes

Learn some delightful fun facts and bits of trivia about artichokes in honor of National Artichoke Day. Then share them with friends, family, coworkers and more! Get started with some of these:

Artichokes are technically a member of the sunflower family.

Artichoke plants don’t last long. Each plant only produces artichokes for 5-10 years.

Artichoke plants are fairly large in size. They grow to be around 6 feet wide and approximately 3-4 feet tall.

Marilyn Monroe, iconic American Actress, held the title of the inaugural “Artichoke Queen” in Castroville, California in 1948, when she was 22 years old.

Plan to Attend the Artichoke Festival

Though the festival takes place later in the year, National Artichoke Day would be a great time to make plans to attend. Taking place each year in Castroville, California, the Artichoke Festival usually falls on the first or second weekend in June. Attendees can enjoy festivities such as a charity golf tournament, children’s games and activities, live music performances, three-dimensional AgroArt competitions, dancing performances and so much more to enjoy. And everything is creatively based on the all-important theme of artichokes!

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brandyagun · 2 years

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Reminder of the Lavender Festival in Sequim, WA! I’ll be showing several works. Come out to what promises to be a huge and wonderful event in a fabulous community!!! #sequim #lavendar #lavendarfestival #artfestival #artfair #artist #artcollector #representationmatters #representationalart #perceptualpainting #stilllife #stilllifepainting #figurativeart #interiorart (at Sequim, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfs5Oe9Oaob/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#sequim #lavendar #lavendarfestival #artfestival #artfair #artist #artcollector #representationmatters #representationalart #perceptualpainting #stilllife #stilllifepainting #figurativeart #interiorart

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leonardosequim · 7 months

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Depois que a chave vira, não tem santo casamenteiro que a faça desvirar.

- Leonardo Sequim.

#leonardosequim #casamento #relacionamentos #leonardo sequim #virada

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