heaveninawildflower: ‘Cormorants’ ( Meiji era, 1900s ). Woodblock print by Ohara Koson 小原古邨 (1877 – 1945). Published by Yosaku Nishinomiya. Image and text courtesy Freer Sackler. Japanese Art Copyright with museum.

heaveninawildflower: ‘Mosaic with a Peacock and Flowers’ ( 3rd–4th century ). Roman or Byzantine. Made in probably North Africa. Image and text courtesy The Met.

renatagrieco: February 14, 2016 – Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) These doves are found only on three islands in the Philippines, including Luzon. They eat seeds, berries, and various invertebrates, foraging on the forest floor. Building nests from twigs, roots, and … Continue reading