Gunnar Menzel

@DominicWalliman great work - tx

Here's a work in progress of my next map video: the Map of Engineering! Please take a look and I'd love to know if you think I've missed anything off, or if these elements could be better placed. Many thanks! #engineering #infographic

How can you not like a #kingfisher ? I saw this young lady this morning at our local lake. @ThePhotoHour @wildlifemag @Natures_Voice @Britnatureguide @Team4Nature @NatureUK #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #TwitterNatureCommunity

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem; a crusader pub established in 1189 CE, year Pope Gregory VIII called for a Third Crusade to the Holy Land and year that Richard the Lionheart became king of England and started organising Third Crusade. It sits below Castle Rocks and the walls of Nottingham Castle, in heart of town centre. Many man made tunnels and caves connect to it, dating back over a thousand years. Robin Hood a figure of English folklore, but also believed to be based on a real person who lived in Nottinghamshire and who went on the crusade, is said to have frequented the inn. The inn is also haunted by former crusaders. King Richard the Lionheart and his men congregated at the pub before embarking on the Third Crusade in Jerusalem, giving the pub its name. Evidence suggests that caves in the rock against which the pub is built were used as a brewhouse for Nottingham Castle, and may date from around the time the castle was built in 1067 CE, then being extended as a pub for townsfolk outside the Castle walls. Richard the Lionheart ruled England, the Principalities of Wales, and also ruled lands as Lord of Ireland, Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine and Gascony; Lord of Cyprus; Count of Poitiers, Anjou, Maine, and Nantes; and was overlord of Brittany. Richard I ruled over much of France during Angevin Empire (sometimes called the first English Empire). Richard had already taken the cross as Count of Poitou in 1187 CE. His father and Philip II had done so at Gisors on 21 January 1188 CE, after receiving news of the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin. After Richard became king, he and Philip II agreed to go on the Third Crusade, since each feared that during his absence the other might usurp his territories, they collectively organised Crusade. #archaeohistories

@MR_GlobalPS Wow - enjoy Marc

Die Bühne ist bereitet 🤩

This is my friend Chris Drysdale, aka Dryer. He has gone missing after leaving a disturbing goodbye message on Facebook this morning. If anyone in the Manchester area see’s Chris please get in touch. He is from Blackley and is suffering from mental health issues pls RT 🙏🏼

@BelvideBirding Top

This super adult Sabine's Gull entertained for nearly 2 hours this morning. It becomes the 4th record for the reserve and the first since the outrageous 3 1st summer birds in June 2017. Always nice to do a little Wolverhampton sea watching.😎

Always a pleasure watching a juvenile blue tit hopping from branch to branch #TwitterNatureCommunity #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birds @Natures_Voice

@Belvidereserve @DanHillHistory Yes. It’s unbelievable what they went through - very moving report

@DanHillHistory @gunnarmenzel Hero’s every single one of them

Saw this female Reed Bunting being pushed off by a very hungry great tit. Taken yesterday at Aqualate #TwitterNatureCommunity #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birds @Natures_Voice

@wilder_action thats top Paul - assume that's hand held with 20 or so fps?

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We are all in a perpetual search for a perfect balance. Besides the ‘what’ of #technology #trends, #TechnoVision offers a view of ‘how’ to adapt, to help shape balances within the organization – by purposeful design. Read more bit.ly/3QyiuGA

"The elderly gentleman was seated in the booth directly across from my family as we ate dinner Saturday night at Eat'n Park in Belle Vernon. We really didn't see him come in. But we did notice when our server, Dylan, dropped to one knee to look him eye-to-eye as he got ready to take his order. The man apologized for not hearing too well. He had forgotten to put in his hearing aids. He talked about how he lost his hearing during his time in the war. He was 91 years old with many stories to tell. Dylan patiently listened giving him his full attention. Eventually the man apologized for talking so much. 'I'm alone now,' he said, 'and I don't often have someone to talk to.' Dylan smiled and said he enjoyed listening. He then helped him figure out what to order and left to take it to the kitchen. It was a touching sight. I wanted offer to pay for the man's dinner, but before I could flag down Dylan, a man seated at a nearby booth asked Dylan to bring him his check. 'Someone's already taken care of it,' Dylan smiled. I guess we weren't the only ones eavesdropping on the conversation. After the man received his food Dylan came back to say he was on a break. He asked if he could sit with the gentleman as he ate. As we left the restaurant the two of them were conversing and many people seated nearby were smiling. It was a touching sight. With all of the negative stories about our youth today this was a breath of fresh air. I wonder if I would have been as kind and attentive if I were the one working there. One thing's for sure, if you are ever at Eat'n Park in Belle Vernon, ask for Dylan. If he's your waiter you're certain to get great service." Credit: Lisa Meilander

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@987jonty @BirdGuides I saw 6 red kites along the M40 from M25 towards Brum. I saw one at junc 9 at around 08:45am - it did look much darker than usual. Could not see it properly as I was driving

Possible Black Kite lingering & then slowly driting W, on W side of Bicester, heading towards Chesterton at 08:35 this morning. Thoughts welcome! Processed pics to come when back home from work this evening @BirdGuides

@JosieNelder @DavidAPlummer @BBCSpringwatch @WildlifeMag @ThePhotoHour @Natures_Voice Wow - amazing !

Best. Evening. Ever. 🦉 An absolute privilege to watch this stunning tawny owl last night 🥹 Huge thanks to @DavidAPlummer! @BBCSpringwatch @WildlifeMag @ThePhotoHour @Natures_Voice

@WWTworldwide @BBCSpringwatch I did watch a long-tailed building a bumbarrel earlier this year - amazing to see

One of our very favourite bird facts: The long-tailed tit has the nickname “bumbarrel” - so called for the spherical shape of its mossy nest. @BBCSpringwatch #Springwatch

@RAKPhotographic @GwashOspreys @EOSmag @CanonEMEApro @CanonUKandIE @Rutlandbirds @RutOspreyImages @LeicsWildlife @RutlandWaterNR @rutlandospreys @ShareThis Fab pic - I am going next week for my 2nd attempt. At my first 7 did only show twice in poor light. What settings did you use?

T7 tonight...@EOSmag @CanonEMEApro @CanonUKandIE @Rutlandbirds @RutOspreyImages @LeicsWildlife @RutlandWaterNR @rutlandospreys @ShareThis @RAKPhotographic

On this day in 1945 at Lüneburg Heath, east of Hamburg, Field Marshal Montgomery accepts the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands, northwest Germany, and Denmark. The surrender preceded the end of World War II in Europe!✌️

@Michael45016475 @sosbirding At VP? Has it been seen again, was it ringed at all?

@sosbirding Osprey at VP 09:37. Eventually driven away by mobbing gulls and oystercatchers at about 09:47. Made one unsuccessful dive.

@PhilWoollen @hilbrebirdobs Chiffchaff on the right?

Comparative photo showing structural differences between Chiffchaff & Willow Warbler @hilbrebirdobs today