In the western hemisphere there is also the Bat Falcon (they are known to hunt hummingbirds too). In Africa there is the Pygmy Falcon.

And the smallest falcon in the world is in Malaysia: Black-thighed Falconet

typically measuring between 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in) long, with a 27–32 centimetres (11–13 in) wingspan, which is a size comparable to a typical sparrow

This falconet mainly feeds on insects, including moths, butterflies, dragonflies, alate termites and cicadas, occasional small birds, and lizards. Feeding behavior appears to often be social, with feeding parties up to ten recorded.

TIL you cook plutonium in cast iron skillets

If we can get rid of MS and keep PS as a community project, that’d be nice.

This has happened multiple times now. They publicly post about giving medals to military at a specific time and place, and then this happens.

They mention other instances in this article:

Similar incidents have previously sparked public criticism. On Nov. 3, 2023, a Russian strike hit an awards event for Ukraine’s 128th Mountain Assault Brigade in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killing at least 19 soldiers and prompting an investigation, suspensions of commanders, and condemnation from President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said the tragedy “could have been avoided.”

On April 13, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the city center of Sumy, killing at least 34 people and injuring at least 117 others. Artem Semenikhin, the mayor of the Sumy Oblast city Konotop, accused regional Governor Volodymyr Artiukh of planning an awards ceremony for the 117th Brigade in Sumy on April 13.

storming the Capitol with facist symbols, never heard of that happening

• “journalist”

Got a text from someone that has been interacting with some folks from Taiwan on an international trip. This was how they described the situation.

They are in their 60’s and grew up in Taiwan and own an apartment in Taipei, returning often, both speak Mandarin. They said the Taiwanese do NOT fear China, that is the opinion of the US government.

cultural Marxism, antifa, communist dictator, wokeism

capital is very inventive when it needs scapegoats

Welcome to the Posadist Commune comrade!

plz god, don’t let anyone leak the client list … at least until after we are all old and dead

Imagine thinking the Truman Show is an example of cosmological theory crafting.

If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it

Very on brand strategy for the Zionists and their allies.

Is there a term or phrase for self aware wolves but for woosh on media literacy?

Is this a new Star Wars bounty hunter?

Kirk—who has more than 5 million followers on X—showed the depths of his bigotry: “24 years ago a group of Muslims killed 2,753 people on 9/11,” he wrote. “Now a Muslim Socialist is on pace to run New York City.”

Curds and Milky Way Galaxy

So according to the article the “peacekeeper” that killed someone is not identified at all, but the guy they shot at was arrested (who didn’t shoot anyone).

WTF, just normal doing a great job

Trump was trying to force a deal with Israel playing as the tough guy, but he didn’t expect Iran to negotiate in kind with their own show of immense strength in response to the bullying.