Grant

Naturalist, Activist, Environmentalist, Vegan, Atheist, Humanist, Liberal, Bibliophile, Darwinist, Homosexual, History-Enthusiast, INTJ    Instagram: lostinthedevonian

[lostinthedevonian]

#truefacts Natural history museums run on coffee and nifty ties. #museumlife #tourguide #collections #naturalhistorymuseum #ties (at Museum of Biological Diversity at Ohio State University)

[lostinthedevonian]

"Rats of the sky?" More like beggars that fly! . #paloma #pigeon #birdsofinstagram #oldsanjuan #puertorico #birdnerd (at El Parque De las Palomas)

[lostinthedevonian]

Feeling some PR nostalgia. These photos almost feel like a Pre-Maria time capsule. Get better soon😕. #puertorico #caribbean #premaria #anole #landsnail #vegetation #jungle (at Puerto Rico)

[lostinthedevonian]

Old San Juan (at San Juan, Puerto Rico)

[falseredstart]

daily reminder to not kidnap baby birds

It’s that time of year again! Somebody just showed up in my office with a baby bird.

Turns out this “injured bird”, which is actually a baby northern mockingbird, was found right by a mockingbird nest I’ve been monitoring, where the chicks just recently hopped out of the nest. So this story had a happy ending, luckily: baby and family reunited!

But yes, it’s the time of year when you’ll see birds who are fluttering awkwardly, or just sitting still (FYI, a baby bird’s innate predator defense is to crouch down and stay quiet! If he’s not running away from you, that means he’s just hoping you won’t see him!!!!!! Give him what he wants and pretend you didn’t see him!!!!!!!). But fear not: they’re just dumb babies awaiting their next grub.

Put Him Back!

[adulthoodisokay]

ALSO! If the baby bird is in an unsafe place (a sidewalk, parking lot, a yard with dogs, etc), IT IS OKAY TO MOVE THEM.  That whole “the mom will abandon it because it smells like a human” myth is just that — a myth! It is okay to pick up the fledgling (gently), and move it to a nearby safer area.

[lostinthedevonian]

Revolutionary France from the convening of the Estates General in 1789 to the last breath of the monarchy July, 1792. #aristocrat #18thcenturyfashion #hairgame #courtdress #oldregime #frenchrevolution #Marieantoinette #louisxvi #18thcentury #ruffles #robealanglaise #themeparty #history #historicalcostume #royalfamily #chateau #jardin #gardens #royalcouple #versailles #historicalcostume #revolutionfrancaise #estatesgeneral (at Paris, France)

[lostinthedevonian]

"I put on my rouge and wash my hands in front of the whole world." -1770 Marie Antoinette The Public Toilette #toilette #aristocrat #18thcenturyfashion #hairgame #courtdress #oldregime #royalcouple #frenchrevolution #Marieantoinette #louisxvi #18thcentury #ruffles #robealanglaise #themeparty #history #historicalcostume #rococo #hair #makeup (at Château de Versailles)

[lostinthedevonian]

Although it was THE dance of the 18th century, the Minuet was notoriously difficult to master. Often seen as a rite of passage, aristocrats would spend years trying to learn the steps. I think we did quite well for a few hours of practice! #aristocrat #18thcenturyfashion #hairgame #courtdress #oldregime #frenchrevolution #Marieantoinette #louisxvi #18thcentury #ruffles #robealanglaise #themeparty #history #historicalcostume #dance #dancing #mozart #minuet #socialdance #rococo #versailles #nofilter (at Château de Versailles)

[lostinthedevonian]

Avec vous ma Reine, rien n'est impossible. #aristocrat #18thcenturyfashion #hairgame #courtdress #oldregime #frenchrevolution #Marieantoinette #louisxvi #18thcentury #ruffles #robealanglaise #themeparty #history #historicalcostume #royalfamily #chateau #jardin #gardens #royalcouple (at Gardens of Versailles)

[lostinthedevonian]

My 18th century A (for aristocrat) -team. After quite literally taking blood (sewing pins can do some damage), sweat (my AC stopped working halfway through 😱), and tears (a lack of sleep can really mess with you), ... I was able to successfully dress my aristocrats. Thank you to everyone who contributed to Saturday night! It was definitely one I'll never forget ❤️🤴. #aristocrat #18thcenturyfashion #hairgame #courtdress #oldregime #frenchrevolution #Marieantoinette #louisxvi #18thcentury #ruffles #robealanglaise #themeparty #history #historicalcostume (at Château de Versailles)

[lostinthedevonian]

How's that for a royal entrance!? #estatesgeneral #versailles #marieantoinette #louisxvi #frenchrevolution #18thcentury #18thcenturyfashion #historicalcostume #history #oldregime #hairgame (at Château de Versailles)

[lostinthedevonian]

My boys #historicalcostume #louisxvi #poncy #posh #wigs #powderedwig 18thcentury #frenchrevolution #fashionhistory #history (at Clintonville, Columbus, Ohio)

[lostinthedevonian]

18th century dressmakers often tried to incorporate as many fabric scraps as possible in the form of trim. Trimming can be tedious, but 18th century high fashion demanded excess... also a chemise that I finished 😬 #rosebertin #historicalcostume #marieantoinette #18thcentury #18thcenturyfashion #fashionhistory #frenchrevolution #trim #versailles #vintage #chemise (at Columbus, Ohio)

[lostinthedevonian]

Restyling a pair of goodwill clunkers into fashionable 18th century menswear! #versailles #18thcentury #18thcenturyfashion #fashionhistory #frenchrevolution #louisxvi #historicalcostume #shoebuckle (at Columbus, Ohio)

[lostinthedevonian]

Stomachers were roughly triangular panels of stiffened fabric that covered the front of the bodice of many court gowns. To keep the bosom from standing out, they were usually heavily adorned; in this case, continuing the floral motif of the rest of the costume. #wip #18thcentury #marieantoinette #vintage #historicalcostume #versailles #frenchrevolution #robealanglaise #lace #brocade #dress #fashionhistory #stomacher (at Columbus, Ohio)

[lostinthedevonian]

Take that Rose Bertin! The construction of the bodice #18thcentury #marieantoinette #vintage #historicalcostume #versailles #frenchrevolution #robealanglaise #lace #brocade #dress (at Columbus, Ohio)

[lostinthedevonian]

I know you're a feminist, but omg @sheafred you're going to look so fabulous in these 18th century stays! #18thcentury #costume #stays #corset #history #fashionhistory #marieantoinette #frenchrevolution #historicalcostume (at Columbus, Ohio)