10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2016

These figures are from Jeff Gordon’s introduction in the February 2016 issue of Birding.) But that estimate is admittedly more art than science, depending, as it does, on one’s estimate of what fraction of birders would engage in these countable activities. If 1 in 100 birders was a member of the ABA, that would pencil out to 1.2

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10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2016

On both continents, interspecific and spatial variation in population abundance trends are well predicted by climate suitability trends. Stephens, Philip, et al. Consistent response of bird populations to climate change on two continents. 352:6281(84-87). The process of analysis was complex, but the result is fairly simple.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Sadly, the ‘Alala do not survive, not her birds, not the neighboring wild birds, not the Hawaiian Crows released in 2016 with great hopes for re-introduction. 49-50) She is also adept at writing about conservation’s larger context in terms of its history, public policy struggles, and the science behind species re-introduction.

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California Condor Falcons California Coyotes 134

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

One of these days, Jeopardy will feature a category called “Field Guides” and the first clue will be: “This landlocked South American country finally got its own bird field guide in 2016, but it wasn’t available in the United State until 2019.” Clearly, this is an under-birded country. .

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Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 171

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 19, 2018

MailChimp has got this down to a science by giving away its basic model for free. When we choose the latter, we control the messaging and simultaneously open previously locked, bolted and walled-up doors. Do the things you and your company are really good at, but leverage your success in a way that uplifts others. Appreciate the little guys.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 10, 2019

At first glance, you might not think that such subtle configuration changes, using elements already proven to be individually effective in previous apology science studies, would produce a single, consistent winning framework. Prior to our latest research, apologies had been a reasonably well-studied area.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

But, I think it’s also time to start exploring new frontiers, new types of bird books, titles that allow us to leverage our citizen science data, explore the implications of local bird distribution and status changes in conjunction with related habitat and even political and legal change, and strategize for change.

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New York City New York Birds Breeding 148

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Teams excel at high-speed interactions, and they are especially successful when they are diverse in role and gender [Rock & Grant, “ Diverse Teams Feel Less Comfortable ” HBR 2016]. Tim Houlihan is chief behavioral strategist at BehaviorAlchemy, blending real world experience with behavioral science to improve ROI for clients.

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Sales and Marketing Management

MAY 1, 2017

According to a 2016 study by Radford, “[ sales] employee turnover is once again at five-year highs across most of the technology and life sciences sectors. It stings that much more when the individual is a top performer whose experience fell short of their expectations.

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2016 2015 Science Research 54

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Biological Conservation 199 (2016): 146-156. That summary was based in part on this paper: Freifeld, Holly B., Long-distance translocations to create a second millerbird population and reduce extinction risk.”

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2024

Ignotofsky is best known for her 2016 book Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, of which Scientific American noted “The world needs more books like this.” Questions, scattered throughout the text, move the story forward—and draw attention to the importance of science. And What’s Inside a Bird’s Nest?

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Science Eggs New York Times Birds 145

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Birding can be enjoyed at various levels of intensity, from casual birdwatching in one’s backyard to more dedicated pursuits that involve keeping birding lists, participating in birding competitions, or contributing to citizen science projects. According to the U.S.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The EU-funded LIFE+ project, called Reason for Hope, is coordinated by the Austrian association Förderverein Waldrappteam, and is claimed to be the first science-based attempt to reintroduce a migratory species to its area of origin. The ibises were initially trained to follow a microlight aircraft over the Alps.

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Morocco Algeria Austria Germany 221

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2019

10,000 Birds also has an eBird profile and since I as a beat writer in 2016, I have been a part of that group. Moreover, it contributes to science (and economics ) and the price is right. Predictably, the states I have lived in (California and Oregon) have the most species, as does nearby Washington.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Michigan Washington 146

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

If in 2016 the Republicans hold on to the House and Senate and manage to take the Presidency the damage that will be done to our environment will be disastrous. Alisa Opar over at Audubon has a good rundown of how bad this Congress is for the environment. Be afraid for our future and that of our children.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

There is no doubt in my mind that the annual Great Backyard Bird Coun t (GBBC) is the most impressive citizen science endeavor in the world. The 2016, the GBBC ran from February 12th through February 15th. This year the event was even preceded by an article in the New York Times.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The HBW has a helpful editor’s note dating from 2016 stating that the species account is still being edited. It is much more common in easily accessible areas, leading to a much longer HBW entry (the “looking for the keys in the area with the best light” joke again, if you know what I mean).

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Birds China Woodpeckers Breeding 173

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

Jennifer Ackerman points out in the introduction to What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds , that we don’t know much, but that very soon we may know a lot more. What the Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds is a joyous, fascinating read.

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Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 207

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2015

As 2015 comes to a close and birders the world over start thinking about what 2016 will bring we here at 10,000 Birds would like to take a moment to celebrate our best birds of 2015. 2015 was great and here’s hoping 2016 will be even better. I love participating in citizen science! A country-first? That’ll do nicely!

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2015 Costa Rica Birds Sparrows 183

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2024

Sullivan (PUP, 2016), a twelve-page article with comparative photographs. It is missing one item, the chapter on “Yellow-bellied Kingbirds” in Better Birding: Tips, Tools & Concepts fort the Field by George L. Armistead and Brian L. The list of Useful Websites is still short but has one noteworthy addition–Surfbirds.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2018

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Albatross 101

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 07 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 09 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 07 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 09 Jan 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. stakeout Rufous Hummingbird, Aquebogue (2016-17). stakeout Rock Wren, Rutgers Blvd, Franklin Township (2016-17). Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. stakeout Rock Wren, Rutgers Blvd, Franklin Township (2016-17). Eastern Egg Rock. 27 May 2017.

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2017 Australia Sanctuary Woodpeckers 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Since 2016, the Rustic Bunting has been listed as Vulnerable, as data suggested rapid population declines (HBW). But then, maybe not – it seems to be the nature of science that the more you know, the more you want to know. However, the most common bunting at Nanhui in winter is the Pallas’s Reed Bunting.

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Eggs Birds Bangladesh China 204

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center and Estuary Trail. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018. 06 Jan 2018.

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2018 Australia Los Angeles Woodpeckers 100