10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2024

It initially ran off, but then adopted a different strategy by crouching on the ground and relying on its camouflage, its big eyes looking up at me. I experienced a perfect illustration of this many years ago when I was traveling in New Zealand with my family. The post Vineyards near Koblenz appeared first on 10,000 Birds.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 30, 2011

Often times, animals in this situation have been victims of abuse, and their trauma may cause them to exhibit traits that make them less likely to be adopted. Slow welcome to the family – If you have other animals or children, make the introductions to the foster pet gradually and only with supervision.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

Proposal 2013-A-3 recommends adopting that split on the basis of a 2009 study (I wrote about it back in the day here ). New World populations of the widely distributed Sandwich Tern ( Thalasseus sandvicensis ) are treated by some authorities (including the British Ornithologists’ Union) as a distinct species: Cabot’s Tern ( T.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2024

As so often happens when I go birding, I was adopted by a couple of local dogs. A family of endemic juvenile Spotted Wrens really knew how to show off their warm brown colors. It’s three or four leaves, and then about a hundred flowers! The second plant captivated me with its decorative leaves. I am now their new bestie.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2013

This form is thought to be a different species and the name Golden-bellied Woodpecker has been adopted by some. Considering its preferred habitat, there was a proposal that they be included in a family known as “forest flickers” using the generic Chrysoptilus.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2011

One could dwell on how convoluted its family tree is… the Butorides complex, as it’s called, is surprisingly complex. Watching green herons deploy that impossible neck is always a shock, but never more so than that first time one sees it since this bird usually adopts a hunched, short-necked profile.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2022

While rails are generally described as secretive, the Common Moorhen – also a member of the rail family – certainly is not. As it seems to be the custom for birds of prey, its name has been taken by an Indian Navy helicopter base (INS Shikra) and adopted as a mascot by 149 Squadron of the Singaporean Air Force (Wikipedia).

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

It’s relatively easy to classify birds into family groups based on physical characteristics. We sing about them, we paint them, we use them as mythic and poetic symbols for our spiritual and emotional feelings, we wear them in myriad and often colorful ways, we adopt them as household pets. So, I just sit here, amazed at this book.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

I’ve written before about how much I enjoy the abundance of Pine Siskins in my adopted home. I’ve always been rather fascinated by trans-Atlantic bird families, perhaps because of growing up with copious mentions of British birds in my children’s books.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2020

For the last several years, my first out-of-town trip of the summer takes me to the east side of Lake George in northern New York, for a relaxing mid-June weekend with my family at a lakeshore cabin belonging to a family friend.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2012

As the name suggests, the Goliath Heron is the world’s biggest member of the Ardea family. One was especially excited and adopted a very submissive posture in an attempt to get the adult to feed it. For this reason it needs huge wings, outspanning the Great Egret by a meter.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

By uniting animal lovers across the world on one very special day, we can help raise awareness about animal adoption, and hopefully save the lives of more pets. Remember to invite friends and family to do the same. ADOPT A PET! Always adopt. Encourage your friends and family to do the same.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

It's a TLC show about humans that adopt monkeys and treat them as their children. Monkey business is big business in the United States, where some people pay up to $5,000 to adopt a monkey of their own, often a capuchin monkey, which can grow up to 22 inches and 9 pounds. Thanks to Chimpanzee Information for pointing this travesty out.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 25, 2012

We were the type of family that bought the best dog food, dog insurance , BPA free chew toys, etc. It was the first time I really wouldn’t see my pups on a regular basis or even be able to adopt one (or a few) of my own. She was shortly adopted afterwards into a loving family. I was heartbroken. I thought to myself.

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Critter News

APRIL 14, 2009

There is a bit of a drama around the adoption of the Portuguese (yay!) But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either. The dog was a fit for the family and it's hard to say no to Ted Kennedy. We would have loved it if the Obamas had adopted a dog from a shelter. Water Dog puppy Bo. Yadda, yadda, yadda. So what is he?

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10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2011

Anyhow, so every now and again, Hannes sends me incredible photos from his adopted home in Australia (he is from Tirol originally) and we exchange ideas about how we can push digiscoping just a little further. JN: Of course good weather, good light, good birds and very important, and an understanding family that puts up with your obsession.

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Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2012

MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. Eight of every 10 dogs sold in Mexico end up in the streets, with most of them having been family pets at some point, official figures show.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

But as I began my search for a new family member at local shelters, I noticed that something was terribly wrong—I couldn’t hold the dogs I was considering adopting for more than 5 minutes before going into a sneezing convulsion. That said, below are some really good choices allergy-sufferers should consider adopting: 1.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Your story could be featured in an upcoming book, and could help inspire others to adopt too! Lost Souls: Found! Lost Souls: Found!

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

A three-part trip report for Hong Kong including the Orange-headed Thrush and visiting Tai Mo Shan , Cheun Lung Family Walk, and Aberdeen Reservoirs, can be found on Redgannet. The nom de blog Redgannet was adopted to add an air of mystery and to make himself more attractive to women.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

And when writing a field guide, it is accepted practice to adopt one of the above and to stick to it, with any questions or disagreements safely ensconced in the text, not in an actual change of species. Checklist for Belize lists 622 species in 76 families, of which 104 are rare or accidental and four introduced.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

Adopt a displaced pet. If you’re looking for a pet, consider adopting a cat or dog displaced by the recent disasters. Petfinder.com lists animals for adoption. These hungry, hurt, and lost animals are in our hearts as well—pets we know are someone’s friends, companions and family members—who also need our help and prayers.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 20, 2012

It turns out that people are not the only ones, who can adopt children – animals are good at this as well. One of the recent developments, which caught an eye of many pet-lovers, is an adoption of three newly born tigers by German shepherd in Chinese Reserve on January 2012. Puma rejected her children and they were given to Mary.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2011

As always, if you are thinking of adding a new furry family member to your household, please think rescue and adoption first! Happy National Puppy Day! You might be surprised to learn just how many puppies are waiting for homes. Check out Petfinder.com to search in your area.

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Critter News

JULY 5, 2010

On Friday, the beagles — owned by a research facility in New Jersey whose parent pharmaceutical company went into bankruptcy — were released to the care of animal rescue groups that, after socializing them, hope to adopt them out as family pets. and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

But its not just parrots that are doing well in their adopted city. Well-represented exotic families include starlings, ducks and doves and there are also many more individual species that now thrive here. Dozens of other introduced bird species, largely escapees from pet owners, now call Miami home.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2015

Experienced birders can identify birds using GISS; all birders can identify birds if they adopt the BBI approach. Bird families that resemble each other are combined into one chapter, for example “Owls, Nightjars, and Nighthawks,” and are then treated separately within the chapter. So say Kevin T.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 16, 2011

A blog hop around some fun animal blogs to help encourage adoption of house bunnies. And as always, if you decide a bunny is the right pet for your family, please check Petfinder.com to find a bunny in need of a good home. Who wouldn’t love a chocolate bunny? Easter Rabbit Adoptathon Blog Hop.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 14, 2011

However, that doesn’t mean they can’t make great companions for the right adoptive family. Sadly, however, one of the reasons people are hesitant to adopt these dogs is because of the assumption that such dogs are always “damaged goods,&# and can’t be re-trained. Kicking Separation Anxiety.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. But first, if adopted, determine what the dog was previously used to.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

With so many loving animals waiting for homes, we would love to encourage you to adopt a pet. And if you can’t add a pet to your family right now, you can help a shelter with just a click of the mouse! Please think adoption/rescue first. What would our lives be like without our beloved pets to keep us laughing?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 10, 2011

11am: Get a call from Munchkin’s new family that they’re driving four hours to pick her up. 3pm: Arrive at the destination within one minute of the forever family coming to pick up the munchkin. 3:05pm: Feel convinced that this family is perfect for the munchkin (already did a virtual home visit a week earlier). I’ll meet them.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. This year, with the economic downturn and the huge numbers of animals inside the city shelters, we hope that more attendees will find it in their hearts to provide a new home for one of the rescue animals at the event, and adopt.”. 4th ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES” FUNDRASIER.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 11, 2009

Katrina Warren and the experts at Animal Planet’s “ Housecat Housecall ”, presented by Purina Cat Chow, have put together some simple tips to help families conquer some common cat care issues. Here are some good tips for prospective cat owners: What should I do before bringing a new kitten into the family? Keep your kitten indoors.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 27, 2010

But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. Also consider having the cat sleep with a different family member so they’re less attached to the kids. Please always consider adoption first when you decided to add a furry or feathered friend to your family. Paul Mann, the Founder of Fetch!

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Both Puerto Rico and the USVI have active birding communities that are currently excluded from full membership in the ABA family. All Americans Should be Full Members of the ABA Family. Adding Puerto Rico and the USVI would largely achieve the goal of bringing all Americans into full membership of the ABA family.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

For example, why is it so hard for our family members and co-workers – many of whom have companion animals that they love – to cut cruelty from their diets and go vegan? "Change Of Heart provides science-based answers to many questions that are hotly debated among animal activists.

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