10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2021

I have great admiration for Ballentine and Hyman’s ability to clearly articulate and summarize the many research articles they must have read in preparation for this book. There are no footnotes and the two-page list of books and articles for “Further Reading” is selective. This is a beautifully designed book.

North America 279

North America Birds Research America 279

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2012

As a Northeast birder I am familiar with the alarming decrease in the number of Red Knots along Atlantic shores and have signed petitions and written e-mails calling for legislation and rules that will limit the overharvesting of the horseshoe crab, whose eggs Red Knots depend on. million in the late 1990’s. Should the gulls be controlled?

Delaware 226

Delaware New Jersey Eggs Research 226

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Hints of potential warming in the HBW species description: “Date of first egg-laying on Honshu now 7 days earlier than it was 25 years ago” There are also quite a few Cuckoos. For example, the main article states that “At Lac de Grand Lieu, W France, birds commute 2–38 km between colony and feeding territories.”

LACS 264

LACS Birds France Japan 264

10,000 Birds

JULY 28, 2019

Last year not a single chick survived and there is much predation of both eggs and young birds along the length of beach. The first pair of Pied Oystercatchers to lay eggs this year was the same as last year. The first egg laid is not necessarily the first to hatch and often there is a day in between when they hatch.

2019 169

2019 Camels Eggs Family 169

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2024

Pu blishing papers, articles, and books on birds aside, Clive is also a keen bird photographer. The chicks need six months to develop so the adults lay their eggs in January. He started as a poor student with an old Zenit camera and a 400 mm lens; nowadays he works with a Nikon mirrorless system. So why are these Griffons arriving now?

Africa 246

Africa Morocco Senegal 2003 246

10,000 Birds

JULY 31, 2022

I have written many articles about our resident Pied Oystercatchers over the past twelve years. Since I found the first Pied Oystercatcher nest on Cable Beach in July 2000 I have learnt that the eggs rarely hatch due to predation and if they do hatch then a fully fledged chick is a rare and wonderful outcome. Family footprints.

Breeding 147

Breeding Eggs 2000 Chickens 147

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

They may be about bird eggs ( The Most Perfect Thing: The Inside (and Outside) of a Bird’s Egg , 2016), or a 17th-century ornithologist ( Virtuoso by Nature: The Scientific Worlds of Francis Willughby, 2016), or How Bullfinches learn songs from humans ( The Wisdom of Birds: An Illustrated History of Ornithology.

Dissection 264

Dissection Birds Europe Eggs 264

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

There is also the usual article about the first sighting of the species at a new location. When there are cuckoos around – which parasitize Daurian Redstarts – the females have a higher rate of egg rejection. If you want to pretend to combine learning Mandarin and learning about this species, watch this video. How exciting.

Deer 246

Deer China Birds Owls 246

Critter News

AUGUST 15, 2010

Last week there was a slew of articles about the agreement in Ohio between the farm industry and animal welfare activists to expand cage sizes for calves (veal), hens and pigs. This New York Times article argues that it could lead to other states following suit. Well, maybe, although I think there is still a long way to go.

Factory Farm 100

Factory Farm Factory Farming Factory Farming 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 2, 2022

One of Whittaker’s first experiments was to place other birds’ preen oil on the nests and eggs of Dark-eyed Juncos. There is no bibliography, a References section lists articles by chapter, in the order in which they are discussed in the text. 241) that contribute to a bird’s odor.

Science 264

Science Research Turkey 2006 264

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

I was happy to find this article in my inbox recently! The recipe is part of an article on Guideposts, click here to read the whole thing. Mix in egg, oil, vanilla, honey and carrots until well combined. Carrot cake, for dogs! Doggie Carrot Cake. Ingredients. 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1 teaspoon soy flour. cup vegetable oil.

Dogs 100

Dogs Eggs 2009 Animal 100

Critter News

JANUARY 25, 2012

Full article on Food Safety News. The law, finalized in 1999, comes after a 12-year "phase-out" period meant to allow egg farmers time to implement the costly transition away from battery cages. egg producers an estimated £400 million ($613 million). As of Jan.

Battery Cages 100

Battery Cages Battery Animal Welfare Welfare 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

An accomplished popular science writer, Ackerman started out as a writer and researcher for National Geographic ‘s book division and has since written articles and books on such diverse scientific subjects as heredity, the common cold, dragonflies, and wildlife in Japan.

Science 264

Science Birds Costa Rica Research 264

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2018

Birds are able to fly away, but their nests and eggs can be destroyed. An excellent Audubon article states “What do birds do when wildfires break out? ” The article goes on to mention that fires are not all bad. Fire can also cause wildlife to be burned, dehydrated and malnourished. No surprise here: They fly away.

Wildlife 121

Wildlife Sacramento Shelters Connecticut 121

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2013

Brauning, a Summary of Atlas Results by Physiographic Region and Section, Breeding Phenology (date ranges of nest building, nest with eggs, nest with young, fledged young), Atlas Safe Dates (the period of time within which it is safe to say that if you saw or heard a bird in suitable habitat it is likely breeding, ruling out migrants).

Pennsylvania 258

Pennsylvania Breeding Sparrows Birds 258

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

All of the text–geographic and species facts and data–are supported by a list of scientific literature and online article citations in the back of the book. The travel information for South America, other than the Galapagos, is briefer and more limited than for the other areas. © Otto Plantema, used with permission.

Penguins 279

Penguins Georgia Albatross New Zealand 279

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2023

Harrison, and Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds, 2nd ed. Baby Bird Identification focuses on scientific data, synthesizing information gathered from reference books, journal articles and databases, unpublished data, and data collected by the author herself. These books are concerned with behavior.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 290

Wildlife Rehabilitation Birds Family Collecting 290

Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

For the full story, check out this link to the New York Times article. Animal rights advocates have singled out the crates, known as sow stalls, as inhumane, and several states have moved to ban or restrict their use not only in pork production, but also in the production of eggs and veal. Here's an excerpt.

McDonalds 100

McDonalds Gestation Crates Gestation Veal 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Thought-provoking article in the Boston Globe.some green thinkers are now coming to a surprising conclusion: In exceptional circumstances, they say, the only effective way to protect the environment may be at the barrel of a gun. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs.

Central African Republic 100

Central African Republic Protection Sea Turtles Rhinos 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2014

Thirteen different insects have been introduced into Montana in their turn as biological controls for knapweeds, from weevils that attack the roots to flies that lay eggs in the seed-heads. Since then, it has been pulled and plucked, sprayed and dusted, mowed and set on fire. And yet it persists. So, a big no on knapweed.

Montana 173

Montana Goats Sheep Species 173

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 15, 2012

Brush top with beaten egg. Visit Melody at AllNaturalPetCare.com and read her articles on the All Natural Pet Care Blog. Formulated by Melody McKinnon exclusively for 4TheLoveOfAnimals.com. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or flour substitute). 1/4 cup pureed sweet potato. 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil. 1 TBSP plain yogurt.

Chickens 100

Chickens Dogs Pets Seals 100

Critter News

OCTOBER 8, 2009

There's a reason for the security that keeps Beagle burn videos from surfacing like egg farm videos. No wonder the research community wraps a "saves lives" cloak around its work whether falsified journal articles or Larson's "speech" studies. It keeps the public from saying YOU'RE FUNDING WHAT? For how many years? With what results?

Animal Research 100

Animal Research Research Egg Farm Animal 100

Animal Person

AUGUST 26, 2009

Instead, our LGUs teach the false ancient beliefs that maintain meat -- including dairy, fish, eggs, and feed crops -- as an institution. . Today's message and call to action is from David Cantor of Responsible Policies for Animals (thanks, Mike!). Responsible Policies for Animals Members & Friends!

Meat 100

Meat Responsible Policies Miami Speciesism 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2022

The article to look for is titled “ Ceratospira inglisi Ocular Infestation in a Wompoo Fruit-Dove” After viewing these photos, it is a good idea to relax your eyes by looking at a Brown Songlark. Similar to the (fortunately now gradually changing) situation among humans in China, these birds seem to prefer males over females.

Australia 147

Australia Parrots Birds Memphis 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 1, 2014

They cut down the trees the parrots used for nesting and brought black rats, who ate their eggs, and honeybees who swarmed into their nests, and by 1937 there were only about 2,000 Puerto Rican Parrots left. Spanish settlers arrived in 1493 and called the birds Coterras. Other Europeans came. Africans were brought over as slaves.

Puerto Rico 247

Puerto Rico Parrots New York City 2013 247

4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 26, 2011

“Dog waste can contain a lot of diseases and bacteria that people don’t know, about,” Paul Chesler, the president of aPaws said in an article on hometownstation.com. “It It can contain tape worm, ringworm and whipworm. If you’re pregnant or on drug therapy, such as cancer patients, animal feces can pose a danger to you.”.

Pets 100

Pets United States Dogs Laws 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

With a hardiness that belies their delicate looks (but helps explain their phenomenal success), these pioneering pigeons are already sitting on eggs at at least one location in Montana. Well written article with some facts I didn’t know. So right now I’m feeling pretty good about Eurasian Collared-doves.

Montana 177

Montana 2011 Bahamas Deer 177

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 6, 2011

The two most common food allergies or food intolerances in pets are: Protein including chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs and soy. She works at a gym in Brooklyn, New York, where she gets great inspiration for her freelance health-related articles and blogs. Grains like wheat or corn. The resulting symptoms can range from: Vomiting.

Pets 100

Pets Vet Dogs Puppies 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2018

Where does the female Emperor Penguin go after she has produced that one egg and handed it over to the male for incubation? And, what about that female Emperor Penguin, who disappears for two months after handing her one egg over to her mate? Technology to the rescue! The penguin fanatics. The passionate pelagic enthusiasts.

Albatross 119

Albatross Penguins Research Breeding 119

Animal Ethics

JULY 19, 2011

To the Editor: Re “ Egg Producers and Humane Society Urging Federal Standard on Hen Cages ” (Business Day, July 8): I’m a vegetarian who turned vegan after coming to terms with the fact that just because I was eating hormone-free, antibiotic-free, even free-range organic eggs didn’t mean that egg-producing hens were living a cruelty-free life.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 15, 2018

Yes, we do want to create useful, engaging content,” Kathryn Aragon of Crazy Egg explained. You can pair your articles with videos embedded in the text to increase target audience engagement as a whole. It is an important aspect that helps your target audience actually find the content you publish online.

Branding 76

Branding Experiments Experience Campaign 76

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 25, 2010

15): We are glad to see an article describing the intensive confinement of egg-laying chickens, but we disagree when it says that animal advocates and consumers are “driving big changes” in the treatment of chickens. To the Editor: Re “ A Hen’s Space to Roost ” (Week in Review, Aug.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Farm Sanctuary Factory Farm 40

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 18, 2006

To the Editor: Re “ Plan for Tracking Animals Meets Farmers’ Resistance ” (news article, Dec. I buy pasture-raised meat, milk and eggs from local farmers who I know personally, because the animals are healthier than industrially raised animals, and I find that the quality is better. 13): I live in rural Pennsylvania.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Pennsylvania 2006 40

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

These fossils are seen as proof that some dinosaurs brooded over its eggs. “Feathery forearms would have allowed these emu-sized dinosaurs to shade their eggs from the head of the midday sun 80 million years ago” (right, Dinoguy2/Wikimedia). Like birds. The book begins with the discovery of Archaeopteryx in Germany in 1861.

Mongolia 238

Mongolia Reptiles Science Indiana 238

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

I decided to look online for some information regarding the "Organic Free Range Eggs" that Trader Joe's, my favorite store, sells. A Note About Eggs At Trader Joe's we listen to what our customers tell us about the choices we give them. Thanks to their valued feedback, in 2005 we made an important change in our egg selection.

Eggs 100

Eggs Debeaking Cage Free Humane 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2012

Some might contest this, saying that Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hatches An Egg precedes Eastman’s book by twenty years. But since Horton is an elephant, and since the creature that hatches from the egg is an elephant-bird, I’m going to wait till 10,000 Birds does a Hybrid Bird Week before discussing this representative of the Seussiverse.

Birds 258

Birds Switzerland Owls Lions 258

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2024

The first eggs are usually laid at the end of May or sometimes in the first week of June, but this can vary depending on the weather. Both sexes incubate, with the eggs taking an average of 19 or 20 days to hatch. The clutch is two, sometimes three, with incubation usually not starting until the clutch is complete.

Liberia 246

Liberia Africa Breeding Mozambique 246