10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

Ka’ena Point is also a breeding ground for the Federally protected Laysan albatross, where 45 nests were being carefully monitored by the non-profit Pacific Rim Conservation. They were simply sent to Family Court. What about the people around the world who are mesmerized by nesting birds, thanks to blogs and nest cams?

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Albatross Honolulu Hawaii Killing 214

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Similarly, the Alpine Leaf Warbler is one of the more attractive species in an otherwise almost indistinguishable family of identical leaf warblers. (“But the difference in wing bars, Kai!”). If you think you have already seen enough photos of Elliot’s Laughingthrush, you may not be the right reader for this blog.

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North Korea China Birds Woodpeckers 236

10,000 Birds

MAY 13, 2015

It can’t have escaped your notice lately that the blog has been overrun with articles about North America’s pseudo-warblers (or wood warblers, as some people, apparently unaware the name is taken by a proper European species, call them), and, even worse, no small amount of poetry.

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Africa Ethiopia Feral Tanzania 174

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If you were an antique Roman reading this blog post, what you see below would not be a Brown-hooded Kingfisher but a white-bellied one ( albiventris ). Among some other species of the kingfisher family, this species is a bit of a laughingstock. ” Instead, it mostly feeds on insects captured on the ground.

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South Africa Mice Niger Nigeria 147

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Maybe those should be protected too? Given that the Black Kite is politely described as an “opportunistic hunter” – which includes the fact that they are more likely to scavenge than most other raptors – the name choice of the company protecting the world’s cyber ecosystem is a bit weird.

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Iraq Birds China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2016

Bells keep cats from catching birds,” wrote Maureen Eiger, whose original furious email was the inspiration for this blog. If you see an owl,” wrote Mikal Deese, “someone in your family is going to die. The list goes on, but the blog must end. And so do those stupid scrunchies!”. Bells do not work. Probably not.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Porcupines Raccoons Ethiopia 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

A Fascinating Blog Post Three Brave Boys Save Secretary Bird Black-backed Woodpecker to Get Protection in California? Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. Hat-tip to Mike McDowell.

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Deer 2011 Cats New York 158

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

A young enthusiast, who blogs under the name of ForestPuffin , introduced me to the discipline when he came to visit at the end of August and I became quite captivated by the object of our outing, the Adonis Blue Butterfly. Many ‘blue’ chrysalises are found within ant nests, enjoying the warmth and protection until they emerge as adults.

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Rabbits Ireland 2002 Sheep 155

10,000 Birds

JULY 29, 2013

Since 1776 it has been protected land and the biodiversity there speaks volumes to what nearly 250 years of conservation can do. But I think that UNESCO explains things better than I can : The Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve is on record as the oldest legally protected forest reserve geared specifically towards a conservation purpose.

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Trinidad Venezuela Birds Protection 188

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

The subject is one that comes up a lot in this blog and other bird blogs, the subject of cats and their effect on wildlife. And New Zealand has a fairly aggressive programme of conservation measures in place to protect native wildlife by killing native species, again something I have defended on th is site.

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New Zealand Possums SPCA Hedgehogs 117

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Over 80 percent of North Dakota’s prairie has vanished, but there are still millions of acres in North Dakota, under both government protection and private ownership. That’s the male on a metal post in the featured image of this blog post (gotta differentiate the blog posts from the wooden posts!), back to the birds.

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North Dakota Sparrows Birds Blackbirds 137

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

I may have to quit blogging… Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. I blame Charlie Sheen.

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2011 Deer New York Owls 151

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

These Blasts From The Past 2 Book Giveaway Given Away Least Terns Doing Well in Oklahoma Honduras Trip Winner Has Blogged His Trip Should Subsistence Bird Hunters in Alaska Buy Duck Stamps? Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! The proposal from U.S.

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Deer 2011 Oklahoma Honduras 124

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

Old World Vultures are nestled within the family Acciptridae along with the hawks and eagles. It’s actually a pretty classic example of convergent evolution, wherein two unrelated families of lifeforms evolve to fill the same niche independently. Panama’s Vulture – Jan Axel, Jan’s Birding Blog.

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California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 179

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

Jon Fjeldså’s contributions include many of the ducks, yellow-finches, and many other families where his images of Birds of the High Andes could be used. And, it has to be added that all of these artists and the additional seven artists contributed images that filled out plates of most of the bird families.

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Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 171

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. A good day for my blog :>) Jochen Mar 15th, 2011 at 4:43 am Nice shot! And how unfair is it that my folks have had better looks at redpolls this year then I have?

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Deer 2011 New York City New York 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

The resolution has been reduced for the blog, but in high-res, 2 or 3 dark filaments are visible. 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. This individual is a male. Their function?

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2011 Deer India New York 180

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

I will, of course, gather those responses and use them in a blog post, so make sure you indicate in your email if you want your full name used (and if you have a blog include the URL so I can link it). Tags: giveaway • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! It is that awesome!

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Brazil Wildlife 2011 Deer 179

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

(I do need to note that a rare error crops up here–LISTSERV is not a generic electronic bulletin board, it is a propriety product owned by a company and the use of the term is protected by trademark law. It’s spelled this way, all caps, because that is the official name.).

North America 115

North America Birds Prairie Dogs Barn Owls 115

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. Tags: denmark , mute swan , national bird , swans • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Thanks for visiting!

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Denmark 2011 Honduras Deer 162

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! We need more predictions, more plates, and more promotions ! The proposal from U.S.

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Deer 2011 New York Cats 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Tags: Asides , festivals • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

2011 140

2011 Deer Massachusetts New York 140

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

It’s my fantasy and it’s yours: Quit the job, say good-bye to the family, and bird. how guides and drivers are found and where they live and what their families and homes look like, birder friends who accompany him on some legs of his quest, and the quirky people he ends up sharing beers with, in bars in huts on stilts.

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Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 191

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Though we have an occasional larophile post on this blog they are rarely written by me. Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. at Gloucester Harbor.Or The proposal from U.S.

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Breeding 2011 Deer New York 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Just saying. The deadline is Friday, March 18. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 Deer Honduras New York 140

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2011

If your pet is ever lost, runs away, or is even stolen, a microchip can help you recover your beloved family member much more quickly and effectively than posting fliers around town. Take steps to protect your horse—and your investment—the way you would for your housepets. Horse Microchips. But what if you own a horse?

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Pets Litter Horses Cats 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Tags: Asides • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Video and desultory apology here. The proposal from U.S.

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Owls Barn Owls 2011 Deer 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Though I only managed a rather poor photo for the blog!) Get yours today!

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2011 Deer Owls Lions 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Nice. ((** all names have been changed to protect identities and have been substituted with (almost) randomly chosen substitutes suitable for a family of Alpine Accentors.)) He also blogs for birdingblogs.com 19 Responses to “Polygynandry and the Alpine Accentor&# Corey Mar 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm Nobody tell Daisy, OK?

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2011 Breeders Deer Breeding 208

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Tags: Asides , tsunami • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Tip of the hat to our own Duncan Wright, who used to work on Tern Island.

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2011 Deer Pro-Test Wildlife 175

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

more migratory sky shots here ) Tags: march , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 Deer South Dakota Costa Rica 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

The results will inform a vision document to be adopted in July 2011 at a national conference to guide the NWR system for wildlife protection into the next decade and beyond. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network.

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2011 Deer Wildlife Birds 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 New York Deer Philadelphia 154

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

Many thanks to Jason Kopp for the photos above taken during last year’s courses held at Explorer’s Inn Tags: banding , peru , tambopata • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Guano Still Collected in Peru Counting Birds: Will Microphones Replace Nets? The proposal from U.S.

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Peru 2011 Deer 2010 193

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

Third of all, the bird that was first seen on 30 October is, as of this blog posting, STILL THERE! … Tags: Lewiss Woodpecker , new york , woodpeckers • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! It made it through the rough winter and is still coming around to the feeders. The proposal from U.S.

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New York Woodpeckers Jordan 2011 190

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

That larger clade is in turn sister to a clade containing the four remaining totipalmate bird families, which do still seem to be related, and which needed a new order name once pelicans were removed. But meanwhile, let’s look at the four avian families that comprise the brand new order Suliformes.

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2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea California 152

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

and share their expertise , or do big years or write excellent blog posts. My librarian self is partial to a more strict taxonomic organization, but with no hope that the constant shifting of families will end in the near future, this type of sequence is making more and more sense.

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Ireland Birds Falcons Turtles 142