10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2022

While Black Terns are regular migrants and even rare breeders (only 2 to 5 pairs nation-wide), White-winged are ill-numbered migrants and very irregular breeders (the last breeding was a decade ago). Watching carefully, yes, not one, but two. And one rare White-winged Black Tern too!

Mules 205

Mules Breeders Farming Fish 205

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Howell’s A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America , which is absolutely my birder’s Bible for the region, says that Snowy Plovers are fair to uncommon summer breeders in the Lake Cuitzeo area, which they certainly are (breeders, though not uncommon).

Mexico 298

Mexico Science Breeders United States 298

10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2020

This is not to say that you won’t find great birds where you are, but only that they will likely be the resident breeders or wintering species you’ve already grown accustomed to. As we ascend to the height of the season, we become more likely to encounter extreme weather coupled with extremely mundane birding.

2020 157

2020 Breeders New York Birds 157

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2020

But we’re not confined to a wasteland of resident breeders just yet, are we? If May represents the apex of avian observation opportunities in most areas, June signals the slide down the slope towards a truly tedious valley. Hopefully, you’re still finding surprises. Saturday night, a surprise found me.

2020 157

2020 Breeders Birds Owls 157

Critter News

DECEMBER 12, 2008

PETA takes Biden to task for buying a dog from a breeder.

Breeders 100

Breeders PETA Dogs Obama 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2020

Weather patterns have been far from ideal for us to get our last big burst of migrating spring songbirds and the parks seemed relatively quiet this weekend, with few but local breeders there to be seen.

2020 160

2020 United States Breeders New York 160

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Are these, I ask gesturing figuratively around me, all the winter visitors or resident breeders we’ll be observing for the next few months? The rush of migration seems to have ended just about everywhere in the world. Thankfully, the answer is no, that the grand dance of avian irruption, digression, and vagary never really ends.

2019 166

2019 Breeders Jamaica 2011 166

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

He did know all the little roads in the area and as he wasn’t a trapper but a breeder we asked him to show us the way. We were introduced to a local specialist, but this gentleman turned out to be interested in caged birds. His collection was impressive and overwhelmingly illegal so he will remain unnamed too.

Mozambique 220

Mozambique Zimbabwe Birds Mammals 220

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2019

Spotting Blackpoll Warblers around here breaks bittersweet; obviously, anyone would enjoy spotting one of these monochromatic songbirds, but with this late migrant comes the promise of months of little more than resident breeders. Don’t tell me migration is over already!

2019 113

2019 Pelicans Breeders Virginia 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2023

This leaves Shanghai in June with basically just the year-round species and the summer breeders, maybe with a few added ultra-lazy individuals of migratory species. The Black-naped Oriole is one of the most attractive summer breeders in Shanghai. Such as the Black-winged Cuckooshrike.

Birds 130

Birds Eggs Breeders McDonalds 130

10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2014

In the mid-1970s, a local breeder was burglarized and a few of his birds escaped, after which the breeder released his remaining stock of about 50 birds 1. Like most dove species, Eurasian Collared-Doves are prolific breeders. Since its introduction, this dove has spread quickly across the North American continent.

2002 178

2002 Breeders North America Bahamas 178

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2015

The general lack of longitudinal movement among birds limits most areas to the same restricted pool of resident breeders every year. Midsummer birding can become boring if you focus solely on species counts. However, even the most jaded among us should be able to appreciate the appearance and behavior of fledglings and juveniles.

Breeders 158

Breeders 2015 Geese Canada 158

10,000 Birds

MARCH 23, 2013

Smooth-billed Anis were relative newcomers as breeders to Florida, having only begun nesting since the 1930s. In conclusion, Smooth-billed Ani is most likely not a resident breeder any longer in the state of Florida — only a regular visitor much like Groove-billed Ani.

Florida 189

Florida Virgin Islands Miami Breeders 189

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

North American breeders winging their way south for the winter may want to head for the Bahamas, where a new national park offers them protected habitat. Can California Condors be taught to avoid the dangers of power lines ? Staff from the San Diego Zoo think so.

California Condor 165

California Condor San Diego San Francisco Ghana 165

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2013

Although both species are widespread in North America as breeders in shrubby edge habitats, that is not the case in the southern half of the sunshine state (the more northerly race of Prairie Warbler is an uncommon breeder in the panhandle). Everyone, I would like you to meet the ‘Florida’ Prairie Warbler ( S.

Florida 185

Florida Miami Breeders Tampa 185

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

Being a resident in an ecosystem certainly has its advantages, as does being a breeder (sometimes), but, every once in a while, you should visit someplace where you’re considered an exotic! We all have invasive species on our minds this week, which should serve as an inspiration to those of us interested in expanding our personal range.

Colombia 160

Colombia Breeders 2014 Birds 160

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2024

The species is a cooperative breeder – chicks from previous breeding attempts help bringing up the next batch of chicks, like baby-sitting teenagers, though the latter are not related to the kids they babysit and also mainly do it for money, so I guess these two things are not really comparable at all.

Killing 170

Killing Birds Breeding Breeders 170

10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2012

She is the latest of our local breeders, not nesting usually until mid-May. The female is the earliest breeder of all these species, arriving on breeding grounds shortly after the males in November. The female Rufous Hummingbird has more rufous in her flanks and often has a few patchy orange-red feathers on her throat.

Breeders 207

Breeders North America America California 207

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2014

Enjoy your patches and your resident breeders. Anyone who knows me knows my favorite kind of birding: vacation birding. I’ll take new birds in new habitat any day.

Breeders 167

Breeders 2014 United States Virginia 167

10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2014

Traveling really rejuvenates the passion when local breeders become banal. His song, “C hanges in latitude, changes in birding attitude” really rings true when you’re on the road. Most people don’t expect birding wisdom from Buffet, but he is, after all, the Chief Parrothead!

New York City 163

New York City 2014 Breeders Virginia 163

10,000 Birds

MAY 10, 2018

The only unstreaked pipit around here and a characteristic breeder of sand dunes is the Tawny Pipit and this one shows well, holding to the grass edge. They are rare breeders here, but at least, this species’ numbers are on the increase. Two European Rollers await us on the wires, while one Eurasian Hoopoe flies by.

Serbia 122

Serbia Eagles Falcons Breeders 122

10,000 Birds

JUNE 19, 2016

Mid-June has so much to offer in the temperate zones, with breeders in one half of the world and migrants in the other. Those of you in the tropical zones can enjoy your resident birds in peace for once. And to those of you in the polar zones, just why ?

Breeders 100

Breeders 2016 Hunting Woodpeckers 100

Critter News

MARCH 14, 2009

I am no fan of breeders, I'll admit it. I think there are many disreputable breeders, I think they are increasing a bloated supply of pets, and I think there are many purebreds already available from shelters. I also know there are people who want to buy from a breeder and no one else. Tags: breeders.

Kittens 100

Kittens Kansas Purebred Breeders 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

While there may be responsible and loving breeders out there, they are only contributing to an out-of-control supply problem. Tags: breeders dogs PETA. I am a total supporter of this protest. There are too many animals out there and not enough homes. Why don't they stop making things worse? It's plain supply and demand.

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Protesters Protest Protesting PETA 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2020

So go ahead and take your summer breeders back. Our neighborhood, which just became my whole world for a while, will be poorer until next fall. But then, you folks up north have been having a much rougher time of it than we have, at least up until now. They will return to me soon enough.

Nashville 129

Nashville ALA Louisiana Breeders 129

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2013

Corey, on the other hand, will spend the weekend reveling in resident breeders all across New York State. Let me know if you’re catching any last vestiges of spring migration in your neck of the woods… Since migration is allegedly over, I’m going on strike until autumn. How about you?

Breeders 153

Breeders 2013 New York Birds 153

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2015

Robins are prolific breeders, capable of producing not one, not two, but three broods in one summer season. , but they remain in trees, where they are more difficult to see. When the ground thaws, they return to lawns and other open areas, creating the illusion that they have just arrived!

Connecticut 167

Connecticut Wisconsin Michigan Hawaii 167

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Most Acorn Woodpeckers are cooperative breeders and live in family groups of up to a dozen or more individuals. Within a group, 1–7 male co-breeders compete for matings with 1–3 joint-nesting females who lay their eggs in the same nest cavity. This is their range map courtesy of Nature Serve.

Woodpeckers 184

Woodpeckers Breeders North America Groups 184

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2024

This laughingthrush is a cooperative breeder – nestlings are fed by all members of a group, often 6-12 (not just 2 as in Wham!): “A female may share a nest with another, and 3 or more adults may take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.” (Note to those readers who do not know Wham!: ” ( source ).

Burma 196

Burma India Indonesia Thailand 196

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2011

Yeah, I certainly won’t be shedding any tears for now ex-bird breeder LaSandra Walter , who had her birds taken from her as part of a plea deal after birds were found emaciated and in filthy conditions in her home. &# My whole life was based on my bird business,&# she whined.

Breeders 163

Breeders United States Breeding Birds 163

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2019

It was thought that later nests with smaller clutches were either replacement clutches from a failed nest or from low-quality breeders. A study conducted at Sultanpur (Abdul Jamil Urfi, Thangarasu Meganathan and Abdul Kalam) between 2003 and 2005 noted that the the clutch size was bigger in early nests.

2003 113

2003 India Breeders 2005 113

Critter News

APRIL 14, 2009

Others are accusing him of getting a dog from a breeder. He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. (It But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either. Tags: breeders Obama dogs. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Here's our position.

Obama 100

Obama Breeders Puppies Adoptable 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

They have changed the minds of many Dalmatian breeders and hope to continue with this difficult task. I didn’t know this, but the Dalmatian Club of American mandates euthanasia of all deaf pups. How truly sad. Luckily Safety Spotters is working hard to set an example of what they are capable of IF given a chance.

Dogs 100

Dogs Euthanasia Rescue Breeders 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Rufous-faced Warbler Rufous-capped Babbler Pin-striped Tit-babbler Chestnut-crowned Warbler Puff-throated Bulbuls are cooperative breeders, but somewhat strangely, the number of helpers does not really affect the survival chances of the chicks ( source ).

China 224

China Birds Pythons Eagles 224

10,000 Birds

JULY 12, 2019

The beer is named for the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodius ), a now-scarce Great Lakes breeder, and a portion of the proceeds from sales will support wildlife conservation efforts by the The Detroit Zoological Society. Piping Plover Pilsner: The Detroit Zoological Society and Griffin Claw Brewing Co.

Detroit 138

Detroit Vermont New York City New York 138

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Please, if you are getting a puppy or kitten, consider rescuing from a rescue or shelter, or find a very reputable breeder. Luckily Billy found a happy ending, sadly many puppy mill dogs aren’t as lucky. Sadly too many dogs sold in pet stores come from puppy mills like this one.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Puppies Rescue Kittens 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2012

“Now that migration is over, all I can do is look for local breeders.” Tomorrow is the first day of June, yet the complaints have already started. Have you heard them yet? ” “I guess I’ll go to the beach… maybe I’ll see a shearwater or something.” ” “Summer (birding) sucks!”

2012 184

2012 Breeders Birds Breeding 184