10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2011

Given the impressively brief incubation time of the little birds, there’s a good chance that these Gnatcatchers will be working on brood #2 by the time the last boreal breeders even finish passing through. This seems to be a pretty accurate time table if the truckloads of Gnatcatchers that inundate us in late May are any indication.

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Breeders Eggs Farming Rights 208

10,000 Birds

APRIL 17, 2012

In any case, the slow build of spring is a little slower around here, and while a handful of the early season migrants arrived w week or so before I was ready to expect them, most everything is coming along right on time anymore. They travel by themselves, in massive flocks that roam the canopy in constant song.

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North Carolina Breeders Rights Experience 208

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2011

They are the first of our migrant breeders to go, and they are gone by the beginning of August. The theatre of the evening sky that soothes the mind and brings to rest the hot summer days is over. The Common Swifts have left Germany behind as their journey South has begun. That is early. And it sure isn’t the beauty of their plumage.

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Elephants Neglecting Europe Breeders 213

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Cook’s Petrel ( Pterodroma cookii ) is another range-restricted breeder that nests on Little Barrier Island. New Zealand Storm-petrel (right) with White-faced Storm-petrel (left). Little Barrier Island was the last stronghold of the Stichbird ( Notiomystis cincta ), and remains its most important reserve.

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New Zealand Rats Cooking 2003 180

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 28, 2014

This is similar to the fact that all birds, even first time breeders within a species build identical nests. It may take just being at the right place at the right time. As it turns out, this behavior appears to be inherent, meaning young birds do not necessarily need to see others do it and then repeat it themselves.

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Fish Ostriches Woodpeckers Breeders 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

In the case of Acorn Woodpeckers, they are cooperative breeders (as with many other polygynandrous species), which seems to predispose species to polygynandry. Alpine Accentors, on the other hand, are not cooperative breeders and females typically have very little to do with each other. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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2011 Breeders Deer Breeding 235

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2022

In my imagination, the job of a male Australian Brush Turkey is pretty similar – removing or adding bits and pieces to his pile of rotting vegetation in order to get the right temperature to incubate the eggs buried underneath to hatch. It breeds in tree holes, presumably explaining the more commonly used name for it.

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Australia Koalas Parrots Birds 259

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2020

A pair of Warbling Vireos are regular client right now, and we have also had visits from Black-headed Grosbeaks and a Northern Beardless Tyrannulet this year. So go ahead and take your summer breeders back. I’m looking forward to visits from Spotted Wrens and Groove-billed Anis soon. They will return to me soon enough.

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Nashville ALA Louisiana Breeders 189

10,000 Birds

JULY 12, 2019

But done right, hoppy sour beers can strike a wonderful balance between fruity and tart, eschewing both the piney harshness of the most bitter IPAs or the caustic fate of over-soured “wild” ales to offer a summer beverage as bright and citrusy as any glass of lemonade. of Birmingham Michigan have released Piping Plover Pilsner.

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Detroit Vermont New York City New York 197

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. Siberian Rubythroat : ditto.

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Killing Birds Breeding Breeders 242

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2020

I do not like these friends right now.). These birds, like their Brown-headed cousins, are parasitic breeders. One has a large yard in the jungle along the same flyway, and can see as many as 100 species during migration, including a fantastic collection of eastern Wood Warblers.

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Birds Breeders Species Mexico 237

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2023

“Nothing is more humbling,” he sighs, “than spending a few hours in a boat or on a riverbank, unsuccessfully trying to catch a fish, and then seeing an Osprey dive and catch one right in front of you” (p. This is an introductory guide, as are all the guides in the ABA series, and it is an excellent one. by 1 by 7.5

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North America Birds Owls Canada 246

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Quite recently, it has started to expand inland, along the river Rhone and to the South of Germany, where it is now an uncommon but conspicious breeder. A different form ( atlantis ) which may or may not constitute a separate species, is found on the Azores, Fuerteventura, and the Canary Islands.

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Europe Spain Italy Ireland 181

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

In particular the South Island destination of Kaikoura is world-renowned for the flocks of albatrosses and giant petrels floating right off the pelagic boat, and the ease of the trip makes it a must-visit for any visiting birder. It is also restricted as a breeder to the north of North Island. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.

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New Zealand Albatross 2011 Cooking 212

Critter News

OCTOBER 31, 2009

And, of course, this board would be dominated by big ag's people, so I think they're right. Would such a bill lead to jurisdiction over puppy mill breeders as well? There may also be unintended consequences. It's an issue to follow though.

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Farm Animal Farmed Animals Animal Welfare Ohio 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2020

The same weakness is found in The Feather Thief (2018), a book similarly about an obsessive thief with flexible boundaries of right and wrong. He interviews breeders about rumors of raptor trafficking and egg smuggling, activities that have supposedly been stopped. And, it’s here where that story ends.

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Falcons United Kingdom Zimbabwe Eggs 264

Critter News

MARCH 14, 2010

Yeah, right. Prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner Ernie Paragallo was convicted Wednesday of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses on his Hudson Valley farm. He didn't know how his horses were being treated on his own farm? Come on, that's a Michael Vick defense that didn't work with him either. And he didn't know?

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Animal Cruelty Cruelty Michael Vick Horse Farm 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2015

For longest lists, go there in May when migrants are still passing while the local breeders are active and visible. The roadside bush held one Willow Warbler , while the nearby sandpit was adorned by Northern Wheatear. According to the latest data, 273 bird species were recorded in the national park, 160 of them breeding in it.

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Greece Pelicans Geese Albania 252

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2009

They had a page with quotes from animal rights activists, but as I was reading, I noticed that they were very unfavorable quotes from such activists as Wayne Pacelle and Ingrid Newkirk. I was browsing for some quotes when I came across this group - The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA).

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Animal Welfare Wayne Pacelle Welfare Groups 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. It can be preorded right now via Amazon, and should be hitting shelves in bookstores on March 9th.

Purebred 100

Purebred Humane Society Of The United States Pedigree Shelters 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2012

Those Woodchat Shrikes that do turn up in Germany each year, and there might be a handful of records, must therefore now be regarded as very rare “migration overshoots” or – as tragic as it may sound for a (former) breeder to the country – as true vagrants. For more than an hour. Line up the scope, stupid!

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Cattle Germany Iran Breeders 164

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 24, 2016

Without a doubt, one of the best bits of writing on the split of the two birds, was actually featured right here on this site. These birds have been known to be prolific breeders, with as many as 8 broods a year, and each clutch holding from 5-13 eggs. After I discovered his story, I scrapped mine, as there was nothing left to tell.

Chile 100

Chile Breeders Asia Mexico 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

In 2008, two-year-old Bill was released from a puppy mill breeder and put out to auction after spending the first two years of his life sitting in a cage. It may seem callous, but they knew they hadn’t the patience or desire to embark on the long road to rehab, and ultimately did the right thing by returning him to the rescue group.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Boston Rescue Puppies 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Like manky mallards, ganky geese display remarkable variety due to both the methodical manipulations of breeders and the variable volatility of the more natural kind of breeding. Wicked, right? cygnoides ) ancestors. Feral geese run the gamut from pure white to almost entirely gray or brown. Hat-tip to Stella.

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Geese 2011 Deer New York 145

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 10, 2011

I wish I could keep her… Oh, right, if I kept her I wouldn’t get to meet the next one and receive my small celebrations anew. Kyla Duffy is a foster parent for MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and Breeder Release Adoption Service. Just wait till she learns to give love! These guys are so lucky. Another successful match.

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Adopt Dog Animal Cruelty Boston Dogs 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 29, 2017

When we factor in a precarious trip punctuated with such hazards as stalking, demon-flight Peregrines , trigger happy humans, missing habitats, and other nasty situations, maybe those non-breeders are the smart ones?

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Costa Rica Morals Breeders Sparrows 124

10,000 Birds

MAY 28, 2016

We have to figure out when the highest numbers of migrants coincide with resident breeders to increase the probabilities of breaking the previous record, or to at least hit your Big Day birding goal. However, it also has to give a reasonable chance at identifying all of those birds and that means enough time in the right spots.

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica Birds Israel Research Center 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The fallout from the huge puppy mill seizure is fueling calls for a review of Quebec's animal rights laws, which are abysmal even for Canada. Under Quebec law, the kennel owners could face a maximum penalty of only $1,200 if convicted of animal cruelty — a penalty that some animal rights advocates say is too lenient.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Puppies Laws Kennels 100

Animal Ethics

JULY 29, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ States Try to Weigh Safety With Dog Owners’ Rights ” (news article, July 23): Any law that deems a dog as dangerous or vicious based on appearance, breed or phenotype is unfair and discriminatory. Canine temperaments are widely varied, and behavior cannot be predicted by physical features.

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New York Times Pit Bulls New York Breeders 40

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

The owner of the kennel has maintained she was targeted by animal rights activists and that inspectors found only trivial violations. If custody goes to the province, Aldworth said, the humane society will put the dogs up for adoption, regardless of whether the owner is charged or not.

Kennels 100

Kennels Dogs Puppies The Humane Society 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 26, 2024

Once considered a distinct race of the more widespread Pied Wheatear, it is now regarded as a full species in its own right. They are very late breeders, as they feed their young on autumn migrants which they generally intercept out to sea. So too do Woodchat Shrikes, while Red-backed are only occasional breeders.

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Cyprus Breeders Falcons Hunters 246

10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2024

Thirty years ago the RSPB turned its attention to halting the decline of Devon’s Cirl Buntings, with the Cirl Bunting Recovery Programme helping farmers to provide the right habitat for these sun-loving birds. It’s easy to explain its upturn in fortunes. This was followed by an ambitious captive-rearing and re-introduction project.

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Bulgaria Greece Breeders India 246

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2022

It stops those thousands of migrating birds flying across the Gulf of Mexico and directs them right onto the trees, fields, sanctuaries, beaches along the Bolivar Peninsula, where they hopefully find food and fresh water. I imagined walking right up to them. High Island in April requires Weather, so I was told. American Avocets.

Houston 264

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are charismatic birds like Barrow’s Goldeneye, Evening Grosbeak, Red and White-winged Crossbills; mysterious seabirds like Leach’s Storm-Petrel; ‘little brown jobs’ like Winter Wren and Nelson’s Sparrow; a treasury of warbler species, 27 in all, many state breeders.

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Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 246

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

They often become slower breeders, and most importantly, they lose their ability to disperse, meaning they get stranded on the island they live on. It is correct, of course, to think of extinction this way during the Holocene Extinction, which we are living through right now. They usually lose their anti-predator behavious.

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Hawaii Guam Mammals Fiji 255

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2022

36, if my counting is right and there has been no very recent split or lump. Not bad given that the 5 families in the inner circle of the laughingthrush family have a combined number of about 68 species. While many laughingthrushes look attractive, the Blue-winged Laughingthrush (Baihualing, Yunnan) looks striking even among them.

San Diego 275

San Diego Malaysia China Zoos 275

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Marabous occur throughout tropical and subtropical Africa from Zululand in northern South Africa right up to the arid Sahel region fringing the Sahara Desert, avoiding the closed canopy rainforest zones of central and west Africa.

Africa 250

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 250