10,000 Birds

JANUARY 13, 2012

Press, 2003). published by Princeton University Press. Birds of New Jersey , written by Joan Walsh, Vince Elia, Rich Kane, and Thomas Halliwell, published by New Jersey Audubon Society, was a landmark volume; 704-pages long, it presented results of the 1993-1997 New Jersey Breeding Bird Atlas. Princeton University Press, 2011.

New Jersey 247

New Jersey 2009 Bald Eagle Birds 247

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

So as some folks may have noticed, it seems that the centenniel of the Passenger Pigeon’s extinction is garnering a bit of press. So, as the semi-official spokesperson for all things Great Auk, am I jealous that the Passenger Pigeon is getting so much more press? Good, I say. We could do it! Then the 80s happened.

California Condor 254

California Condor Guam Whales Whaling 254

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2011

All New World Quail are highly gregarious, typically found in coveys or flocks except during breeding season. These could be the beginning of the formation of coveys, post breeding season flocks that form when the chicks become independent at about three months old. The birds scatter, sometimes in different directions.

California 263

California Rattlesnake Gophers Eggs 263

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2013

It breeds in a broad and not quite coherent band from Iceland in the west through central Europe and southern Scandinavia all the way to eastern Russia, wintering in Africa, parts of India, and Southeast Asia to Australia. Instead, the species distinguises itself as one of the worst ambassadors of conservation there are in the avian world.

Germany 220

Germany Russia Iceland India 220

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The length of each bird species account varies, depending on whether the bird is native or a “visitor” (the book’s term for migrant) or vagrant, breeding or non breeding. They breed in dense colonies, incubate their single egg on the feet, and take more than a year to fledge a chick.

Georgia 193

Georgia Penguins Wildlife Whaling 193

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The guide covers the all–1194 species in the Species Accounts, including 959 native breeding species, 219 Nearctic migrants, 8 breeding visiting species, and 5 introduced species. Of the native breeding species, 112 are endemic or “very nearly endemic.” (Can Press, 1995). Press and Birds of Belize by H.

America 214

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 214

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Consequently, their breeding efforts with resident birds produce more and healthier offspring than “inbred” resident-resident pairings. It turns out that smaller, scattered “satellite” groups of the bird are a source of needed genetic diversity when individuals leave the satellites and join the main populations. ”

Florida 182

Florida California Hunting Research 182

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2012

Not exactly good owling weather but we pressed on anyway. We pressed on, stopping several times to play the recordings, even mixing it up with a Saw-whet Owl call here and there hoping to get lucky. We arrived a bit too early to owl so we walked out a ways, planning on owling on the way back. No toot-toot-tooting Saw-whets.

Owls 176

Owls 2007 New York Fox 176

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

I had the good fortune to be asked to represent one of the UK’s national birding magazines ‘Birdwatching’ on a press trip to Southern Portugal earlier this month. The steady supply of high quality lunch destinations with superb local food on offer was also gratefully received.

Portugal 255

Portugal Legislation 2000 Adoptable 255

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2012

The most pressing need is for intensive surveys in the bird’s native habitat, to maximise chances of locating any remaining populations in the wild. Concern for the future of this species is such that the WPA and BirdLife International-Vietnam Programme are working together to organize immediate action.

Vietnam 182

Vietnam 2000 Germany Asia 182

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Press), which Mike reviewed in 2009 , is the one most people will be comparing it to), by a view of birds that encompasses their habitat and ecology. Press, 2000) and the earlier The Birds of Hong Kong and South China (co-authored with Clive Viney and Lam Chiu Ying, Hong Kong Information Office, 2005). 372 pages, 8.3 Princeton Univ.

Brunei 223

Brunei Asia Birds China 223

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Over the next few days, the Alpine Accentors ( Prunella collaris ) will arrive on their high-Alpine breeding grounds – it is time to start singing, despite that the treeless Alpine landscape is still under metres of snow. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes.

2011 235

2011 Breeders Deer Breeding 235

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Coverage & Organization Birds of Belize covers 540 or so species (I counted, the press release says “over 500”) regularly found in Belize, including the islands of the barrier reef and marine waters about 30 miles out, the range of a day trip. of Texas Press, 2004). © 2018, Princeton University Press D.

Costa Rica 246

Costa Rica Belize El Salvador Birds 246

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Introduced breeding species and species recorded only as escapees now have all species illustrated (they were not in the #2) and those illustrations larger than before. Forget occasional escapees, there is an established feral population successfully breeding in the north of Germany, which was 131 birds strong last year.

Europe 264

Europe Birds Woodpeckers Ireland 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2022

When a species has simple division between breeding and wintering range it may be sufficient, but in many cases the European range of a certain species is nowhere that simple, making many maps appearing too small and a bit hard to read. The important characters successfully stand out in bold letters. Highly recommended.

Europe 264

Europe Birds Colombia Ducks 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Within a total of 301 tightly-packed but well organised plates, illustrated are all male breeding plumages, as well as females – where significantly different. 656 pages, 301 colour plates with 25,000 illustrations HarperCollins Publishers, London, September 2021 (in United States: Princeton University Press, 2021) ISBN 9780008173999.

Botswana 264

Botswana Africa Birds Ecuador 264

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As far as wine goes, we’d be hard pressed to name a more romantic style than Chianti. But anyone who’s seen this species during the breeding season knows that the European Roller is far more dramatic in expressing its all-consuming ardor than any lovey-dovey columbids. The European Roller (c.

2016 245

2016 Abandon Abandonment Abandoning 245

Critter News

DECEMBER 29, 2008

A breeding program in Malaysia will attempt to breed a rescued Borneo Sumatran rhino in order to save the endangered species. Their numbers are so low that they might drift into extinction if no one does anything," Payne told The Associated Press. Tags: captive breeding rhino asia malaysia.

Rhinos 100

Rhinos Malaysia Species Wildlife Reserve 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

I briefly considered turning tail and heading home but decided that discretion is the boring part of valor and I pressed on, heading north on the Major Deegan through the Bronx because it seemed like the only major north-south route not flooded. And I even got to work on time! … a.

New York 198

New York New York City Kazakhstan New Jersey 198

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Although Henslow’s had been reliably found in nearby Sharon Springs for many years, the last documented sighting was in 2008, and the sighting startled longtime birders, waking them up to the fact that breeding sites in the state were rapidly being lost. Three Hills/Cornell University Press, April 2022. by Susan Fox Rogers.

Connecticut 264

Connecticut Sparrows Birds New York 264

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2012

What I didn’t know was how this relationship actually works: the mechanics of Red Knot migration, the reduced digestive systems necessary for their long flighta, the need to fatten up quickly so they can fly to the Arctic and breed, how they compete with other shorebirds and gulls and, it turns out, humans, for horseshoe crab eggs.

Delaware 227

Delaware New Jersey Eggs Research 227

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. Piping plovers are always a treat to see, whether at their coastal or inland breeding grounds or whether at their southern wintering grounds.

Florida 238

Florida South Africa 2011 Africa 238

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 24, 2016

A press release about the study likened the contrast to “the differences between humans with and without freckles.”) Breeding range map by David Toews/Cornell Lab). The moral of the story: As our knowledge of genetics grows, and this tool becomes more accessible to more researchers, things we think we know about birds may change.

Guatemala 136

Guatemala Morals Science Research 136

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

Light blue boxes give brief facts on breeding age, strategy and lifespan. Press, 2015), and has also written articles on eBird and bird identification. Press; December, 2015. Birders interested in subspecies will be delighted by the extended analyses of plumage and habitat variations. By George L. Armistead & Brian L.

Birds 190

Birds Groups 2015 North America 190

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Terns of North America covers 19 species of terns, noddies, and skimmers that breed and are regular vagrants in the United States and Canada (like many books titled “North America” the geographical coverage stops at the northern end of the Mexico border). Press, Oct. It’s also a beautiful book to look through.

North America 246

North America America Breeding Species 246

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2015

The binding also appears to be strong; I’m able to open to Prairie Falcon in Colorado , pressing open the pages so they lie flat, without fear that I will crack the spine. (It’s The flexibound cover is plain but sturdy, and I’m happy to see that there is a different color for each title.

Colorado 267

Colorado Florida New Jersey North America 267

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Some uncountable species, like Mitred Parakeets , are in fact way more numerous than some of the countable species and they are clearly breeding in well-established populations. Strangely, only a paltry eighteen exotic bird species are countable for birders, according to the American Birding Association.

Miami 190

Miami Parrots Research Alaska 190

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2015

The composite photographs show each species swimming and flying; flying viewpoints are from underside, below, close-up, far-out, alone and in flocks; in-photo comments give important identification points and, as needed, indicate breeding and non-breeding plumage, dark and light morphs and, for sea lions, male and female/immature images.

Dolphins 162

Dolphins Porpoises Whaling Whales 162

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The chance that this was a real Turkey are not great, and the chance that Columbus actually brought breeding stock from Honduras to Spain is not great, so maybe, maybe not. Boehrer, Bruce, Animal Characters: Nonhuman Beings in Early Modern Literature, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2010., 78(1):61–78. ca 1630–1647. Crawford, R.D.

Turkey 258

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 258

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2018

Scientists were largely limited to studies birds in breeding colonies, at least those we knew about and that were accessible (and, if you think that’s a complete list, you haven’t read the news that came out this week about a new colony of Adélie penguins found in the Danger Islands, Antarctica). Technology to the rescue!

Albatross 119

Albatross Penguins Research Breeding 119

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

From their press release: A fun, educational website about animals called Animal Fact Guide (www.AnimalFactGuide.com) has just been launched. The site provides articles about interesting and endangered animals from around the world.

Animal 100

Animal Rabbits Wildlife Pets 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2012

Lovitch changes gears with the chapter “Birding with a Purpose”, in which he addresses the win-win of citizen science (called a buzzword, for some reason), gives resources for birding conservation, Christmas Bird Counts, breeding bird surveys, where to find birding job opportunities, and describes, all too briefly, the use of eBird.

New Jersey 263

New Jersey Science United States 2012 263

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2017

The Species Accounts tell us the birds’ stories, and a lot of information is packed into these paragraphs: appearance; age and gender differences in appearance; how the species differs from similar birds; interesting behavior or nesting notes; whether it is common or uncommon or rare; migratory or resident, breeding or nonbreeding in Kruger N.P.;

Ecuador 189

Ecuador Wildlife Reptiles Mammals 189

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2022

Although it might not occur in the high elevations nor so much in dry forest, you would be hard pressed to not see this long-tailed bird in other places. Watch the buildings, keep an eye on tall trees, this species has become adapted to breeding on ledges and living in cities. Birding in a local park? Crimson-fronteds fly into view.

Costa Rica 147

Costa Rica San Jose Asia Geese 147

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

And, sometimes, I use chip notes to try to lure a bird in, using just a couple of notes and only if I was sure it would not be interfering with a breeding bird or other birder’s enjoyment. After all, I don’t want to bring down the wrath of the number one birder in the world.

New York 223

New York Battery Hawaii Woodpeckers 223

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 15, 2010

From the press release: A giraffe’s gestation period is approximately 15 months, and the new babies will nurse for about one year. These births are part of a successful long-term breeding program at Busch Gardens.

Giraffes 100

Giraffes Gestation Tampa Rhinoceros 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2017

That is hardly a surprise: this area holds 3 to 4 breeding pairs of White-tailed Eagles, which represents the biggest density per square mile anywhere in the country! So, the Belgrade press become acutely interested in birding? Then, there were Eurasian Otters , which I’ve seen twice. Photo: Gordan Pomorisac.

Eagles 189

Eagles Otters Campaign Serbia 189