10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

These Blasts From The Past American Seabirds Thrown a Lifeline Snipe Hunt in the Bird Blogosphere Breeding Site of Large-billed Reed-Warbler Found Queens Christmas Bird Count IATB #137 Deadline About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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Deer 2011 New York Cats 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

Pine Grosbeaks Un-Irrupting About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or

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Deer 2011 Oklahoma Honduras 124

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

More Science for the People Berry Go Round Comin’ Round Birdscapes Tuesday Trivia Link from the New York Times About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting!

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Deer Owls 2011 New York 141

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

These Blasts From The Past There’s an Ivory Gull in Massachusetts… David Sibley on the Jones Beach Shrike Bicknell’s Thrush I’ve Just Been Informed From Pavement to Gravel About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

2011 140

2011 Deer Massachusetts New York 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

Say Hello to the Recurve-billed Bushbird Liben Lark Gets a Lifeline Birds of the Solstice: December 2008 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Deer 2011 Birds New York 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Central Rain The Beetle Blog Carnival is Born Bike Paths and Birds Cephalods and Carnivals About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Or These Blasts From The Past Every Conservationist Should Read This So. Thanks for visiting!

Deer 133

Deer 2011 New York Cats 133

10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2011

Cattle wandered this pasture along with me (one cow even attempted to taste my carbon fiber tripod). Each week a new species tried to test the patch for nesting territory. They usually leave the nest at about 10 to 11 days–regardless, that is some fast growing! It’s a good strategy for Bobolinks to have.

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Birds Cattle Blackbirds North America 161

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Or These Blasts From The Past I and the Bird #15 I and the Bird #108 I and the Bird #33 I and the Bird #91 I and the Bird #13 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

2011 145

2011 Deer Costa Rica Denmark 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Circus of the Spineless #30 I Agree Wholeheartedly with the Sparrow Cala Boca Galvão About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Birding with a Bag Now With 75% More Phoebes! Thanks for visiting!

2011 140

2011 Deer Honduras New York 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Robins at the White House Tips for Your Christmas Bird Count Another reason not to own a parrot We Should Arrange a Cage Match with Dick Cheney About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting!

2011 151

2011 Deer New York Owls 151

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Least Terns Doing Well in Oklahoma It May Not Be Too Late Feed Birds Healthy Homemade Suet The Lodge at Pico Bonito IATB #44 Deadline About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting!

Owls 145

Owls Barn Owls 2011 Deer 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Sandy Hook Sightings About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Birding 1.1.11 Part 1 Freeport Pelagic Trip: 9/16/07 Nashville in New York Collared! Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Ducks 2011 Deer Costa Rica 221

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

10K Birds is Top Ten About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Reset Your Blogroll… Did You Know There Was an Aquatic Warbler Mystery? Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

2011 178

2011 Deer Pro-Test Wildlife 178

Animal Person

JULY 26, 2009

And then I read THE CHINA STUDY and was shocked to learn how unhealthy the Standard American Diet is--even cow's milk, which I thought I should be having three servings of per day! There has to be something I can do to reduce all of the suffering of the animals we use as food, I thought.

Vegan 100

Vegan Animal Rabbits Suffering 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

Deadline for Great Giveaways About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Exodus: The Migration of Saw-whet Owls in North America.Or 5 Responses to “Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru? Thanks for visiting!

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Peru 2011 Deer 2010 199

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Or These Blasts From The Past I and the Bird #128 I and the Bird #138 I and the Bird #39 I and the Bird #42 I and the Bird #96 About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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Costa Rica 2011 Deer Birds 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2011

Coromandel and Miranda The Shorebird Guide A Way of Jungle Birding The Magenta’s Petrels About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. 10 Responses to “Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011? Thanks for visiting!

2011 145

2011 Deer Kazakhstan Birds 145

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

Santa Claus Dead in Tragic Crash About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past In Summer Showers A Skreeking Noise is Heard Crawling Bi-Sci-Fi #1: Chapter 1 of Birdtopia Charlie is 50! Thanks for visiting!

2011 131

2011 Deer New York Science 131

Critter News

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Dairy Australia commissioned a blood-test study which showed that calves deteriorated after 24 hours off feed, she said. RSPCA scientific officer (farm animals) Melina Tensen said there had been no independently funded research into the effects of leaving calves unfed for 30 hours.

Animal Rights 100

Animal Rights Campaign RSPCA Rights 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

• Explore These Related Posts Greenough – Green Enough.Or 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. 2 Responses to “Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas&# Jack Daw Mar 16th, 2011 at 6:40 pm Thanks for the info.

2011 140

2011 Deer Wildlife Birds 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Many Happy Returns to the Owl Research Institute Ring-billed Gulls Seeking a Handout About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Fighting Over Crumbs Reflections of Ardea Alba Welcome to New Zealand!

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2011 Deer Owls New York 228

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Birding Seattle About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. These Blasts From The Past Nice November Weekend Birds in Flight at Sandy Hook Owls in the Gloaming What is the Chicken Inferno? Thanks for visiting!

2011 167

2011 Deer Owls New York 167

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 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. 12 Responses to “Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)&# Thing Mar 7th, 2011 at 3:06 am After what seemed like an age – Waxwings! Thanks for visiting!

2011 155

2011 New York Deer Philadelphia 155

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

A Preview… About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Make It to the Midwest Birding Symposium Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of September 2008? Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of January 2010? Thanks for visiting!

2011 133

2011 Deer Owls Birds 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Here is a little test-there are 6 species of shorebird in the photo-can you identify them? This year will be tough on many birds as further mudflat destruction to construct factories in China means that they may not be able to feed in areas that they have known in the past. I am often amazed how tolerant the shorebirds are on big tides.

2011 150

2011 Australia Deer China 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. 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. Thanks for visiting!

2011 150

2011 Deer South Dakota Costa Rica 150

Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2009

The underlying premise is that you can know what is right (such as me knowing what's right then eating cow flesh in the form of filet mignon for a year), but that by no means will necessarily manifest in your behavior. This, now, is a very practical matter, where all measures we take must be tested empirically on their consequences.

Psychology 100

Psychology Animal Rights Movement Campaign Vegan 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Give AND Receive The Life of the Skies The Sony Walkman NWZ-A815 The Shorebird Guide Review of Flyaway by Suzie Gilbert Corvus: A Life with Birds Giveaway Winner About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist.

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Burkina Faso 2011 Deer Birds 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The long-term objectives of the project are varied but include the monitoring and observation of macaw nest sites, developing and testing nest boxes, recording the varied patterns of clay lick use by large macaws and parrots and better understanding the impact of tourism to this world famous clay lick. Thanks for visiting!

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Peru Parrots 2011 Deer 255

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Cows, domestic sheep, chickens and many others would not survive if they were not raised for human consumption, protected from malnutrition, disease and predators. And where does he draw the line between keeping a cow for milk and keeping a cat or dog for comfort or gratification? Second, our food animals have co-evolved with us.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Vegan Vegetarian 40

Critter News

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

In this week's podcast ending February 6, 2010: **Willet Dairy the subject of a Mercy for Animals undercover investigation suspends a worker shown abusing cows; **The Humane Society applauds the Allergan Corporation for progress on the replacement of animal subjects in Botox testing; **PETA files a lawsuit to free Lucy the elephant from the Edmonton (..)

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The Humane Society Protesting Protest Protesters 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Philippe Pibarot has been studying seal heart valves to see if they might be a better transplant option for humans than those from cows or pigs, believing they may be more durable than the other animal tissue. The research at Laval University is still in the earliest stages.

Seals 100

Seals Medical Research Industry Research 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

In the case of brood parasitism, made famous by the many species of Cuckoo as well as cow birds and some fiches, among others, one might expect the host birds to evolve anti-parasitism strategies. The authors tested the idea that brood parisites benefit, in terms of fitness, by targeting species with the helper-at-the-nest strategy.

Breeders 204

Breeders Breeding Science Raised 204

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Black Skimmers at the Marine Nature Study Area Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at the Feeder Pine Grosbeaks British Bird Trivia Great Potoo at Pico Bonito About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting!

Geese 145

Geese 2011 Deer New York 145

Critter News

JANUARY 11, 2012

I don't support the destruction of property or any physical threats against people who harm animals whether through medical testing or through conventional agriculture. It does nothing but make the targets more wedded to their positions and it garners sympathy from the general public.

Farming 100

Farming Fresno Animal Liberation Front Animal Liberation 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Then on top of that they go through countless hours of researching before they even come to their first hypothesis which is tested by themselves and other biologist numerous times before they can even propose such an idea as this one. Hunters will be required to pass and ID test. Canada Geese and Crows can figure it out, so can Cranes.

2011 250

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 250

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

Bird Watchers and Technology A Way of Jungle Birding A Brief Interview with Al Levantin Best Bird of the Weekend (Fourth of August 2009) About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Thanks for visiting!

2011 140

2011 Deer Costa Rica Germany 140