10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 10, 2015

And BNGs also had bright white cheeks, but they most definitively were Black-necked Grebes which I was able to confirm when I observed their rounded heads against the sunlit Danube surface, further away from the willows. But, beside Geoff, they had no previous experience with the species and most were not as critical as I was.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2014

For decades researchers have made annual trips out to the Tortugas to catch Sooty Terns, attach tiny silver bands to their legs with unique identification numbers, and then set them free again. If birds don’t want to be handled, then they definitely didn’t want to be weighed. Oh, the lessons of bird banding.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Dorian’s gregarious personality and self-deprecating sense of humor makes even the most meditative sections one of a piece with his birding experiences, producing a good read that may make you think. Plus tales of birding from the point of view of the traveling cyclist. There are also surprises. The absolute craziness of it all?

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience. As part of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway we asked readers of 10,000 Birds to name the bird in Brazil that they would like to see more than any other species.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Written in the tradition of the classic Hawks in Flight , but very much a product of the experiences of its birder authors, this is a groundbreaking book that offers a new way of identifying migratory birds at sea to all of us who observe the waters of eastern North America with expectation and excitement. ” I agree.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

To an intermediate-level birder like me, the material in Better Birding –highly focused, detailed, based on the latest research and years of field experience– is daunting, but also fascinating. Sullivan are birders as well as writers, researchers, and organizational administrators, and this makes a big difference.

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APRIL 14, 2009

research) rally in defense of his community (he considers himself a proxy for the entire UCLA community). He speaks of the "mixed message of the animal rights community" that animals are so much like us, yet not enough like us to experiment on. Then he and the interviewer describe some of the experiments. No surprise there.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

I realized a curious thing while researching some of the creatures in this guide–some of the common names given for the flying fish appear to have originated with co-author Steve N.G. Howell; I can’t find them anywhere else on the Internet. Pennsylvania is one of the most heavily birded states in the U.S.,

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

Since it wasn’t Christmas and we were definitely not in a ballet theater this could only mean one thing: Clark’s Nutcracker. Our internet research showed that somebody in Pine County had all three ( Black, Brown-capped, and Gray-crowned ) Rosy Finches on the feeders in their garden. And now I did. Chuffed to bits!

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The birding process is stripped to the essentials without losing the significance of important, sometimes complex ideas—migration, habitat, research, documentation, community. We need more publishers of quality birding books and more birder-writers offering fresh views, sharing their experiences, covering new, niche subjects.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2018

This is essentially a survey of ornithological marine research told in the voice of one of its most passionate and experienced participants. Mostly, as you can probably tell from the last paragraph, I learned how a marine ornithologist thinks, and how challenging this research can be.

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SalesFuel

MAY 29, 2024

According to HubSpot’s definition , transactional selling involves one-off sales that don’t usually involve strong relationship building. They offer easy ways to make the experience more personal, and valuable, to the buyer. What is transactional selling? Even if you haven’t heard the term, you’ve encountered this style.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Many birders keep personal birding lists or life lists, documenting the species they have seen throughout their birding experiences. The concept of a big year gained significant attention through books, such as “The Big Year” by Mark Obmascik, which chronicled the experiences of birders participating in competitive big years.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 7, 2019

So far, so good; this is crucial stuff for all salespeople regardless of experience levels. But experience shows that, even now, the fourth key element, industry knowledge, is still missing. Forrester research. Only one in five execs say that meetings with sales people meet expectations. Conclusion.

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station in Toronto had an extremely rare and beautiful Townsend’s Warbler x Black-throated Gray Warbler which was banded in April. I have chronicled the experience on my blog. And you should definitely check out their mouthwatering list ! Bruce Wilson was excited by a hybrid wood-warbler.

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Sales and Marketing Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Not only do they have the experience to detect a skills gap, but they also have minimal bias. Having the tools to help you sell is definitely a boon for any small sales team — as long as the tools work well together. They’ve already done a lot of research before they come into contact with a salesperson.

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Charlotte Morals Experiments Experience 92

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The map positioned next to Turquoise-browed Motmot is definitely the map for Blue-throated Motmot (I checked both Neotropical Birds and Handbook of the Birds of the World website). Nevertheless, it necessary to combine field experience with museum experience to create a vivid and accurate image of a species. It’s a puzzle.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 14, 2017

Whether making cold or warm calls in trying to find new opportunities, it can be a humbling experience for salespeople. My definition of prospecting is trying to take prospects from latent to active need. Have already researched multiple vendors. Have a good idea of what their requirements are. Will be product/offering focused.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. The Service proposes opening the following refuges to sport fishing for the first time: North Dakota.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

This is the story of Fox’s experiences on board the Achiever, the research vessel of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It’s a small group of 10 to 12 researchers and crew members, and Fox is the sole person responsible for the bird surveys. Northern Fulmar, image courtesy of Peter Hodum.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2022

If I was an ornithologist aiming for a grant, I would now definitely highlight the need for more research on this topic. The researchers are quite aware of the differences between humans and birds and thus have completely ignored another explanation for this behavior.

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Mountain Goats Singapore Giraffes Birds 147

Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 28, 2017

First, they want to educate themselves about you and your competitors by doing extensive online research and consulting like-minded consumers via social media. They expect smarter answers, more personalized experiences, and thoughtful solutions rather than sales pitches. Sales Reps Need to Own the Entire Customer Experience.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2022

This would have allowed you to summarize your experience in sentences such as “A total of 98 boluses regurgitated by 52 chicks aged 1 day to 11 days after hatching form the sample and are shown to contain 323 food items.” End of side note. To female readers then: the Pheasant-tailed Jacana. No wonder it looks a bit pissed off.

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SalesFuel

JUNE 12, 2024

Why you should kick off your customer service strategy right away According to Act-On , “90% of consumers report their post-purchase experience is just as important as the quality of the products.” How you engage with a new customer sets the tone for their experience. You have so many opportunities to get off to a great start.

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Sales and Marketing Management

AUGUST 13, 2018

According to the research, effective sales organizations are 81 percent more likely to be practicing consistent usage of a CRM. On the other hand, almost 90 percent of clients will pay more for a better customer experience. Sales agents are persistent and pushy by definition. Did you know that feeling unappreciated is the No.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JUNE 13, 2018

In determining their companies’ definitions, leaders should ask themselves two questions: Does the brand have an obvious technology advantage, and are there specific industries and markets where the solution is strongly preferred? Given this range, these companies don’t require much prior experience from their salespeople.

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SalesFuel

APRIL 18, 2024

Similarly, a past bad experience may influence your prospect. Check out the “ Definitive Guide to Reading Microexpressions” for an interesting, informative immersion. SalesFuel - Sales Credibility | Sales Research | Sales Hiring | Sales Management | Sales Enablement Photo by Domingo Alvarez E on Unsplash.

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SalesFuel

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Collaborating with influencers who share the experiences, values and interests of a micro audience – bolstered by their geographic proximity to the audience – is a powerful way for brands to create impact. Photo by: Vitaly Gariev SalesFuel - Sales Intelligence | Marketing Research | Sales Hiring | Credibility | Sales Enablement

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

It’s the warbler that is often the last unchecked species on birders’ life lists and, whether you list or not, for most of us observing it is a once in a lifetime experience. Previously, even researchers had problems getting access to nesting Kirtland’s Warblers. Now there are volunteer guides, tours and a local festival.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

He also believes that we are living in an era of incredible scientific research, one in which new genetic technology and findings from diverse scientific disciplines have turned assumptions upside down, opened up new lines of thought, and provided answers, or at least probable answers, to many of our questions about why birds do the things they do.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2024

Northern Gannets on cliffs Dense Northern Gannet colony While researching this trip, there was a common theme in the articles relating to the gannets: Avian Flu hit this colony hard in 2022. An odd side effect was noticed by researchers – black irises. On a single day, more than 5,000 dead birds were counted.

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JULY 6, 2021

It provides goals and a definite direction for your birding travels and thoughts; sometimes it even becomes the basis of a book! Like all talented travel writers, Dunn is adept at drawing us into his experiences. A passion for one bird family is also very useful. Is all that material on Selkirk needed?

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The first two questions were never definitely answered. Experiments in the field (the famed Asa Wright Nature Center veranda) involving Bananaquits and bananas came up with numbers ranging from 7 to 16, but a tanager always came along to interfere with Bananaquits’ noisy appreciation of their namesake fruit.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

The videos and talks have wet our appetites for a book that promises to be visually exciting and fun to use, designed by birders who have used their own experiences in the field to determine what warbler seekers really need. I have to make a librarian note about the research paper citations–where are the years of publication?

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10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2012

I know from experience how accessible Dennis is, last year he helped me identify a damselfly I photographed in Costa Rica (Argia anceps, no common name). It definitely was a small dragonfly, and all photos show it with flat wings. I am sure my dragonfly friends reading this review will not fail to tell me if I am wrong and why.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2022

With nine years of experience using it and birding with beginning birders, I would like to update that opinion. This is, in a way, no surprise since it was designed by birders who have used their own experiences in the field to determine what warbler seekers really need. This is a guide for all birders.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2017

And, the next time I travel south (and, there’s an excellent chance that will happen within the next year), I will definitely once more read The New Neotropical Companion , by John Kricher, the latest version of this nature classic. That sentence really doesn’t begin to describe this very smart and highly readable book. is remarkable.

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