10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 20, 2019

We then go along Research Station Road, Stock Route Road and complete the circuit back into town along Weaber Plains Road. Last week I introduced you to a family of Radjah Shelducks taking advantage of the channel. These Egrets and Little Black Cormorants are definitely using this structure to their advantage.

Cattle 104

Cattle Research Family Rights 104

10,000 Birds

APRIL 30, 2017

The figures show the order of bird families in the four field guides mentioned above. For easier reference, I have given the order of families in the oldest field guide (on the left) a spectral colour pattern and used the same colour for the respective families in the other guides. Order of bird families, non-songbirds.

Brunei 153

Brunei 2009 2014 2016 153

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2017

The Home Place is definitely solid, and it also sparkles. In some ways his story is familiar to a lot of birders: the outdoors was both recreation and refuge for him, his family imbued him with a love of learning and an appreciation for the earth. And sure, some stinkers make it out there between the covers. Drew Lanham is a black man.

South Carolina 125

South Carolina Stray Cows Blackbirds 125

10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2013

In the new world all meadowlarks and blackbirds, along with grackles, cowbirds, orioles, oropendulas, and some others, are members of the family Icteridae , the New World Blackbirds. It was on the island of Trinidad, at the Aripo Agricultural Research Station, where all of these photographs were taken. Blackbirds are blackbirds.

Blackbirds 166

Blackbirds Trinidad Costa Rica Nicaragua 166

10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2020

It’s impossible to think of him being bothered by the wet, cold ground when there’s some count to be made definite after years of thinking about it, some esoteric puzzle to be finally solved. Like he does, say, for the Canyon wren.

Virginia 240

Virginia Boston North America 2020 240

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

It can take a bit of research to figure these notes out, especially when they are citing taxonomic differences (Riparian [Blackish] Antbird, for example, is treated differently in three of the four taxonomic systems), but it is tremendously helpful just to know that there is an issue to be researched.

Bolivia 171

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 171

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2020

Author Joshua Hammer, who previously wrote about a different type of real-life-unexpected-caper in The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu , read about Lendrum in the Times of London in 2017, realized the possibilities, did the research. And, how they betrayed that trust, stealing eggs for years and, possibly even worse, falsifying research data.

Falcons 206

Falcons United Kingdom Zimbabwe Eggs 206

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

Using the icons to locate specific bird families takes a little getting used to, but if you do it often it works well as a finding tool. I am particularly happy to see that the bird communication section includes recent research on singing female birds. The pages themselves are composed of blocks of color, text, and illustration.

North America 278

North America America California Condor Birds 278

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. Who is it for? The penguin fanatics.

Albatross 114

Albatross Penguins Research Breeding 114

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Twelve family accounts have been added. It is 72 pages longer than the first edition. An undisclosed number of family and species accounts have been updated. Nine photographers contributed most of the photographs used to illustrate the family sections, including Richard Crossley, Kevin T. Over 70 range maps were updated.

North America 177

North America America Family Falcons 177

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.

Mountain Goats 147

Mountain Goats Singapore Giraffes Birds 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2016

The following pictures were taken at Hannover Zoo recently, showing just that – feeding and preening, for a family-friendly birding experience. A foraging Common Moorhen has me thinking that in spite of recent research, not all birds are particularly bright. Beware of Crocodiles.

Zoos 100

Zoos California Condor Germany Lions 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The first two questions were never definitely answered. A little bit of research when I got home unraveled the ways of publishers here and in Great Britain. It is organized taxonomically, with families identified by first scientific and then popular name. 3) What was the best guide to the birds of Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad 193

Trinidad South America Birds 2011 193

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2013

Of course Africa could not to be left out of the pink weekend so I have researched all African species whose official or alternative names include the word “pink”. Definitely my personal favorite of Africa’s pink birds is the delicate Pink-throated Twinspot. There are certainly some stunners involved. Pink-throated Twinspot.

Africa 207

Africa Somalia Mozambique Pelicans 207

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2011

This has happened before, Archaeopteryx and the bird family tree have had an often tenuous relationship. But they were definitely not birds. If you lay out all the mandibles and maxilla of all the mammals, you could construct a phylogeny that would be a pretty good first stab at a reasonable mammal family tree.

Mammals 246

Mammals Europe Groups Family 246

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The Peterson Reference Guide to Seawatching offers two types of information: Species Accounts–descriptions of 112 birds within 15 families as they appear over and on the water, and Where to Watch, brief descriptions of 47 sites on the North American eastern coast and interior recommended for seawatching. ” I agree.

Ducks 230

Ducks Groups North America North Dakota 230

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Within families, the species are arranged less taxonomically and more in line with “design and space considerations,” (Introduction), and on the plates themselves, species are arranged to facilitate comparison. Text is on the left, plates are on the right. It’s a puzzle. Both genus names and species names are listed.

America 213

America El Salvador Costa Rica Honduras 213

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 26, 2014

The Yellow-rumped Warbler ( Setophaga coronata ) complex is one of the most abundant and widespread representatives of the New World warbler family in North America, present in many parts of the United States even through the winter months, when the birds feed on small fruits and other foods, including sap. wing length; Brelsford et al.

United States 232

United States 2011 Guatemala North America 232

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Although dog ownership may pose some challenges in the quest to achieve garden greatness, it’s definitely not a hopeless cause. Also, check labels and do your research before you use any fertilizers, pesticides, or mulch. Having a pet does not mean you have to give up hopes of having a lush, well-manicured yard.

Dogs 100

Dogs Pets ASPCA Illinois 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For example, on finding gulls: Close study of gulls is not for everyone, and birders shouldn’t feel obligated to get deep into it if you prefer colorful, less-confusing, families of birds. The focus is on learning by doing, with 12 Activity sections integrated within the eleven (ten plus a “bonus”) chapters.

North Carolina 263

North Carolina Birds North America Owls 263

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.,

Pennsylvania 164

Pennsylvania Texas Whales Whaling 164

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.

South America 148

South America Ecuador Reptiles America 148

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Scientifically, of course, they all belong to the extended family of Larsonidae. Apparently, there is a definite ecological niche for these birds in many different habitats. In Europe, further research into Larsonidae is necessary before any conclusive statements can be made.

China 228

China Birds Penguins Asia 228

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2011

Way back when I started what turned out to be my thesis research (on humans), it became important for me to learn about bird migration. I was involved in the study of human movement and navigation on land, and there was a lot of research coming out about bird navigation. Itcher birds, migratory members of the tern family.

Compassion 190

Compassion Humane Research Egypt 190

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

Jan Axel also wants to see them all but he managed to cut his wish list down to one, oddly, the same bird that Duncan picked, the Kinglet Calyptura : The Brazilian bird I would most like to see is… ALL OF THEM, so I definitively need that book. However if I had to choose one bird to see in Brazil it would be a Sickle-Winged Nightjar.

Brazil 202

Brazil 2011 Birds Penguins 202

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The refuge offers opportunities for hiking and biking trails, canoeing and kayaking on Swan Lake, bank fishing, and family friendly programs and events.” The 900 acre Maquam bog is designated as a Research Natural Area and the refuge was designated as an Important Bird Area in partnership with the Audubon Society.

Fish 143

Fish Wildlife Hunting Louisiana 143

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

I write ‘focus-on-the-birds’ because it is highly probable that Harper had drawn birds before, but not in a highly focused manner that involved research, which he engaged in very seriously, and observation of bird behavior. A tradition was born. There are many ways in which a birder can enjoy the art of Charley Harper these days.

Betty Crocker 170

Betty Crocker 2008 Birds 2007 170

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Scientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead. Paul’s family noticed that whenever he was about to have an attack, Tinker would get agitated.

Emotional 100

Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2022

“A reading of recent research shows that Australian birds are more likely than most to eat sweet foods, live in complex societies, lead long lives, attack other birds, and be intelligent and loud.” If I ever have a used car I need to sell, I will definitely ask for their help. m, individuals feeding on bread were only 0.25

Australia 224

Australia Birds Mountain Goats Ducks 224

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2022

According to an article in the Guardian , “nearly a quarter of black swan families are parented by homosexual couples, the males sometimes mating with a female simply to have a chick. No wonder species definitions are so problematic. Once the egg has been laid, the female is chased away and the males hatch it.”

China 204

China Birds Pythons Breeding 204

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2022

They are hover-gleaners, birds that feed while flying or hovering in the air, picking insects off of foliage (this definition is straight from the Glossary at the back of the book). But, I don’t think there is a bird identification guide around, on warblers or any other bird family, that has invented its own analytic system.

United States 211

United States North America 2013 Species 211

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2012

It definitely was a small dragonfly, and all photos show it with flat wings. Species accounts are organized by family; Broad-winged, Spreadwing, and Pond for damselflies and Petaltail, Darner, Clubtail, Spiketail, Cruiser, Emerald, and Skmmer for Dragonflies. Within families, species are organized by genus.

United States 230

United States Costa Rica Massachusetts North America 230

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2019

So, I was very excited when I heard that Rick Wright was writing a book about sparrows, the first treatment of North American sparrows since 2001, possibly the first book about sparrows of North America, depending on your definition of that geographic area. This is a reference book with many layers, diverse uses and a distinct personality.

North America 146

North America Sparrows America United States 146

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2016

But, as with many avian families, the more you look, the more complicated it gets. It’s heavily illustrated with both drawings (72 Colour Plates, 920 drawings) and photographs (over 650), and employs extensive references to and from each section, which makes research relatively easy. So much simpler than pinning down those warblers!

North America 147

North America Asia Europe America 147

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

They are hover-gleaners, birds that feed while flying or hovering in the air, picking insects off of foliage (this definition is straight from the Glossary at the back of the book). But, I don’t think there is a bird identification guide around, on warblers or any other bird family, that has invented its own analytic system.

United States 236

United States North America New York Species 236

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

.” And, if you don’t believe them, just take a look at some of the photographic comparisons of species they present: Or, of albatross plumages: Or, read about the taxonomic confusions and scientific lapses in research on petrels, Albatrosses, storm-petrels, and diving-petrels. Coverage of all families is not comprehensive.

Albatross 154

Albatross North America Birds Family 154

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Plain Sunbird is the plain vanilla version of the otherwise often very colorful family (ok, a very low-budget sort of joke). One paper suggests that the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird primarily feeds on insects rather than on nectar, the more common food of sunbirds.

Los Angeles 183

Los Angeles Woodpeckers Birds Wounded 183