4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 5, 2012
Looking for a special gift for the dog lover in your life? Consider the limited-edition piece designed by Susan Rockefeller in celebration of author Jennifer Skiff’s new book entitled The Divinity of Dogs. The piece, which is available in both 24K plated gold or silver, is the perfect accessory for dogs and their dog-lover owners. It can be worn as either a necklace or a charm that can be affixed to your dog’s collar.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 9, 2012
The end of January is a cold time for those of us who live in the northeastern United States. This past January I had the great pleasure of temporarily escaping winter by going to the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival. I had a great time and hoped to be back again in 2013 but life gets in the way sometimes and we don’t always get what we want.
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Sales and Marketing Management
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Issue Date: 2012-12-10. Author: Dan McDade. Teaser: B2B prospect development – the combination of lead generation, lead qualification, lead nurturing and lead hand-off to sales – is a critical element that many marketing and sales teams are failing. Dan McDade, author of "The Truth About Leads," provides three steps to help you emerge from a chaotic state, rise above average, and achieve a fully optimized state of prospect development.
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 2, 2012
This blog had 2,797 visits during November, which is an average of 93.2 visits per day. A year ago, the average was 98.7.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 4, 2012
Humans and animals share an extremely important bond. For centuries the two have coexisted together and studies have shown that animals can provide much more than just companionship. Spending time with animals or keeping them as pets is associated with a number of health benefits especially those concerned with mental, social, and physiologic health issues.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 16, 2012
It snowed this week, and that means Baby gets to wear her adorable sweater! Of course, I couldn’t resist snapping a couple of photos of her in her sweater inside too. Come follow along with us on Instagram to see all of our Instagram photos!
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10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 18, 2012
One of the defining characteristics of birds, besides the obvious features of wings and feathers, is their bills. And they come in a wonderful smorgasbord of different shapes and sizes. From toucans to curlews and from hummingbirds to flamingos, birds display an almost otherworldly diversity in these body-parts. Bills are instrumental in defining three of the senses in birds – taste, touch and smell.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 10, 2012
In June 2012, I had the great fortune to visit Trinidad and Tobago in a group that included birder and artist Matthew Dodder. Matthew began birding (and drawing birds) as a boy in Boston, during the Great Blizzard of 1977. He teaches Advanced Birding at the Palo Alto Adult School in California, regularly leads field trips throughout the state, and is a pelagic trip leader out of Monterey Bay and Half Moon Bay.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 12, 2012
We had a snow storm approaching Minnesota last weekend and the day before I headed over to the bird feeders at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to see if they were getting any Pine Siskins or Common Redpolls (surprisingly, no). The feeders were incredibly active which is to be expected before a snow storm. I do enjoy watching a really active bird feeder with dozens of Black-capped Chickadees zipping to and fro, Northern Cardinals dotting the surrounding shrubs awaiting their approach an
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 4, 2012
Several years ago I asked one of my birding mentors, a curmudgeon with an enviable life list, if he was a bird watcher, a birder, or a lister? “None of the above,” he proudly proclaimed, “I am a naturalist!” A naturalist, he told me, looks at everything. Birders only look at birds. Well, I’m sure there are birders out there who can walk past Halloween Pennants or Ostrich Ferns without pausing, and who doesn’t care if the bird is in the White Spruce or Eastern White Pine, but I’ve never met one.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 10, 2012
When we got a copy of Dogs of Courage: The Heroism and Heart of Working Dogs Around the World for review we couldn’t wait to open the pages and read the stories inside! We were not disappointed! The stories of working dogs will warm your heart and open your eyes to just how much our canine companions really know! Dogs of Courage is a tribute to all the working dogs who perform acts of bravery, and service, everyday.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 10, 2012
Have a tissue or two handy! Luckily Billy found a happy ending, sadly many puppy mill dogs aren’t as lucky. Please, if you are getting a puppy or kitten, consider rescuing from a rescue or shelter, or find a very reputable breeder. Sadly too many dogs sold in pet stores come from puppy mills like this one. Gratefully more and more people are becoming aware of puppy mills, hopefully someday, they will be a thing of the past.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 29, 2012
While eating lunch with Daisy and her family at a picnic area in Joshua Tree National Park the other day a small chipmunk-looking creature ventured out of the rock formation we were eating next to. The cute little critter was clearly looking for a handout which we did not provide. Nonetheless, it stuck around, hoping perhaps that one of the four kids aged six and under would drop some of their lunch accidentally.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 11, 2012
I’m sure you’ve all heard of Africa’s famous Big Five , but do you know there is also an equally fascinating Little Five ? Africa is famous for its large, charismatic mammals, and the Big Five epitomize the most sought-after of these fantastic beasts. Originally a hunting term, the Big Five were the most dangerous and prized targets of the great white hunters on safari.
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4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 7, 2012
Nat Geo Wild presents the third annual Big Cat Week starting Sunday, Dec 9th. The week features shows that highlight the kings and queens of the jungle! From Cougars, tigers, cheetahs, jaguars, and snow leopards and more, it’s a great time to learn more about these amazing cats! A few facts that might surprise you: · Africa’s lion population has declined by more than 90 percent in the last 50 years. · There are now more tigers living in captivity than in the wild. · Cheetahs have disappear
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 8, 2012
Beneful brand dog food is launching a video series featuring some fun-loving dogs that spread random acts of play in the most unexpected places. As you can see, there’s a lot of cuteness involved! Now, go PLAY with your pup (or kitty, or whatever adorable pet you have)!
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 13, 2012
To inspire folks to get more play in their day, Beneful brand dog food is launching a video series featuring some fun-loving dogs that spread random acts of play in the most unexpected places. Check out the videos to see how a little play can transform an ordinary day: Cute Dog Brings Play to the Workplace. Born to Play. Spread the Play (the one you can see in this post).
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 15, 2012
The Stygian Owl (Asio stygius) is very difficult to see but I can hear it regularly calling near my home inside the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. This bird is very secretive and every time that I try to get close to his roost he flies before I can see him. For now I can only get close enough to hear his calls! The photo below was taken at Parque Condor which is a great raptor rescue center near Otavalo.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 28, 2012
Luv & Emma’s Dry Pets is an absorbent microfiber towel designed to hang on your door handle to provide a convenient and easy way to dry your pet! Perfect for winter and wet months, the towel is super absorbent and works wonders on wet paws. We loved the convience of it being right on the door ready to go. No more searching for a towel while holding a wet pooch, and no more waste of paper towels either.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 6, 2012
No one ever wants to put their cat into a carry case, but there are times when we have to. If your poorly cat needs to take a trip to the vet, or if they’re going on an adventure with you, it’s important for the safety of both you that they’re secure in their carrier or case. There are, however, a number of comfy, stylish carry cases on the market which make transporting your feline friend a little easier.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Baby loves interactive toys, and this adorable Martha Stewart Pets Christmas bag is her new favorite. The bag comes with a gift and a moose inside, and is crinkly too! Baby loves sticking her head inside to find a toy to pull out. The toy is a great way to stimulate your pups mind while they are having fun. A perfect gift for the dog in your life! You can find them in store, and they are even on sale!
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 18, 2012
OneMinuteNews crew took a quick visit to the local Hollywild Animal Park in Upstate, South Carolina. We were told that Miguel, a new baby Alpaca, had just been born there – and wanted to pay him a quick visit.
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Our sweet Maltese is 9 years old today! She has brought so much fun and laughter into our lives, and despite having many health problems, she has always remained sweet. To celebrate, we wanted to share a video that highlights some of her very favorite things through the years! We love you little fluff… here’s to another 9 years!
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 26, 2012
I was pretty happy with the Pied-billed Grebe shot I shared yesterday. But I took things to a whole new level today. You see, it is a little-known fact that licking Pied-billed Grebes can cause some crazy hallucinations, much like licking certain amphibians. After hearing tales of such activities from more experienced birders I decided to try it today for the first time while visiting Legoland with the family and all I can say is “WOW!
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 26, 2012
Have you ever gone to look for a American Crow roost in the United States? In winter, crows gather by the thousands for form large roosts and sleep in the winter time. Some will travel as far as 20 miles during the day to forage, but return in late afternoon. It seems that more and more, American Crows are choosing to roost in urban areas. It could be that they are less likely to be shot at and driven away or there are fewer natural predators to disturb them at night.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 13, 2012
Bringing a distinctly tropical, Caribbean influence into the resident avifauna of extreme southern Florida, the White-crowned Pigeon ( Patagioenas leucocephala) is one of the few species that have managed to colonize the southern tip of the state from the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas — the center of its range, although there are also populations in coastal Mexico, Central America, and the Lesser Antilles.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 31, 2012
What was your first bird of 2013? Let us know in the comments…and, if you wrote a blog post or have a picture of your first bird of the year online somewhere, well, leave a link in the comments too. Happy New Year from all of us at 10,000 Birds! And here’s hoping you see many great birds, including lots of lifers, in 2013! After all, 2012 was a pretty great year and there is no reason 2013 can’t be the same!
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 12, 2012
They stole it from us. Sneaky little hobbitses. Wicked, tricksy, false! Gollum (the film version) It can’t have escaped your notice that there is a film from New Zealand out today that people are quite interested in. It’s certainly inescapable here in Wellington, as you can see from this shot I took in Wellington Airport on my way to South Island last week.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 25, 2012
Tropical Kingbird is likely to be one of the last birds I see in 2012 and first I see in 2013. Not a hard bird to come by in Costa Rica. This confiding Central American bird was far away from its normal home, near Half Moon Bay, CA. December 25th is possibly the worst day of the year to be posting a blog, because lets face it, even the dispensing of wisdom from the world’s leading birder (past, present, and future) can compete with family duties.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 22, 2012
During the middle ages, a specialised vocabulary became popular in the sport of hunting. Known at the time as ‘ terms of venery’ , we know them today as collective nouns. One would display one’s credentials as a sporting gentleman by correct use of the terms and knowing that a flock of duck might be called a raft or a skein , depending on whether they were floating or flying, was essential.
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