article thumbnail

Audio Playback May Be Bad for Birds, Says Study

10,000 Birds

Researchers from Princeton University and the University of the South (both in the U.S.) According to the researchers, their findings may mean that the use of playback could have negative effects on birds. So let the games begin: tell us in the comments what you think about the use of playback.

Ecuador 253
article thumbnail

Astonishing Move By UK Government to Control Buzzards

10,000 Birds

A UK government department had announced funding for a research project into the ‘Management of Buzzards to Protect Pheasant poults’ (poults are young Pheasants being reared specifically to be released for shooting). of nearly 500 radio-tagged releases).

Killing 252
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Tensions Mount over University of Florida Animal Research

Critter News

Not sure I agree with posting the researcher's photo. Animal rights activists are targeting a University of Florida researcher for his role in experiments on primates — even though he says he doesn't personally conduct animal research. website, where she posted the researcher's address and a picture of his home.

article thumbnail

448 Great Things to do in Nature

10,000 Birds

As well as the detailed descriptions of each outdoor activity there are also projects, destinations, featured food recipes and suggestions for great outdoor games. In fall, there are detailed instructions on how to play the game “capture the flag” or you can learn how to explore your own backyard in winter.

Milwaukee 278
article thumbnail

Coaching: The Winning Game Plan for Pipeline Management

Sales and Marketing Management

Teaser: In order to squeeze in a little coaching, it is tempting to “coach in the moment” but, as research shows, investing at least three hours per month in intentional pipeline coaching with each rep can have a significant impact on sales force performance. read more

Game 119
article thumbnail

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge : Expand big game hunting. The refuge is already open to migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting, and sport fishing. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge : Expand migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting, and big game hunting. The refuge is already open to sport fishing.

Fish 185
article thumbnail

California Quail, The California State Bird: Now Forming Coveys

10,000 Birds

At this age, they are also able to make short flights, a highly desirable trait for game birds. These coveys usually range is size from 27 to 73 individuals but researchers have suggested that in arid areas, larger groups are drawn to the same water source, thereby producing large, stable coveys 2.