Critter News

DECEMBER 20, 2009

*An agreement in principle on new rules for animal testing has been reached by the European Union; *Ten laboratory chimpanzees retire to a Florida sanctuary; *A Spanish province begins a discussion on banning bullfights; *A record number of manatee deaths are recorded in the State of Florida; *The last known dancing bear is rescued in India.

India 100

India Sanctuary Florida Bears 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 31, 2011

As the owner of what has been called ( by me ) western New York’s leading test prep organization , I have to meticulously analyze every aspect of these crucial college entrance exams. Consequently, I give you the IATB SAT … The SAT undoubtedly deserves the title of America’s most terrifying test.

Costa Rica 167

Costa Rica Birds Colorado ALA 167

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

Now nearing 50 and duly lost in a mid-life crisis, Dragan Simic took to birding rather late – only half a lifetime ago, after successfully testing his inadequate skills in other life threatening activities, such as rock climbing and vertical caving.

Europe 150

Europe Florida Spain Serbia 150

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

I bought my first 20 years ago from some Russian on the seashore in Greece, but have not used it much because of rather dark images (I even took it to India with me – and didn’t use it even once). This is not my first spotting scope. Similarly, I had a good clue what to expect from the STX scope. Did I said “extra sharp” image?

Greece 167

Greece Battery Serbia India 167

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 12, 2017

contributors include schools from Australia, Japan, France, England, India, China and more. My opinion (not this publication’s) is that this is old and outdated as a topic for school, including all the focus in high school (one-third of the reading portion of the ACT test is on poetry). Outside the U.S.,

Pro-Test 74

Pro-Test Science France Japan 74

10,000 Birds

APRIL 22, 2013

Now nearing 50 and duly lost in a mid-life crisis, Dragan Simic took to birding rather late – only half a lifetime ago, after successfully testing his inadequate skills in other life threatening activities, such as rock climbing and vertical caving.

Spain 215

Spain Terrapins Europe Eagles 215

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

I bought a new rucksack yesterday and the first thing I checked when I brought it home was, how easily my spotting scope with a mounted window clamp fits in – test passed with flying colours. Impressively, India has more than 60 hotspots with more than 300 species, about 20 of those even with over 350 sp.

Asia 270

Asia Malaysia Papua New Guinea Thailand 270

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

There was also a certain appeal to bravado in testing one’s mettle by downing the latest “hop bomb”. Pelican’s Hazy Rock India Pale Ale is named for Haystack Rock, a well-known intertidal seastack (and seabird nesting site) just a few hundred feet offshore from the Cannon Beach brewery. Cheers again, Jason!

Pelicans 113

Pelicans India Vermont San Diego 113

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MARCH 25, 2024

Then we are both hopeless … Anyway, the paper tests whether small roads in a forest are a hindrance to birds – are they reluctant to cross? The species is also hunted for local consumption in Meghalaya (India), according to the HBW. In my opinion, eBird is a bit unfair to the female Rufous-bellied Niltava.

Burma 187

Burma Vietnam Birds Laos 187

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The Black Kite ( Milvus migrans ) is ubiquitous as a scavenger across the whole of India, often seen by the hundred wheeling over towns. As a bittersweet afterthought, it was also the last bird I photographed in India before losing my sponsored travel opportunities.

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2020 Birds Costa Rica Germany 228