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So, when we competed in BirdLife Israel’s Champions of the Flyway (COTF) in 2023, I knew I had to take my chance to visit Jordan and Petra. The COTF is based in Eilat, Israel, the southernmost edge of Israel along the Red Sea, a very narrow part in which Jordan and Egypt are only a few miles apart.
Bank-Swallows Digging Burrows and Building Nests – Larry Jordan, The Birder’s Report. Northern Rough-winged Swallow: Wings on Wednesday – Larry Jordan, The Birder’s Report. Tree Swallow return: It Must be Spring – Larry Jordan, 10,000 Birds. Barn Swallow , Hirundo rustica.
The homeowner, Fred Jordan, has been hosting visiting birders who heard of the bird through word-of-mouth since November. Many thanks to Fred Jordan for being a wonderful host with great enthusiasm for his awesome avian visitor. Third of all, the bird that was first seen on 30 October is, as of this blog posting, STILL THERE!
My wife and I had the privilege of visiting Mexican friends in Jordan in early October. Even upon our departure from Jordan, I was informed that my ever-so-dangerous binoculars could not go in my carry-on bag. However, Bethany-on-the-Jordan, the site of Jesus’ baptism, was my first shot at some real habitat.
Snowy Egret ( Egretta thula ) photos by Larry Jordan (click for full sized images) While visiting Arcata Marsh a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of watching a Snowy Egret ( Egretta thula ) as it skillfully caught several fish in an inlet or tidal channel of the marsh.
Black-necked Stilt ( Himantopus mexicanus ) photos by Larry Jordan Click on photos for full sized images. This female Black-necked Stilt ( Himantopus mexicanus ) is distinguished from the male by her paler brownish back and scapulars. The male of the species has the upper portion of the head, back of neck, back and wings all glossy black.
Pied-billed Grebe Pair Build a Nest – Larry Jordan, The Birder’s Report. Western and Clark’s Grebes Have a Disappointing Season in Northern California – Larry Jordan, The Birder’s Report. Western and Clark’s Grebes, Poetry in Motion – Larry Jordan, 10,000 Birds.
Well, inspired by the success of this program, 10,000 Birds contributor Larry Jordan is part of an effort to create a Wildlife Conservation Stamp that would share some of the same goals as the duck stamp, but perhaps be a little more palatable to people who don’t hunt birds. Where’s our duck stamp?
This Peregrine close-up courtesy of Larry Jordan. In a move that’s sure to stir controversy far beyond the borders of California, federal officials have announced that h enceforth, fledgling Peregrine Falcons won’t be relocated from nests built on bridges in the state.
A Vortex of Turkey Vultures During Fall Migration – Larry Jordan, The Birders’ Report. Turkey Vultures Get No Respect – Larry Jordan, 10,000 Birds. International Vulture Awareness Day – Larry Jordan, The Birders’ Report. Turkey Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Assorted Vultures.
thanks to Larry Jordan for sharing this moment and photo) Now look at this gorgeous little creature. But it took a few years before I saw through my happy-go-lucky optimism to fully appreciate the black hearts of these beasts. ggggr (+ lots of phlegm) says the vulture as he stares down an adversary. The locals would call him a Lora.
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet ( Regulus calendula ) photos by Larry Jordan If you live anywhere other than Western North America, you may be able to identify this bird by its tiny size, its broken eye ring and its petite bill. Click on photos for full sized images.
First, we had our five-week trip to Spain, Turkey and Jordan in September and October. I assured him then, and assure you now, that I am fine. But my wife’s and my lives have been rather chaotic of late. Then we threw together a semi-planned family-related trip to the States in early December.
Common Merganser ( Mergus merganser ) photos by Larry Jordan (click to enlarge) The Common Merganser ( Mergus merganser americanus ) or Goosander ( Mergus merganser merganser ) as it’s known in Europe, is a large, cold-hardy, fish-eating duck that nests worldwide near large lakes and rivers in northern forested habitats 1.
Western Screech-Owl ( Megascops kennicottii ) photos by Larry Jordan It’s been an interesting winter in my neck of the woods. Birders in Northern California have been treated to rare sightings of several species, sending avid twitchers from all over the west in our direction.
Evening Grosbeak Male ( Coccothraustes vespertinus ) photos by Larry Jordan The Evening Grosbeak ( Coccothraustes vespertinus ) is a striking bird. With his dark head accented by a bright yellow forehead and supercillium, the male really stands out in a crowd.
To say nothing of the opportunity to glimpse lifer birds that I’d likely never get to spy in my midwestern neck of the woods, including the adorable Western Screech Owl captured so wonderfully here by Larry Jordan.
Pochards: Last Lifer of the Trip About the Author Larry Larry Jordan was introduced to birding after moving to northern California where he was overwhelmed by the local wildlife, forcing him to buy his first field guide just to be able to identify all the species visiting his yard. Forgotten Owls When Is A Tanager A Spindalis?
Lewis’s Woodpecker ( Melanerpes lewis ) In Flight, photos by Larry Jordan Driving home from work last week I finally saw my first Lewis’s Woodpecker ( Melanerpes lewis ) of the fall. Lucky for me, these beautiful and unusual woodpeckers can be found nearly year round in the oak savannah along the road I travel daily.
Ring-necked Duck ( Aythya collaris ) photo by Larry Jordan. The Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act , which went into effect seventy-nine years ago on July 1, 1934, authorized the annual issuance of what is popularly known as the Duck Stamp.
That trip was to take my wife and I to Turkey, Jordan, and southern Spain, with stopovers near Paris. I should have been on my way to Istanbul by the time this post came out. And while it was to be a work (ministry) trip, I had still managed to schedule it right during the migratory peak along these two major corridors.
Greater Yellowlegs ( Tringa melanoleuca ) photos by Larry Jordan Shorebirds. Why are they seemingly so difficult to identify? One obvious reason is that most have plumage variations between their breeding plumage and non-breeding plumage. Plus many sandpipers plumages are very similar.
Author: Jason Jordan. Issue Date: 2014-03-24. Teaser: Dumping leads into the classic sales funnel results in a significant amount of wasted effort on deals that will never make it to the final stage of the pipeline. It’s time for a new, more productive model.
Brown Creeper ( Certhia americana ) photos by Larry Jordan A few weeks ago I headed up to Lassen Volcanic National Park to photograph a family of Water Ouzels that one of our Audubon members sighted near the visitor center there at Manzanita Lake.
Larry Jordan Mar 1st, 2011 at 3:06 am I plan on doing an entire post on bird butts sometime in the future. I guess I’m one of those pervs. Jennifer Clement Feb 28th, 2011 at 11:01 pm Did you want Woodcock? We have them performing now… ~55 miles East of NYC on the south shore.
Lark Sparrow ( Chondestes grammacus ) photos by Larry Jordan Nearly two years ago I wrote my second post as the West Coast Beat Writer on Lema Ranch, a Northern California birding hot spot.
White-faced Ibis at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge – Larry Jordan, 10,000 Birds. White-faced Ibis Killed by One-eyed Peregrine – Alex Lamoreaux, The Nemesis Bird. White-faced Ibis: 2nd State Record for PA – Alex Lamoreaux, The Nemesis Bird. Glossy Ibis , photo by Valerie Gebert. Glossy Ibis , Plegadis falcinellus.
Larry Jordan wrote a profile of The Unique Black-Necked Stilt for 10,000 Birds in 2011; he points out that they have the second longest legs in proportion to their bodies of any bird, exceeded only by the Flamingo (another Pink Bird). They make a bird that is quite watchable to begin with, totally irresistible.
Some of this tourism occurred because we were supposed to visit Jordan, but recent geopolitical events have made Americans rather unwelcome in that corner of the world. This trip included seven international flights, between six countries, on three continents. Flight changes were required, in mid trip.
To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering.&# — Aldo Leopold Larry Jordan Mar 20th, 2011 at 8:43 pm Julie, thank you once again for bringing this insanity to the forefront. Larry Jordan Mar 20th, 2011 at 11:48 pm Thank you for that clarification Vickie.
Take, for instance, the Lesser Black-backed Gull I happened upon on the recent Jordan Lake Christmas Bird Count. My latest, and ongoing, project, akin in some ways to a Big Year, is the Carolina Century Project , in which I try to accumulate at least 100 species in as many of North and South Carolina’s combined 146 counties as I can.
What to Ask to Trust a Pet Sitter Jordan Walker has always been passionate for animals. He loves to share his knowledge and expertise about the animal kingdom through pet-related blogs.
Bufflehead ( Bucephala albeola ) Female at Cavity Entrance photos by Larry Jordan “Some 85 species of North American birds excavate nesting holes, use cavities resulting from decay (natural cavities), or use holes created by other species in dead or deteriorating trees.
If you want to contribute to that effort, I know that Larry Jordan, Ingrid Taylar and Hugh Grew are asking for help, including guest bloggers who can write about wildlife refuges. Most wildlife watchers are anxious to contribute their resources toward that end. Check out their site.
Alex Hall released 650 mink from McMullin Fur farm in South Jordan, Utah in 2008. He received a sentence of 21 months under the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA.) Hall is expected to serve the rest of his sentence in Davis County Jail, rather than be shipped to a federal prison. He is expected to be released in two or three months.
Jordan Halliday, 22, served several months in jail for contempt of court after he said he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination. The article is from October 5. Fox 13 Now reported. A federal grand jury has indicted an animal rights activist who refused to testify about the release of thousands of mink from Utah ranches.
The raid to which Viehl pleaded guilty took place at the McMullin mink farm in South Jordan in August 2008. A man in Utah has pled guilty to "interfering with an animal enterprise" in federal court. Rydalch said the raid consisted of releasing minks and spray-painting parts of the farm, including a barn.
Author: Jason Jordan. Issue Date: 2014-02-24. Teaser: While so-called Big Data is an exciting opportunity to identify new trends through powerful computing, sales managers need to zero in on small data do their jobs well. In fact, they don’t even need many of the dozens of dubious reports embedded in their CRM.
The natural, whole-food pet supplement was formulated by Dr. Patricia Jordan, a naturopathic veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience with an education in both conventional and holistic veterinary medicine. Dr. Jordan said that most pet foods are highly processed and lack vital nutrients pets need to thrive.
It’s not as athletic as the Hooded Grebe ’s calisthenics, nor as astonishing as the acrobatics of Clark’s Grebe (photographed solo, above, by Larry Jordan ). The pas de deux concludes with what can only be described as a sweet bird hug.
His work in Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey remains inspirational to researchers throughout the region. Richard Porter already authored the Birds of the Middle East and has been active in the conservation of birds throughout the Middle East region since the 1960s.
An op-ed in the Washington Post by Gabriel Foley and Jordan Rutter is a fine summary of the arguments, and there is a good background article at Birdwatching magazine. The most comprehensive articulation of the movement to change honorific names is at BirdNamesForBirds and on Twitter ( #BirdNamesforBirds ).
The links would mean researchers would never have to transport animals above ground, said Jordan Cohen, interim U of I vice president for research. The 35,000-square-foot facility would connect the Medical Education Research Facility and Carver Biomedical Research Building on the west side of campus. Advertisement.
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