10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Thus, the cattle we raise for meat and dairy are sometimes called Bos taurus while the extinct wild form is always called Bos primigenius. Some time after the Spanish encounter with the Turkey, birds were brought back to Europe where they were raised and became an important source of food and fancy feathers.

Turkey 260

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 260

10,000 Birds

JUNE 22, 2011

I don’t know how many of you ever raised chickens but the old joke went something like this. v=fHSgyxRQXvg References: 1 Birds of North America Online _ Poop Week is a week of themed posts on 10,000 Birds that cover the intersection of poop and birding, a fertile precinct if there ever was one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHSgyxRQXvg

Bald Eagle 250

Bald Eagle Chickens North America Birds 250

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2012

Back on the bank it gave itself a doggy shake to dry out and held its feathers slightly raised from its body to help them dry, making itself look even bigger than it already was. Using the ubiquitous Great Egret as a reference, the Goliath Heron is half a meter taller (from bill-tip to toe) and four times as heavy.

Hunting 242

Hunting Battery Raised Adoptable 242

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2011

Note the raised crests as the female (on the left) turns to face the larger male (on the right). v=v1XAFo_uVgk References: 1 Audubon California ; 2 Birds of North America Online a. Like the breeding activity of many species this spring, the grebes were late, probably due to the unseasonable weather. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1XAFo_uVgk

California 257

California Eagles North America Blackbirds 257

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2011

They begin feeding by dipping that huge bill into the water and scooping prey into their pouch, water flowing out of the pouch as they raise it back up to horizontal. Then they raise their heads up to swallow their catch. v=hEWUbe7ec4E References: 1 Birds of North America Online a. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEWUbe7ec4E

Pelicans 165

Pelicans Fish California Condor North America 165

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2012

A few websites have compiled lists of collective nouns and as one might expect from hunting terms, they predominantly refer to animals, but it is not clear whether a Bench of Bishops pertains to religious leaders or African weavers. Looking over some of the lists raises a few questions. I wonder if a Sussuration has been taken yet.

Hunting 174

Hunting Collecting Fox Groups 174

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

A study examining this relationship was recently published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin (full reference below). Federal funding for conservation is dependent on the revenue raised by selling the duck stamps, a unique dynamic for wildlife managers in the United States.

Ducks 256

Ducks Hunters Hunting Wildlife 256

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

to have and raise children. Do you know of any references for this? I cannot seem to find any evidence that any of the other accentors are polygynandrous; at least some of them seem not to be. If you know or hear of other examples, please let me know and I will add them to this list. That would be mighty interesting.

2011 235

2011 Breeders Deer Breeding 235

10,000 Birds

MAY 13, 2022

The Asian Koel is a cuckoo species and thus freed from the obligation to raise its own chicks (though the birds like to refer to themselves as brood parasites, which sounds a bit less obviously selfish). Would it worry you to sit next to me on a plane or train and listen to this kind of information for several hours?

Singapore 264

Singapore Birds Zebras Feral 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2014

Create a second fund-raising stamp for wildlife watchers. References: 1 US Fish & Wildlife Service , 2 US Fish & Wildlife Service , 3 US Fish & Wildlife Service , 4 US Fish & Wildlife Service. You would think they would look at these numbers and try to figure out a way to tap into that huge demographic right?

Ducks 263

Ducks Wildlife Hunting Hunters 263

10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2011

The song referred to is that of the Wood Thrush , one of the natural world’s most beautiful singers, and a familiar sound to anyone who has spent time in the forests of eastern North America in summer. Sadly, the thrushes that breed around my parents’ house are likely not very successful in raising young.

Tennessee 169

Tennessee North America New York Raised 169

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2014

The ugly truth is that this stuff doesn’t usually go public in any big way, but the birding record is filled with references to sketchy sightings, lists that are looked upon with raised eyebrows, and even a few cases of outright fraud. We are not immune.

Raleigh 247

Raleigh 2008 Raised Rights 247

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

To counter the threat, Lana started the “White Hawk Project” to raise funds for the purchase of those properties so they can be protected as a private reserve. Incredibly, one or more developers want to “develop” those forested ridges by devastating them with condominiums and luxury housing.

Costa Rica 257

Costa Rica San Jose Sharks Monkeys 257

10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2024

So, potentially plenty of cuckoo chicks would have been raised by the bulbuls. I have to confess I do not quite know what the “whiskered” in the Whiskered Yuhina name refers to. Poor bulbuls, but then again, they are large dull birds anyway, according to eBird. ” My guess is that this is an Eastern Buzzard.

Eggs 246

Eggs Birds Japan Myanmar 246

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

A specimen marked Aplonis mavomata , but without any reference, differs from A. In order to raise our awareness, to remind us of what we have lost, and to inspire us to fight for Every. This is what he wrote: The British Museum contains a good number of specimens, showing little variation, and all from New Caledonia.

Killing 193

Killing Rats Cooking Norway 193

4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Written by celebrated pet photographer, Andrew Darlow, the book is a great reference for anyone looking to capture their pets lives and personalities through the use of photography. The contest, which helps raise much needed funds for spaying and neutering programs, runs through March 4th. Be sure to check it out.

Pets 100

Pets Spaying Spay Neutering 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2015

American Crows live in extended families, with sons and daughters from previous years helping to raise the current brood. A lot of scientifically-based information is packed into its pages, and its design makes it a book that can be read sequentially, browsed, or even used for reference. Northern Flicker eggs in nest and nestlings.

Eggs 263

Eggs Family 2006 New York 263

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Created by Dog is Good, The BOLO Project is designed to raise awareness of the remarkable work dogs do for people every day. It will follow the journey of one puppy as she is trained to become a Leader Dog (more often referred to as a guide dog). “We

Puppies 100

Puppies Dogs 2013 Pets 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 11, 2016

An explanation is given about how market hunters and the draining of wetlands left no place for migrating waterfowl to land or feed and “ the Great Plains soon became a mass graveyard for migratory birds, raising the question, how do we protect birds from man ?” ” Cartoon images by Ding Darling.

Ducks 140

Ducks 2016 Hunters Wildlife 140

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

The Latin species name lamigellerus is a Latin phrase for ‘a small, thin, metal plate’ which refers to the flattened feather shafts, especially on the underparts. Each of these ‘families’ consists of a single mating pair and 1-5 ‘helpers’ who assist in raising the young.

Ostriches 147

Ostriches Parrots Eggs Africa 147

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2017

Each spectrogram includes a page reference to the sound in the Index of Bird Sounds, allowing us to see what bird sounds are similar to those of the target bird. The Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds of Eastern North America is an ambitious, innovative advance in bird identification, auditory reference, and field guide design.

North America 189

North America America Sparrows Birds 189

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 5, 2011

Filled with stunning images of the West, Pukka is a love story as well as Ted’s take on raising a puppy. An important read for anyone with an older dog, and a great book to keep in your bookshelf for reference. An adorable book, full of adorable photos and a great message of how love. Say Hello to Zorro! !

For Animals 100

For Animals Animal Wyoming Dogs 100

Animal Person

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The father tells us that the alligator was born and raised on the property. each reference to "animals" above should really say "certain animals:" the ones we have chosen to demonize. Killing animals might land you on national television, which is fun. Killing animals is an act that will make your parents glow with pride. To be fair (!),

Alligators 100

Alligators Pit Bulls Killing Slaughter 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The page numbers of each species’ species account section next to its nutshell photo would have been a nice addition, but I’m happy with these reference aids, medleys of horizontal and vertical shapes in crisp shades of white, gray, and black with touches of yellow. Species Accounts Photos & Design.

North America 214

North America El Salvador America Nicaragua 214

SalesFuel

AUGUST 13, 2024

A hiring manager may be set on a top candidate because they were referred by a friend. Granting this request could raise issues of fairness. Biases of all kinds surface during the hiring process and sometimes result in the wrong person joining an organization. Is Your Top Candidate Who You Think They Are?

Vet 105

Vet Raised Experience Experiments 105

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 18, 2017

After receiving the advice, “Try looking from the lock bridge below the weir” I was expecting a scene with mill races and canal boats being raised against flow and gravity. I was working under a misapprehension to start off with. The ISO rating had to be hiked right up and the aperture opened as wide as it would go.

Europe 100

Europe Raised Industry Research 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 9, 2012

Choosing to adopt a dog rather than get one at the pet store (or what some like to refer to as “puppy mill”) is a beautiful thing—essentially you are saving a poor pup from euthanasia and you’re providing a an animal with a good home. But adopting a pet is a huge responsibility and is very similar to adopting a child.

Adoptable 100

Adoptable Dogs Puppy Mills Pit Bulls 100

Animal Person

APRIL 5, 2011

Or how a paragraph would refer to animal rights and animal welfare as if they're interchangeable. I spent several years writing, daily, and often with shock, about how, for instance, the NYT- -the New York Times (OMG!!!!!)--would would call HSUS an animal rights group (after all, HSUS doesn't even do that).

Animal Rights 100

Animal Rights For Animals Rights Animal 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2020

Each species is numbered, with the numbers referring to the illustrations on the right. This is something I’ve often thought reference book authors and publishers should do, though I understand it demands resources. Voice descriptions are labelled ‘VOICE’ and habitat codes are in the brown of the page headings.

Bolivia 250

Bolivia Birds Brazil Switzerland 250

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 25, 2014

A campaign was recently launched by the Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery to raise funds for the purpose of designing a specific device that the organization refers to as “No More Woof.”

Dogs 100

Dogs Pets Puppies Campaign 100

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Shark Attack Experiment: LIVE will feature a team of free-divers and conservationists putting their safety on the line to separate myth from reality and dispel negative myths about sharks while raising public awareness about shark species which are being driven to extinction.

Sharks 100

Sharks Experience Experiments South Africa 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Consider making a wish list, and then cross reference those plant varieties with the free database maintained by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Instead, use raised containers or hanging baskets to add some visual interest to your outdoor space. Avoid Poisonous Plants and Materials.

Dogs 100

Dogs Pets ASPCA Illinois 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

In birding, a “nemesis bird” refers to a specific bird species that a birder has been trying to see or observe for a long time but has been unsuccessful in finding or encountering. ” Grade: A. # # # Query: What is a “nemesis bird” in birding? Grade: A. # # # Query: What is a “spark bird” in birding?

United States 147

United States North America Birds America 147

10,000 Birds

APRIL 27, 2019

The biodiversity is extreme, the birding is typically action-packed, binocular raising happiness. To give an idea of what I mean by “birdy”, although Costa Rica is similar in size to West Virginia, more than 920 species have been recorded within the borders of this southern Central American country.

Costa Rica 113

Costa Rica Parrots West Virginia Birds 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

I discovered very much by accident that questions have been raised by British birders about the accuracy of some of the book’s photographs; this is the to-do at Birdfair I referred to in the beginning of the review. There is an important area I haven’t touched on yet—accuracy of visual content.

Ireland 203

Ireland Birds Falcons Turtles 203

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the ever-evolving style of India pale ale, which at this point need not be pale nor have anything to do with India – to such an extent that it’s now more convenient to refer to it in abbreviated form as “IPA”, which dispenses with the now pointless semantics of its original name.

Ohio 113

Ohio India Hawaii United States 113

Sales and Marketing Management

MARCH 14, 2018

While you may be able to answer questions in a phone call, it’s also useful to have some quick online tips to which you can refer them. Enhancing loyalty is worthwhile because if you raise retention by just five percent, you could increase profitability by more than 25 percent.

Adoptable 89

Adoptable Branding Raised Experience 89