10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2022

Birders care about bird science and conservation, but also about access to birding sites and facilities as those locations, etc. Avian science and conservation are well covered by large and well-financed national non-profits. Neither of these two suggestions would require a substantial investment of resources.

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Advocacy Portland Science Wildlife 255

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2013

Not only has this live camera feed provided a wonderful educational resource for science teachers across the country, but it has also shed light on some very interesting behaviors of these owls. We have set up an incredibly popular live camera feed on a pair of these diminutive owls at a school in Broward County.

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Owls Florida Raised Coyotes 252

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

This makes for an attractive looking book, but I do think that the page space could have been put to better use, maybe for a listing of the resources (organizations, field guides, citizen science websites) recommended throughout the book. of Natural Resources and by Nate. There is also an excellent index.

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North Carolina Birds North America Owls 263

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 29, 2017

He has recorded over 20 new bird records for Honduras, dozens of new butterflies, new orchid records and even new species for science. I’ve resided and worked in Honduras since 1993 and really believe that in order to conserve and sustainably utilize its natural resources one has to get the nationals involved.

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Honduras Missouri Panama Birds 174

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2014

We nature bloggers were part of the scene, first as part of the seminal science carnival Tangled Bank and later with our own community carnivals like, of course, I and the Bird. A site like this has the potential to be a phenomenal resource for readers and publishers alike in identifying the very best nature blogs on the net.

2003 264

2003 Reptiles 2000 2008 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2013

The Mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans 1.

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Ducks Wildlife Hunters Hunting 206

Critter News

APRIL 4, 2009

The NC3Rs brings together stakeholders in the 3Rs in academia, industry, government and animal welfare organisations to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas, and the translation of research findings into practice that will benefit both animals and science.

Research 100

Research Medical Research Animal Animal Welfare 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Great Cormorants can immerse into the water much more deeply than ducks, as their feathers are not waterproof … … but unfortunately, that requires some feather drying time afterward, which looks kind of stupid (yes, it is kid’s science hour at Kai’s bird blog …).

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Birds Japan Germany Ducks 263

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

If you have always wondered what the minimum anesthetic concentration for isoflurane and sevoflurane for the Crested Serpent-eagle is, science has an answer. As you can easily judge from the dullness of this information, it is not something I made up but rather an appalling example of nepotism in the naming of birds.

China 262

China Birds Pythons Eagles 262

Sales and Marketing Management

JULY 22, 2018

Look at win/loss ratios: are there any patterns that reveal whether the proposal at hand is worth the time and resources to complete? But the first question data should answer is whether bidding teams should say anything at all.

Science 75

Science Collecting Rights 75

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

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Dogs 100

Dogs Vet Science Pets 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Faustus’ opening monologue by heart as it is such an impressive chain of thoughts for anyone immersed in studying natural sciences.

2011 152

2011 Deer New York Science 152

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2021

Bird communication is a complex and evolving science. I wish there was more discussion of research techniques and resources. ” And then I found out that bird song doesn’t just belong to the males, that there are female birds who sing too, only not so much in North America, and my mind was blown.**.

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North America Research Birds America 279

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

I suspect they also want to prove the superiority of their favorite park (which they emphasize is a natural park, not a designed one like Central and Prospect), and perhaps lay the groundwork for more resources and attract more birders. This is a project that clearly spanned decades. 231st Street is now located. . Another big year memoir?

New York City 180

New York City New York Birds Breeding 180

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2014

Hugh Powell is a science editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I was not offered any historical perspective, such as that apparently even the great nineteenth century taxonomists with their immense Victorian vocabularies lacked the resources to properly name the birds of Peru. This is his first contribution to 10,000 Birds.

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Peru South America Birds Kenya 255

10,000 Birds

JULY 18, 2012

The species readily takes to nesting in small artificial boxes, and the scientists of PRBO Conservation Science have over 450 such boxes scattered across the island to monitor the species.

Eggs 173

Eggs Puffins Breeding Albatross 173

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

More Science for the People Berry Go Round Comin’ Round Birdscapes Tuesday Trivia Link from the New York Times About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Or These Blasts From The Past Transitional Fossil?

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Deer Owls 2011 New York 144

Critter News

DECEMBER 7, 2010

"Endorsement from cross-sector, independent experts provides a tremendous boost to European Union and international efforts to revolutionize the science of safety testing," Troy Seidle, director of research for Humane Society International, said.

Animal 100

Animal Rodents Animal Research Europe 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Environmental and natural resource economists routinely use information about recreational destination choices, given the cost of getting to alternative destinations, as a form of “indirect market” information about people’s willingness to pay more (for better) recreational opportunities. Q: Why study birders and why use eBird?

Oregon 202

Oregon Washington Chad Birds 202

Critter News

AUGUST 27, 2009

Economics, science, literature, film, politics, law, etc. This may take time and maybe lifetimes to build up to that tipping point, but we have to use everyone and every resource we can. This post is inspired by a thought-provoking piece on the Provoked blog (clearly a good name for a blog!)

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Animal Rights Movement Animal Rights Factory Farm Factory Farming 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2018

According to a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study, human-induced climate change has doubled the area affected by forest fires in the western U.S. More resources on this topic: Wildfire! References: 1 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This is about 35 miles West of my home.

Wildlife 108

Wildlife Sacramento Shelters Connecticut 108

10,000 Birds

MAY 27, 2024

For Coal T**s , resident birds were found to be slimmer than transients, which makes sense as they have better knowledge of the available resources and thus less volatility in their food supply (and of course slimmer birds are better at not being eaten themselves). In science speak, this is named the optimal body mass hypothesis.

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Iran Germany Research Humane 220

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2013

Whether this metaphor is exciting or disturbing probably depends on the kind of science fiction you read, but my point, ultimately, is this: the more you know about House Sparrows, the more on point the shot appears. This, to me, is the perfect meeting of what C.

Arkansas 104

Arkansas Memphis Sparrows Geese 104

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Although some of these organizations existed five decades ago, increased resources and the internet have greatly expanded their scope and reach. My impression is that most young birders are eBirders, a trend that will surely continue due to its convenience, accessibility, and contribution to science.

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UCLA Los Angeles North America 2003 126

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

There is no end-of-book list of resources, which reflects, I think, an assumption that the birder using this book is already familiar with the more general birding books and magazines. Each chapter concludes with References, a bibliographic listing of the books, articles, and web pages cited in the text.

Birds 190

Birds Groups 2015 North America 190

Critter News

JUNE 5, 2009

A valuable new resource has recently entered the information superhighway. This rapidly growing site is to be a global resource on alternative methods, the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement), animal ethics, and animal care, with hyperlinks to related Web sites and databases. Check it out at www.jhsph.edu/~altweb.

Animal 100

Animal Animal Research Medical Research Animal Rights 100

Sales and Marketing Management

APRIL 9, 2018

This approach not only respects the time and resources of both parties, but reps are more likely to be engaged in training when they see it as directly relevant to their jobs and their long-term development.

2017 110

2017 Branding Science Experience 110

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

.” So, it is definitely a pigeon, not a cuckoo, and my guess is that the cuckoo part of the name hints at the body shape of these species. But I may well be wrong.

Geese 147

Geese Birds Fish Sparrows 147

Sales and Marketing Management

DECEMBER 20, 2017

First, they’ll look to provide millennial reps with the resources they need to stay as long as possible. For example, technology can identify and analyze the areas where reps need coaching, and pinpoint resources that should be shared with them. , then seeks new opportunities. Proactive learning models.

2018 91

2018 Agenda Experience Experiments 91

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2011

They migrate because those with migratory adaptations who moved from region to region to follow seasonal changes in food supply or other resources had, ultimately, higher Darwinian fitness. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1046 (1), 282-293 DOI: 10.1196/annals.1343.026 Phylogenetic Why does, say, the Scarlet Tanager migrate?

Compassion 225

Compassion Humane Research Egypt 225

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

This is also where Johnson starts talking about the cost of the theft to the Museum and to science. He says he is motivated by what he has learned from the curators about the skins importance to science, but he is also clearly irritated by the fact that Rist has gotten off so lightly. Simon Baron-Cohen, cousin to the comedian.

Collecting 110

Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 110

Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Let's deconstruct: Part I: Where's Pepper?

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Monkeys Animal Welfare Act Vivisection 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2019

Jenkins has written and illustrated a number of science-based books for children, many with his wife, Robin Page. These illustrations by Steve Jenkins are perfect. The colorful collages fill each page with images of the bird, nest, and habitat. 52 Ways to Wonder, Wander, and Explore Birds with Kids (Roost Books).

New York City 184

New York City Pelicans Penguins New York 184

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

Written in a friendly, inclusive style quietly grounded in science, How to Know the Birds is an excellent addition to the growing list of birding essay books by talented birder/writers like Pete Dunne and Kenn Kaufman. And, each essay tells a story. ” The essays are arranged in thematic order grouped in six sections: “Spark Bird!

North America 117

North America Birds Prairie Dogs Barn Owls 117

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

It is mostly a question of economics – raising just one is troublesome enough given the resources required to feed and educate the chick. Chongming Dongtan, where these photos were taken, is the wintering location of about 100 Hooded Cranes – about 1% of the global population. Fortunately, they are quite common in Shanghai.

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Iraq Birds China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Several years ago, I read about the enormous colonies of breeding birds in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and I did some research to satisfy my curiosity. ( Google Scholar is an excellent resource and free full-text PDFs can be located for many papers, particularly when research is taxpayer-funded.

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Transported 2011 Research 2012 113

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

My friend Vickie Henderson , who has some serious long-range vision, looked at the science behind Tennessee’s crane hunting proposal and found it badly wanting. Here’s the petition. She drew this petition up to ask the USFWS to reconsider the clause in its management plan that calls for hunting Eastern sandhill cranes.

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2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 244