10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

Maybe it’s important to note that Turkey Vultures , in particular, were well-loved by , and even inspirational to , the people that lived here before Europeans arrived. Unlike the Turkey Vulture, who smells out decaying flesh, every one of these vultures forages by sight. – ==– Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura.

California Condor 176

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 176

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.

Birds 165

Birds Costa Rica Colorado ALA 165

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

DECEMBER 18, 2012

I remember watching a David Attenborough episode once where he tested the theory that new world vultures could locate carcasses by smell alone. Turkey Vultures have an exceptional sense of smell Corey Finger Bills in birds are also very sensitive to touch.

Birds 209

Birds Mammals Mozambique New Zealand 209

10,000 Birds

APRIL 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.

India 253

India Owls Tigers Endangered Species 253

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2015

If only you could make fine adjustments to the expression of existing DNA you could hatch a dinosaur, starting with, for example, a turkey. In order to test the mechanism, we used inhibitors of both pathways to replicate in chicken the ancestral amniote expression. See: Are Birds Really Dinosaurs?

Alligators 208

Alligators Chickens Birds Research 208

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Sandy Hook Sightings 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. I love turkey vultures, too, so … make of that what you will!) These Blasts From The Past Birding 1.1.11 I’ve sent you some shots.

Ducks 211

Ducks 2011 Deer New York 211