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Lapwings, Loons & Lousy Jacks: The How and Why of Bird Names

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Long ago, before I became the bird-name rancoteur I am today, I had an idle question. Why, I asked myself, did the loons come to be called loons in the English-speaking regions of North America when they were already known by the much more practical term divers back in the colonists’ mother country? As the title suggests, Lapwings, Loons & Lousy Jacks has the answer (it’s to do with the evolution of language and the fact that colloquial names come in and out of currency, but I ur

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Can dogs eat human foods?

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The vet at Pet Food Selector has complied a comprehensive list of human foods and their safety for dogs. We love this handy infographic that they created as a quick guide for what to give your dog, and which foods … Continue reading → The post Can dogs eat human foods? appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of August 2016?

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For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is on the wane. The further north you are, the more acutely you may feel the dwindling of daylight. But the next month still holds much sunshine and fun, along with shorebirds and southern migrants. Enjoy! I’m prepping for a coming vacation, which means most of my time this weekend will be spent nose to the grindstone.

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