10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is home to four diverse forest ecosystems (deciduous, mixed, boreal, and lowlands), experiences seasonal weather systems ranging from cold dry Arctic winters to humid, thunder-storm filled summers, and, according to the latest official checklist, hosts four professional sports teams with bird names.* state and Canadian provinces.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2019

Getting to actually see four species, in the last two weeks, and to hear two more is almost unheard of in my experience. Last week, a good friend, Dan Weisz gave me a tip on the location of a family of Burrowing Owls that were extremely easy to access. I am not sure what is going on with the mis-matched iris’s?

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The chapter on “Capturing Bird Behavior” (my favorite) gives detailed examples of behavior cues and sound cues to look and listen for in anticipation of interesting preening, courtship, and family behavior. Read offers ways of sharing digitally and in paper, tips for successful presentations and for entering photograph contests.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 28, 2020

A close-up view of this week’s beer label, revealing the tell-tale, yellow-tipped bill of this black-capped, white tern. Tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) is a real odd duck of a fruit: it grows on a tree belonging to the family Fabaceae , making it a relative of peas, beans, and legumes.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 8, 2019

Snowcap and White-tipped Sicklebill – Choice hummingbirds in a speciose, fantastic family of birds. One of those occasions was by invitation from the San Vito Birding Club , a memorable experience I will cover in another blog post.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2014

Parrots captivate me more than any other bird family. However, they do not occur evenly across their familial distribution. In my experience, parrots form a visibly and numerically important component of the Brazilian bird fauna. I am a self-proclaimed psittacophile. Birds Brazilian birding macaw parrots'

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 26, 2012

Big Miracle is a film inspired by the true story of a small town news reporter (played by John Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (played by Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. The movie is rated PG. Whale Plush.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For example, on finding gulls: Close study of gulls is not for everyone, and birders shouldn’t feel obligated to get deep into it if you prefer colorful, less-confusing, families of birds. The focus is on learning by doing, with 12 Activity sections integrated within the eleven (ten plus a “bonus”) chapters.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2012

Namibia is politically stable and a safe country to visit offering spectacular scenery, untouched wildernesses, vast game reserves, superb wildlife and fascinating cultural experiences. This family group is performing their loud croaking territorial calls. A family group of Rüppell’s Bustards uttering their croaking territorial calls.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2011

Astounding because she picked up birding before she could speak and surprising because this ability was definitely not inherited from anyone in my family, myself included. 10 TIPS TO GET YOUR KIDS INTO BIRDING 1. Thankfully there are several really excellent family board games that you can play as a whole family.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

They packed up in June of 2013 and headed south from San Diego with the southern tip of South America as their destination. Sixteen species within the antbird family (Thamnophidae) are considered true obligate army ant followers. A bite from an army ant can really pack a punch; I speak from experience.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

… Tags: ducks , features , jamaica bay , migration , queens • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. Hat-tip to Stella.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2019

Clearly, author Phyllis Limbacher Tildes, the author of 24, soon to be 25, children’s books, is also a birder (and a little research brings up a presentation she gave at Ogeechee Audubon, Georgia with the biographical information and she and her family “love watching birds and wildlife seen near their lagoon on Skidaway Island.”

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 9, 2009

Together Purina and the Kroger family of stores will donate $150,000 to animal welfare organizations in 2009 and will recognize six exceptional pet lovers’ tales via a national television special this fall. The campaign invites pet lovers to share their favorite pet tales with Purina and Kroger online at www.TalesForThePetLoversHeart.com.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 25, 2011

The Front Range of Colorado offers unique birding experiences from top to bottom. But it is not just gulls that show up in surprise, but all bird families are represented with rarities in this park. The round head and smooth face always tip me off as well when I see these birds in migration.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The birds that I have experience with, like some of the raptors, wading birds, shorebirds, and tanagers, are all true-to-life in color, shape, and proportions to say nothing of being pretty paintings, if slightly sterile on the standard plain white background. of species of bird that birders the world over desperately want to experience.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Whether you have bought a kitten, or your cat has given birth to a litter that you intend to keep, you will most likely want to bond with the new member of your family. Grooming is a fantastic bonding experience for you and your kitten. Bonding With Your Kitten. Ensure that your kitten is fit, healthy and has sufficient food and water.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2023

In Better Living Through Birding , Chris tells us stories of his life, a very unique life, but he also crafts his experiences so we can relate to them as birders and as people. Because being a birder means you experience life through that framework. And, as he did a decade ago, the joys and benefits of birding.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

He describes his experience in his introduction to Birds & Words : I took my first good look at birds as subject matter. He started experimenting with silk screening to produce most of his designs, including the images in Birds & Art. White article on bird feeding stations.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Furthermore we have another very special stork-like bird, the regal Shoebill , previously known as the Whale-headed Stork but now placed in its own family. It is quite a sight to experience hundreds of Abdim’s Stork dropping out of the skies from seemingly thin air, to gorge on burnt or fleeing insects and rodents.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

He has earned his tip. She is an excellent mother, managing not only to feed her four large cubs, but their visiting father One-eyed who comes by every now and then (he has two more families and being the good father he is, visits them all regularly, usually around lunch time). Very dusty Swarovski CLs.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

Filming the plovers of Estero Lagoon Plovers are a significant part of the shorebird family, comprising 66 species worldwide. Hat-tip to Stella. Small to medium-sized birds, they are characterized by their typically upright posture, large eyes and fairly long legs. Wicked, right?

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10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

I’m sure many of you have had similar experiences. I’m wondering as I write if you are shaking your head, uneasy that all these FACTS will interfere with your love of observing owls, an experience that easily borders on the mystical for some of us. But what do we know beyond these commonly seen and heard behaviors?

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Either that or having family friends in Germany. Once on our own, Jess and I decided to try a fun experiment. On another Jochen tip I knew there was a colony of European Bee-eaters about two hours out of our way. A great trip, made even better from the tips Jochen, and this blog, gave me. We decided to try for it.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

And, as a bonus, your spouse/partner will probably want to go birding with you more often… Tags: Portugal , Worldwide Birding Adventures • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Hat-tip to Stella. These Blasts From The Past Sometimes you just have to smile! Wicked, right?

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10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2017

” Kricher delineates the many types of bird families and species you are likely to encounter in the Neotropics, emphasizing habitat and behavior (especially feeding behavior, and particularly fruit eaters; fruit is an important element when it comes to tropical ecology). This is a man who has intimate knowledge of birding tours.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Lakes, lightning, locusts and lizards Great Birding Sites From Great Birding Bloggers Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Birding Kuwait The Other Antigua About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas.

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 206

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

This post might give you a few ideas for what to see during a stop in Dubai and a few tips on where to go and how to get there. Families spend their quality time together on Thursday evenings and Fridays, so parks and open spaces become very busy. Please give a bit of feedback to improve the experiences of those who may follow you.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

That larger clade is in turn sister to a clade containing the four remaining totipalmate bird families, which do still seem to be related, and which needed a new order name once pelicans were removed. But meanwhile, let’s look at the four avian families that comprise the brand new order Suliformes.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Hat-tip to Stella. Tags: best bird , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Tell us in the comments section about the rarest, loveliest, or most fascinating bird you observed. Wicked, right?

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Dan is an active member of BirdLife Cyprus and goes birding whenever his career and family allow. 3 Responses to “Spring is for Wheatears&# Duncan Mar 18th, 2011 at 3:36 pm I got to experience a wheatear-palooza on my one day birding around Dubai last year. Hat-tip to Stella. Wicked, right?

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Generally the large family herds of buffalo are peaceful, but the old bulls (called “dagga” boys, “dagga” being a Zulu word for “mud” since they are often covered with the substance after their long wallows) who have left the herds tend to be furious with life in general and anyone they can smash in particular.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

more migratory sky shots here ) Tags: march , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! Hat-tip to Stella. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend ! Wicked, right?

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2014

Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet. What other tips do you have from your experience? The post Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. Moving Day. Provide your pet a safe and quiet sanctuary while the movers shuffle in and out of your house.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

The experience is one of the ornithological highlights in the world. Please go to [link] Tags: macaws , parrots , peru , tambopata • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Hat-tip to Stella. As this is an ongoing project we accept applications and volunteers throughout the year. Wicked, right?

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Here, I’ve gathered several useful tips to ensure that your move purrs right along. Designate one family member to be responsible for your pet. What other tips do you have from your experience? Before the Big Day. Moving Day. Otherwise, your pet may try to return to your previous home.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2021

Zone of Happiness Birders see it as a slightly more generously proportioned area extending north to the southern tip of Fraser Island – the largest sand island in the world – and then south to the southern tip of Bribie Island. Spangled Drongo – a common and conspicuous member of a family that has many species in Asia.

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