10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2019

In addition to spotting exciting new species in Florida, including the rare Snail Kite, travel across the country brought me into contact with birds in Oregon, California, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. With my new job, I feel privileged to work towards protecting vulnerable species each and very day.

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Bald Eagle Alabama Kansas Florida 143

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 25, 2019

Focusing on an often under-appreciated portion of the continent, the book showcases forty species found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio – but perhaps not for long.

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Indiana Downers Iowa Illinois 125

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

What do you say when someone tells you they will be spending the summer in the Lower Michigan Peninsula? Recently it has also been documented as breeding in Wisconsin, Ontario, and the Upper Michigan Peninsula, but those birds are few and not always accessible. Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list.

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Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 221

10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2016

This weekend, millions of people, young and old alike, were driven to explore the most unlikely corners of the world in a relentless, unquenchable thirst to track down species they hadn’t ticked before. My week on the shores of Lake Michigan resulted in the same birds I enjoy on the shores of Lake Ontario.

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2016 Michigan Jamaica Birds 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2013

Out of over 30 respondents, almost everyone wanted money for better facilities, paid staff, on-call veterinarians, emergency vehicles, food, and protected land – from Terry and Lindsay in California to Cindy in Michigan, from Sally in Kentucky to Mickie in South Dakota, and Lisa and Lia in New York. wrote Laura, on Long Island.

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Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Oklahoma New York 241

10,000 Birds

MAY 14, 2018

Fourth, not seeing a Kirtland’s Warbler in Central Park would mean that eventually I would have to make a trip to Michigan, the only place where they breed in any numbers, just to see a Kirtland’s Warbler some day. It’s hard to think of a species I would rather see in New York State. One of which is documented here.

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New York New York City Michigan United States 108

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2011

They are also found in the mountainous interior west as far south as Arizona and New Mexico, as well as in the far northern reaches of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and New England. Gray Jay is considered a Species of Least Concern by BirdLife International because of its large range and large and stable population.

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Washington Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan 171

Critter News

JANUARY 30, 2009

Wildlife conservationists say the freeze will delay and possibly prevent the removal of gray wolves from the federal endangered species list in Montana, Idaho, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, and also in portions of Washington, Oregon, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

TRAVERSE CITY - State officials say they're not pleased with a federal court's ruling overturning the government's decision to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list for the Great Lakes region. The ruling today affects wolves in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. District Court in Washington, D.C.,

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Humane Society Of The United States Wolves The Humane Society Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2017

The resulting properties—WPAs—are small ponds, wetlands, and associated grasslands, primarily in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana, but also in Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa. Key waterfowl species include Redhead , Northern Shoveler , Blue-winged Teal , Mallard , Gadwall , Wood Duck , Canvasback , and Canada Goose.

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Factory Ducks North Dakota Nebraska 116

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

We were driving up to northwestern Michigan from our homes in Ohio (me) and West ByGod Virginia (Geoff) in search of a bird species that would be a lifer for both of us: the Bohemian Waxwing. Tags: Bird Behavior , buntings , features , michigan • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!

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2011 Birds Michigan Ohio 211

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2012

I even managed to shoot a video with hands trembling of excitement, probably a first of the species. To finally connect with the species and to do so in such subtle light and with two very confiding individuals makes them my Best Bird of the Year! It was a mythical bird I didn’t ever expect to see. Thainamu chose a snipe !

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2012 Ghana Ireland Birds 133

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 142

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Finally my colleague Doty worked her magic in Michigan, and we let him go there. But lets see … I’d say one of my most memorable releases is that of a Purple Martin , a species of special concern in California. We laugh because we are pretty darn sure he beat us back into Ohio. That was 9 years ago.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Ohio Tulsa West Virginia 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

I had a beautifull view on 5 horned grebe here (one in breeding plumage), in Ann Arbor Michigan, for the 3 seconds it lasted, until I heard a huge “CRRACK&# , and I fell through the ice. On Sunday at Kissena Park I saw five species of sparrows. Once I looked at it through the binoculars I saw it was a male harrier.

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2011 New York Deer Birds 153

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2020

Its eastern border is Lake Michigan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Chicago is a good place for birds: on eBird, Cook County, Illinois has nearly 400 species and more than 275,000 checklists. The Windy City also has an extensive waterfront, including an 18-mile lakefront trail. The photos are from Millennium Park.).

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Chicago Research Illinois Michigan 260

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, the Profile Page (mine is below) displayed state-level checklist information as a map with darker shades indicating more species observed and lighter shades indicating fewer. In particular, Michigan was gray, indicating complete failure to submit even a single checklist. Those differences matter.

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District of Columbia Puerto Rico Michigan Colorado 124

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

As of mid-October 2018, the Collaborative had submitted more than 1,700 checklists and observed 618 species in the United States. The heat map is revealing: Unsurprisingly for a site founded and run by two New Yorkers (one of whom literally wrote the book on birding New York), the Empire State boasts the highest number of species (316).

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Rhode Island United States West Virginia Puerto Rico 114

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

For mankind to snatch away a species’ very existence is wrong on so many levels that I can’t begin to explain them. However, despite our best efforts to wipe them off the face of the earth, some of the more vulnerable species have managed to hang on. is going to have to go to Michigan or Wisconsin. Here are some U.S.

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Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 198

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 28, 2015

During the 1980s, the Pacific Coast Population swans became the source of eggs for several restoration programs in Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Iowa 2. However, even though this species restoration is often considered a classic conservation success, significant problems for some flocks still exist. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq1bx7Ic2FY.

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North America Iowa Wisconsin America 175

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

It is the 100th Anniversary of the extinction of the species known as the Passenger Pigeon and writers are paying attention. Errol Fuller’s The Passenger Pigeon is a beautifully illustrated, elegantly written “celebration” of the passenger pigeon and the artists who illustrated and photographed the species. It is a hodgepodge.

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2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 159

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

The Peterson Reference Guide to Seawatching offers two types of information: Species Accounts–descriptions of 112 birds within 15 families as they appear over and on the water, and Where to Watch, brief descriptions of 47 sites on the North American eastern coast and interior recommended for seawatching. No rails or gallinules.

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Ducks Groups Species North America 225

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2011

To remedy this, I visited the Animal Diversity Web site at the University of Michigan. What we see here, however, is both: Most of the mammals at this small end of the graph are nocturnal, and there is clearly a lack of overlap in body size for many species.

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Mammals Rodents Birds Reptiles 172

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 15, 2022

The Latin species name of the Kalij Pheasant is leucomelanos , meaning “white” (leukos) and “black” (melanos, both Greek words). As a popular game bird, the Ring-necked Pheasant seems to have such high importance in the US that there are several papers just discussing the species in individual US states.

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Rhode Island Research South Dakota North Dakota 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

Evening Grosbeak, Michigan. There is a wonderful place in the lower peninsula of Michigan called Hartwick Pines State Park. It’s one of the only places in Michigan where you can walk under old growth white pines. Kirtland’s Warbler, NYC & Michigan. ” [[link]. An eBird mystery. I also noted that the U.S.

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2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 149

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

No need to page through dozens of plates of similar looking species anymore. Then, maybe we can talk about how a IPAD or other device could improve my skills on the field Snowing here in Michigan. Off to the Amazon? Download the relevant images and info into a location specific guide. On a day trip to Oregon for business?

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Burkina Faso 2011 Birds Deer 155

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Never mind that the bulk of the fat in Starbucks's beverages comes from the milk -- yes, milk ! -- of another species. Never mind that restrooms aren't the most sanitary of places to feed one's baby. Apparently, at these Starbucks stores, while hormone-laced bovine mammary fluid is good to go, human mammary fluid has got to go.

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Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2019

In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). May I extend my thanks to all the beats. 17 Jun 2018.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). The equanimity occurred as the two totals passed 3560. Alphabetic Taxonomic. Kruger NP Central Park.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). They are hungry, tired and don’t need to be chased. Claire and Grant went walkabout for 20 FOYs. Jameson’s Firefinch – Lagonosticta rhodopareia.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2018

10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Who is going to tell the clans? Does Mel Gibson know? The Year List has been boosted to 1999 and the Life List has passed another landmark to reach 3519. 23 May 2018. 17 Jun 2018.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2018

8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. 501-899 North Galbraith Road, Mio, Michigan, US (44.697, -84.171). Tom and Pat were toe to toe in Costa Rica , so the numbers from there outshone anything else on the list for November, with over 60% of the month’s total shared between them. 17 Jun 2018. 01 May 2018.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

He blithely breezes past mentions of outdoor cats, pet parrots, and rehabilitating invasive species without so much as an eyelid flicker to indicate that these might be hot-button topics with his audience. Feather Brained by Bob Tarte, University of Michigan Press, $22.95.

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Michigan Litter Birds Blackbirds 161