10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

But one tree isn’t going to reverse the damage occuring in Latin America. The neighbors had advised me, from experience, that planting trees without excluding the local free-ranging livestock would be an exercise in futility: first challenge overcome.) That would, of course, be better than nothing.

ALA 200

ALA 2016 Free Range Livestock 200

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Well, we Bronx boys are naturally suspcious of livestock, for reasons I still don’t understand. Plus, this cow, which was apparently going to be lunch at the military base atop Montezuma Peak, was one of those lean, long-horned Criollo types so common in Central and South America. Trips Colombia cows danger South America'

Cows 184

Cows Colombia South America Livestock 184

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2012

Everyone probably knows the story of how the European Starling ( Sturnus vulgaris ) came to the shores of America during the 19th century, but for those who don’t, this is how it goes. This release has since exploded into the currently estimated count of over 200 million European Starlings now residing in North America alone 2.

North America 196

North America United States New York City New York 196

10,000 Birds

JULY 25, 2012

Throughout most of North America, European Starling is a four letter word. ” You can read the full article here , but one can’t help but wonder, why do starlings flourish in North America and why do they dwindle in their native country? Unusual abundances of food items, e.g. arboreal insects, garbage, livestock feed, etc.

North America 152

North America Europe America Livestock 152

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2016

One of the most impressive birds in North America is the Golden Eagle. Their wingspans can reach nearly 90 inches , and they have been known to prey on cranes and livestock. It is found as far north as Alaska and as far south as Mexico, taking its place as one of Mexico’s official symbols. ” The bird is massive.

Albania 101

Albania Mexico Eagles Kazakhstan 101

10,000 Birds

JULY 23, 2014

In North America and the Caribbean, they are found mostly in suburban, urban, and agricultural areas where grain, roost, and nest sites are available. They feed from grain storage and spillage areas, livestock yards, and bird feeders. This next map is data from 2007 through 2008.

Breeders 180

Breeders 2002 North America Bahamas 180

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Combined with Christmas Bird Counts and (relatively) lavish year-end vacation time here in North America, the result is a time when we celebrate owls , finches , and sea ducks ; when the local corvids are cheerfully ticked again; when feeders are filled and the odd overwintering individuals from some surprising species are documented.

Psychology 160

Psychology Livestock North America Adoptable 160