10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2023

I am not sure if this is totally true in the widest sense, especially when it comes to the question of WHY birds migrate (I’m asked this question constantly by beginning birders and would love an answer that doesn’t involve a garble of words about magnetic fields, genetics, and scarcity of resources). THIS IMAGE NOT IN THE BOOK.

Science 195

Science Illinois Investigation Research 195

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2024

a handful of times, only to realize how important it is to have a resource that will help birders differentiate amongst these very similar looking birds. The three-page Bibliography lists books and articles on bird identification and distribution status, including chapters from Birds of the World, all in impeccable citation style.

Los Angeles 186

Los Angeles North America Species America 186

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

The first half describes the problem (why birds hit windows, the scale of the deaths, scientific research, what happens when birds strike windows) and the second half discusses what to do about it (community and worldwide education, window deterrent solutions, legal mandates and building codes, citizen science–what individuals can do).

New York City 259

New York City Birds Illinois Science 259

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

He roots the theft in the history of collecting bird skins, in the brief life history of Edwin Rist, in the secretive world of classic fly tying, and in his own efforts to follow up on a police investigation that got the man but not all of the loot. Simon Baron-Cohen, cousin to the comedian. Mostly adult males. Excellent, thorough Index.

Collecting 104

Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 104