10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2022

But, as I detailed last week , that drive to the Pacific Coast was a rather spectacular failure, because of a highly unseasonal rain, and my failure to recharge my camera battery. But this time, it would be in the afternoon, with strong winds and brilliant sunshine… and a full camera battery. And where was the nearest beach?

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San Francisco California Battery Ducks 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This is how it looks like: Or at sunset: A species I did not come for from Shanghai is the Black-crowned Night Heron. Its species name graydoni is in honor of Philip Newenham Graydon (1864-1940), a British planter in Sabah. Why that makes Mr. Graydon worthy of having a bird species named after him is a mystery to me.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2016

Blogging is a peculiar activity. But something must happen otherwise, God forbid, there will be nothing to blog about. is home to a few exotic species. In the moderate warmth of a Miami morning, he was able to sustain his fan under light cloud for longer than my camera battery could last.

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Miami Battery India Zoos 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 2, 2018

1PM – Clare: Cameras with AA Batteries are the Best. 1PM – Carrie: Invasive Species Can Be Awesome. If you managed to miss anything during our week of belligerence and strong opinions here’s your chance to go back and click on some wonderful posts! 7AM – Intro Post. 1PM – Mike: Lookalike Birds Should Be Lumped.

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Bald Eagle Battery Hunters Owls 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2018

We are more refined, merely enjoying invasive species, thinking extinct birds are gone and you should get over it, and that those who like to watch gulls probably have a screw or two loose. 1PM – Clare: Cameras with AA Batteries are the Best. 1PM – Carrie: Invasive Species Can Be Awesome. 7AM – Intro Post.

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Bald Eagle Battery Monkeys Hunters 105

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Have you read my blogs on birding Greece ? Head for the sea only when you fully recharge your batteries. Other species of interest include the southernmost breeding population of Greylag Goose in Europe, Goosander (at bigger and deeper Megali Prespa), Hazel Grouse (at Mt. This area is not so well represented in eBird hotspots.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 12, 2011

Flashlight with batteries. Make sure you ask if they have any limitations on the number, size, species or breeds they allow. . - Collapsible water/food bowl. Canned dog/cat food. - Pet toy. - Pet blanket. Cloth towel. Basic roll of bandaging material. - All-purpose nail clipper. Doggy bags (can also be used for cat litter clean-up).

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Pit Bulls Pets Shelters Medical 100