10,000 Birds
JUNE 9, 2021
These endearing birds are almost always found in pairs or small family groups, and I often have difficulty deciding which bird to photograph as both males and females are equally beautiful. As with most members of this family, males and females are rarely found far from each other. Three species of antshrikes are resident in T&T.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 6, 2017
For anyone who has even a passing interest in words, definitions, or dictionaries, it is fascinating. But the verb definition (“to observe or identify wild birds in their habitats”) is also included. Combining the definitions, the word “birder” means “a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their habitats.”
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10,000 Birds
APRIL 4, 2022
According to an article in the Guardian , “nearly a quarter of black swan families are parented by homosexual couples, the males sometimes mating with a female simply to have a chick. No wonder species definitions are so problematic. Once the egg has been laid, the female is chased away and the males hatch it.”
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Tobago of course bears a closer geological relation to the aforementioned Netherlands Antilles than it does to Trinidad. The bird of the day was definitely this White Hawk ! I will definitely return to the island sometime soon and try my luck for that Streaked Saltator. There were also several Yellow-headed Caracaras vocalizing.
10,000 Birds
JULY 6, 2021
If you had your choice of one bird family to pursue, to seek out and observe and photograph and kvell over, which one would you choose? A passion for one bird family is also very useful. It provides goals and a definite direction for your birding travels and thoughts; sometimes it even becomes the basis of a book!
10,000 Birds
JUNE 28, 2018
The definition of the word HUNT is “to chase or search for game or other wild animals for the purpose of catching or killing.” ” The definition of the word CONSERVATION is “the act or an instance of conserving or keeping from change, loss, or injury.” A newly created U.S. But I digress.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 1, 2021
The first guide bearing the National Audubon Society imprint was Audubon Bird Guide; Eastern Land Birds , written by Richard Hooper Pough, and illustrated by Don Eckelberry. Using the icons to locate specific bird families takes a little getting used to, but if you do it often it works well as a finding tool.
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