10,000 Birds

JUNE 13, 2021

This may seem like government agency hair-splitting, but the calls needed to be made not to the wildlife division of the wildlife agency, but to the exotic species division of the wildlife agency. The bird is a captive-bred Peregrine/Gyrfalcon hybrid owned by people with an Exotic Species Permit.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Tethering Giraffes Alabama 262

10,000 Birds

JUNE 5, 2011

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be meeting on Wednesday and will be voting on the removal of sixteen species from the state’s endangered species list , including four birds – Snowy Egret , Brown Pelican , Limpkin , and White Ibis.

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Endangered Species Florida Species Pelicans 175

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2021

Many species seemed to come in threes, and today I shall continue my examination of these. Three species of antshrikes are resident in T&T. Out of the three species of antshrikes described here, only the Great Antshrike seems to be an ardent follower of army ant swarms.

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Trinidad Bears Family Groups 217

Critter News

DECEMBER 12, 2008

This is a page about Moon Bears. It's supposed to be for kids, but it's actually pretty good for just about anyone that doesn't know much about Moon bears (and other species). Tags: bears. Got this page from pandarazzi on Twitter.

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Bears Tagged Species 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Bearing witness to the cyclical fluctuations of the seasons is a boon to the psyche on a level that tends to go unnoticed and unannounced. Even species that do not undergo visible changes (to us, at least) begin to behave differently. We typically celebrate sightings and not a change in air temperature or moisture content.

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Cattle Bears Breeding Animal 182

Critter News

AUGUST 8, 2009

Now that the species is listed in the US as "threatened," hunters can't import the dead body parts (aka hunting "trophies") in from Canada. Supposedly, environmentalists and animal rights activists have "unfairly made the polar bear into 'the panda bear of North America.'" insert crying baby picture here.)

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Polar Bears Bears Hunting Pandas 100

Critter News

MARCH 23, 2009

Therefore, to me it's a slam dunk as to whether trophy hunters should continue to hunt polar bears. If a species' very survival is threatened, then it is impractical to hunt it for mere entertainment. Tags: indigenous hunting canada polar bear trophy hunting endangered species arctic. Every member counts.

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Polar Bears Hunters Bears Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2023

It seems almost insulting, sure it allows some insight into the abundance of the particular species in a particular area at a point in time, but all birds are rare and exotic somewhere. Bearing the same designation but actually commonplace is the infrequently encountered Common Pauraque.

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Trinidad Litter Bears Birds 180

Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2010

Moon bears are rare, which makes this all the sadder. I can't read such stuff without being sickened by my species. Tags: taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine bear bile china asia. It's great that they were saved, but t hey arrived at the rescue center in wretched condition. Again, the China connection.

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Bears Rescue Farming Vietnam 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 24, 2023

This 400 pages multi-taxon photographic guide describes 984 species from all 26 states, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. While the photos are of high quality, in many cases one photo is insufficient to ID the species (especially trees and many a songbird). There are no range maps. 1000 photographs • ISBN 978-1-913679-01-9

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Critter News

JUNE 13, 2009

The load included 173 bear paws, one python skin and the carcass of a pangolin — a type of sticky-tongued, toothless, nocturnal anteater that is a menu item in southern China. Bear paws are also considered a delicacy in southern China where exotic animals are favored by diners despite the impact on populations of endangered species.

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Bears Pythons China Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Let me start off with being quite clear, there are no grizzly Bears on the Baja! All of which, was for one a one day shoot with the famed bears, as they dined on the fall salmon run. In addition to the Grizzly Bears , I was able to photograph Woodland Buffalo , squirrels, deer, Red Fox , and even a herd of Yaks. Common Redpoll.

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Grizzly Bear Alaska Bears Puffins 154

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Being based on this island for the better part of this year has afforded me the opportunity (for the first time) to bear witness to the movement of bodies through these quarters – and it continues to be exhilarating. So the truth is – I wasn’t really sure if I had seen this species before or not.

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Trinidad Argentina South America Bears 231

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2022

Partly due to the paucity of birding missions within the past fortnight, but more so because T&T is one of the few countries within which there are several birds bearing the national colours. Here are some of them: For those of you unfamiliar with the national colours of T&T, here is a Red-billed Tropicbird with all three.

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Trinidad Woodpeckers Bears Family 169

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Cocoa Woodcreepers are the largest species of woodcreeper in T&T, and they have a proportionately massive bill. Here, a considerable amount of the forest has been removed for the first hundred or two metres into the road, including several fruit-bearing trees that used to attract a myriad of higher altitude specialists.

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Trinidad Eagles Bears Litter 162

10,000 Birds

MAY 17, 2023

Most often encountered near to the village bearing the same name, this abundant grasshopper ultimately sprouts large wings and forms swarms which can decimate crops. This species is distinctly South American and does not share the same trajectory as the Yellow-billed Cuckoos. After all this, the Moruga Grasshopper remains a pest.

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Trinidad Squirrels Investigation Bears 147

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

While photographing the Brown Bears in the Russian Far East, a friend of mine, Jovan “Lucky” Lakatos, was with Michio Hoshino, Japanese-born nature photographer specialized in Alaskan wildlife and experienced in how to behave facing this apex predator. At some stage, a salmon-hunting bear at a shingle beach came too close, mere 9 steps.

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Animal Bears Stray Dog Blackbirds 115

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

Perhaps the only thing that works is a calm, quiet mind, one that can rid itself of negative tendrils and generate diamond strength hope to help you see where to go and which bearings to follow. I draw quiet strength and hope from birds. The Blue-black Grassquit singing with each repeated jump on the concrete wall across the street.

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Costa Rica 2020 Protest Protesting 215

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 15, 2012

Friskies just introduced the first duel-species tablet game, “You vs. Cat,” available for iPad and iPad2 tablet devices. Humans aren’t the only species vying for gaming supremacy when it comes to “You vs. Cat.” Buddy fearlessly faced off against bear, horse and bird mascots for a round of “You vs. Now you can!

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Game Cats Species Branding 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2020

Large and round-headed, smartly-striped, with a gentle gaze of mysterious black eyes, in the European south of its range this species chooses preserved mountain forests, preferably mixed deciduous and conifers.

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Serbia Owls Slovakia Bosnia 245

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The HBW even mentions the importance of Ruoergai for this species: “Key sites for migrants include the Ruoergai Plateau (China), which is also an important breeding area” Common Mergansers also seem to use these wetlands as breeding area. The raptors of Ruoergai deserve a separate post.

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China Mongolia Birds Russia 172

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This is my best place to pick up species that inhabit, or visit, the border between the Hot Country thorn forest and highland pine-oak forest habitats. It wasn’t the most colorful species of the day. And how am I doing on my species race for the year? But its rump was somewhat bright, I suppose.

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South America Sparrows Mexico Bears 192

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

This can mean some interesting birding, if you can bear the Shanghai heat … Of course, the egrets and herons described in my last post are still around. Webster`s Dictionary defines Cuculophotobia as “The fear of bird photographers to post cuckoo photos online due to the high likeliness of getting the species assignment wrong.”

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Tigers Breeding Cattle Bears 180

Reddit Animals

JANUARY 30, 2024

These guys are all different species and genders, tho despite that, they still coexist with one another without killing each other somehow. Come on and meet the crew. These guys are sometimes called the Nick Jr animals, tho their group name will be called something else. Anyways, here are all their names and genders.

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Porcupines Ferrets Kangaroos Animal 40

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2021

According to the HBW, based on strong morphological, ecological, and genetic differences, this is likely to be a distinct species altogether. I always feel a bit sad for bird species that probably cannot even pronounce their own names. If you want to learn more about being miserable and do not know Misery Bear, please watch this video.

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Sheep Mountain Goats Gazelles Birds 239

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Scientists are learning, though, exactly how birds in different locations are similar across species. By looking at 782 species of Corvids from across the globe, they were able to ascertain patterns in wing size and shape that varied by the birds’ habitat and migratory habits (or lack thereof).

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Bears Research Species Birds 161

10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2021

Sure, it’s entirely possible that there are some superhuman larophiles out there among the uppermost pantheon of elite birders who can identify this gull to species by its shadowy outline. Well, good for them. We’ve got a beer to drink.

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Germany New York Bears Rights 260

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2021

All sorts of exotic and beautiful species may be seen. This would sound attractive even to me, except for one fact: almost all of those exotic and beautiful species are common down here in central Mexico. Southeastern Arizona is unusual, precisely because its species mix is as much Mexican as it is American. But this one did.

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Arizona Mexico Los Angeles Dallas 261

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

While these birds are very much liked by Chinese birders, the species could unfortunately not be named the National Bird of China as the Latin species name of the bird is Grus Japonicus. Even though I am pretty sure eyes like these cannot be real and have been taken from some oversized teddy bears.

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Birds Eggs Bald Eagle Owls 201

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The Anchorage area hosts a number of far norther species I could never hope to see in North Carolina, and I quickly pulled together a list of targets and my friends made a plan. As we headed down the trail, we were stopped from taking the long route by yellow tape and a sign warning of bears. Birding Destinations Alaska bears'

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Alaska Bears Grizzly Bear North Carolina 167

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2020

When choosing the top birding area of Serbia for a weekend visit, head for lowlands, Deliblato Sands and Labudovo Okno complex with 250 bird species. If you have 5-7 days, combine these two zones, adding wetlands around the village of Baranda (220 species). Serbia – the big picture. Birding overview. Top-5 hotspots. The Southwest.

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Serbia Sanctuary Birds Bosnia 317

Reddit Animals

MARCH 3, 2024

"Jacob's Mamba", a name referring to a species of that clade, is derived from an eponymous Jacob, and though it fails to describe the kind of animal to which it refers, it at least succeeds in not suggesting something inaccurate. Some examples: - Lion fish, 1 point. (It It is NOT a lion; is a fish.) - Whale shark, 1 point.

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Game Salamander Guinea Pigs Sharks 40

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It was Montagu who first realised that the “Ring-tail hawk” and the gray male Hen Harrier were the same species, and that the bird he called the Ash-coloured Falcon was a different species to the Hen Harrier, an impressive achievement at that time.

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Falcons Collecting 2003 Wounded 222

10,000 Birds

JUNE 16, 2021

Honesty requires that I confess to having seen none of these species. These species are visually very similar, with subtle differences in their tail patterns. These species are visually very similar, with subtle differences in their tail patterns. Females of both species are mostly coppery-brown, with red bellies.

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Mexico Indonesia North America Arizona 182

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2023

Pelee National Park – Ohio Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge – Texas These locations offer a variety of habitats including marshes, wetlands, forests, coastal areas, and deserts, attracting numerous bird species throughout the year. Please note that the availability of specific bird species may vary depending on the season.

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United States Michigan Texas Virginia 162

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 6, 2024

The day was only minutes old and we already had 32 species on the day list. Our agave flower stalk had three species of hummingbird drinking nectar, dive-bombing and stabbing each other: Blue-throated Mountain-gem, Lucifer Hummingbird and Broad-tailed Hummingbird. We finally reached Mesa de Oso , the table (mountain) of the bear.

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Parrots Woodpeckers Industry Fast Food 157

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Perhaps the fact that we really enjoy talking to each other had a slight negative impact on the number of species seen (“only” 52). Still, a male Archilochus hummer (of either species) is a rare treat here. As Las Mesas goes, it wasn’t a particularly spectacular day of birding.

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Laws Mexico Bears Turkey 201