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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

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JANUARY 7, 2020

Happy New Year, 10,000 Birds readers and writers! Everyone is looking back on their best birds of 2019, so I thought it would be a good idea to look at a book that looks back a little further: Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City , by P. Buckley, Walter Sedwitz, William J.

New York City

New York City New York Birds Breeding

How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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APRIL 18, 2021

I am so happy to be back on 10,000 birds – I have missed Mike and Corey and my fellow Beat Writers! Normally I rant about environmental dangers and describe heartwarming/mind-boggling/headscratching wild bird rescues. Two wildlife biologists brought me a Golden Eagle inside a metal pipe.” However… Tracy starts us off. “A

Transported

Transported Wildlife Rehabilitation Bats Opossums

The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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AUGUST 9, 2013

The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. A robot that feeds baby birds so I can take a nap,” wrote Jodi in Massachusetts. “A It’s August, and first on the menu is: Fried Rehabber. Summer is high season. God, we’re a selfish bunch, aren’t we?”

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A Tribute to a Wildlife Lover’s Support Team

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AUGUST 28, 2015

It’s a rough world for wildlife. It’s a rough world for people who appreciate them, rougher still for those who spend time and money trying to protect them, roughest of all for those who take in the injured and orphaned and try to save them. More than 90% of wildlife injuries are caused by humans.

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Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation New York City Dogs

Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

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MAY 23, 2021

It’s a beautiful Spring morning… humming insects, calling birds. Maggie Ciarcia, a solo wildlife rehabilitator in Carmel, NY specializing in small mammals and game birds, received a notice from New York State Electric and Gas that tree trimming was scheduled for her neighborhood and someone would contact her.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Wildlife Game Laws

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

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JUNE 17, 2015

Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced as part of Great Outdoors Month the agency is proposing to expand fishing and hunting opportunities on 21 refuges throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. National wildlife refuges provide premier outdoor recreational opportunities across the Nation.

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“The Hawk’s Way” — a book review

10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2022

Some, according to her, consider it a form of slavery; a 1982 book in my library, The Birdwatcher’s Companion cites “the sentimentalist element of the wildlife protection movement” as deeming falconry to be comparable to cockfighting.). The latest volume on the subject is Montgomery’s The Hawk’s Way: Encounters With Fierce Beauty.

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New Hampshire Chickens Hunting Falcons

Reflecting on a Year of Less Birding

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DECEMBER 28, 2019

2018 proved to be one of my best birding years ever. In addition to spotting exciting new species in Florida, including the rare Snail Kite, travel across the country brought me into contact with birds in Oregon, California, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. I did not fall into that category.

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle Alabama Kansas Florida

Review: Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil – The.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

And it looks even better in my hands while I dream about a visit to regions of Brazil I had scarcely heard of before being provided with a review copy of the first volume of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil.*

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The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

President Obama has added 10 new refuges in his first term. Many of these refuges and associated Conservation Areas, which have the potential to protect more than 1 million acres of vital wildlife habitat, have been forged through creative partnerships with sportsmen, conservation groups and private landowners.

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Winner of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil Giveaway

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MARCH 12, 2011

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Brazil

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The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Birds in Delaware Bay. Red Knots have already lost more than 80 percent of their coastal habitat in Florida, New Jersey, and New York.

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White-faced Ibis at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Being winter, this bird is in non-breeding plumage with more brown upper parts and lacking the white face it acquires in its aternate (breeding) plumage. • Explore These Related Posts Another California Bird? Larry wanted to share his passion for birds and conservation and hatched The Birders Report in September of 2007.

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Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan

The Devil Is In The D-Con

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JUNE 6, 2014

This was more than 30 years after these types of anti-coagulants had first been implicated in the deaths of protected wildlife and pets, as well as the sickening of children. In April 2014, a 4-year-old boy in the Bronx, New York, died after eating rat poison. Birds D-Con owls poison birds reckitt benckiser'

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A First Christmas Bird Count Experience

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MARCH 2, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or These Blasts From The Past Bald Eagles are Getting Spoiled… Help Save Migratory Birds! • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Thanks for visiting!

Experience

Experience Experiments Deer 2011

Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Do you consider yourself a wildlife conservationist? Do you contribute to wildlife conservation organizations? Maybe a worldwide organization like the Wildlife Conservation Network , BirdLife International or the Peregrine Fund ? Are you kidding me?

Extremist

Extremist Oregon Wildlife illegal

Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

10,000 Birds

MARCH 24, 2014

However, I will pick a fight with the Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club in Palenville, New York, which is sponsoring their fourth annual “Crow Down” March 29-30, 2014. Wounded birds were left to crawl away into the woods; sometimes, during breaks, children were encouraged to run across the field, scoop them up, and tear their heads off.

Killing

Killing Slaughter Slaughtered Animal Abuse

Bird Banding Codes Demystified

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MARCH 12, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Bird Banding Codes Demystified Bird Banding Codes Demystified By Mike • March 12, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share Ever run into trouble trying to assign a 4-letter code to a North American bird?

Deer

Deer 2011 Birds New York

Bird Deaths in Washington DC Lead to Calls for a Lights Out Program

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MARCH 16, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Bird Deaths in Washington D.C. Lead to Calls for a Lights Out Program Bird Deaths in Washington D.C. that is dedicated to conserving wildlife in the U.S. for migratory birds. Get yours today!

DC

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Brant Eating Banana

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2012

At the end of a half-morning’s birding I stopped at the south end of the Cross Bay Bridge, just north of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York. Brant wintering in New York tend to subsist on a diet of eelgrass and sea lettuce. Want to see that? Check out this post !

New York

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What is the National Bird of Honduras?

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MARCH 18, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / What is the National Bird of Honduras? What is the National Bird of Honduras? By Corey • March 18, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share The national bird of Honduras is the Scarlet Macaw.

Honduras

Honduras 2011 Deer Birds

Don't Forget the Birds of Brazil Giveaway

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MARCH 7, 2011

Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or If You Think Squirrels Raiding Your Feeders Are Bad News… Monk Parakeet Battle Continues in West Haven, CT The New Google Analytics Looks Good! Thanks for visiting!

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The Tar Side of Green Products

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APRIL 20, 2012

It is a non-drying, sticky compound that is used to protect trees by forming a barrier against climbing insects. Normally it might not be a problem, but last October a farmer in upstate New York spread it on an apple tree so thickly that the product slid down the branches and pooled in the tree’s crotch. I’m not making this up.

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Vet Owls New York Wildlife

Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club

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MARCH 22, 2011

The vast majority of guests that visit these “birder-friendly&# lodges are birders and the primary target market of these places is the birding segment. This is not a birding lodge. Add to this the fact that you can be birding within 2 hours of leaving the USA and you have a pretty unbeatable birding vacation!

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer

The Parakeet of City Streets, the Monk Parakeet

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JULY 21, 2014

It’s etched into my audio memory, which is quite a feat considering the problems I have recognizing even the most common bird cries. I look up and see three large green birds, the bright green contrasting with dark blue underwings, whitish-grayish foreheads and breasts shining in the winter sun, flying overhead. “We

Chicago

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Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger?

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MARCH 14, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger? Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger? These Blasts From The Past New York City Canada Goose “Kill Zones&# Revealed Help Save Migratory Birds!

2011

2011 Deer New York New York City

Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas

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MARCH 16, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Conservation / Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas By Mike • March 16, 2011 • 2 comments Tweet Share The U.S. More important, they WANT your feedback!

2011

2011 Wildlife Birds Deer

Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Cuban Trogon, the national bird who wears the colors of the Cuban flag! There is an island of fascinating birds out there, and I want to see them all. ” birding destination.* The full name of this unique volume is Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Comprehensive Guide Including West Indian Endemics Living in Cuba.

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Reason #17411 Not to Own Wild Birds

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Reason #17,411 Not to Own Wild Birds Reason #17,411 Not to Own Wild Birds By Corey • March 11, 2011 • 1 comment Tweet Share Quentin Tarantino might sue you. Thanks for visiting!

2011

2011 Deer New York Birds

Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

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MARCH 6, 2011

This cruel, cruel fate we endure in western New York torments man and beast alike. All the local avian characters have been extra-antsy despite the weather, all contending for best bird of the weekend. All the local avian characters have been extra-antsy despite the weather, all contending for best bird of the weekend.

2011

2011 New York Deer Birds

I and the Bird #145

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MARCH 4, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / I and the Bird / I and the Bird #145 I and the Bird #145 By Mike • March 4, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share Do you list? Share Your Thoughts « What is the National Bird of Denmark?

2011

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More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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MARCH 22, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / More Habitat for Snowy Plover? By Corey • March 22, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. More Habitat for Snowy Plover? The proposal from U.S.

2011

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Cerulean Warbler Gets a Boost in Colombia

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MARCH 3, 2011

and Colombia respectively, have secured thirteen new conservation easements in Colombia with private landowners that will protect important habitat for the Cerulean Warbler – North America’s fastest declining neotropical migrant songbird. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

Colombia

Colombia 2011 Deer Brazil

Last Chance to Enter

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MARCH 10, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Last Chance to Enter Last Chance to Enter By Corey • March 10, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share You only have until midnight tonight to enter the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil giveaway.

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Deer 2011 New York New York City

What is the National Bird of Nicaragua?

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MARCH 11, 2011

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Nicaragua

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Birding Lodges – Part 1 – Paradise in Portugal

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MARCH 15, 2011

These will be a series of shorter posts that will be scheduled while I’m traveling and filming for Nikon’s Birding Adventures TV. On the contrary, if you are a traveling birder, you might just find your next birding destination right here on 10,000 Birds. And this place has birds to boot!

Portugal

Portugal 2011 Deer Birds

What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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MARCH 4, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / What is the National Bird of Denmark? What is the National Bird of Denmark? It is no wonder that the ugly duckling grew up to be the national bird of Denmark. The Numbat is the animal emblem.

Denmark

Denmark 2011 Honduras Deer

Bird Surprises

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MARCH 7, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Bird Surprises Bird Surprises By Bill • March 8, 2011 • 9 comments Tweet Share Sometimes we watchers see birds do things that surprise us—things birds are not supposed to do.

2011

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Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

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MARCH 7, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Conservation / Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru? Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru? One way volunteers help is by participating in a bird banding workshop called Bird Ringing Forever.

Peru

Peru 2011 Birds Deer

Nine-legged Plover?

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MARCH 11, 2011

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2011

2011 Deer New York Cats

Best Bird of the Year 2014

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2014

2014 has been a good year for us at 10,000 Birds. We’ve traveled to lots of places, seen lots of great birds, and met lots of great birders. So, as we’ve done for the last several years we thought we would share our Best Birds of the Year with you. Below are our Best Birds of the Year. What was yours?

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Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011?

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MARCH 10, 2011

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2011

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Duck Butts

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Birds / Duck Butts Duck Butts By Corey • February 28, 2011 • 7 comments Tweet Share We here at 10,000 Birds believe that every bird is beautiful and, moreover, that every part of every bird is beautiful.

Ducks

Ducks 2011 Deer Brazil

Honduras Trip Winner Has Blogged His Trip

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MARCH 3, 2011

You can read part one , part two , and part three of Mark’s adventure on Birds and Kids (and other stuff). Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or What is the National Bird of Denmark? Get yours today!

Honduras

Honduras 2011 Deer Denmark

Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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The Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Wish List

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A Tribute to a Wildlife Lover’s Support Team

Power Companies and Springtime Tree Removal

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

“The Hawk’s Way” — a book review

Reflecting on a Year of Less Birding

Review: Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil – The.

The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges

Winner of the Wildlife Conservation Society Birds of Brazil Giveaway

The “Rufa” Red Knot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act

White-faced Ibis at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

The Devil Is In The D-Con

A First Christmas Bird Count Experience

Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest

Bird Banding Codes Demystified

Bird Deaths in Washington DC Lead to Calls for a Lights Out Program

Brant Eating Banana

What is the National Bird of Honduras?

Don't Forget the Birds of Brazil Giveaway

The Tar Side of Green Products

Birding Lodges – Part 2 – Punta Cana Resort & Club

The Parakeet of City Streets, the Monk Parakeet

Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger?

Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas

Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

Reason #17411 Not to Own Wild Birds

Best Bird of the Weekend (First of March 2011)

I and the Bird #145

More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

Cerulean Warbler Gets a Boost in Colombia

Last Chance to Enter

What is the National Bird of Nicaragua?

Birding Lodges – Part 1 – Paradise in Portugal

What is the National Bird of Denmark?

Bird Surprises

Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

Nine-legged Plover?

Best Bird of the Year 2014

Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of March 2011?

Duck Butts

Honduras Trip Winner Has Blogged His Trip

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