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10,000 Birds
JUNE 6, 2021
If you’ve had an encounter with a wild animal – a bird stunned by hitting a window, a fox hit by a car, or a family of raccoons unexpectedly found residing in your attic – you know how hard it can be to find help. Bird rehabbers receive calls for injured turtles; veterinarians are contacted about skunks in basements.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 12, 2021
There is also a research institute dedicated to wilderness: the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute is an interagency facility located at the University of Montana. It is the only federal research group dedicated to studies needed to manage the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Birders derive “value” from birding. But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? How much do birders value a birding experience? What is that and why does it matter?
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 4, 2015
I came late to bird feeding, and when I was finally able to put out a “thistle” sock and a seed feeder (or two or six), I was amazed by the learning curve. There is a long list of articles and books on how to feed birds in your yard. Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation by Paul J. And conservation.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Basically, hornbills get paid by evolution to eat fruit, digest the fleshy parts, and regurgitate or defecate the rest – a means of seed transportation that is apparently quite attractive to many plants despite the yuck factor involved. The two birds in question were a female Great Hornbill and a female Rhinoceros Hornbill, both escapees.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In addition to my monthly posts here, I have also written short pieces and feature articles that rely on bird-related scientific literature. Other papers are locked behind paywalls.) That research ultimately led to an article about the conservation efforts regarding the Laysan Duck in the June 2017 issue of Birding.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2014
The result is a nature lover’s paradise rich with mountains, beaches, and birds. Lots and lots of birds! Though my trip wasn’t dedicated exclusively to birding, that was part of my daily routine and sometimes the focus of my day. Birding Tai Po Kau/Mai Po/Long Valley. Victoria Peak/City tour/Kowloon Park.
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