10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
David Tomlinson The recent announcement by the American Ornithological Society that it intends to replace names of all birds named after people has caused quite a stir here in the UK. I have a fascinating little reference book called Whose Bird? Collecting birds was clearly a dangerous pastime. We don’t need any more.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 16, 2016
I was visiting with my mother, sister, and brother, and our attention was torn between two features: birds and Pokemon. Stay for the woodchucks, red-bellied woodpeckers, and snapping turtles.” In that instant, he or she becomes hooked on birds as much as Pokemon, and a life-long birder is born.
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10,000 Birds
MAY 8, 2015
I have been a wild bird rehabilitator for 25 years. I have received countless numbers of wild birds mangled and/or killed by outdoor/feral cats, such as the Orange-crowned Warbler pictured here. I look at these birds, and am enraged by how cruel and callous human beings can be. Is it the fault of the cats?
10,000 Birds
APRIL 13, 2015
Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa).
10,000 Birds
JUNE 2, 2011
The trails that wound through woods and across meadows were wonderful and the lake, though small, is a beauty, and the entire park is just chock full of nice landscapes. Fortunately for me, there were birds around too! Did I mention the Veery that suddenly flew in and seemed surprised to see us there?
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 19, 2012
From the time he can remember, every camping, hiking, or simple trip outside was focused on finding wildlife with herps, mammals, birds and native fish as his primary interests. When it comes time to for me to plan a vacation I first figure out what herps occur in the area and then what birds and mammals I can also find.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
You know there is probably some evil backstory if Wikipedia talks of a “complex” legacy of Raffles – further detailing that “he was ultimately an imperialist benefiting at the expense of the indigenous peoples” So, I guess this is another bird name that should be changed eventually.
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