10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

As impressive as these birds are, many species, particularly in southern Asia , have seen precipitous population declines having to do somewhat with the old habitat issues that plague animals around the world , but more to do with the widespread use of anti-inflammatory drugs on cattle, who then die and are eaten by vultures who are poisoned.

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California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 196

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Since the last time it was made fun of in my blog, the Marabu Stork has not gotten any prettier. Apparently, in some regions where Cattle Egrets do not primarily associate with cattle but with other animals, their name in the local language changes accordingly.

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Elephants Birds Congo Africa 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2015

With almost 1200 species of birds in the Capital Region, the house and roof steadily filled with Egyptian Vultures, Barn Owls, Hornbills, Black Ibis, Cattle Egrets, Steppe Eagles , a multitude of songbirds and pigeons , as well as the occasional cobra or palm squirrel. Watch this remarkable video about Wildlife Rescue, and read their blog.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation India Rescue Wounded 263

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

This species prefers wetlands and its numbers have been decimated due to a combination of habitat destruction caused by human population growth and illegal removal of birds and eggs from the wild for the pet and zoo trade. This plain used to be little affected by humans, being grazed by just a few cattle, goats and camels.

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Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 206

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Another study provides some hope to human males who think of themselves as good karaoke singers. He is the great ascetic, the master of fertility, the master of poison and medicine, and Lord of Cattle. Why is there a Lord of Cattle, and what exactly is his job description?

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Zebras Thailand Philippines Birds 222

Animal Person

AUGUST 10, 2010

I'm not one of those people who thinks family is composed of only humans or humans who are biologically related. Just ask former cattle rancher Howard Lyman , who is now a vegan and animal rights activist. That's one of the reasons adopting wasn't a stretch for me at all mentally.

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Family Factory Farm Factory Farming Cows 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

Writing a post scheduled for January 1st for a birding blog is a big responsibility. So, I was excited to read reports in late 2017 of a pair of Whooping Cranes being seen on a cattle farm. I easily spotted the Whooping Cranes in the cattle field. In September, Abigail Ruth, a small human, was born and I became a grandmother.

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2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 173

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 31, 2023

As you can tell from this post starting with leaf warblers, the ornithological equivalent of watching paint dry (ok, a bit unfair and not really a good comparison anyway, but hey, write your own blog if you do not like mine). Surprisingly (at least from a biased human perspective), 97% of the deserters are female ( source ).

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Birds China Taiwan Raised 130

10,000 Birds

JUNE 8, 2023

One study in Korea found that 37% of injuries and deaths were caused by predation by natural enemies, another 37% (a worryingly high number) by window strikes, 10% by traffic accidents, 7% each by flooding and dehydration, and 3% by human disturbance. I wonder what Barn Swallows did before humans started building houses.

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Birds China Research Tenant 130