10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

So, for example, Essay #15, “Individual Variation,” uses Herring Gulls to introduce the concept that one species, even one species at a specific age, can vary widely in appearance. The Checklist is more than a taxonomic listing of species and chapter number and title; it also contains useful notes on each bird family.

Birds 114

Birds North America Breeding America 114

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

“Below the 40th latitude there is no law; below the 50th no god; below the 60th no common sense and below the 70th no intelligence whatsoever.” (“Antarctica” by Kim Stanley Robinson, 1998). So close to the pole only a handful of bird species can survive, and even so, death toll is very high, hence their populations must be huge (millions).

Russia 168

Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 168

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

and share their expertise , or do big years or write excellent blog posts. Over 3,200 photographs have been used, most showing species in their habitats. There is also text, distribution maps, a dark red bar “warning” about similar looking rare species, and conservation symbols. The design focuses attention on the photographs.

Ireland 141

Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 141

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

My mother, mother-in-law, and godmother are all visiting right now. Or These Blasts From The Past A Birding High For Lowe’s Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of March 2011) Bird-Blogging Against Racism Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of March 2010) Where Are You Birding This Third Weekend of December 2010?

2011 150

2011 Deer Birds South Dakota 150

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2021

My first experience birding was as a teenager back in the 70s, when birding meant a pair of binoculars, a couple of bird feeders, and a smallish field guide (book). I start visiting a nearby canyon to see what other species might be around. I start visiting a nearby canyon to see what other species might be around.

Kansas 188

Kansas Wounded ALA Squirrels 188

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

I counted birds not at my own feeders but at those of my mother-in-law, where my best sighting was a single Northern Raven that croaked back and forth for hours in the unexpectedly warm winter sun. If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. How about you?

2017 107

2017 Laws Ducks Birds 107

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The USVI are smaller and have fewer habitats and, as a result, fewer bird species. There are arguments for adding all territories, but experience demonstrates that the ABA moves glacially when it comes to the ABA Area. Herbert Rafaelle includes 284 species in his field guide , which covers both territories.) Postal Service.

Puerto Rico 149

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 149

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2022

Nevertheless, five years seems a good time to reflect on the blogging experience. I initially thought I would focus on the intersection of birding and the law and birding on federal public lands, and I have done lots of posts on those topics. Somehow, that was five years ago. Bird researchers are good people!

Puerto Rico 168

Puerto Rico California Condor Virgin Islands Laws 168

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2022

Nevertheless, five years seems a good time to reflect on the blogging experience. I initially thought I would focus on the intersection of birding and the law and birding on federal public lands, and I have done lots of posts on those topics. Somehow, that was five years ago. Bird researchers are good people!

Puerto Rico 130

Puerto Rico California Condor Virgin Islands Laws 130

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

are up next, with a wonderful Australian species: It is very hard to choose a Best Bird of the Year any year. Unfortunately, this morph is the dominant one at Fuzhou NFP”) that somehow survived the review process, possibly because the reviewer has had similar experiences. Clare (and Grant!) How cool is that?

2020 225

2020 Birds Germany Costa Rica 225

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Back in December I was in Orange County, California, enjoying the holidays with my in-laws. I have been relatively negligent about having blogged about the birding I did while I was there so I thought I would try to rectify my lackadaisical attitude with a quick post about a quick twitch for a rather stunning bird. Painted Redstart.

San Marino 105

San Marino California Laws Bats 105

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Sadly, Gillette's experience is not unique. Never mind that the bulk of the fat in Starbucks's beverages comes from the milk -- yes, milk ! -- of another species. As the Newsweek story indicates, 38 states have passed laws giving women the right to breastfeed in any public or private place she’d otherwise be allowed to be.

Animal 40

Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40