10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

Don’t misunderstand me, it’s not consciously presented this way, but as I read the book, I really did feel that Klem was writing as he talks, putting into text the many presentations he has done over the years. FLAP is the Fatal Light Awareness Program, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and this is how they raise awareness.

New York City 250

New York City Birds Illinois Science 250

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2024

Interestingly, a bird of prey set off a psychological experiment. Kenn Kaufman describes a similar case of mass psychosis in his book Kingbird Highway (a Common Redshank with black mud on its beak, I believe). I also realise I may be insisting on a psychological reason while I just might be an incompetent birder. Could it be?

Psychology 162

Psychology Portugal Japan Eagles 162

Critter News

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

We received an email about a new book being released by Lantern Books. It's called "Change Of Heart: What Psychology Can Teach Us About Spreading Social Change." Rory Freedman, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch, proclaims “If you want to create a better world, read this book!” In the author's words.

Advocacy 100

Advocacy Factory Farm Factory Farming Companion Animal 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 14, 2013

In the book, Chaser : Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words , we follow the progress of a border collie as she learns the names of various toys. The story of Chaser actually begins with Yasha, the faithful companion of John Pilley, emeritus professor of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Dogs 100

Dogs Psychology South Carolina Research 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2016

And, although these days I like to switch it around, sometimes using National Geographic or Stokes or a specialty guide or my Sibley phone app, that creased, dog-eared, red library tape bound book is still the field guide I keep in my car or slip into my suitcase for a trip to anywhere east of the Rockies.

North America 155

North America 2003 Birds America 155

Critter News

JULY 2, 2009

They are wild creatures and their psychology must suffer from these abnormal arrangements. Well, supposedly there's a film and book deal pending. Chimpanzees, like Travis the chimp who mauled the woman in Connecticut, are not meant to be family pets. Who will benefit from all this? His new trainer? He should just be left alone.

Animal Sanctuary 100

Animal Sanctuary Psychology Connecticut Sanctuary 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

is a great series of books about adopted/rescued dogs. Each book is breed specific, sharing stories of those who love the breed and have adopted dogs through rescue. Not only that, but a portion of the book profits are donate to a breed specific rescue group. They can be purchased through the Happy Tails Books website.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Boston Rescue Adoptable 100