10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2011

It is the featureless nature of the sea of blue, spanning from horizon to horizon, its neglect of offering a foothold to the wandering eye that binds my thoughts. The sky has been haunting me for days now. They have gone. They are the first of our migrant breeders to go, and they are gone by the beginning of August. That is early.

Elephants 169

Elephants Neglecting Europe Birds 169

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

I am often guilty of neglecting “place&# when birding. This is an endemic breeding bird in North America and much is now being done by various federal and non-profit groups to ensure and foster its conservation. Why is a particular destination better than the next for certain birds?

Florida 200

Florida South Africa 2011 Africa 200

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2020

In fact, this is not even a particularly large group. And that represents an enormous number of parents from other species neglecting their own young. This is a rather typical group size for Bronzed Cowbirds. So there you are. A cool, slightly spooky blackbird versus a muddy-looking blackbird? Native versus invasive species?

Birds 157

Birds Blackbirds Mexico Cattle 157

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Yes, Germans were a particularly supersticious breed in the days of old, and would not dare to use the word devil even when cursing. “Rabeneltern” – raven parents Raven parents, raven mothers, raven fathers – shame on you all, for you are neglecting your children. The eagle-owls of the genus Bubo are all called “Uhu“.

Germany 195

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 195

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2014

Animals in the tri-state area are euthanized daily, rescue groups are unable to save as many lives as they wish, and animals spend years in boarding kennels while awaiting adopters to fall in love with them. Some were abused or neglected. A certain breed, age, sex, temperament, that you think will fit into your home.

Shelters 100

Shelters Adoptable Rescue Pets 100