10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2015

These three aspects combine to produce one of the most productive spots in the North Atlantic, a place where birds and fish and marine mammals congregate. A place where we humans can travel to in hopes of seeing things we may never expect to see from shore. We went out again the next day. No rest for the weary, I suppose.

North Carolina 177

North Carolina Mammals Breeding Fish 177

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

This visual marking of who’s in charge (and who’s not) helps reduce aggressive actions within the flock during winter, so the sparrows’ energy can be used more productively for finding food and watching out for predators.

Research 173

Research Birds Hoarding Sweden 173

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Although the farmers can easily answer that their animals are treated more humanely whilst alive, their discomfort about being asked questions regarding the slaughter process is visually and audibly obvious. This is as humane as "humane farming" gets.

Farming 40

Farming Humane Factory Farm Factory Farming 40

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

As the growing season wanes and summer gives way to autumn, winemakers in Spain – and across the Northern Hemisphere – will be watchful for that perfect moment when the fruit is at its absolute peak – a sign that the hectic work to collect a year’s worth of product in just a few days can finally begin.

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2017 Spain California Condor California 114

10,000 Birds

MAY 5, 2016

We are all watching intently as these two beautiful raptors attempt another successful breeding season without further disturbance. After all, we want to see this Osprey pair flying in every Spring to carry on their very successful display of breeding prowess without human interference.

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Transported Eggs Birds Killing 101

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 11, 2022

But there was one more thing I evaluated, the human infrastructure, the potential guides among the national park employees. But your reason to check the canyon is a White-throated Dipper that breeds there and with some luck, you may even encounter a Rock Bunting. Other species include Grey Wagtail and Marsh Tit.

Serbia 250

Serbia Birds Woodpeckers Romania 250

10,000 Birds

JUNE 18, 2013

There are three things that will go wrong: 1) The inland zones that would become the new wetlands are already, in many cases, occupied by human-built things that will severely interfere with this process. Also, these human-occupied area are probably full of toxins and other impediments to normal use by wildlife. ” GL: Aha.

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Maryland Birds Penguins Wildlife 228

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

And, Essay #195, “Our Human Values: The Ugly,” describes the standoff between catfish loving Double-crested Cormorants and catfish farmers in the Missouri Valley. I’m not sure if “the Ugly” refers to the cormorant itself or human reaction (catfish farmers are officially allowed to shoot the birds).

Birds 115

Birds North America Breeding America 115

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2016

They used Great T**s from non-urban and urban areas, and mixed them up through breeding, to rule out any possible family history of telomere length. The benefits are many, including the availability of anthropogenic food sources, breeding boxes and warmer temperatures. The less telomere, the more aging, independently of time.

Mammals 112

Mammals Zebras Birds Primates 112

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2014

Amazon had a brilliant press release on Cyber Monday 2013 about using drones as a possible delivery service for their products in the near future. It included a video that a production company took with a drone in our park’s corridor. Then an email went around my park from my fellow ranger Gordon that caught my attention.

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Bald Eagle Mississippi Eagles Ducks 198

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. Buying dairy products supports them. That doesn't mean that 99% of dairy products are from family farms , as the average number of cows on each family farm is just over 100. But so are family farms.

Family 100

Family Factory Farm Factory Farming Cows 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

It is predominantly a wetland bird and most productive larger wetlands and lakes of Africa will support a population of these large, hulking birds that hang around the shallows searching for fish, waterbird nestlings and anything else remotely edible. The Saddle-billed Stork has a similar Africa-wide distribution as the Marabou.

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Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 244

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 27, 2012

Cats are just as likely to get cancer, diabetes and organ failure as humans are. Most commercial cat food products are high in carbohydrates. It is not transmittable to humans. Certain cat breeds have more complications than others. Preventing these are completely possible with the right amount of care. Oral Diseases .

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Cats Vet Meat Humane 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

I am not sure about the security situation in Iraq these days but at least some people do ornithological research there – resulting in papers such as one titled “Breeding observations of the Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus (Desfontaines , 1789) in Iraq” Impressive. They do use quality hairstyle products, these birds.

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2019

Incidentally, Italy, Belgium, and Portugal are among the eighteen countries where falconry is inscribed as a living human heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESC0), attesting to the great heritage of this sport in many parts of the world.

2016 131

2016 Portugal Falcons Japan 131

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2018

I understand that Carpenter is the founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, believes in his stores and its employees’ expertise, and the products they sell. Places for the birds to perch near the feeders? Do you change your feed according to the seasons?

Birds 179

Birds New York City Squirrels New York 179

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2020

The longer Introduction lists and briefly summarizes topics covered in the Portfolio (evolution feathers, coloration, variation, senses, movement, physiology, migration, food and foraging, survival, social behavior, birds and humans, threats). The book is a little pricey, the cost of a quality product with thick paper and outstanding inking.

2020 264

2020 Birds Groups North America 264

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Knit Your Pet a Sweater—Ok ok, you don’t actually have to knit a sweater from scratch, but dressing your furry friend in warm attire is a great way to keep your pet nice and toasty, especially the smaller and light-fur breeds. Whatever you do you don’t want to shave your pet’s fur—keep it long during the winter.

Pets 100

Pets Protection Fur SPCA 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

Over the next few days, the Alpine Accentors ( Prunella collaris ) will arrive on their high-Alpine breeding grounds – it is time to start singing, despite that the treeless Alpine landscape is still under metres of snow. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes. all Alpine Accetor photos digiscoped (c) Dale Forbes.

2011 217

2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 217

Animal Person

MARCH 9, 2010

Minus that role, the term implies, such an animal has no place; if they aren't some human's companion, or their companionship fails to please, they can be abandoned or killed" (8). With equal validity, we could say that a human locked inside a room has 'freedom' from muggers" (75). Overly generous inclusion? I could go on and on.

Animal 100

Animal Vivisection Suffering Emotional 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2011

Way back when I started what turned out to be my thesis research (on humans), it became important for me to learn about bird migration. I was involved in the study of human movement and navigation on land, and there was a lot of research coming out about bird navigation. Itcher birds, migratory members of the tern family. Image source.

Research 197

Research Humane Compassion New York 197

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2014

Despite being so busy, it can be very productive for someone with limited time. A pair has been nesting by the roadside for some years, but they are not so predictable outside of the breeding season. The lower part of this loop often has much less human disturbance than the top half and thus can be more productive.

Brazil 160

Brazil Birds Transported Game 160

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

There are a lot of other large Galliforme birds around the world, and before the Spanish were busy conquering the New World, one of these, from Central Asia most likely, was already being imported as a food product and as live birds into Europe. Diffusion to other european countries subsequently was very rapid.

Turkey 207

Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 207

Animal Ethics

MARCH 8, 2009

The last example suggests the difficulty of making a clear distinction between an animal part and an animal product. If a genetically engineered animal’s legs periodically fell off, would not its legs be more like a product of an animal (analogous to eggs) than a part of the animal? What Is an Animal Part? KBJ: Agreed.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Suffering Vegan 40

Animal Ethics

APRIL 27, 2008

More greenhouse gas emissions are generated by current methods of meat, dairy and livestock production than by driving cars, so we need to reduce meat consumption and develop alternative food production technologies just as urgently as we need to reduce driving and develop alternative fuel technologies. Scott Plous Middletown, Conn.,

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Meat Sheep 40

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2012

What I didn’t know was how this relationship actually works: the mechanics of Red Knot migration, the reduced digestive systems necessary for their long flighta, the need to fatten up quickly so they can fly to the Arctic and breed, how they compete with other shorebirds and gulls and, it turns out, humans, for horseshoe crab eggs.

Delaware 182

Delaware New Jersey Research Eggs 182

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 30, 2009

last year—28 million pounds—went to pigs, chickens, and cows, which in turn creates a perfect breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant super germs. In 2008, the FDA issued its second limit on the use of cephalosporins in cows, pigs, and chickens, citing the importance of cephalosporin drugs for treating disease in humans.

Meat 40

Meat Meat Industry Farm Animal Farmed Animals 40

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2014

I got to see a beautiful female and owlet on a trip to a secret nest location near Howard Prairie Lake (human-made nest structures have enhanced local breeding for these huge owls whose nest success is boosted to 83% on artificial platforms vs. 66% at natural sites). No matter, I called my BBOTY at breakfast on the first of January.

2014 194

2014 Costa Rica South Africa Birds 194

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

With the advent of human development, we can now add “farmland and plantations” to various types of forest, rainforest, and swamps. Mangrove areas are disappearing and there are natural areas of savannah in addition to human-created grasslands. The Introduction also offers sections on Conservation , by Nick W.

Indonesia 131

Indonesia Brunei Birds Malaysia 131

Animal Person

MAY 26, 2010

However, it wasn't honest of me to promote such products because my goal, after all, is for us to not use animals. So, unlike the case of Jonathan Safran Foer, who does not object to the eating of animals "in general," it was disingenuous of me to promote an animal product. I changed my mind about my approach back then.

Vegan 100

Vegan Suffering Free Range Animal 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

Consider some of the victories: On November 5th, 2002, more than two and a half million Floridians voted "Yes" on Amendment 10 to amend the state constitution and prohibit the use of gestation crates , narrow metal cages where breeding pigs are kept for most of their lives. The full text of the amendment is available here.

Factory 40

Factory Factory Farm Factory Farming Gestation Crates 40

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2013

I’m not going to try to explain why people are fascinated by hawks; human-to-avian psychology is not my specialty. The photograph is a technological product, of course, the result of many photographic images combined. And, a shorebird is not the image leading off the introduction to The Colbert Report. It’s a Bald Eagle, a hawk.

North America 218

North America Bald Eagle Falcons Owls 218