10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2024

My plan was to do research for this post, so I decided to enter as a common mortal and not use the electronic pass. Interestingly, a bird of prey set off a psychological experiment. I also realise I may be insisting on a psychological reason while I just might be an incompetent birder. Could it be? It’s possible.

Psychology 193

Psychology Portugal Japan Eagles 193

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

An estimated one billion birds collide with glass each year in the United States* and most of them die; window collisions are considered the second highest cause of death of birds after cats (putting aside the big overall causes, like habitat loss and climate change).*

New York City 264

New York City Birds Illinois Science 264

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

This is something not seen in very young children but then typically develops and becomes observable and testable by psychology graduate students who have done innumerable studies on it. A number of research projects have sought to determine if some of these human brain abilities are found in other animals. But that’s another story.

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Abandon Abandoning Abandonment Research 252

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2012

You may want to consider closing the door to pet-free rooms that store, say, your fine antiques, and, if you have a doggy or cat door, you can also train your pets to head out for potty breaks on their own. Take the time to research plants that are poisonous to your pet and make sure you remove them. Make Concessions to Animal Nature.

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Pets Psychology Cats Rats 100