10,000 Birds

MAY 9, 2022

It’s a slim volume, a republication, mostly, of a chapter from her fine 2010 book Birdology , with some added material including an introduction, in which she describes how she has, a decade after her first experience with falconry (as described in the main part of the book), “come back for more.”

New Hampshire 227

New Hampshire Chickens Hunting Falcons 227

Animal Person

JULY 10, 2009

Segue into horse racing. Parlay greyhounds aren't for entertainment to they're not for eating to chickens aren't for eating either (this one takes a couple of minutes + a willing receiver). Parlay greyhounds aren't for entertainment to they're not for experimenting on to neither are mice (again, takes a minute, but I've done it).

Vegan 100

Vegan Greyhounds Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2024

My colleague Doug wrote me an email describing the whereabouts of these “rosy finches” and my wife had to manage my excitement with horse tranquilizer… What a fantastic little birds. Usually not one to chicken out, the worried and concerned looks on their faces told me not to ignore the advice. I flew into Denver from Mexico.

Denver 176

Denver Colorado Ducks Mules 176

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Though admittedly, I only show this photo to quote the line of a Gary Larson cartoon : “The Bluebird of Happiness long absent from his life, Ned is visited by the Chicken of Depression.” And for the last time this year: the Blue-and-white Flycatcher. Not this one though.

Birds 209

Birds China Eggs Owls 209

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2018

In Costa Rica, we know it by way of windy nights with clear skies, slightly cooler temperatures, and an abundance of festivities featuring carnie rides, prancing horses, and parades. One gave excellent close looks and another did a classic, sputtering chicken-like marsh bird flight right in front of us. The end of another year is nigh.

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Costa Rica 2018 Birds West Virginia 179