10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2019

Instead, he led a life of leisure: playing billiards and golf (he competed in the 1904 Olympics as a golfer but somehow didn’t finish the course), traveling, and amassing a massive collection of dead birds, over 19,000 all told. He refused, saying, “I do not protect birds. I kill them.”*. Well, no more!

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Boston Killing Protection Collecting 113

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2018

It is a fascinating world of swampy forests of willow and poplar, inhabited by Black Storks , White-tailed Eagles , Eastern Olivaceous and Icterine Warblers (above), among more than 200 other species. Locations, dates, species and numbers, right? Nevertheless, Nagy was right. Backwaters are a hard place to explore.

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Beavers Serbia Eagles Hungary 149

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Developed in the post-frontier era, the NAMWC helped put a stop to wanton wildlife destruction in an era where many species were being hunted and trapped ruthlessly to the brink of extinction. Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. were funded by hunters and 95.1%

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Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 254

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And asking yourself the right question is more than half the way towards the answer. Large windows and unobstructed views of the river are a criterion for the right observation point. And that is how my hanging out with (some call it monitoring of) the cormorants started, almost 20 years ago. Or wiser, perhaps?

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Serbia Protection Legislation Europe 223

Critter News

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Do whales deserve constitutional protection against slavery? Before the ruling, PETA’s attorney Jeffrey Kerr told HuffPost that the animal rights group’s argument was based on the belief that “slavery doesn’t depend upon the species of the slave, any more than it depends upon the race, gender or ethnicity of the slave.

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PETA San Diego Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Each title in the series is the collective noun for a bird species, which becomes a central theme of the story. For one example, a dispute over the old rights to a Motown dance act (of all things) is the cause of the murder at the heart of the book.). In A Dance of Cranes, dancing, both avian and human, is a leitmotif. (For

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Humane 2018 Laws Science 168

10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2017

The latest from his pen is Birds of Prey , a hybrid between an identification guide and an essay collection, a book of lore that provides a comprehensive overview of the raptors of North America.

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North America Falcons America Eagles 108

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

A sometimes beekeeper and failed museum proprietor, devoted to collecting and preparing natural history specimens, the Texas State Historical Association recognizes him chiefly for his contributions to conservation. This last is particularly poignant, if not a bit eerie, for the modern conservationist.

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Chickens Texas Louisiana Wildlife 139

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2013

Two days ago I went on Facebook and queried some of my exhausted compatriots: if you could have one wish right now – anything in the world – what would it be? “I Got to finish browsing for the fawns and collecting chiggers,” wrote Becky, from an island off North Carolina. I’d wish for respect for what we do.”.

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Over 3,200 photographs have been used, most showing species in their habitats. There is also text, distribution maps, a dark red bar “warning” about similar looking rare species, and conservation symbols. So, how do you find the species account for Kestrel if falcons are not placed between woodpeckers and parakeet?

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Ireland Birds Groups Falcons 172

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

That’s right, the overwhelming benefits to the environment and the economy are generated by non-consumptive uses of the refuges like wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, not hunting and fishing. The refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 150

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

And New Zealand has a fairly aggressive programme of conservation measures in place to protect native wildlife by killing native species, again something I have defended on th is site. Even wiping out one species, like possums, or stoats, or hedgehogs is probably beyond current methods.

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New Zealand Possums SPCA Cats 145

10,000 Birds

JUNE 2, 2015

In the all too brief introduction to the book, they state, “This book aims to shed light on the family lives of birds, a topic that has captured our collective imagination and enriched our language despite being shrouded in mystery.”. Peregrine Falcon nests. Familiar is not necessarily common. Egg biology, from Part I.

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Eggs Family 2006 New York 263

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Africa has more than its fair share of storks, with 8 of the world’s 19 species gracing the continent. Storks are typically viewed as wetland species and whilst some storks are restricted to aquatic habitats, others are not. This is another wetland species that nests in sometimes huge colonies atop trees bordering rivers and lakes.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa). It lies adjacent to Nechisar National Park, where the lone wing of the mysterious Nechisar Nightjar was collected in 1990. Yellow-billed Stork.

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Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Birds 254

10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Found throughout South America in ever-dwindling numbers these extremely beautiful birds – threatened by habitat destruction and collection for the wild bird trade – are often difficult to see and hard to find. That’s right – birds eating clay. Scarlet Macaws.

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Peru Parrots 2011 South America 255

Animal Person

APRIL 26, 2009

Juluri is referring to something specific: the Supreme Court's examination of First Amendment protection of acts of cruelty to animals. For generations in the past, the story of animals came from their collective wisdom and heritage, from what we might call their myths and legends. They certainly depict cruelty to animals, right?

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San Francisco Cruelty Vivisection Open Rescue 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 17, 2012

My morning routine has already been simplified down to the essentials – roll out of bed and out from under the protective mosquito net, pull on dirty odorous field clothes, munch down a quick breakfast. I present here an annotated collection of photos documenting the entry of new parrotlets into this world.

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Eggs Venezuela Porcupines 2008 269

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

Their populations, plus those of other species that ‘wore’ the coveted long, colorful feathers used for women’s fashionable hats, were being dangerously depleted by hunters intent on feeding the millinery industry. The late Victorian age was not a good time to be an egret!

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Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 129

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

More than 150 bird species are known to have become extinct over the past 500 years, and many more are estimated to have been driven to extinction before they became known to science. The Gray Crowned-Crane is a new addition to the list of the world’s Endangered species, creeping up a category from Vulnerable.

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Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 225

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2011

Checking for moult limits on a female Band-tailed Manakin to determine her age Imagine learn or improving your mist-netting, bird banding, handling, aging, and Neotropical bird ID skills in one of the most exuberantly natural surroundings ( 599 bird species recorded at Explorer’s Inn and Sachavacayoc Centre!) Wicked, right?

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Peru 2011 Deer Birds 231

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Must be a joke, right? Instead of going on about zip lines and other modern, adventure tourism attractions, the birding crowd talks about taking photos of Resplendent Quetzals , seeing dozens of hummingbird species, and the seemingly odd absence of raptors in Costa Rica but nope, we don’t really talk about extinction.

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Costa Rica Species Panama Birds 253

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2021

No, Madagascar is the most famous for an endemic group of mammals: lemurs, sifakas, indri, aye-aye – in total, 112 endemic species and subspecies of lemurs alone! And birders spend a lot of their time watching the tree-crowns and, in the right place, spotting many other tree-dwellers.

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Madagascar Mammals Lemurs Seychelles 264

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2011

Collectively, they’re referred to as the Herring Gull complex. Among these white-headed/dark-winged gulls formerly lumped into the genus Larus , there were 18+ recognized species the last time I checked, sharing similarities that make telling them apart for the amateur birdwatcher very difficult. This wiki looks good too.]

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2011 Cyprus Species Deer 157

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2012

This may be the most awesome pelagic you’ll ever experience… For me it was the publication in 1984 of Peter Harrison’s ground-breaking identification guide to ‘ Seabirds ’ that opened up the off-shore world of pelagic birding right on Cape Town’s door step.

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Albatross Penguins Dolphins Whales 211

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Because of is huge range and large and growing population it is classified as a Species of Least Concern , great news for those who like to feel the gaze of the Bufflehead upon them. If you liked this post featuring Bufflehead images why not check out 10,000 Clicks , our collection of photo-galleries? Wicked, right?

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2011 Ducks Deer New York 150

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2021

In 2012, I reviewed The Jewel Hunter , an absorbing narrative in which author Chris Goodie travelled throughout Asia, Africa, and Australasia to observe and photograph every Pitta species in the world. Hummingbird species, on the other hand, number in the hundreds.

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Costa Rica Brazil Ecuador Bolivia 264

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

Here is a little test-there are 6 species of shorebird in the photo-can you identify them? By collecting data and following individual birds it is possible to provide data to both governments and environmental groups to help protect the habitat both here and overseas into the future. Wicked, right? I am a man.

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2011 Australia Deer China 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

The results will inform a vision document to be adopted in July 2011 at a national conference to guide the NWR system for wildlife protection into the next decade and beyond. Wicked, right? If you are a North American birder, you should make your voice heard. Hat-tip to Stella.

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2011 Wildlife Birds Deer 140

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

Golf courses, swimming pools, restaurants and a diverse collection of accommodation options. On the grounds, Punta Cana has preserved a 1,500 acre Ecological Park that is an excellent place to view the local endemic bird species and enjoy nature. Wicked, right? This is not a birding lodge. Far from it. The proposal from U.S.

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 219

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

Even collecting one piece after another, I didn’t manage to see the whole picture, but after a lot of effort, I collected enough pieces to ID the Eastern Olivaceous Warbler , only the first of a dozen that will be chock chock chocking from fruiting mulberries. Below legal size for humans is still legal for pelicans.

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Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 203

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The species was named after John P. McCown , who first collected it in 1851, but is more known for being a Confederate general in the Civil War. I suspect there is little opposition to changing the names of species with particularly sordid namesakes. After much ado , the name was ultimately changed to Thick-billed Longspur.

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Birds Laws 2020 Jordan 263

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

He roots the theft in the history of collecting bird skins, in the brief life history of Edwin Rist, in the secretive world of classic fly tying, and in his own efforts to follow up on a police investigation that got the man but not all of the loot. In some cases, he took all adult males of the species or subspecies held by the museum.

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Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 110

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2019

From the Amazon basin through the towering Andes to the endemic-rich Choco, it is possible to observe 600 species in two weeks and even 800 in three weeks – they could all find themselves on your life list. The next question is which is the best bird guide for the country? I haven’t birded South America yet.

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Ecuador South America 2006 Birds 184

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

because, if the film rights to this book have not been snapped up yet, Hollywood is making a huge mistake) (c) Will I ever see a Blakiston’s Fish Owl? The fish owl is an endangered species, and before Slaght’s work, very little was known about it, especially in Russia. (It b) Who will play author Jonathan C.

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Owls Russia Fish Research 164

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

The lack of people does not mean we have any less extinct or threatened bird species than other countries. Even the first explorers to Australia documented there was a risk of extinction of birds and animals into the future and subsequently decided to collect as many specimens as possible! Handbook to The Birds of Australia, 1865.

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Species Australia Birds Parrots 183

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The holidays started early this year, with the first night of Hannukah coming right at the end of Thanksgiving weekend! We review what the publishers, distillers, or manufacturers send us, or what catches our collective eye, or what we have time for. And similarly with 99 other birds — raptors, songbirds, ducks, and otherwise.

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Birds Colombia Collecting Bald Eagle 246