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7 Tips for Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard

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Having a pet does not mean you have to give up hopes of having a lush, well-manicured yard. Although dog ownership may pose some challenges in the quest to achieve garden greatness, it’s definitely not a hopeless cause. The key is balance. You may need to make adjustments to your landscaping design in order to create a safe, welcoming environment for your canine companion, and the dog should make certain compromises as well.

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An Obnoxious Escapee – The female Orange Bishop

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Saturday of this weekend saw a Le Conte’s Sparrow reported from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Somehow, I have never seen a Le Conte’s Sparrow , which leaves a gaping hole on my life list among many other fine Ammodramus sparrows. I bet you can imagine what I was doing early on Sunday morning! That’s right – I was at the scene at Floyd Bennett Field just after sunrise hoping to see the bird myself.

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Charming Chamilia

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If you are looking for a charming, special, and unique gift for the animal lover in your life Chamilia has just what you need! Create a bracelet that is unique to you or your loved one through your choice of charms and bracelets. For this review I was lucky enough to be able to pick out a charm to get my own bracelet started. It wasn’t easy to choose, with so many options, both animal themed and not.

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Common Skin Diseases Witnessed in Dogs

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Skin diseases can drive both the dog and his owner mad. Every dog owner will agree to this, won’t they? The dog’s incessant licking, whining, and scratching are not only a heart breaking sight but also maddening to listen to hour after hour, day after day. There are basically five types of common skin diseases in dogs. These include allergies, auto-immune/immune mediated, infectious skin diseases, developmental/hereditary circumstances, and internal diseases.

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Banded Ground Cuckoo – Neomorphus radiolosus – in Ecuador

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Ecuador was made for birdwatchers! A tiny country filled with biodiversity which can be easily reached in a short drive… Well, maybe that is a little exaggeration but in comparison to other countries like Colombia, Peru and the giant Brazil, our Ecuador seems tiny. This proved to be true this last week when I got news that the Banded Ground Cuckoo had been seen only two hours away from my home.

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Join America’s Pet Debate!

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To help end the age-old debate of whether America is a nation of cat or dog people, Purina® is calling all pet owners and lovers to join in the “America’s Pet Debate.” From now until Nov. 8, you can vote for your favorite pet at www.americaspetdebate.com once a day. Purina will proudly declare whether America is a cat or dog nation on Nov. 9, 2012. But this debate has a greater purpose!

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Ivanhoe’s Crossing-Kununurra

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After spending a couple of days at Parry’s Lagoon Nature Reserve on our recent camping and birding trip we headed to the town of Kununurra. It is an hours drive to the small town, which is on the border of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The weather continued to be very hot and dry and we were able to visit several water bodies looking for birds.

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National Geographic Bird-Watcher’s Bible

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I’ve been privileged to review some very beautiful coffee-table type books for 10,000 Birds. But when you get a volume from National Geographic, it’s no surprise that it’s going to be in the upper echelons of aesthetic appeal. With everything from two-page Audubon spreads to Roger Tory Peterson id charts to vintage photographs of ladies in elaborate hats feeding pigeons, this book has something for every eye.

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Pine Siskins Eating Evening Primrose Seeds

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This is an exceptionally early siskin year. Hundreds and thousands of Pine Siskins were seen migrating along the coast of Long Island and were found feeding across the parks of New York City this past weekend. On Monday I spent the morning watching flocks of siskins fly past at Fort Tilden on the coast and then I had a couple of hours in the afternoon at Kissena Corridor Park where hundreds of the delightful little finches were feeding frenetically on a variety of seeds from the extensive native

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Random Acts of Birdness

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With apologies. My life is hectic right now and I haven’t come up with a proper post for you. So I offer three random photos that are among my favorites. Above, a young Anna’s Hummingbird preens on its last day in the nest. A Burrowing Owl gives me the stink eye just long enough for me to get the message and leave. A mantling Cooper’s Hawk displays impressive control over the feathers on its nape.

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Warbler Identification, Please

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For some reason I could not pin an identity to this bird in the field today at Kissena Corridor Park in Queens, despite having point blank looks. Even with the pictures I got I am still not one hundred percent sure of its identity though I have a theory. Rather than put an idea into your mind I thought I would present the pictures and see what you think… What do you think it is?

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Eagle Snatches Crocodile

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Being a birder, in my experience, sometimes means rooting for the avian aggressor in improbable predator-prey interactions. What else can explain the thrilling delight elicited by the story of an African Fish Eagle taking a juvenile Nile Crocodile ? Take a look at the photo and see how you feel!

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Cape Pigeons

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I’ve been thinking about petrels a lot since last week’s post, probably because I am planning a trip to the Otago Peninsula soon which should get me a whole raft of petrels and penguins. I’ve written before at length about how New Zealand is pretty much the best place in the world to see petrels of all kinds, so with these guys on the brain it seemed natural to write about them today.

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Free Birder Murder Mystery

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Have you read any of the Bob White Birder Murder Mystery series? I haven’t read any of these well-reviewed novels yet, but now seems an ideal time to start. Author Jan Dunlap just let us know that the newest book in the series, A Murder of Crows , is available as a FREE Kindle book only until October 12 at Amazon.com. How can you resist?! Get your copy now.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (First of October 2012)

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The first weekend of October offers much to the sports fan, with momentous matchups taking place all over the world. As thrilling as this time is in the United States for fans of both America’s Pasttime and America’s favorite sport (football, obviously), this month matters even more to sports fans fond of birds. Those of you who enjoyed a morning of migrant watching before sitting down to watch athletes in the afternoon know exactly what I’m talking about… This weekend, I

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Gorgeous Bird Door

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Now this is what the door to an Audubon Society office should look like… The Golden Gate Audubon Society just had a muralist create this gorgeous bird painting on their door, as well as running… or, actually, flying down their hallway. Communications Director Ilana DeBare posted a series of photos of the mural in progress from bland beige door to SF Bay landscape.

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Death of a Big Lister

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Richard Koeppel, holder of one of the world’s most extensive life lists and protagonist of To See Every Bird on Earth ( my review here ), passed away in August. I just found out from Richard’s son Dan, who happens to be the author of that poignant book. Anyone who chases birds can learn much from the successes and failures of one of the biggest of the Big Listers.

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Where Are You Birding This Second Weekend of October 2012?

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Weekends carry more emotional heft in most of our personal planners, probably because we save all of our fun for Friday through Sunday. Also, many see their weekdays governed almost exclusively by their business calendars. But then again, many of us use all seven days in a week for both work and recreation. Right now, I’m working 24-7 to keep hackers from tearing down this blog!

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Should Restored or Rescued Birds Count?

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Ever since I learned that the Muscovy Duck I discovered in a Central Park pond was not countable by ABA standards, I’ve grappled with the question of “What is Wild?” Most listers sail the same stormy seas. Alvaro Jaramillo, brilliant bird guide and proprietor of Alvaro’s Adventures , just tackled this thorny topic on the ABA Facebook page.

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Stay Classy, “Sportsmen”

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Disgusting. If you want to watch a video of a “pigeon shoot” it as at the bottom of this post , which describes exactly what the disgusting activity entails. What is in the video is not sport, is not sporting, and should be banned. I don’t understand how this can still be legal. More detail in an article by the same reporter , Amy Worden, who wrote the blog post.

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American Trash Bird

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The celebration of Columbus Day in the United States has become somewhat contentious over the years as people have taken a more nuanced look at the “discovery” of the New World. On this Columbus Day, my attention turns to other invaders of a more avian kind. Every country has them, the nonnative aggressors that some refer callously to as trash birds. “Trash bird” is controversial birding lingo for any species that is so ubiquitous in a location that it surpasses unremark

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Five Surprising Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pets

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Keep Your Pet Healthy. There are major benefits of spaying or neutering your pets. Most of us know that spaying or neutering a pet can help reduce pet overpopulation and prevent an unintended pregnancy. But for some people, it’s still hard to take the plunge, and many people see altering a pet as surgery that the pet doesn’t need and wouldn’t consent to if he was able to talk.

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Pet Holiday Cards from Minted

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It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner, but they are! Be ahead of the game and have a look at the adorable pet themed holiday cards that Minted has this year. We love them, and can’t wait to create our Christmas cards using an adorable photo of one of our pets! It will be hard to narrow it down to just one card option, but I am leaning towards a few.

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Weavers

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Weavers are truly magical birds, combining bright plumages with ingenious weaving talents and cheerful, noisy social lives. The IOC world birdlist recognizes 90 species that bear the name “weaver” or “malimbe” Not all of these are true weavers as we will discuss below. Of these 90, all occur in Africa bar 5 Asian and 2 Malagasy weavers.

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How Much Do Cats Actually Kill?

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Do you or someone you love still doubt the apocalyptic ecological impacts of outdoor domesticated cats? The Oatmeal serves up a must-see infographic that makes the connection between cats and the number 2,912,000,000 crystal clear.

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Are you ready to get a dog?

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The idea of owning a dog is alluring for many of us. That adorable bundle of fur with puppy-dog eyes, and the promise to be your best friend forever, is surely going to tug at anyone’s heartstrings. But, putting emotions aside, owning a dog is a massive responsibility and requires considerable thought before you make the commitment. Ask questions.

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Peregrine Paradise

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Atlantic City is known for gambling. Atlantic City is known for its boardwalk. Atlantic City is now known for Peregrine Falcons. Wait, what? Why? This past week I was in Atlantic City for the better part of three days for my union’s biennial convention. It was a great time and we got tons accomplished. But what it even better – for me, at least – was the Peregrine Falcons.

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