10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 26, 2011
While we at 10,000 Birds wouldn’t advocate taking such an approach , it is not without its merits: Nico Dauphine told a D.C. superior court judge in response to the allegations, “absolutely not, no I did not.” The Ph.D. Smithsonian Institute researcher is accused of trying to poison street cats outside her apartment building on 15th Street in Northwest.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Dog lovers and Star Wars geeks rejoice! You can now dress up your pooch for Halloween (or whenever you want to!) as your favorite Star Wars character. Baby the Maltese got to try out the Princess Leia version, but as you can see, there are also Darth Vader and Yoda costumes available. The Leia buns were an absolute riot! Of course, our dog only wanted to play with them, not wear them on her head, but we still think she looks darling as Princess Leia.
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Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 26, 2011
I support the goal of legal rights for nonhuman animals, but this approach is wrongheaded. Instead of using the 13th Amendment, the original understanding of which did not include animals, proponents should work for a constitutional amendment, or simply for national legislation. Take it to the people.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 22, 2011
Last week I was doing a birding tour of the East and West slopes of Ecuador and encountered some warblers that have already made it to Ecuador. It is really amazing how far and how fast they can fly to improve the living conditions that assure their millenarian survival. Here are a couple of pictures of the birds that might have crossed your path and are now crossing my path a few thousand miles away.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 25, 2011
The American Black Vulture ( Coragyps atratus ) does not only look evil; it is evil to the core. Horrid. American Black Vulture ( thanks Redgannet for letting me use your photo) I must admit that I too completely underestimated them when I first say the American Black Vulture in Costa Rica. Bizarre looking with that funny grayish head and they strange gait when running on the beach.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2011
October 13 found me doing something very unusual, even for me: learning about birds while watching an orchestra. The University of Montana Symphonic Wind Ensemble, to be precise. At a concert called “Winged Messengers”, which included a piece called “Chickadee Symphony” by Craig Naylor. Plenty of composers have been inspired by bird song – it’s possible that even the first musicians were.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 25, 2011
“This focus on diversity is good. It is the future of conservation. It is good.” -Dave Magpiong “There was so much incentive for me to stop birdwatching.” -John C. Robinson I spent all day Saturday at the Focus on Diversity: Changing the Face of American Birding conference organized ably by the irrepressible Dave Magpiong and a host of others.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 26, 2011
The Brown Booby is a bird that helps explain why birders don’t always want to share what they are doing with non-birders. Explaining to people that the main goal you have for a visit to Cape May is seeing a Brown Booby and you will, at the least, get an odd look. Others will crack ribald jokes, mock you, or accuse you of being crass. Being a birder can be a tough row to hoe sometimes.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2011
In the United States, so much seems to be happening towards the end of October. Not only is baseball hitting the very apex of what excitement it arouses, but the storylines in the National Football League are just beginning to manifest in reality rather than in the empty space between commentators. Kids can’t help but work themselves into a multi-week Halloween frenzy.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2011
It is not every day that a Yellow-billed Cuckoo decides to cooperate and sit out in the open for pictures. In fact, the vast majority of birding days go by without Coccyzus americanus making any kind of appearance at all. So you can imagine my pleasure, then, when I spotted one skulking in some thick brush last week when I was exploring the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the first time last week.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2011
We have a rare visitor in Broome at the moment, which is rather nice! The last time we had a Banded Lapwing Vanellus tricolor visit was 25th February 2008 and prior to that was 23rd September 2005. On those occasions the bird was on one of the school ovals, but this time it has decided that the Golf Course right against the Poo Ponds is the place to be.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 27, 2011
On October 15-16th, 2011 Nikon Birding teamed up with Hawk Mountain and Cabela’s to host a blow-out weekend focusing on raptors. This weekend was meant to draw kids into the Hamburg, PA Cabela’s to experience birds in a up-close and personal kind of way. Those of you who have read my posts in the past know that I am very fond of getting young kids into birding.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2011
There are a few birds up here that, while we may find as just part of the fauna, others would foam at the mouth for a chance to see. Ivory Gull ? We’ve got those. Common Ringed Plover ? In spades. Northern Wheatear ? Of course. Breeding plumaged Lapland Longspurs, Red-throated and Pacific Loons ? Yawn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4r575oOJ8I But birds get lost, or driven out of their way by storms, and just like the Ivory Gull that shows up on a California beach, we have birds that end up her
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 24, 2011
The juvenile Red-tailed Hawk in San Francisco that was observed to have a nail shot through its head was finally caught by rehabbers and is being rehabilitated. There is a $10,000 to find the person or persons responsible for this stupid and callous act so get your sleuthing shoes on! a.
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10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2011
Costa Rica enjoys an international reputation as an iconic birding location, bursting with epic Neotropical species and breathtaking natural attractions. The country blazed broad ecotourism trails that many other Central American countries still hope to follow. Understandably, certain lodges have, over the years, come to be associated with the Costa Rican birding circuit.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 27, 2011
I had some spare time this week after being released a couple of hours early from jury duty and used that time well, birding Kissena Corridor Park in central Queens, which has been a hot spot for a variety of good birds this fall. While I didn’t discover any rarities during my birding I did spend quite a bit of time watching several species of birds feeding on hawthorn berries.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 27, 2011
The shadow of Halloween is falling over the United States as we speak, foreboding haunted hijinks for celebrants, especially the junior set. Have you ever seen anyone birding in costume or even done it yourself? Wearing camo while busting the ghosts of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers doesn’t count, but otherwise we’d all love to hear stories and see pictures!
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 26, 2011
If so, you are one of over 2,500! If not, you totally should. Get sneak peaks at coming attractions and enjoy gorgeous birds in your Facebook feed by liking the 10,000 Birds page on Facebook. a.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 22, 2011
You can watch the Focus on Diversity: Changing the Face of American Birding live stream live from Philadelphia today. See how many birders you can spot and recognize! a.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 27, 2011
What do you think the “strange big black bird” that had “two rings on its legs and a phone-like tracking device manufactured in Columbia” was? Whatever it was it was killed by hunters in Nigeria, it had the following inscription, I assume on one or both of the rings: “9287963- Reseng Meseuom.hom @ Sweden,” and it made the internet. a.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Or signed poster-sized prints from the guide? Then just like the Princeton Birds and Natural History page on Facebook and you will be entered in a contest to win them! a.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2011
What is a sea-kingfisher? Why would it attack a sailor? Why would the sailor have a stick handy to attack it with? And how did the bird win? All these questions will probably never be answered. And then there is this: “According to sources, incidents of sea birds’ attack on sailors have increased recently.” Best. Bizarre. Article. Ever. a.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Chaucer and Molly are two rescue dogs who found their forever homes! What could be more magical than that? Maybe dressing up as Harry Potter characters for Halloween! Click the photo to see it bigger.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Sharon Stiteler, AKA Birdchick, has a great video of a Green Heron hunting that was shot by Clay Taylor. Check it out! a.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 28, 2011
We love Halloween at our house, so we were very excited to hear about this great way to help big cats this year! The Trick-or-Treat for Big Cats initiative, from National Geographic, combines a fun activity kids love with the opportunity to learn more about and make a difference in the environment. Did you know that lions, tigers and other felines are vanishing at an alarming rate?
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Many pet owners are able to enjoy their pets for the entire duration of the animal’s life. This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. However, it becomes a problem for the animal when the owner decides that he can no longer keep the pet. This may happen because he may need to move and he can’t bring his pet with him, or he may have overestimated his abilities in caring for a high maintenance pet.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 26, 2011
In celebration of National Pet Wellness Month (Oct.), petMD and Hill’s Science Diet are putting owners to the test with a new online dog nutrition quiz. I took the quiz and was surprised to learn something new! Take it during the month of October by visiting [link] and you will get a rebate on new Hill’s Science Diet Ideal Balance and a chance to win one of four $2,500 pet retailer gift cards.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 24, 2011
It’s no surprise they call philanthropist Arthur E. Benjamin, founder of American Dog Rescue , the little guy with a big heart! Not only has he founded his own dog rescue in honor of his beloved poodle Buddy, but he contributed to and helped raise more than $1,000,000 for The Humane Society of the United States Animal Rescue Team on during The Humane Society’s To the Rescue!
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 22, 2011
As a breed, pit bulls have a bad rap. Like every dog they are vulnerable to homelessness and mistreatment. However, they are more vulnerable to being forced into fighting than other breeds. Michael Vick, whose unearthed gambling operation was found to not only force dogs to fight, but also kill under-performing dogs in twisted ways, is only one story in a mass of untold stories.
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 26, 2011
The following is a guest post from Kevin Sloan. At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. After talking to the owner of the shelter however, I learned there was more to adopting little Chester, or any pet for that matter, than my love at first bark.
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