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Snowy Owl Ethics

10,000 Birds

When he reached out to ask if he could contribute a piece to 10,000 Birds about about the ethics around the current Snowy Owl irruption in the central and eastern United States we were all for it! “In This quote perfectly sums up the state of the Snowy Owl/birding ethics discussion. This is what most of the controversy is about.

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American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Ontario: A Field Guide Review

10,000 Birds

I think it also has a lot to offer birders at more advanced levels, particularly if you are looking for boreal birds; the Species Accounts include locations of these species and helpful identification tips. Chris Earley is the perfect bird teacher and writer.

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Enjoy of the Ethical Synergy of Healthy Eating in 2010!

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If you would like to receive, via email, daily e-tips to put you on the path to weight loss, better health, and greater well-being, you can register for the 21-Day Kickstart here. Switching to a cruelty-free vegan diet is yet another powerful example of ethical synergy at work. That's right, free!

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Mastering Bird Photography: A Book Review by an Amateur Bird Photographer

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Photography & Ethics & Me. Read doesn’t just say ‘do this’ and ‘don’t do that,’ she describes both sides of ethical controversies (such as use of flash) and why it’s better to err on the side of caution. ” (p. “What’s Next?”

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Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

10,000 Birds

A kingfisher with a somewhat deficient work ethic, I guess. On one occasion, he tried catching a cobra by the tail and got bitten on the tip of finger which he slashed with a pocket knife. Or speluncaphobia? The Stork-billed Kingfisher is much bigger and easier to see. Jerdon has also been noted as being rash.

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Birding for the Curious: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The conversational writing style is punctuated by lists (Things to Consider When Going on a Bird Walk) and Tips to Remember (for finding waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, gulls, owls, perching birds). Finding owls is the occasion to discuss the ethics of playback. I may even install a birdhouse this spring or make my own suet.

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Pahokee Opens for Project Treadstone

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They will spay/neuter, vaccinate, tip ears and microchip , and they do not test. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. What's in Pahokee you ask? A branch of Palm Beach County's Animal Care & Control that has been closed for a long, long time and has reopened. The cost is $25 and they will do up to 10 at a time!