10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

This spurred her to pursue a career in environmental education and wildlife nature tourism as a park ranger in Texas and as the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail Coordinator with Florida Fish and Wildlife. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. Salvin’s Prion.

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South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

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MAY 21, 2014

It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. and provides diverse nature experiences for visitors from around the world. Fishing accounted for 21 percent and hunting 7 percent. Fish & Wildlife Service would be ecstatic about the growing number of wildlife watchers and non-consumptive users of the National Wildlife Refuges.

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Ducks Wildlife Hunting Fish 237

10,000 Birds

MARCH 3, 2022

Anyway, the story is not quite how I remembered it, to be honest, but fitting enough to describe the almost claustrophobic birding experience in ever-shrinking Nanhui. Pat Fish was the creative force behind a band called Jazz Butcher – he died in October last year. Of course, Little Egrets like to eat fish. Did it f*ck.

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Raccoons Birds Oregon China 237

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AUGUST 17, 2016

To wit: In an experiment informally called the “Cheetos Challenge,” a scientist investigated whether magpies or crows would be quicker to develop a taste for Cheetos—and which birds would ultimately steal them from the others. But there’s plenty of better—or at least more interesting—news for birders.

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Bald Eagle Puffins Eagles Pigs 101

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

Watch the streams for fish, we saw a few, unidentified yet cool looking tropical species! It probably also experiences some of the River of Raptor action Costa Rica is blessed with. The owners have been protecting the forest and using it as a natural teaching lab for several years and the matriarch makes delicious home-cooked meals.

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Costa Rica Puerto Rico Birds Owls 264

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APRIL 28, 2017

Dunne has a rich store of anecdotes from his own experience and that of his many, many acquaintances in the birding world, as well as a good sense of when to dip into the literature of our birding forefathers like Bent and Wilson. Fish and Wildlife Service. Karlson, $26.00, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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North America Falcons America Eagles 104

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 11, 2017

Some of you have been counting on federal funding or habitat protection that now looks shaky; some of you have mates who never made it back from migration; some of you just can’t catch enough fish. Especially those of you with an all-fish diet. Look, you guys, I know it’s been a rough start to the year for everyone.

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Bald Eagle Belize Iowa Eggs 101

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MAY 3, 2022

Fortunately, as I found out over the next four days, High Island, the Bolivar Peninsula, the whole east Texan Gulf coast area is a place of diverse habitats, some protected, some accidental, all offering fantastic avian opportunities. Corps of Engineers to protect Galveston Bay at the end of the 19th-century. It was amazing.

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Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 233

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Ross Sea is the most productive stretch of water in the Southern Ocean, teeming with large predatory fish, whales, seals, penguins and other animals that form the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. Back to the Future – the Case for Protection. Enough History – Back to the Future. Finally – the Seabirds. Now you know.

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Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 184

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The associated bird species seek out drongos, apparently relying upon them heavily for protection. They are also quite catholic (sorry, I really like this word) in their prey selection, feeding on 17 different species of fish and prawn in the study cited above. My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets. And there is a video here.

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Birds Sri Lanka Taiwan Cats 233

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AUGUST 22, 2022

As the national bird of Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, the African Fish Eagle is usually very busy whenever it stays in these countries, giving speeches, opening shopping centers, etc. Reportedly, the Water Thick-knee sometimes locates its nest close to the nest of Nile crocodiles as this offers some protection.

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Zimbabwe Birds South Africa Benin 147

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MAY 8, 2012

It is predominantly a wetland bird and most productive larger wetlands and lakes of Africa will support a population of these large, hulking birds that hang around the shallows searching for fish, waterbird nestlings and anything else remotely edible. They also prey on frogs and crabs.

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Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 248

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AUGUST 11, 2015

I am within one of Florida’s sub-tropical zones, and my birding experiences have expanded, with life birds galore. Though it was crowded, I headed east down the beach, moving towards the dunes and land protected by Eglin Air Force Base. As part of my new job I work on Okaloosa Island, separated from the beach merely by the dunes.

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Florida Birds Mice Breeding 157

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APRIL 13, 2015

Recent publicity about these remarkable tribes has resulted in tourists wanting to experience this wild land and its attractions for themselves. They are traditionally pastoral people, but have from necessity accepted agriculture, fishing and crocodile hunting as means of survival.

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Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Birds 251

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JUNE 17, 2015

Danum Valley is a conservancy that protects a large area of lowland rainforest in Sabah in northeastern Borneo. Two highlights of the walk back were a bright green Greater Green Leafbird and a Lesser Fish Eagle following the road above our heads. Oh, there were Buffy Fish-owls. Black-and-yellow Broadbill. Did I mention them?

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Lemurs Family Rhinoceros Fish 159

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

winter waterfowling at fish farms), but always preferred to leave it behind. Before I acquired my own Swarovski binoculars, I had the chance to test both ELs and CLs for months at a time and so, from my own experience I knew what level of quality this brand guarantees. How to describe the experience in one word? in which way?

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Greece Battery Experience Experiments 169

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JULY 11, 2018

Now, dont get me wrong, there have been some nice birds, and locations in between, but these two experiences are just so hard to put out of my mind. I gave up on visiting the cave, and just watched this bird washing, preening and then jumping right in, and catch this small flat fish.

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Puffins Wildlife Reserve 2003 Farming 100

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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 193

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2013

Even people with no other interest in wildlife, who couldn’t tell a sparrow from an ostrich (or even a dolphin from a fish) love dolphins. I had my first swim with Inshore Bottlenose Dolphins in Northland’s Bay of Islands back in 2000, and it was a tripy experience. Which has always mystified me slightly.

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Dolphins New Zealand Sharks Albatross 159

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

If you happen to be there in summer the lake is a gorgeous place to take a quick dip, head out on a boat to take in the stunning scenery or to indulge in a little fishing. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. There are some very special historical sites and Roman ruins.

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Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 183

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JULY 3, 2012

I also did not understand the centrality of the Delaware Bay to shorebird migration, how timing and geographic design and water quality and tidal streams, the rich salt marshes and protected beaches combine to make this specific area of New Jersey and Delaware “The Most Important Stopover of the Western Hemisphere.”

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Delaware New Jersey Research Eggs 186

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MARCH 2, 2011

A First Christmas Bird Count Experience » To learn more about 10,000 Birds, Mike, Corey, or the many marvelous Beat Writers, please click here. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. @Amber yes, that iridescent sheen is just the way you see it here. Beautiful bird.

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Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan 156

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MARCH 6, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. jory Mar 7th, 2011 at 8:08 am Best bird, for sure, was FISH CROW. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. What was your best bird of the weekend? The proposal from U.S.

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2011 New York Deer Birds 157

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MARCH 22, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Lakes, lightning, locusts and lizards Great Birding Sites From Great Birding Bloggers Anderson River Park Never Disappoints Birding Kuwait The Other Antigua About the Author James A life-long birder and native of South Africa, James Currie has many years experience in the birding and wildlife tourism arenas.

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Dominican Republic 2011 Birds Deer 200

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JUNE 20, 2019

It was Thursday when we arrived and every Thursday at Chrisochorafa square is a fish-free evening at two fish taverns. It is a popular event with the locals and the foreigners alike, where you pay for the drinks and salads, while the main dish, well prepared lake fish, is free.

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Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 202

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

They are all primarily fish-eaters adapted for life in the water and the air. Unlike cormorants, which have hooked bills to grab fish, these birds have daggerlike bills with which they spear fish. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. The proposal from U.S.

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2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 157

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JUNE 6, 2020

The potential for contagion through clicking on links has long been acknowledged and with a desire to protect our precious readers, the links have been discontinued. Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus). Thus the “new normal” list, sanitized and with 6-foot spacing is presented below for your catalogue-reading pleasure.

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2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 155

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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2011 Deer Birds South Dakota 150

10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2020

Suzie wrote about her experiences as a bird rehabber in Flyaway: How A Wild Bird Rehabber Sought Adventure and Found Her Wings (2009) and used those experiences as the source for her fictional children’s book, Hawk Hill (1996). How much did you draw on your own experiences as a wildlife rehabber to tell Luna’s story? .

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Bald Eagle Eagles Wildlife 272

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MAY 27, 2020

Far less experience the two in a single morning. They all kept an eye or two out for discarded fish from returning fishing vessels. A Mangrove Rail called continuously for about twenty minutes from within the protective cover of the mangrove. Brown Pelican. Carib Grackles and Pied Water Tyrants darted around as well.

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Trinidad Pelicans Humane Fish 249

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Many birders keep personal birding lists or life lists, documenting the species they have seen throughout their birding experiences. The concept of a big year gained significant attention through books, such as “The Big Year” by Mark Obmascik, which chronicled the experiences of birders participating in competitive big years.

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United States North America Birds America 147

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Kooyman was there to work at McMurdo Station (a large American research station that we hear about throughout the book) as technical assistant on a science mission involving fish. It’s part memoir, part travelogue, part scientific narrative, part prologue to making an argument for Antarctic conservation.

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Penguins Seals Leopards Research 171

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

My own trip was not an intensive birding experience, and August is clearly not the most productive month. This protected area is of special importance for migrating waders, of which some 27 species were reported here, including Pied Avocet , Temminck’s Stint , Red-necked Phalarope , Sanderling and Dunlin. 2 Baranda fish farm.

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Serbia Birds Bulgaria Farming 174

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DECEMBER 20, 2014

The Arctic terns prefer to eat small fish, fish fry and small crustaceans caught in the water surface of nearby oceans and lakes. Especially capelins are the Arctic tern’s favorite food, making the birds rather dependent on the nearby fish population. Source: Visit Greenland ). Destinations Arctic Tern Greenland North America'

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North America Eagles Breeding Fish 182

10,000 Birds

MARCH 12, 2011

They really appeared to enjoy this, because as soon as they swam back to the rocks they would line up again to repeat the experience. Fish & Wildlife comes in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity. It seemed like a really fun way to spend the day! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 222

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MARCH 8, 2012

Now, he’s sharing some information sure to improve your experience of American historical sites… When I’m not writing about sports teams and bird logos , birding ephemera , or stumbling into first state records , I’m helping protect Civil War-related national parks with the non-profit National Parks Conservation Association in DC.

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Birds Mississippi Vermont Texas 177

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

One of Africa’s truly exhilarating experiences is watching and listening to a honking flock of these massive birds as they appear out of the early morning mists over a wetland, to land nearby and start their wing-flapping and jumping displays. Around 3,000 birds summered and bred at Birecik in the 1930’s but this declined to only 400 by 1982.

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Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 206