10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2022

Vagrancy in Birds is organized into two major parts: (1) A detailed, 62-page synthesis of research and theory and (2) “Family Accounts,” 259 pages covering bird families from Struthionidae/Ostriches) to Thraupidae/Tanagers and allies (Clements is the taxonomic authority). It’s not always easy reading.

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Birds Compassion Eagles Science 261

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Her experiences are framed within the larger scientific histories how once common species become endangered, and of how people and organizations have strategized and explored controversial paths to bring their numbers up and nurture them till they fill our skies. This is the chapter where Osborn talks about “second chances.”

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California Condor Falcons California Birds 183

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In other words, eBird is effectively a complete history of my birding experiences. Because eBird has so much data that can be organized and displayed in so many ways, it is easy to find fascinating information. One way to view the data is to organize your “World Life List” by date. It continues to roll out new functionality.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Michigan Washington 149

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The first CBC was organized last year, largely through the abovementioned biology department of the Michoacán University of Saint Nicolás of Hidalgo , which traces its roots all the way back to the year 1540. This year the organizers placed me in charge of a small but well-prepared team on the lake’s north side.

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2019 Birds Blackbirds Sparrows 148

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2023

It is also about Chris’s personal history: his boyhood in suburban Long Island, college years at Harvard and the struggle to come out, ‘nerdy’ passions beyond birding–namely science fiction books and films, career highs at Marvel Comics, travels to foreign countries, and his complicated relationships with his parents.

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Emotional Birds Minneapolis Nepal 226

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2023

Nestled between the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai offers a captivating blend of urban charm and natural wonders, making it a must-visit destination for birders seeking a unique and diverse avian experience. The clash of nature and urban progress creates a bizarre and sometimes frustrating experience for birdwatchers.

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China Endangered Species Sanctuary Protection 170

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2018

The Lab also acts as the heart and soul for the very popular (and often addictive) citizen science gem known as eBird. Since it can also promote bird tourism, some countries get more organized, competitive, and serious than others about GBD. Costa Rica is one of those places. Next year will be even better.

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Costa Rica 2018 Colombia Collecting 168

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2018

The Red Bead Experiment with Dr. W. Lessons from the Red Bead Experiment with W. Red Bead Experiment (a longer video than the excerpts from this that are listed above): 2,100 views (2 years – 5,300). Other videos with more than 500 views in 2017 or over 2,000 total views: Managing the Organization as a System by Dr. W.

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2017 PDSA 2015 2013 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The experience was marvelous — but it also weighed heavily on me. Butchart is head of science at BirdLife International and chairs the IUCN Red List Technical Working Group. … Conservation Audubon endangered species Extinction Week longspurs science' That’s one of my photos above. The time to act is now.

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Species Science Los Angeles 2000 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

After securing our passage, I patiently waited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience to a place we have never been and lacked any knowledge of, we were in for a complete surprise. These have been used by meteorologists, technicians, and researchers who spend about 13 months on the island at a time researching a variety of sciences.

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South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Teetering on the brink of extinction, environmental organizations bought the last remaining parcels of suitable habitat that could still harbor this species, creating the Yunguilla Preserve (currently managed by Fundación Jocotoco as part of their overall preserve network).

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Ecuador California Condor Blackbirds Parrots 201

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2021

Bird communication is a complex and evolving science. Research experiments are described without citing the names of the researchers themselves or any other background information. I was surprised, then, to find a Picture Credits page that lumps all credits together in less than one page in tiny print, organized by source (i.e.,

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North America Research Birds Groups 279

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2015

How to choose bird feeders; how to make nutritious bird food; how to create a backyard environment that will attract birds; how to survey your feeder birds for citizen science projects; how to prevent squirrels from gobbling up all your black oil sunflower seed (sorry, none of that works). million people in the U.S. in 2011*) came about.

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America Industry Squirrels Birds 234

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I know how intense some birders can be), I can tell you from experience that there are some exquisite, stunning odonates flying around there. Finally, the “Using the Book” section explains decisions made in organizing the guide and what to expect from the Species Accounts. SPECIES ACCOUNTS.

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Costa Rica North America Family America 262

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Turtles of the World is a heavily illustrated introduction to turtle/tortoise/terrapin life around the world, organized taxonomically and flavored with expertise, wonder, and concern. The accounts are organized by the two suborders and then by family. Lovich and Whit Gibbons bring decades of research and experience to this book.

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Turtles Tortoises Family Terrapins 203

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2020

This is a delightful book, large (8-1/2 by 11 inches), filled with Sibley’s distinctive artwork and an organized potpourri of research-based stories about the science behind bird’s lives. copyright @2020 by David A llen Sibley. As Sibley tells us in the Preface, he originally intended to write a children’s book.

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2020 Birds Groups North America 264

Animal Person

JUNE 2, 2009

Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science ," thankfully wasn't called Pepper, the stolen dog that changed American science," so that was an encouraging sign. I look forward, with a tad of trepidation, to the part about Pepper being a turning point in science. Pepper was a beloved family pet.

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Research Biomedical Research Science Animal Protection 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

This makes for an attractive looking book, but I do think that the page space could have been put to better use, maybe for a listing of the resources (organizations, field guides, citizen science websites) recommended throughout the book. There are some full-page illustrations that are more decorative than educational.

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Birds North Carolina North America Owls 263

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2012

The original organization of chapters on Buteos, Accipiters, Falcons, Kites, Northern Harrier, Eagles and Vultures, and Osprey has been kept, with additional chapters on Crested Caracara, Southwestern Buteos and Kin, Florida Specialties, Regional Specialties. Yes, I saw the bird and it was incredible.)

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North America Bald Eagle Birds Eagles 228

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Videos, like the illustrations and diagrams included in the book, help make literature about science, especially theoretical science, more accessible to us non-scientists. If you haven’t read The Evolution of Beauty , I suggest you dip into it.

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Ducks Research Animal Stud 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2018

This account of seabird behavior is divided into eight chapters, organized according to the birds’ life cycle—First Journeys; The Meandering Years of Immaturity; Adult Migrations; Adult Movements during the Breeding Season; Wind and Waves (how they affect behavior); Stick or Twist? Who is it for? The penguin fanatics.

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Albatross Penguins Research Breeding 114

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The hormones released by the testes and the ovaries can, over time, contribute to cell damage that causes cancer in other organs. Having puppies isn’t a fun science experiment. Altering your pet can also help to reduce other cancers. Better Behavior. Reduced Costs and Stress. It’s extremely expensive.

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Spay Spaying Neutering Pets 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

They insinuate themselves in normal bodily processes, but at some key stage instead of doing what is supposed to be done, they do something very different, everything gets screwed up, and the particular system they were involved in is seriously disrupted and the host organism gets very sick or dies. Let’s do another thought experiment.

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Mammals Birds Fish Cooking 238

Animal Person

AUGUST 12, 2009

However, there's a context here, and that context is that the message is coming from an organization that focuses on the science angle of our use of sentient nonhumans (i.e., When I first saw PCRM's " Kickstart Your Health With a Vegan Diet " campaign, I let out a bit of a sigh. At least they didn't say "vegan cleanse."

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Vegan Campaign Advocacy Vegetarian 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

The 24 groups of birds are organized into nine broad categories—Waterbirds, Coastal Birds, Seabirds, Large Shorebirds, Skulkers, Birds of Forest and Edge, Aerial Insectivores, Night Birds, Open-Country Birds. Mentorship is an essential part of the birding experience, and it needs to be encouraged. Just go to the boldfaced page number.

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Birds Groups 2015 North America 190

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2022

” I have a scientific background myself, and I guess some experiments on animals may sometimes be justifiable, but others just leave me disgusted, such as this one. But it is all for science, I hear them say. Swinhoe’s White-eye was just promoted to the rank of a full species in 2018.

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Birds China Eggs Breeding 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

It’s very hard to organize the many ways in which human beings relate to avian beings into comprehensible text. Cocker put out a call for people’s personal experiences with birds and people responded, over 600 people, most of who are credited in the Acknowledgements section. About 300 stories are used throughout the book.

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Birds Egypt Family Eagles 218

10,000 Birds

JUNE 26, 2018

Nonprofit organizations, science, and the best intentions in the world came to the rescue with a captive breeding program, and we now have over 400 Pink Pigeons living in Mauritius, the nearby island of Ile aux Aigrettes, and the zoos hosting the breeding program, including the Bronx Zoo. Is this the type of avian experience we want?

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Mauritius Stud Zoos Eggs 102

10,000 Birds

MARCH 4, 2014

There is also a useful prefatory chapter on “How to Use This Book” that explains the unusual organization of the Species Accounts, as well as maps of the geographic areas—East Asia, Mexico and adjacent areas, the Caribbean and adjacent areas—discussed in the text, a glossary of advanced terms and abbreviations and a listing of abbreviations.

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North America America Birds United States 256

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2012

The three co-authors of Life Along the Delaware Bay are scientists who know how to write about science without jargon or pretense. If you have had the joy of birding the Delaware Bay (remember, this includes Cape May in New Jersey and Prime Hook in Delaware), what has been your most memorable experience?

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Delaware New Jersey Research Eggs 181

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 20, 2014

The magnificent history and diversity of birds on Earth came into sharper focus this month with the publication of 28 new scientific papers in Science and other journals. American Flamingo photo by Dick Culbert).

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