10,000 Birds

MARCH 29, 2019

Quinta do Casal Branco has been in the family of winemaker José Lobo de Vasconcelos for over two centuries, since 1775. The first half of the estate Lobo e Falcão (“Wolf and Falcon”) label is clearly a tribute to the family’s lupine surname, but whence comes the falcon?

2016 133

2016 Portugal Falcons Japan 133

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2012

In my experience, I’ve noted how birders, particularly newer birders, can have a tendency to jump to conclusions when they see any sort of bird that doesn’t match up perfectly with the picture in the field guide. New Jersey mystery sparrow.

New Jersey 233

New Jersey North Carolina Sparrows Connecticut 233

10,000 Birds

MAY 19, 2015

The horse flies were also out in full force, and we scurried down the hot trail and back to the car in our efforts to escape. Not only did I see beautiful landscapes and great birds, but I could share the experience with my family. Still, we were in for another birding surprise. Forested trail near Hatteras Lighthouse.

North Carolina 176

North Carolina Alligators Wildlife Woodpeckers 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

Aisholpan Nurgaiv is a graceful, rosy-cheeked 13-year old girl with a magic smile who makes living on the edge of nowhere and forever look like the easiest experience in the world. Eagle hunting is a family tradition that goes back at least 12 generations, part of the larger nomadic Kazakh culture.

Eagles 102

Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 102

Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, the have families (as if other animals don't). Meanwhile, gorillas don't live in a traditional human family structure of mom, dad and kids, but somehow their family structure is an important reason for us to save them. All animals except the dog are called "it" (I did a little experiment to see what would happen).

Gorillas 100

Gorillas Pets Vegan Speciesism 100

Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. This includes horses, cats and cows. My experience says otherwise (particularly with my childhood kitty, Brady), but generally speaking Masson's depiction of cats is accurate.

Dogs 100

Dogs Pit Bulls Greyhounds Kennels 100