4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 26, 2012

Big Miracle is a film inspired by the true story of a small town news reporter (played by John Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (played by Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. The movie is rated PG. Whale Plush.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

News flash–I just received the trip report from Carlos, and the tally is 419 species recorded, of which 16 were heard only; plus Ian and I saw an additional species before the tour started, courtesy of Paulo Boute. It was one of those magic experiences when you are so absorbed you forget you have a camera.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 25, 2012

We were the type of family that bought the best dog food, dog insurance , BPA free chew toys, etc. Now, I’m not normally the type to routinely pick up a newspaper and open to the local news section. One of my favorite experiences was the chance to work with Shelby, a dog that was absolutely terrified of men.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2012

Having jumped around a bit while writing up my trip to Hungary – sharing a few galleries , a trip to find an elusive woodpecker , and the most exciting news in optics since Galileo discovered Jupiter’s moons – I thought it was time to go back to the beginning of the trip and proceed chronologically.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

The family Picathartidae consists of two very unusual birds; White-necked or Yellow-headed Picathartes , endemic to the Upper Guinea forests of West Africa; and Gray-necked or Red-headed , restricted to Lower Guinea forests of Central Africa. However this classification is no longer widely accepted, and in my opinion quite correctly so.

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Sierra Leone Ghana Cameroon Equatorial Guinea 274

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JUNE 30, 2018

Fighting, bickering, and more fighting – I think it’s safe to say that most of us experience enough of arguing, fighting, and other awful toxic behaviors to not need any more of it in our lives. C’est moi, Green-crowned Brilliant , le jerk! I’m pretty sure they are!

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JUNE 29, 2011

But the thing was news. “ Made it into the international news&# big. I guess it must have been a slow news day. And it also occurs that had I not gone to see it and Corey and Mike had found out I would have gotten 10,000 demerits and lost my position as beat writer for New Zealand.

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Penguins New Zealand Zoos Birds 169

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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.

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Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 104

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JUNE 6, 2023

Christian Cooper comes on screen about two-and-a-half minutes into The Central Park Effect , appreciating a Prothonotary Warbler at ‘the Point’ while telephoning a friend with the news (this is pre-text group), a nice hint of the collegial networks that underlie Central Park birding. Raw honesty is felt throughout.

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Emotional Birds Minneapolis Nepal 229

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MARCH 6, 2018

Scientists were largely limited to studies birds in breeding colonies, at least those we knew about and that were accessible (and, if you think that’s a complete list, you haven’t read the news that came out this week about a new colony of Adélie penguins found in the Danger Islands, Antarctica). Who is it for?

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Albatross Penguins Research Breeding 115

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

And, as a bonus, your spouse/partner will probably want to go birding with you more often… Tags: Portugal , Worldwide Birding Adventures • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. These Blasts From The Past Sometimes you just have to smile!

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Portugal 2011 Deer Birds 188

10,000 Birds

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 206

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 2, 2012

You can search by breed, age, gender, and size, so you can easily narrow down to animals that are more likely to fit with your home and family. If you experience bugs, there are several similar apps for Android and iPhone, and most have access to the same database. Cost: free). Pet First Aid (iPhone). Cost: free).

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

That larger clade is in turn sister to a clade containing the four remaining totipalmate bird families, which do still seem to be related, and which needed a new order name once pelicans were removed. But meanwhile, let’s look at the four avian families that comprise the brand new order Suliformes.

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Critter News

MARCH 18, 2010

The Humane Society wants 9 chimps that are not being "used" as part of experiments to be released to a sanctuary. Jeff Rowell, NIRC director, in an e-mail Wednesday} "said the nine remaining animals are being housed as a family group at the center with access to indoor-outdoor caging.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. Tags: best bird , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!

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2011 New York Deer Birds 159

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

She is an excellent mother, managing not only to feed her four large cubs, but their visiting father One-eyed who comes by every now and then (he has two more families and being the good father he is, visits them all regularly, usually around lunch time). Very dusty Swarovski CLs. Telia, copyright © Nitin Bhardwaj.

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Tigers India Killing 2012 257

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MARCH 17, 2011

more migratory sky shots here ) Tags: march , weekend • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Stop by our blog for some nice shots and share the experience!! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend !

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2011 Birds Deer South Dakota 150

Animal Person

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Not the day, the film, where Bill Murray experiences the same day over and over again. There are few animal rights stories in the news. I've been having a difficult time blogging both here and at Animal Rights & AntiOppression lately because I feel like my thoughts are like " Groundhog Day."

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JUNE 2, 2020

It’s the bird family that most people don’t know is a bird family. For many years it was thought the two bird families were related taxonomically. Like Antpittas and Gnateaters by Harold F. Introduction. Images of typical display poses are included for many of the birds of paradise.

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Guinea Birds Papua New Guinea Family 264

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 24, 2011

The humanitarian needs remain overwhelming but given the important role that companion animals play in the Japanese family and the important role that livestock plays in the Japanese economy, it’s important that we address the issues immediately,” said IFAW’s Disaster Manager Dr. Dick Green. will be channeled into Japan.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2013

Working with Animal Care and Control has been a fantastic experience for us. As the only organization in New York City whose doors are open to any animal in need, AC&C rescues thousands of New York’s homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned animals each year. says Sean-Patrick M.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I was discussing this with my birder/photographer friend Ardith, who HAS seen every Penguin species in the world, and she sent me news about the publication of Around the World For Penguins: Where to see all the 18 penguin species by Otto Plantema. But, unlike most books focused on a bird family, this one is organized geographically.

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Penguins Georgia New Zealand Albatross 279

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

This is very bad news for a group that is largely nocturnal and has adapted to a secretive lifestyle, and is thus best detected by its tracks and signs. This guide will prove invaluable to those who already take an interest in tracking and wish to gain more experience.

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Europe Mammals Animal Birds 166

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. Green-and-rufous Kingfisher is the only Cholorceryle species I haven’t seen, so observing one would complete a genus in this fascinating family. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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Brazil 2011 Birds Wildlife 228

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2011

For 9 months of the year, this great, bellowing herd can be found in the Serengeti and watching the long lines of grunting wildebeest moving across the plains is truly a remarkable experience. And of course the big game is an added bonus.

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Tanzania Africa Stud Leopards 239

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

It’s my fantasy and it’s yours: Quit the job, say good-bye to the family, and bird. British birder Chris Gooddie, my new birding hero, not only dreamed the fantasy, he lived it. He does find out that some have recently been made when he arrives in Uganda, stupendous news). And, good news!

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Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Hes only been birding since 2005 but has garnered a respectable life list by birding whenever he wasnt working as a union representative or spending time with his family. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S. Tags: giveaway • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! It is that awesome!

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Brazil Wildlife 2011 Deer 197

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

If you’ve blogged about your weekend experience, you should include a link in your comment. I always choose a target bird for my trips to Florida, which are mainly to visit with family, but I never ever dreamed that one of my FL Life Birds would be a MacGillivray’s. Share Your Thoughts « Nate Makes the News!

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2011 Deer Birds Owls 133

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

**If you are interested in chasing the bird just look at the New York State birding listserv for info on how to contact Fred Jordan. … Tags: Lewiss Woodpecker , new york , woodpeckers • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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New York Woodpeckers Jordan 2011 216

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2011

Informed literature bears out my experience that most birds are seen singly or in pairs. A three-part trip report for Hong Kong including the Orange-headed Thrush and visiting Tai Mo Shan , Cheun Lung Family Walk, and Aberdeen Reservoirs, can be found on Redgannet. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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2011 Deer India New York 203

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

Veraguan Mango by Carlos Bethancourt Although the Neotropical region supports fewer bird families than Africa, there are considerably more bird species here than anywhere else on earth. This means that there are some astoundingly large families of birds in Central and South America. Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

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Panama Costa Rica 2011 Cleveland 229

Animal Person

OCTOBER 26, 2009

The good news is that if you know someone who needs to be schooled on all of the sordid details of factory farming, and appreciates good writing, this is a great book. He is against it for himself and his family. Ever, in fact. Then again, he is not against the consumption of animals, " in general " (198). This is very silly.

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Animal Vegan 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The other great news we want to share with you is that we opened our luxurious birding lodge near the city of Cali in January 2019. The lodge is family-operated and since we began the planning process decided to consider the four pillars of sustainability in all of our decision-making: Environmental, Social, Economic and Cultural.

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Bird-watching is a great pastime to focus on when the news around the world is so devastating. Unfortunately, this morph is the dominant one at Fuzhou NFP”) that somehow survived the review process, possibly because the reviewer has had similar experiences. How naïve we were. It’s been quite the year, hasn’t it?

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2020 Birds Costa Rica Germany 256

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

While Haviken foregoes these latter production methods, it does rely on the singular contributions of Brettanomyces lambicus , a member of a family of wild yeasts (colloquially known as “Brett”) known for producing distinctly funky flavors in several traditional Belgian styles, and more recently, a new breed of American “wild” ales.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2018

Late last year we decided to meet up with my sister and her family in Western Australia and we reached an agreement that they would fly to Perth from Sydney during the school holidays in January. A family of Buff-banded Rails escaped into the vegetation ahead of us and they must have arrived with the first of the rains to breed.

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