10,000 Birds
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.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 2, 2022
Going back to that assumption that birds don’t have a sense of smell, it can be traced to John James Audubon (of course), who performed several experiments with Turkey Vultures and concluded that the vultures used sight, not scent, to find food. Whittaker started asking questions beyond “do birds have a sense of smell?”
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Critter News
JULY 10, 2010
the tape {from an undercover investigation by Mercy for Animals,) Conklin is shown kicking a cow that is lying down. The Union County sheriff's office said it had four veterinarians with experience in large-animal care review the tape. The criminal investigation isn't over, however.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Even to the author of the paper, who cautiously adds that “nest architecture is unlikely to be irrelevant to females, and its role deserves further investigation” (if swear words were allowed on 10,000 Birds, I would say that he is trying to cover his ass). My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets.
10,000 Birds
JULY 18, 2020
I savor the timeless experience of scanning these tropical waves for storm-petrels and lost jaegers. Like a spy or avian investigator, I can scope them right through the front door, watch them at will. With all of the birds of the world at my touch, it’s hard to stay away from this tome of digital information.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 2, 2018
He brings to this book an academic background in biology and horticulture and, more importantly, decades of experience developing strategies for the best backyard bird feeding practices. There is a lot of information out there about feeding birds—web pages, pamphlets from bird feed retail stores and Audubon centers.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 20, 2016
Many birds make an alarm call if they are uncomfortable about what is close by and only time and experience will enable you to understand the change in call. Common Tree Snake coming forward to investigate us. Even when travelling we have heard birds calling when we would not expect it and have discovered a threat nearby.
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