10,000 Birds

JANUARY 27, 2013

There are many wonderful things to see at the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival , but the Florida Scrub-Jay is as close to a “must see bird” as you’re likely to find down here. Florida Scrub-Jays have extraordinarily specific habitat requirements, or at least it seems that way now.

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Sanctuary Florida Litter Wildlife 192

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2015

There isn’t too much I could write on the subject that isn’t dealt with much better by David Shiffman, a shark conservationist from Florida. Is it fair her life was destroyed because hers was public and mine was among family a decade ago? Go read his take. I’ll wait. . You’re still not safe.

Hunters 170

Hunters Hunting Animal Cruelty Game 170

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 1, 2019

I birded parks, landfills, fields, backyards, skies, oceans, lakes, ponds, and roads in 15 states–some familiar haunts and patches, some as part of family visits, some while passing through, some adventures with friends (three trips with N.J. In the meantime, it’s a good topic for holiday family gatherings. An eBird mystery.

2018 163

2018 New Jersey Michigan North Dakota 163

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. It has had very few humans walk its soil and who have had little impact to this otherwise pristine nature.

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South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2018

Though the water is to be drawn from the Upper Florida Aquifer, drawdown in that source is a matter of continuing concern and study. Another supporter said the place would let “families…connect with each other as human beings” ( SunSentinel ). Anhinga Trail moonrise. Again, really?

Miami 144

Miami Las Vegas Alligators Minnesota 144

10,000 Birds

MARCH 27, 2020

Twenty-five-year-old Luna Burke is risking everything to smuggle a homicidal Bald Eagle out of her husband’s private zoo in Florida, reunite the bird with its mate, and get them both to an eagle sanctuary in Canada. I didn’t know the set up required for a black bear, or how high a Florida panther can actually jump.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Bald Eagle Eagles Wildlife 264

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 23, 2011

The epicenter of large, charismatic, and often photogenic, fish-eating birds is in Florida, at places like Everglades National Park and Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the only site in the park system that could convincingly be named for an exotic dancer. Below is a family shot of at least six. Can you find all of them?

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South Carolina Alligators Florida United States 157

4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 21, 2012

Canine guests must be on leash and accompanied by a human companion. It honors dogs of all breeds — from working dogs to family pets — and encourage pet owners to do something special for their dog. All dogs – whether Best Friends clients or not – are invited to stop by any of our 42 locations on Saturday between 9 a.m.

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Dogs Oklahoma Maryland North Carolina 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I should add that the Big Owls taking over NYC social and even hard print media, dominating conversations with my nonbirder friends and family, are not the only owls in the five boroughs, but like a musical, the closer you are to Broadway, the closer you are to fame and fortune (and maybe even a higher quality rodent for dinner, who knows?).

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New York City Birds Owls Fox 194

Animal Person

MARCH 23, 2009

Ian says, regarding " Veterinarians Train Sealers to Kill Humanely, " that "veterinarians very often do not care about animals but rather are more like auto mechanics who are providing a service for humans (that service may be to save an animal or kill an animal, etc)." which includes a poll. Thank you, Susan Hargreaves.

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Elephants Vegan Bullhook Laws 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 7, 2019

And, Essay #195, “Our Human Values: The Ugly,” describes the standoff between catfish loving Double-crested Cormorants and catfish farmers in the Missouri Valley. I’m not sure if “the Ugly” refers to the cormorant itself or human reaction (catfish farmers are officially allowed to shoot the birds).

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Birds North America Breeding America 115

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. Masson tells Benjy's story--and Benjy stories--while explaining his theory about the mutual domestication of dogs and humans. The point is that, as Chapter 3 is titled, "Dogs Make Us Human."

Dogs 100

Dogs Pit Bulls Greyhounds Kennels 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

It encompasses over 70,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties, and includes about 43 miles along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida.” The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 144

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. In many ways, human emotions are the gifts of our animal ancestors. Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead.

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Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 31, 2011

My family also farms so that limits places we are able to go throughout the year. The nest was found in a gated community and the human residents were gracious enough to let a small number of birders in for a day to marvel at these gorgeous birds. The bird I picked as my Best Bird of the Year 2011 is the Yellow-rumped Warbler.

2011 162

2011 Birds Ohio North Dakota 162

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2015

“Spooked” is a bit of a strong word as I was very likely the first human this bird had ever seen and it stuck around for quite a while merely five metres away from me. My Best Bird of the Year isn’t that spectacular … just my lifer Violet-chinned Hummingbird at my husband’s family’s house in CO.

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2015 Costa Rica Birds Sparrows 187

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Well-represented exotic families include starlings, ducks and doves and there are also many more individual species that now thrive here. The population is not directly dependent on human support. A Carolina Parakeet mounted in a museum in Germany Fritz Geller-Grimm.

Miami 138

Miami Parrots Research Birds 138

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

This is how, I think, the “Crossley technique” works best—coverage of specific bird families that pose identification challenges to birders at all levels of skill. And Hybrids: Waterfowl tend to hybridize to a greater degree than most other bird families, and the guide does an excellent job of covering hybrids.

Ducks 122

Ducks North America Geese Hunters 122