10,000 Birds

JUNE 15, 2012

And as much as I’ve deplored the tendency to anthropomorphise the family lives of birds , this is one instance where I have to believe it’s worked solidly to avian advantage: seeing the birds tending their nests day in and day out tends to build up warm feelings. And overall, areas where good stork P.R.

Spain 175

Spain Europe Industry Rodents 175

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2013

I found this out last year, on a trip to France with my daughter Sarah. I did notice that many French dragonflies depicted on the Internet (at least those from northern and central France) are also found in Great Britain. There are many more British species that resemble ours, but belong to different subfamilies or even families.

Ireland 177

Ireland France Breeding Eggs 177

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 18, 2011

You and your colleagues are experts on the history of France, Poland, Spain, all those European countries. This has happened before, Archaeopteryx and the bird family tree have had an often tenuous relationship. Imagine you study history. That’s what Archaeopteryx is. In fact, you have to get downright cladistic.

Mammals 254

Mammals Europe Groups Family 254