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10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 20, 2014
The magnificent history and diversity of birds on Earth came into sharper focus this month with the publication of 28 new scientific papers in Science and other journals. ’s bird family tree in a new tab and follow along as you read. American Flamingo photo by Dick Culbert). In 2008, Nick Sly published a review of Hackett et al.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 6, 2023
It was the same day George Floyd was killed. A description of the parenting habits of Emperor Penguins begins the lengthy chapter, “Family Matters,” about Chris’s difficult, intense relationship with his father. I remember that day. In other words, we’re getting the whole Christian Cooper, and I’m glad.
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10,000 Birds
MARCH 4, 2011
These Blasts From The Past No Owls at Croton Point I Hate Connecticut… Birding Kazakhstan: Morning of Day 1 in Astana Ottawa By Way of Ohio The Snow Bunting That Almost Killed Me, or, Hyperbole in Bird Blog Post Titles is Fun! Dan is an active member of BirdLife Cyprus and goes birding whenever his career and family allow.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2011
Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Texas and North Dakota together account for 88% of the total yearly kill of sandhill cranes. Sincerely, Julie Zickefoose Tags: cranes , sandhill crane hunting , sandhill cranes • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more!
10,000 Birds
MARCH 20, 2011
What could motivate gunmen (I cannot call them hunters) in two states to deliberately kill North America’s tallest and most critically endangered bird? My friend Vickie Henderson , who has some serious long-range vision, looked at the science behind Tennessee’s crane hunting proposal and found it badly wanting. Here’s the petition.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Can the whole family live together in harmony during the school holidays? Blond-crested Woodpecker – Celeus flavescens. Black-backed Woodpecker – Picoides arcticus. Gray-and-buff Woodpecker – Hemicircus concretus. Crimson-winged Woodpecker – Picus puniceus. Bravo if you have. 30 Aug 2018.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 7, 2015
Last month woodpeckers, this month penguins. Science and Conservation , the second section, presents two-page summaries of the diverse research being done around the world about penguins. That’s a lot of books about a bird family that cannot fly. Some are cute, some are dignified (and royal!).
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