10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2023

Conclusion: Shanghai, with its juxtaposition of urban landscapes and thriving birdlife, is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature. The migratory season, once a spectacle to behold, has now become a somber reminder of the human impact on the natural world. Green Spaces? What Green Spaces? You want green spaces?

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China Endangered Species Sanctuary Protection 158

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

So, I anxiously followed the “Flock to Marion 2022” Facebook group in anticipation for open cabins to come up for sale. It has had very few humans walk its soil and who have had little impact to this otherwise pristine nature. We arose each morning at 4:30am to find out that we were late to the game. and seabirders.

South Africa 261

South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 261

10,000 Birds

APRIL 21, 2016

” The Task Group issued its final report on September 15, 2015. ” The Task Group issued its final report on September 15, 2015. b) Recommendation : Work with all groups to identify synergistic opportunities for promoting broad conservation benefits of the Duck Stamp.

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Ducks Hunters Hunting Wildlife 100

Critter News

AUGUST 27, 2008

"Wildlife Crime Watch" is a new program implemented by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. This program is a proactive effort to develop a partnership between citizens and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Meetings will be conducted as often as is necessary to meet the needs of each group.

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Wildlife Virginia Game Hunting 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 11, 2022

But there was one more thing I evaluated, the human infrastructure, the potential guides among the national park employees. It sounded birdy and I was game. There were two cars used by project participants, and I, the only birder in the group, drove the first car. One of the problems was poor communication.

Serbia 232

Serbia Birds Woodpeckers Romania 232

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 7, 2012

Alternately, this behavior may be a sign of social cohesion, demonstrating her value to the group by presenting a contribution to the group leader (you). While the latter explanation is a better ego-boost, either one means that your cat is trying to be helpful. Chasing a laser pointer. Meticulous self-grooming.

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Cats Kittens Fur Hunting 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Many of the great debates over human behavior, those related to things such as race or gender, are muddled and messy because plasticity is ignored. Plasticity in humans is probably modulated primarily through experience and enculturation. Presumably the humans keep away the predators.

Birds 116

Birds Research Humane Pets 116

10,000 Birds

JUNE 14, 2011

Dirt hawking is a form of falconry that involves hunting rabbits and other small game with Harris Hawks (other hawk species also qualify). There is no wind and the habitat is perfect for cottontail rabbits and the much larger jackrabbits (actually hares), the preferred quarry of this group of three birds.

League Against Cruel Sports 269

League Against Cruel Sports Rabbits Falcons Hunting 269

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2014

The first most readers have probably been aware of, the cheerleader hunter who has been in the news for, well, hunting game animals and being attractive and blonde. I’ve written before about how I don’t think shooting game in the name of conservation is necessarily a bad idea. she’s Texan.

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Rhinos Hunting New Zealand Science 166

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Hare could run a very profitable shell game. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. Understanding a pointed finger may seem easy, but consider this: while humans and canines can do it naturally, no other known species in the animal kingdom can. “Humans are unique.

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Wolves Fox Dogs Puppies 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

If there are human fishing activities then all the better – Marabous will gather in numbers around fishermen’s docks and fish markets, in fact anywhere where fish are cleaned and scraps disposed of, allowing these intelligent birds to obtain a free meal. It is also related to Wood Stork of the Americas and Milky Stork of Asia.

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Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 232

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

I learned that Stout Cisticolas often stick together in small groups. One of these groups was in a small acacia shrub, while a Coke’s Hartebeest grazed nearby and a Black-shouldered Kite perched on one of the top branches. Surely, there is much more to see in the land of big game safaris! Rattling Cisticola.

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Kenya Groups Washington Game 200

Animal Person

DECEMBER 17, 2009

It’s the kind of place that helps you get past the human notion that we’re outside of nature—that there’s this divine, glorious thing called nature, and then there’s us, you know, way above it all and in charge. I had developed the arrogant attitude that my existential plight was unique among humans. That’s not sport. That’s cowardice.

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Bears Vermont Laws Wounded 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2013

A large portion of North American birders are relatively new to the game, with less than ten years under their belts. Email lists, blogs, websites, forums, Facebook groups, and of course eBird (see below) has completely revolutionized the way birders get their business handled. Hello my birding sons and daughters.

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San Diego California Condor California Bald Eagle 168

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The consultant also suggested increasing readership by catering to highly specific niche interest groups. It seems the ones I got decent photos of are all juveniles – it generally seems to be easier to get photos of juveniles as they have not quite learned to avoid humans. Thank god that this does not apply to humans.

Birds 190

Birds China Eggs Owls 190

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Argument from Human Grain Shortage All of the clearly moral arguments for vegetarianism given so far have been in terms of animal rights and suffering. New moral vegetarianism, however, rests on moral arguments couched in terms of human welfare. It is argued that beef cattle and hogs are protein factories in reserve.

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Vegetarian Morals Meat Cattle 40

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2020

This pervasive pandemic we’re currently experiencing has squashed everyone’s travel plans – humans that is. And when I say bird migration I’m referring to a specific group of birds – shorebirds. Whatever was in flight within their airspace was fair game.

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Trinidad South America Blackbirds Industry 173

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

March 14, 2011 Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Jon Gassett, Commissioner One Sportsman’s Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Dear Mr. Gassett, I am a writer, naturalist and artist with a special interest in human/bird interactions. Sandhill Hunt: They’re Voting Now Sandhill Cranes: Game Birds?

2011 238

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 238

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2014

Animals in the tri-state area are euthanized daily, rescue groups are unable to save as many lives as they wish, and animals spend years in boarding kennels while awaiting adopters to fall in love with them. But perhaps their human passed away, or maybe they fell on hard times and just couldn’t afford pet care any longer.

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Shelters Adoptable Rescue Pets 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2017

have the sun behind you, and also be at a distance from groups of people with cameras that–let’s just say they’re noisy. And, got fed a little when the game petered out. I know I shouldn’t, these are not humans, but I do.). They too played tug-of-war. The chick was alone again in the middle of the beach.

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Fish North America 2014 Game 154

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

That’s what you do with other game, right? Her writing is based on keen observation of animal and human behavior, and she likes to interweave solid natural history information with larger philosophical themes to challenge and inspire the reader. Why not just shoot the biggest one? I thought whooping cranes were all white.

2011 239

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 239

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 31, 2006

Even the government has gotten in on the game. i) Do attend socially conscious circuses like Cirque de Soleil that exclusively feature human performers. (j) j) Donate only to Humane Charities that don't test on animals. A list of Humane Charities is available here. Wishing you a Happy Humane New Year!

2007 40

2007 Rights Animal Cruelty Cruelty 40

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2014

Anticipation is building as the date approaches and football fans will soon be arriving in the city to pay homage at the birthplace of Brazil’s fabulous version of the beautiful game. USA may get to play there if they make it to the semi-finals as Group G runner up. Visit as a group and dress down.

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Brazil Birds Transported Game 160

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2012

Barbets are a group of medium sized, chunky, generally colorful, frugivorous, hole-nesting near-passerines, that are popular targets for anyone birding in the tropics. The four Gymnobucco species are Africa’s least observed group of barbets as they are restricted to the less visited tropics of central and west Africa.

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Ethiopia Tanzania Africa Uganda 222