10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2022

The HBW entry for the Downy Woodpecker (Reno, USA) illustrates a common phenomenon – apparently, the more a species is known, the more subjects for further research pop up. There is a Chinese proverb stating “Laws control a lesser person, right conduct controls a greater one.” Kind of like a diesel version.

Woodpeckers 224

Woodpeckers South Africa China Singapore 224

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2024

I remember my future father-in-law being taken back by my purchase, as spending £100 on binoculars was a lot of money for someone who was also saving for his first house. In the late 80s I was invited by Zeiss to go to Wetzlar in Germany to see the company’s binoculars being manufactured, an invitation that was too good to refuse.

Austria 192

Austria Factory Branding Germany 192

10,000 Birds

APRIL 25, 2015

After a long hiatus that included a new cat, a new apartment, and enough time with the in-laws to last me quite awhile, here’s a rundown of April’s bird news: Funny, sad, and thought-provoking … an African-American ornithologist’s video tips for birding while black. Even more thought-provoking is the original article from which it sprang.)

Malta 181

Malta Barn Owls Cyprus Fowl 181

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

I am not sure about the security situation in Iraq these days but at least some people do ornithological research there – resulting in papers such as one titled “Breeding observations of the Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus (Desfontaines , 1789) in Iraq” Impressive. If you want to signal to your environment that you a.

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Ireland 130

Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2008

I came across this strange article about German research on which slaughter method creates more pain for the animal: the Western method of stunning or the Islamic method of a cut to the neck. According to the researchers, the Islamic method wins. Tags: islam Slaughterhouse Germany cows. What an utterly grotesque project.

Slaughter 100

Slaughter Slaughtered Humane Germany 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. Germain’s Swiftlet – Aerodramus germani. Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). Hopland Research and Extension Center (restricted access). 12 Jun 2018.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113