10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Sociable Lapwings breed in several areas along the Kazakhstani – Russian border and overwinter in Iraq, Sudan and northwest India. Back to Gipsy and toward a distant group of farmers working their fields. Peter is running back from his recce: some 600 meters away, he has noticed about 15 Sociable Lapwings in flight!

India 242

India Sudan Ukraine Camels 242

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

So, here we go… Fighting in Iraq has been affecting starlings. But in Iraq, and more exactly, Kurdistan and Iraqi Kurdistan, they are supposed to be there (and are regularly hunted and eaten) and the fighting is not supposed to be there. Ifrasound waves are cool.

Science 151

Science Iraq Research Birds 151

10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2014

During the decades that preceded the Iraq war there were two schools of view on how to deal with that country and its troublesome leader. 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. Sustainable hunting doesn’t.

Rhinos 167

Rhinos Hunting New Zealand Science 167

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

It’s relatively easy to classify birds into family groups based on physical characteristics. We worship birds, we hunt birds, we protect birds, and, yes, we eat birds. and also Modern Iraq, Egypt, Albania, Mexico, Poland and the Philippines. (Substitute Snowy Owl here if you’d like the modern version).

Birds 207

Birds Egypt Family Eagles 207