10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Bethany-on-the Jordan is literally a stone’s throw from Israel, which is why we were required to stay with the group and keep moving. I suspect that if I could have stood still for a bit, or even (gasp) wander away from the group, I could have seen many more species.

Jordan 147

Jordan Birds Turkey 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Ruffs from Israel, the one in Costa Rica kind of looked like the top bird. In May, thanks to an invitation from the San Vito Birding Club , a group that has done excellent work in promoting birding in that part of the country, Mary and I paid a visit to this excellent area in May. Bird counts.

Costa Rica 189

Costa Rica 2019 San Jose Eagles 189

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 13, 2009

The grand prize winner will receive a Bark Busters in-home dog training service ($495 value), complete with a written lifetime guarantee as well as the opportunity to host a Bark Busters group training session for 10 of their friends’ dogs. The company’s Canadian website is www.barkbusters.ca.

Dogs 100

Dogs Dog Training Belgium 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

An inside look at South American kosher slaughterhouses where Israel gets most of its meat is the subject of a new PETA tape released exclusively to the influential American Jewish newspaper, the Forward. Hi guys, I wanted to let you know about an article in today's Forward that may be of interest for your blog.

PETA 40

PETA Meat Animal Rights 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Their reaction is justified – in Israel, where Ring-necked Parakeets are an invasive species, they have a significant negative effect on the breeding density of hoopoes ( source ). In that spirit, I will not give you the English name of the species below but just its Latin name, Parus minor.

Birds 130

Birds Iraq China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The obligatory group photo. Discussing important topics in small groups. However, this makes it a bit surprising that it was also named Israel’s national bird. Minorities are also well-represented. Apparently, the Eurasian Hoopoe is listed in the Old Testament as unclean and forbidden food for Jews.

Finland 147

Finland Birds 2016 McDonalds 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In terms of breeding behavior, starlings are a diversified group – some use helpers, others do not. In a study in Israel, migrating Steppe Buzzard s were found to have much higher lice infestation rates than non-migratory Common Buzzards in the same region. No doubt the woodpecker has similar considerations.

South Africa 185

South Africa Africa Birds Cape Verde 185