10,000 Birds
APRIL 11, 2024
According to eBird, “it breeds on rocky cliffs on islands in the Bering Sea, from Alaska to Russia; winters on open ocean”. In contrast, eBird notes that the Black-legged Kittiwake “breeds at high latitudes across the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in large colonies on cliffs and other structures overhanging water”.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 15, 2022
If you are plugged into the birding community, you’ve probably seen photos of this errant eagle, normally found in Russia and Asia but now be-bopping around the United States and Canada. ” I asked the first birders I happened upon – part of the group of dozens, if not 100+ people on the wharf.
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10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Godlewski’s Bunting is an attractive bunting species with a rather broad distribution in Russia, Mongolia, China, and other countries. Not sure how I (or the bird itself) feel about the bird being named after a bird collector, though. Admittedly, the issue is more serious for Przevalski’s Pinktail. .”
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 21, 2016
Consequently, the Ross Sea has become a focus of numerous environmental groups who have campaigned for a world marine reserve. The deal failed due to Russia voting against it, citing uncertainty about whether the commission had the authority to establish a marine protected area. Back to the Future – the Case for Protection.
Critter News
APRIL 17, 2012
After eight years of fighting a strict law that virtually bans an anesthetic essential for their work, Russia's veterinarians say they have nearly reached the end of their tether. In the last eight years, only 5 percent of vets have obtained licenses to be able to use it," says Irina Novozhilova, president of VITA, an animal rights group. "I
10,000 Birds
JUNE 9, 2021
Only recently was it discovered that one group, which breeds on the Shetland Islands, flies across the Atlantic to winter off the coast of Ecuador – ten thousand miles away from its cousins who breed in Scandanavia and western Russia.
Critter News
MARCH 22, 2009
The ministry said: “This is a serious step forward to protect Russia’s biological diversity. Conservation groups have staged protests in 20 Russian cities this week, demanding an end to the slaughter. This decision was made largely thanks to public environmental organisations which took an active position on this issue.”
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