Wild Boars Bad For New York
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
And while we’re working to ban captive boar hunts in New York why not ban all captive hunts? Real hunters don’t shoot animals raised in captivity or animals that are penned in, do they?
Birding at a Historic Sporting Estate
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 16, 2020
During cold winters, the hunters retreated to the south, intent on quail and other game species. I am also from the Northeast, and seeing architecture that reminded me of New York and Connecticut and even my home state of Maine beneath southern Live Oaks and Magnolias felt a bit odd. The mansion itself was magnificent.
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An Owl-Inspired Haiku
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 3, 2013
A pre-dawn visit to the Shawangunk Grasslands in Ulster County, New York, on Thanksgiving morning was well worth the long drive in the dark, especially as it was just a little bit out of my way en route to my folks’ house for Thanksgiving.
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Rip Van Winkle’s Crow Killing Contest
10,000 Birds
MARCH 24, 2014
I won’t pick a fight with hunters, as long as they eat what they shoot and don’t use lead ammunition. However, I will pick a fight with the Rip Van Winkle Rod and Gun Club in Palenville, New York, which is sponsoring their fourth annual “Crow Down” March 29-30, 2014. I am not anti-hunting. Plain old fashioned Fun.”.
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Best Bird of the Weekend (Second of January 2016)
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 10, 2016
The New York Powerball Jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $1.3 The very handsome bird wasn’t hanging out where expected, but I was lucky enough to spy it chilling (literally) on an ice-encrusted pier, unperturbed by the duck hunters that chased everything else away! How about you?
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The Beautiful and Colorful Mourning Dove
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Approximately one million hunters annually harvest more than 20 million Mourning Doves , which exceeds the annual harvest of all other migratory game birds combined 3. military, with all their ballistics and performance testing, it should be good enough for hunters.” References: 1 Birds of North America Online , 2 Droege, S.
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Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of December 2014?
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 4, 2014
Before you judge rabid deal hunters and conspicuous consumers too harshly, imagine how long you might wait on line for special deals on rare bird sightings? Speaking of survival, I find the best approach to the onset of a New York winter is to flee the country entirely for warmer climes.
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145 The Eagle Huntress–A Film Review
10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2017
The Eagle Huntress is a documentary about Aisholpan, her path to becoming an eagle hunter, a cultural heritage usually taken on by males, the family that supports her, and the Mongolian Kazakh community that seeks to continue the ancient tradition with its Golden Eagle Festival. It’s constructed in three acts: Home, Festival, Hunting.
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The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Proposal: Creation of a Federal Wildlife Conservation Stamp A birder, wildlife watcher, photographer and non-hunter version of the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (aka Federal Duck Stamp). She says, “there’s just a cultural bias against anything related to hunting.”
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From Today's New York Times
Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 31, 2011
But whether with a flintlock or a modern rifle, hunting cruelly takes the life of a living, sentient being that has as much right to live as any hunter or writer. Hunters like him. MARIE BROWN Baldwin, N.Y., It is only the prejudice of our species that justifies culling the deer population while protecting our own.
Old Crow Distillery Company: Old Crow
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 11, 2019
This year it was an American Crow ( Corvus brachyrhyncus ), though at home in Albany, New York, it’s just as likely to be – and has been in the past – a Fish Crow ( Corvus ossifragus ). Grant, Mark Twain, and Hunter S. Well, it’s happened again – my first bird of the year was a crow. It’s all very inevitable, really.
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116 Decoy: Cabernet Sauvignon (2016)
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 14, 2018
This just might be a birding joke as old as the hills, but it’s one I hear without fail every year come Christmas Bird Count season in upstate New York. Now, Wood Ducks are somewhat uncommon in eastern New York in winter and after an inevitable few seconds of silence, some smirking wisecracker pipes up with “Do wooden duck counts?”
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From Today's New York Times
Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 4, 2010
There is no “sport” when one “competitor,” the hunter, equipped with a high-powered weapon, camouflage clothing and other devices, pursues an unsuspecting animal. The reason hunting has no future in this country is that the next generation of potential hunters will not accept these myths.
Open Season on Bald Eagles
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 1, 2011
Bald Eagles will provide a sporting challenge for hunters. Hunters don’t even need to use decoys. However they are wary and have famously sharp eyes, so bagging eagles will be a true sporting challenge for hunters. We need to give hunters new opportunities and new species to hunt.
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EU Bans Seal Imports
Critter News
AUGUST 1, 2009
The New York Times reports that the ban will still allow seal products from traditional hunts by the Inuit people, also known as Eskimos, in Canada and Greenland. Tags: canada europe seal hunters seals. And Canada is going to appeal the decision at the WTO. victory for now.
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A Survey of U.S. Birders
10,000 Birds
APRIL 13, 2021
In 2012 , the NFC revised some of its goals and set forth a new vision of waterfowl management that emphasized a core of hunter and conservationist supporters. Nationally, most birdwatching occurred in California (9%), followed by New York (6%), Texas (5%), Pennsylvania (5%), Florida (5%), and Ohio (4%).
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Redtails in Tornados
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
We’re in upstate New York, so this is unlikely, but still disturbing. He was a small male, six or seven months old, and obviously not a skilled hunter. Yet another Red-tailed Hawk ! They saw movement on the grassy area to the side, slowed, and found a young hawk, soaking wet, unable to get off the ground. What should we do?”
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Welcome to Come@Me Week
10,000 Birds
JUNE 24, 2018
For example, you will find no one arguing for outdoor cats, drunk driving on a twitch, or rooting for the New York Mets. 1PM – Larry: Hunters are not Conservationists. That said, we don’t think any of our post topics are beyond the pale. All of those are clearly indefensible topics.
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Animal Ethics
JANUARY 13, 2009
To the Editor: Re “ Bow Hunters’ Solitary Quest: Stalking an Elk and a Record ” (front page, Jan. Hunting will qualify as a sport only when the hunter fairly chases the animal, on foot, without a weapon, one on one. But hunters are not likely to accept that challenge, because the animals they chase are stronger, faster and smarter.
From Today's New York Times
Animal Ethics
JUNE 27, 2008
To the Editor: “ Getting Bacon the Hard Way: Hog-Tying 400 Pounds of Fury ” (front page, June 21), about Texas hog hunters, illustrated the barbarity of hunting with dogs. As the dogs tear chunks of flesh from the terrified pig, the hunters undoubtedly feel proud of their accomplishment.
Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds
10,000 Birds
MARCH 21, 2011
home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds By Corey • March 21, 2011 • No comments yet Tweet Share The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.
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A First Christmas Bird Count Experience
10,000 Birds
MARCH 2, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. • Explore These Related Posts More Habitat for Snowy Plover? RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?
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10,000 Birds
AUGUST 19, 2011
Gray Jays have long been more than willing to scarf down the offal that remains when hunters process a carcass so it is little wonder that they have adapted their foraging habits to include whatever scraps picnickers are willing to share. The bold gray-and-white birds know what humans are good for and that is as a source of food!
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Cool Green Heron
10,000 Birds
MARCH 5, 2011
These Blasts From The Past Ease Into Some Oekologie Oekologie #10 Undercover Taxidermist Busts Illegal Hunters Cerulean Warbler Gets a Boost in Colombia Audubon Rebrand About the Author Corey Corey is a New Yorker who has lived most of his life upstate but has spent the last three years in Queens. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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Last Chance to Enter
10,000 Birds
MARCH 10, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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Bird Deaths in Washington DC Lead to Calls for a Lights Out Program
10,000 Birds
MARCH 16, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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145 Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger?
10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2011
These Blasts From The Past New York City Canada Goose “Kill Zones&# Revealed Help Save Migratory Birds! About the Author Corey Corey is a New Yorker who has lived most of his life upstate but has spent the last three years in Queens. 2 Responses to “Does This Make My Mom A Bird Blogger?&# Wicked, right?
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Animal Ethics
DECEMBER 24, 2007
It’s time to stop pandering to hunters and the gun lobby and turn to humane measures to control the deer population and outlaw this barbaric pastime. Hunting is cruel and cowardly, and any attempt to rationalize or gain acceptance for it as a sport does not eradicate this fact. Rebecca Sunshine Hartsdale, N.Y.,
Nine-legged Plover?
10,000 Birds
MARCH 11, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. 2 Responses to “Nine-legged Plover?&# david Mar 11th, 2011 at 11:02 pm Totally adorable. Wicked, right?
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158 World Sparrow Day 2011
10,000 Birds
MARCH 19, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Rezowan Mar 20th, 2011 at 6:30 am This day should observed more effectively. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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10,000 Birds
MARCH 22, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Thanks for visiting! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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Reason #17411 Not to Own Wild Birds
10,000 Birds
MARCH 11, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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145 Honduras Trip Winner Has Blogged His Trip
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Share Your Thoughts « Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of March 2011? Wicked, right?
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Carnival of the Blue XLV
10,000 Birds
MARCH 9, 2011
These Blasts From The Past 2 Book Giveaway Given Away Least Terns Doing Well in Oklahoma Honduras Trip Winner Has Blogged His Trip Should Subsistence Bird Hunters in Alaska Buy Duck Stamps? Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Wicked, right?
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Don't Forget the Birds of Brazil Giveaway
10,000 Birds
MARCH 7, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Share Your Thoughts « Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus
10,000 Birds
APRIL 14, 2011
The bird in the images in this post wandered out onto a dirt road in the Adirondack Mountains of New York three years ago , probably to grit, and when Daisy and I drove up it walked up onto the side of a snowbank, looked around a bit, and then made its way over the snowbank and into the woods.
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Herpetology Vs. Ornithology
10,000 Birds
MARCH 2, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. Joseph Mar 2nd, 2011 at 11:39 am I always read xkcd. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right?
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10,000 Birds
MARCH 4, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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145 Cerulean Warbler Gets a Boost in Colombia
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. One Response to “Cerulean Warbler Gets a Boost in Colombia&# Pat ODonnell Mar 3rd, 2011 at 11:10 am That is great news! RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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Duck Migration
10,000 Birds
MARCH 14, 2011
It is my belief that the birds were migrating, though one New York birder suggested that they might have been flying out for some crepuscular feeding. Either way, it was a heck of a sight and another example of why Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the best place in New York City to see amazing wildlife spectacles.
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Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance
10,000 Birds
MARCH 22, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. I have to identify the bird in order to win the book that will tell me how to identify the bird? Wicked, right?
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Lewis's Woodpecker in New York State
10,000 Birds
MARCH 21, 2011
Second of all, Lewis’s Woodpeckers are birds of the west and they rarely stray to New York State. Fortunately, Tom spotted it flying in and landing in a tree over the house and we all enjoyed scope views of a great bird, a lifer for most of us and Isaac’s 400th bird in New York State!
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192 Duck Butts
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. 7 Responses to “Duck Butts&# Bonnie Feb 28th, 2011 at 10:14 pm Hahahahaha. Wicked, right?
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211 Nate Makes the News!
10,000 Birds
MARCH 13, 2011
He lives in Forest Hills with Daisy, their son, Desmond Shearwater, and their two indoor cats, Hunter and B.B. 4 Responses to “Nate Makes the News!&# Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover? Wicked, right?
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