10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2014

As I explained to my nephews when they were younger, “The Burrowing Owls don’t think we’re their friends. People on one side of the rope, owls on the other.” Substitute Snowy Owl here if you’d like the modern version). Jonathan Elphick and John Fanshawe provided “specialist research” and support.”

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Birds Egypt Family Eagles 241

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

For my new book, due out in 2012 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, I’ve been researching sandhill crane hunting. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. I’ve received letters and emails from a number of avid hunters who find the concept of shooting cranes repugnant.

2011 263

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 263

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2023

Given that the Black Kite is politely described as an “opportunistic hunter” – which includes the fact that they are more likely to scavenge than most other raptors – the name choice of the company protecting the world’s cyber ecosystem is a bit weird. Fortunately, they are quite common in Shanghai.

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Birds Iraq China Ireland 130

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2018

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Stygian Owl – Asio stygius. Bare-shanked Screech-Owl – Megascops clarkii. Eurasian Scops-Owl – Otus scops. Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl – Bubo lacteus.

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2018 Australia Woodpeckers Los Angeles 113

10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2024

Here’s what ChatGPT says about the Oriental Scops Owl : “The Oriental Scops Owl is a fascinating species with unique adaptations that allow it to thrive in its environment. Its small size and excellent camouflage make it a challenging bird to spot in the wild, but its distinctive calls often reveal its presence.”

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Birds Japan Species Singapore 226