10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2022

The HBW entry for the Downy Woodpecker (Reno, USA) illustrates a common phenomenon – apparently, the more a species is known, the more subjects for further research pop up. There is a Chinese proverb stating “Laws control a lesser person, right conduct controls a greater one.” ”).

Woodpeckers 221

Woodpeckers South Africa China Singapore 221

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2018

Moth plates from Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America (left plate) and Southeastern North America (two right plates). The guides are organized taxonomically and laid out in the traditional Peterson manner—illustrations on the right, text of the left. Moths are more than bird food. Let that sink in.

North America 100

North America America Oklahoma Missouri 100

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 17, 2007

To the Editor: Re “An Ape Types in Iowa” (column, Aug. 9): Gail Collins writes: “Human-ape conversation was a very hot topic back in the late 1960s, when researchers first taught a chimpanzee named Washoe to use sign language. The Great Ape Trust is the only place in America where this kind of research still goes on.”

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Apes Georgia 40

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

That’s right, the overwhelming benefits to the environment and the economy are generated by non-consumptive uses of the refuges like wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, not hunting and fishing.

Fish 142

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 142

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2013

112 was released in Iowa and has since traveled a circuitous route of more than 1,100 miles across two states. Researchers don’t know if this type of journey is the exception or the rule for Greater Prairie Chickens. 112′s meanderings across Iowa and Missouri. This map shows Bird No. 112 was first released.

Chickens 187

Chickens Missouri Iowa Nebraska 187

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2011

That’s right, there is another Beat Writer at 10,000 Birds! He attended Iowa State University where he earned his B.S. One of his most memorable birding experiences was the six months spent in Northeast Brazil performing research on a new species of bird called the Araripe Manakin. Over time the hobby grew into a career.

Brazil 160

Brazil Venezuela Iowa Guatemala 160

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2012

The specific geographic area covered is “east of the western boundaries of Ontario, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana”; the eastern United States and Canada is known for its diversity of odonates. Species accounts are sequential, one running right after the other. More on this later.) This one is 2.5

United States 225

United States Costa Rica Massachusetts North America 225