10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Fed by the freshwater of Henderson Creek, the bay eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Unlike many other estuaries in this part of Florida, Rookery Bay is protected by the Estuarine Research Reserve system, and remains almost entirely undeveloped.

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Florida Mexico Protection Pelicans 143

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2023

Analysis : I have never seen a Kirtland’s Warbler, but this is consistent with the research I have done to fix that problem. Analysis : I haven’t actually done this and cannot confirm some of the details, but my research suggests that this would be the best plan. Grade: A. # # # Query: What are 5 good birding jokes?

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United States Michigan Texas Virginia 162

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JUNE 16, 2021

Birdathons are typically used by state programs and chapters to raise critical funding for conservation and research programs. Marsh grasses added a Marsh Wren to my list, while I picked up seabirds – including a Northern Gannet – from the Gulf of Mexico-side beach. Zooming in on the Orchard Oriole. Ending the day at St.

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Florida 2020 Mexico Raised 154

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JULY 13, 2016

A few weeks ago, when we traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, I researched the many different species, especially the hummingbirds. In doing some research on the Motmot family, I found several references to the fact that the long decorative tail is actually quite fragile.

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Mexico Reptiles Research Dogs 106

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2018

At the edge of the Oregon Cascades, rain is expected, and the researchers and scientists thought little of it as they continued about their daily tasks. Found in the Western United States and Canada in the spring and summer, the hummers spend the winter season in Mexico and along the Gulf Coast.

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Oregon United States Alaska Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 9, 2012

Researchers at Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama conducting a two-year study focusing on the diets of Tiger Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico have made an alarming discovery: not only are these sharks eating the expected fish and other assorted marine organisms, but they’re also eating land-based songbirds!

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Sharks Alabama Tigers Research 157

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Super Hot-spot: Veracruz River of Raptors, Chichicaxtle, Mexico – Central Flyway. Super Hot-spot: Veracruz River of Raptors, Chichicaxtle, Mexico – Central Flyway. Fall count to date: 58,444. Super Hot-spot: Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch, Waynesboro, VA – Atlantic Flyway. Fall count to date: 18,417. Fall count to date: 122,624.

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Belize Mississippi Bald Eagle Mexico 213

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

I could go on and on, it’s that kind of a book—a comprehensive treatment of a species we respect and adore, based on the most current research, written in a style that, while factual, is from the author’s viewpoint, flavoring facts with a witty, observant personal quality. Mitochondrial DNA analysis strikes again.

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North America Owls America Dominican Republic 227

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MARCH 29, 2017

Now that I am here in Mexico, I finally found them! After several hours of research, my deep appreciation for this wonderful shorebird has not diminished. There were many weekends at the Oregon coast, and as always I was on the look out for this diminutive little shorebird.

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Oregon Defenders Of Wildlife Endangered Species Mexico 103

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s not clear how many of the plates have been touched up, redrawn or are new, and I hope we’ll learn more about the process, perhaps when the third book in the series by Howell and Dyer, a new guide to the birds of Mexico, is published.* And Sandwich Tern is Sandwich Tern, Howell finding the DNA research for splitting it “weak.”

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Costa Rica Belize El Salvador Birds 220

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

These aging chimps deserve to retire permanently and NOT be subjected to more medical research. Tags: chimpanzees primates National Institutes of Health medical research new mexico. Here's hoping this poignant story will stir more public outrage and pressure on the NIH.

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New York Times Medical Research New York New Mexico 100

Critter News

AUGUST 26, 2010

"Since 2001, chimpanzees have been housed at APF, where they cannot be used for research. However, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to move the chimpanzees—many of them at least 30 years old—to the Southwest National Primate Research Facility in San Antonio, Texas, where they can be used in painful, invasive experiments.".

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San Antonio Primates 2001 New Mexico 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 31, 2010

The Alamagordo chimps will be allowed to remain in New Mexico for about two years while the NIH studies the issue of their transference. AP) - Some 186 chimpanzees will remain at a federal facility in New Mexico for now. The NIH proposed sending them to Texas to be used in research aimed at finding a hepatitis C vaccine.

San Antonio 100

San Antonio Biomedical Research Albuquerque New Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2018

Since then, my research tells me this most likely was a captured bird that had escaped. While it is not impossible for this to be a wild bird, especially given the strong north winds we have been having, this bird is commonly found in the somewhat unregulated bird trade in Mexico.

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San Diego Mexico Parrots Pets 100

Critter News

AUGUST 23, 2010

The Governor of New Mexico has already met with the National Institutes of Health to try and stop this transfer with no apparent success. Tags: chimpanzees animal research primates National Institutes of Health PETA new mexico. Some of the animals are 60 years old and veterans of the US space program.

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Primates PETA New Mexico Animal Research 100

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MAY 3, 2022

It stops those thousands of migrating birds flying across the Gulf of Mexico and directs them right onto the trees, fields, sanctuaries, beaches along the Bolivar Peninsula, where they hopefully find food and fresh water. These neotropical migrants had just completed a 600-mile nonstop journey across the Gulf of Mexico.

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Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 217

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Heermann’s Gulls form large breeding colonies on arid islands in the Gulf of California, Mexico, from March through July. It’s all of the things I learn about different birds from researching to write posts. Click on photos for full sized images. You know what one of my favorite things is about bird blogging?

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San Francisco North America Seals Sanctuary 159

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2013

” When we think of going birding in Mexico we often think about the colorful tropical species; Russet-crowned Motmot , Eared Quetzal , Black-throated Magpie-Jay …However, searching for rare and little understood species can perhaps be even more exciting and rewarding. Birds Mexico rare birds Sinaloa Martin swallows'

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South America San Diego Mexico America 187

10,000 Birds

APRIL 20, 2016

Exploring the country side around our new (for now) home, La Paz, Mexico has been an interesting treat. Hours of research later, I find that the sub-species, Melanerpes formicivorus angustifrons is well documented, but in all the research and data, there is only one mention of the dark eyed Acorn Woodpecker.

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Woodpeckers 2000 Mexico Research 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2015

Bird species that require further research. Black-faced Antthrush : According to the IOC list, this one is already split from the Mayan Antthrush of southern Mexico and northern Central America. I have yet to hear Costa Rican birds call like this one from Mexico. from Mexico south to Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica Species South America America 217

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Tags: chimpanzees animal research almagordo primates National Institutes of Health new mexico.

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Los Angeles New Mexico Primates Animal Research 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Tags: chimpanzees animal research primates National Institutes of Health new mexico.

New Mexico 100

New Mexico Primates Animal Research Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 17, 2012

This week marks the 2-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Aerial view of the scale of the clean-up operation 6 January, 2011 The White House oil commission concludes that the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was the result of systematic management failure at BP, Transocean and Halliburton.

2010 239

2010 Louisiana 2012 2011 239

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2016

I am pretty sure that I don’t own every bird book ever published (give me time), and I certainly do not consider myself to be the knowledgeable birder ever, but I do a reasonable amount of research and studying. I am willing to admit that my location can add a bit of confusion, at least as far as the guides go.

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Mexico Science Research America 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Ruben began his life in wine harvesting grapes as a teenage migrant farm worker from Mexico and has since made a storied rise to vineyard manager at Stolpman, in addition to running his own, very busy vineyard consulting service. That explains the “Para Maria” part of this wine’s name, but what about the “Tecolate”?

2017 139

2017 Owls Game California 139

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2016

Last weekend, my wife Jeanne and I needed to make a whirlwind trip across the Sea of Cortez, to the Mexico mainland to visit Guadalajara, the third largest city in Mexico. There was little doubt in Jeanne’s mind what I thinking about, and so with her support we did a little research, and found just the place to visit.

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Mexico Medical California Research 121

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Sincerely, Tags: chimpanzees animal research almagordo primates new mexico. This is a matter of human compassion to prevent the further suffering of animals that have already served this species in prior experiments. They deserve better and we are capable of providing them with better.

Los Angeles 100

Los Angeles New Mexico Primates New York Times 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 24, 2016

I felt like I needed to do some research into why this change occurred. I have gotten to observe 6 different family groups here on the Southern Baja, of Mexico, and none of them had more than 4 young that were with the parent. Like many birders, ever since I was a child, these wonderful, shy birds have been known as the Common Moorhen.

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Chile Breeders Asia Mexico 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 26, 2014

There are four generally recognized groups within the complex, “ Myrtle ” ( coronata ) of eastern and northern North America, “ Audubon’s ” ( auduboni ) of the western United States and western Canada, “ Black-fronted ” ( nigrifrons ) of Mexico, and “ Goldman’s ” ( goldmani ) of Guatemala.

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United States 2011 Guatemala North America 240

10,000 Birds

MAY 20, 2014

The Horned Guan is not just one of, if not THE standout birds of Mexico and Guatemala, but of the entire world. Endemic to mountaintop cloud forest patches in Chiapas and Guatemala, perhaps occurring at a maximum of six locations in Mexico and a handful more in Guatemala, the Horned Guan is restricted to a tiny, fragmented range.

Guatemala 164

Guatemala Mexico San Diego South America 164

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The original distribution of the Wild Turkey is not clearly known, but it existed from the Eastern Seaboard of the US nearly to the Rocky Mountains, avoided some of the more open plains in the north, and occurred in central Mexico. Which would be weird. Prior to this discovery, the earliest evidence of M.

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Turkey Columbus Spain Fowl 206

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Obviously more research needs to be done on this magnificent raptor. The latest study I found was a migration study which included Canada, the United States and Mexico done by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. I hope to see my winter visitor for many years to come as these birds can live 20 years in the wild!

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Squirrels Prairie Dogs North America Rabbits 157

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

Proposal 2013-A-2 would split the “Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl” ( Glaucidium cobanense ) of southern Mexico and northern Central America from the widespread Northern Pygmy-Owl ( G. The proposal author (a Sage Sparrow researcher) argues that multiple factors indicate the birds deserve full species status. Sandwich Tern split.

2013 189

2013 Sparrows Owls Stray 189

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2019

Peterson Reference Guide to Sparrows of North America covers 61 species of the New World sparrow family Passerellidae that breed in Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Mexico border. In some species accounts, notably Song Sparrow, this text reads as a carefully researched, finely detailed ornithological/historical essay.

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North America Sparrows America United States 152

10,000 Birds

MAY 4, 2021

Marybeth Lima’s ‘real life’ work is academic, she is a professor of biological and agricultural engineering as Louisiana State University with research interests in community-based design and service-learning in engineering.

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Louisiana Species Mississippi Alabama 264

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2013

With some research, I ended up with more questions than answers, making these birds all the more interesting! The populations in the southern United States and northern Mexico are migratory, and it is presumed that the birds that show up annually in south Florida are derived from these populations. where are these birds coming from?

Florida 186

Florida United States Texas Alligators 186

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2011

Originally found in Europe, the Italian Wall Lizard was shown in a research study to be a species that evolved rapidly when it was genetically isolated, and it would be interesting to see if the American population has developed any morphological differences.

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New York City New York Reptiles New Jersey 223