10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Recently, I moved to a new place in Costa Rica. As is usual for a birder moving to a new place, I couldn’t wait to see what the new yard would bring. Around here, the small changes tend to be amplified by differences in elevation, microhabitats, and urbanization.

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Costa Rica Barn Owls Stray Dog Blackbirds 161

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2010

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. The homeless dog, once called Bones, renamed Blue, who played a “hide and seek game” with Cody, to protect himself and stay alive, ends up at Cody’s side. “I

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Dogs Homelessness Stray Dog Wounded 100

Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

You may have seen "Dog," posted by Stephanie. When I saw " From Science, Plenty of Cows but Little Profit " this morning in the New York Times , I immediately thought of "Dog." Emilio Flores for the New York Times.) We here in America claim we love dogs. If not, here it is. And the day-old calves.

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