10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Survival of the fittest isn’t a pleasant process to witness but it is marvelously efficient. This bird will not use resources on the wintering grounds nor take up a breeding territory on the tundra. Instead, another bird that managed to not get injured will use those resources and pass on its genes.

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Culling Falcons New Jersey Killing 157

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2023

Unfortunately, that involves a temporary process of grass trimming, fire supression, and watering. But I am already watering the better-established trees much less, and once these grow deeper roots, get taller, and start shading out most grass and forbs, they should be fine left to their own resources.

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2018 Suffering Mexico Protection 186

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2021

I wish there was more discussion of research techniques and resources. It is part of a publishing trend to make scientific information easily available, effortless to read and process, primarily through the use of stunning visual material to engage our eyes and spike our interest.

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North America Research Birds Groups 279

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Birding is discussed as a process that involves finding birds, viewing and hearing birds, taking notes and sketching birds, thinking about habitat and migration, and then, identifying birds. It is process that can be as simple or as complex as you wish, and I think this is where Birding for the Curious is unique.

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Birds North Carolina North America Owls 263

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

The Barred Owl is larger and more adaptable and it appears to out-compete Spotted Owl for food and other resources, likely causing declines in Spotted Owl populations. A sample of this process is here.) The Barred Owl has greatly expanded its range, such that it is now common in the Pacific Northwest.

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Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 121

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2018

Beehler set himself a lofty goal – following the spring songbird migration in the United States from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the boreal forests of Canada and in the process seeing all thirty-seven species of eastern-breeding wood warblers, from Common Yellowthroat to Kirtland’s Warbler , on their respective breeding grounds.

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Meat United States Reptiles Canada 102

Critter News

APRIL 4, 2011

The Ministry of the Environment is in the process of amending the Japanese animal protection law. JAZA does not have the resources necessary to properly monitor their member institutions and they do not have the authority to ensure member compliance with their own guidelines and standards. From the Petition Site.

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Zoos Laws Animal Animal Protection 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Compassionate conservation’s central premise is that every individual animal’s life counts, so our attempts to repair ecological damage or save a certain species, shouldn’t, by design or accident, sacrifice or negatively impact even more life in the process.” were funded by hunters and 95.1% No one can “own” wildlife.

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Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 243

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2012

The very first multi-media resource for leaning birds were birds. I did process a few incidentally found-as-dead birds but I was not into collecting them, and at that point, collecting birds was not considered typical. I’ll do a fuller review of iPad based birding resources some time over the next few weeks.

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Birds Collecting Rodents Wounded 170

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Hashimoto’s prints and water color bird portraits differ in materials and style from Harper, but she shares with him a talent for portraying common birds in a lively, accessible, yet new way that belies the artistic processes employed to create the finished image. I’m one of those people who love to browse in art supplies stores.

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Birds Eggs Laws Woodpeckers 154

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

She captures avian behavior and habitat in painterly palettes that are rich yet subdued, in compositions that are surprising yet familiar, and is adept at communicating the thoughts and process behind the images. I was happy to contribute the thoughts of a birder to a project that was still in process. Book Design & Formats.

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Birds Ethics 2019 Experience 195

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2018

Back of the book material includes References and resources a 12-page listing of Wild Bird stores; a Feeder Birds checklist; information on Project FeederWatch, including their list of the top 25 birds reported at feeders in each state; and a fairly good index to topics. .”

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Birds New York City Squirrels New York 178

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2011

By integrating its conventional wastewater treatment with the natural treatment processes of constructed wetlands, Arcata has succeeded in turning its treated wastewater into an incredible resource, a plan which has since been embraced by many other cities around the world.

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Sanctuary North America Breeders Alaska 204

10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

However, they usually explain the process in the introduction and describe how the text has been updated. I really would like to have more information on how the 2021 guide was created, what process was used when mining information from the older guides, and who was making these decisions. There is nothing wrong with this.

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North America America Birds California Condor 279

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Some birds are put next to each other to aid in the identification process, for example, falcons follow hawks. The book roughly follows American Ornithological Society taxonomic order; a version date or number isn’t given, but it’s probably the 2020 version, before the Big Reshuffle of New World Warblers.

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Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 202

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

I suspect they also want to prove the superiority of their favorite park (which they emphasize is a natural park, not a designed one like Central and Prospect), and perhaps lay the groundwork for more resources and attract more birders. This is a project that clearly spanned decades. 231st Street is now located. .

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New York City New York Birds Breeding 152

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2021

Looking through mushroom websites, descriptions of identification guides, and the one already in my library, mushroom identification appears to be a system in process, or maybe a series of systems, some of which work for beginners, others–involving microscopes–that are more appropriate for professionals.

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North America America Species 2018 263

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

American Bird Conservancy respects the judicial process but is deeply troubled by the outcome of the Malheur case. It puts our ecologically valuable wildlife at risk and disrespects the men and women charged with protecting our natural resources. Allowing armed occupiers to take over public lands sets a dangerous precedent.

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Extremist Oregon Wildlife illegal 154

10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2012

But, think about it: how much has been written about the process of birding, the skills required to find birds and to learn about birds in the field? There are other resources that do this better, he says, and, in fact, spends 10 pages recommending field and advanced bird guides, web sites, magazines, and listservs.

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New Jersey Science United States Birds 240

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 5, 2016

It’s the process of using knowledge of natural history, habitat, distribution, behavior, and, yes, taxonomy, combined with specifics of adult and juvenile plumage and vocalization to identify a bird, often to the subspecies. The process is called “Wide-angle birding: Be the bird, see the bird.”.

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Birds Groups 2015 North America 190

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Instant/easy review of digital photos can greatly speed up the process of difficult identifications…many birders now find a camera to be an indispensable tool. We find many of our resources via the internet…people (usually strangers) contact me about birding hotspots on Facebook, though my blog, through listservs.

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San Diego California Condor California Bald Eagle 172

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2011

She is currently excited to announce her multimedia online resource for dog owners: www.pawsforaminute.com. Initiate this process every time you take him outdoors and in no time he will be going to the bathroom on the gravel by himself and you will have a beautiful lawn. Teach Your Dog To Go Potty On Command!

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Dogs Los Angeles Puppies Psychology 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It’s enough to make even the most hardened hophead yearn for the occasional break from the monotonous procession of IPAs. There’s also a somewhat insufferable strain of hoppy chauvinism running through the craft beer scene, one that’s not shy about questioning your devotion to “real” beer based on the Humulus lupulus content of your glass.

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India Falcons Austin Farming 120

Animal Person

MAY 13, 2009

I do Transcendental Meditation and other kinds, as well, and recently I've been getting requests for good meditation resources that don't cost $2,500 for a mantra (like TM). And with everything our brains are processing and attempting to cope with, we need all the help we can get. Meditation isn't instant enlightenment or equanimity.

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Emotional Vegan Ethics Suffering 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2011

Pit Bull Rescue Central (PBRC) is a great resource for pit bull owners and those that find a homeless or lost pit bull. Although they may not be able to intake your found pit bull, they can direct you to proper shelters or other resources to help you in your quest to find the dog a home. Find Your Found Pit Bull a Home.

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Pit Bulls Pit Bull Rescue Spay Spaying 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Because urbanization changes the abundance and type of resources upon which birds depend, including nesting materials and plants involved in self-medication, our results are consistent with the view that urbanization imposes new challenges on birds that are dealt with using adaptations evolved elsewhere.

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2001 New York City Birds Research 146

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 24, 2011

IFAW has reached out to local rescue groups, veterinary associations, and governmental agencies and is determining the best way to assist in the relief process.”. The official death toll reached 9,811 with an additional 17,541 people still missing. will be channeled into Japan.

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IFAW Japan International Fund For Animal Welfare Livestock 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2013

This is called the “Head Immersion Method”, according to Birds of North America (BNA), a feeding process in which the bird dips its head in the water and mud to feast on aquatic invertebrates. (I The legs can act a a fulcrum when the Black-neck Stilt feeds, like the bird below, which I observed in the Florida Everglades.

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North America America 2011 Jordan 199

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2017

It would have been helpful to have also included a resource list of country field guides and online resources such as Xeno-canto (the online crowd-sourced collection of worldwide bird vocalizations), especially in view of the absence of material on calls and songs.

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Mexico America North America Falcons 168

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2013

At the close of the film, with our heroes free men and moving on with their lives, the geese are on the ground, real birds, but in the process of taking off for a great migration to the tune of a stirring Eddie Vedder song.

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Arkansas Memphis Sparrows Geese 101

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 18, 2016

The information inside the hide on the similarity and differences in similar species is very useful and would be an excellent resource to a new birder or an overseas visitor still trying to get their heads around similar birds. In fact this reserve had more information than any other reserve we visited during our visit to the UK.

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Geese Wildlife 2001 Woodpeckers 101

10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2019

Wright emphasizes the use of “shape and pattern of wing and tail” and size in the identification process. When not relating taxonomic stories, Rick Wright the teacher patiently walks us through simple and knotty identification processes. Identification of male and female Lark Buntings.

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North America Sparrows America United States 152

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2019

The poem is on the left side of each two-page spread and a factual paragraph about the nesting process–usually brief, but sometimes fairly detailed–is located on the right side. (And, if you’re wondering which ‘daddies’ build nests, it’s swifts and Cactus Wrens.)

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New York City Pelicans Birds New York 153

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2015

Offshore Sea Life ID Guide: West Coast is designed to be a quick, handy resource for use on whale watching and one-day pelagic trips. It made an identification process I had always found challenging into one that was rational, focused, and even fun. Birds of California , the new volume in the ABA series, arrived the day I returned.

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Dolphins Whales Whaling Porpoises 162

Animal Ethics

MARCH 14, 2007

Notice that the author is not opposed to the use of nonhuman animals as resources for human consumption. and their bodies dismembered and processed. Here is a New York Times op-ed column about pork production. She simply wants to minimize their suffering before they are killed (painlessly?)

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Factory Farm Factory Farming Factory Farming 40

10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2015

I made this list based on personal observations from Costa Rica and South America, published studies, and the chance to study vocalizations shared at that fantastic bird vocalization resource known as Xeno-Canto (many thanks to [link] for use of recordings embedded in this post). Condor 115:316-329. RAPOSO DO AMARAL, F., SHELDON, A.

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Costa Rica Species South America America 217

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2017

Bell also explains in detail how the magnificent eagle scenes were shot– what cameras were used and the techniques they developed out of necessity and lack of resources. The five days scheduled for the hunt grew into 22 as everything went wrong, including equipment breaking down in the extreme cold.

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Eagles Mongolia Hunters Hunting 102