10,000 Birds

APRIL 26, 2018

The unpaved road winds up the hill, through a traditional farming landscape of small gardens, meadows and raspberry fields with thickets of the Oriental hornbeam, Turkey and Italian oak, black pine and prickly juniper, where Common Whitethroats (above) and Eurasian Blackcaps sing and Eurasian Blackbirds chase each other.

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Serbia Herzegovina Bosnia Sheep 105

Critter News

JANUARY 26, 2009

And those are just the endangered animals (remember the turkey being ground up during her tv interview?) At issue is the population of {the Cook Inlet beluga) whales, which were put under the protections of the Marine Mammal Protection Act eight years ago, which scientists argue hasn't sped their recovery: Palin begs to differ.

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Whales Whaling Polar Bears Alaska 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

With shore side access limited to the northern end of the lake, that protection allows for a large population of water based birds. A couple of old Ponderosa Pines, killed in a recent fire, served as a gathering spot for nearly 100 Turkey Vultures. Back in the late 1970’s, I was stationed there, working for the U.S.

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Dogs Mules Deer Oregon 103

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2019

The next specialty was the Great Bustard at the Pastures of Great Bustard Nature Reserve in the north of Serbia: “The Association for the Protection of the Great Bustard had just about enough counters to cover the reserve and the neighbouring areas (birds often spend the winter in arable fields outside the reserve).

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2018 Serbia Falcons Greece 117

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2015

While there is a lot left to be done when it comes to research and nature protection in many tropical countries, there are not that many jobs in that line of work, and ecotourism seem to be the industry of choice. Turkey (390 / 459). Venezuela (1365 / 1383). Peru (1807 / 1761). Plus – Western Palearctic.

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Sri Lanka Botswana Africa Serbia 257

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

But “Hawk”’s active ingredient, a deadly second-generation anticoagulant, bromadialone, has been implicated in the deaths of Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, and other raptors : American Kestrels, Barn Owls, Golden Eagles, Great Horned Owls, and Turkey Vultures. Thanks for your concern for wildlife, Syngenta.).

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Mountain Lions Rats Rodents Lions 259

10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2013

Today, the camas fields rest protected in the vast bosom of the Clearwater National Forest. Along this journey from pass to valley and back again, we spotted Wild Turkey and Western Wood Pee-wee , Ravens and Red-tailed Hawks , mule deer and elk, even the white-striped tail of a Dark-eyed Junco disappearing into the shadow of the trees.

Idaho 157

Idaho Mules Buffalo Wolves 157

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Three centuries later, in order to protect the northern border of the Ottoman empire, sultan Bayezid II in 1483 revised and strengthened the existing fortress. As Turkey now sees this fortress as their cultural heritage, they invested 1.2 million Euros in its still ongoing restoration.

Serbia 118

Serbia Woodpeckers Birds Bears 118

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

No turkeys up in here, just a big wild and crazy Cracid! Thanks to better protection from hunting, this fancy bird is tame and easy to see at many sites in Costa Rica. In some spots, this amazing bird even visits feeders.

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Costa Rica Panama Birds Eagles 202

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Fortunately, nowadays, there are protected areas and efforts to establish biological corridors that provide more hope for the endangered Great Green Macaw, and other species. Nothing like watching kettle after kettle of Turkey Vultures , and Broad-winged and Swainson’s Hawks pass overhead for hours.

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Costa Rica San Jose Panama Birds 165

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2017

The next time you see a Bay-breasted Warbler in May, know that it might be singing its heart out because it was able to use habitat at Selva Bananito and other protected areas in Costa Rica. I think we saw more than 30 Bay-breasteds in one day, in one fairly small area. Some were feeding on the ground.

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Costa Rica Birds Parrots Farming 156

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2011

I love turkey vultures, too, so … make of that what you will!) Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled. The proposal from U.S.

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Ducks 2011 Deer New York 215

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

The potential for contagion through clicking on links has long been acknowledged and with a desire to protect our precious readers, the links have been discontinued. Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura). Thus the “new normal” list, sanitized and with 6-foot spacing is presented below for your catalogue-reading pleasure.

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2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 152

10,000 Birds

MARCH 9, 2011

These Blasts From The Past Thrilling Turkey Facts What Makes You Stare So, Bufflehead? Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

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Ducks 2011 Jamaica Deer 151

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2011

Turkeys, 3 or 4 species of woodpeckers, all kinds of song birds grace our view constantly. Fish & Wildlife Service expects sea levels to rise due to global warming, swamping beaches on which Snowy Plovers currently nest, it is good news that the number of beaches proposed for protection as Snowy Plover nesting habitat has doubled.

2011 150

2011 Deer Birds South Dakota 150

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

How far do we go in protecting them? Gary Steiner perfectly articulates my feelings, and particularly my frustration, as so many around me obsess about the preparation of their turkeys. It is hard to imagine where a line can be drawn. Alexander Mauskop New York, Nov. 22, 2009 To the Editor: I am an ethical vegan. Lawrence S.

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New York Times New York Vegan Vegetarian 40

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2019

And unlike the protection of cormorants, which was perceived as a problem, protection of pelicans was welcomed by the local communities. Asian water buffaloes were brought to Greece by Ottoman Turks centuries ago and by now, they have developed into a separate race, the Greek buffalo, which is protected as an old domestic breed.

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Greece Pelicans Buffalo Fish 192

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

His work in Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey remains inspirational to researchers throughout the region. Richard Porter already authored the Birds of the Middle East and has been active in the conservation of birds throughout the Middle East region since the 1960s. It ends with the already mentioned birdwatching sites.

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Cyprus Saudi Arabia Europe Birds 249

10,000 Birds

JUNE 21, 2018

Lovely Lago de Yojoa fills a volcanic basin ringed by lush mountains, many of which contain vast tracts of protected lands and national forests. Don’t ignore those vultures though, as flocks of those familiar Black and Turkey Vultures usually hide some Lesser Yellow-headed Vultures. Maradiaga weren’t so sure… LAKE YOJOA.

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Honduras Birds Parrots Rights 163

10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2017

Just such an area can be found in the Sierra De La Laguna Biosphere, a mountainous area set aside for protection in 1994, which divides the southern half of the Baja, in a north to south direction. The usual suspects were all present, including the Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel , and Cactus Wren.

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Woodpeckers Camels Mexico Turkey 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

This is despite the fact that the Northern Bald Ibis was one of the earliest officially protected species, thanks to a decree by Archbishop Leonhard of Salzburg in 1504. This colony outlived dozens of others as it was protected by the local religious belief that the ibises migrated each year to guide Hajj pilgrims to Mecca.

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Endangered Species Species Morocco South Africa 187

10,000 Birds

APRIL 16, 2012

By the time urban and suburban sprawl started to reach New Jersey’s pine barrens they were largely protected and today over 1.1 millions acres are protected as the Pinelands National Reserve where development is controlled by an agency called the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.

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New Jersey New York City New York Leopards 177

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2012

Now, he’s sharing some information sure to improve your experience of American historical sites… When I’m not writing about sports teams and bird logos , birding ephemera , or stumbling into first state records , I’m helping protect Civil War-related national parks with the non-profit National Parks Conservation Association in DC.

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Birds Mississippi Vermont Texas 171

10,000 Birds

APRIL 8, 2016

Wildlife rehabilitators have an arsenal of equipment and techniques we use to protect ourselves. I was wearing the lead x-ray apron and heavy raptor gloves, so I thought I was protected. Turkey Vulture ripped a flap off my lip,” said Sharron Montgomery, showing what a ‘stiff upper lip’ means to a rehabber. “It

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Wounded Wildlife Opossums 164

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The Common Pochard is not just a scarce breeding bird, but the second most numerous wintering duck in Serbia and it will be a hard battle to protect it against the strong hunting lobby. (The IUCN/BirdLife International Red List). Common Pochard Aythya ferina. Dalmatian Pelican by Sebastian Bugariu.

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Serbia Greece Montenegro Bulgaria 200

10,000 Birds

APRIL 10, 2012

Normally students on spring break wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the bright tropical sun in some place like Cancun. She wore sunglasses to protect herself from going snow blind. Daisy and I took advantage of her spring break and one of my precious vacation days to spend the day birding in the Adirondacks.

Oregon 163

Oregon Birds 2007 Protection 163

4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 24, 2012

Your vet can advise you about your dog’s specific nutritional needs, and you should always check the label to see what exactly is in the food you feed your dog.

Dogs 100

Dogs Cooking Rights Pets 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 8, 2011

These Blasts From The Past The other southern woodpecker Just For Fun Avian ID Quiz #14 A Different Flavor Of Turkey Grey-necked Bunting Emberiza buchanani Black Skimmers at the Marine Nature Study Area About the Author Sharon Sharon Stiteler was given a Peterson Field Guide to Birds when she was seven years old and snapped.

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2011 Birds Woodpeckers Blackbirds 188

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2012

Plenty of parks and forests have been protected even as the city grew. It protects a large area of heathland and woodland and is a good place to look for rarer species like Green Catbirds , Chestnuit-rumped Heathwrens and Powerful Owls. The city is a very green one.

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Australia Albatross Birds Pelicans 163

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2013

By 6am we had our first Australian Brush-Turkey as shown in the above photograph and the list was soon started. Laughing Kookaburras with Australian Brush-Turkey in the background at a campsite. At high tide the shorebirds have a protection wall where they can roost on green lawn and feel safe.

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Birds Cattle Litter 2012 150

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2011

After hanging up my mother mentioned, offhand, that my aunt had a pile of young Wild Turkeys in her yard. I called my aunt back, who confirmed the turkeys were still there, made sure Desi had eaten enough pancakes, and then I took the short drive to my Aunt Bonnie’s house to see some Wild Turkeys.

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Turkey Bald Eagle United States Eagles 166

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Funny lady Ellen DeGeneres and rescue group Farm Sanctuary both want you to Adopt-A-Turkey this Thanksgiving! Says DeGeneres: “Did you know that every year between 250 and 300 million turkeys are bred for slaughter in the United States? Elizabeth, who demurs “This Thanksgiving, give a turkey the royal treatment;”.

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Turkey Adoptable Farm Sanctuary Farm Animal 100

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

The federal government needs to recommit itself to putting boots on the ground in America and elsewhere to inspect and protect our food supply. Peters Paso Robles, Calif., And it is not just at the slaughterhouses but at the factory farms where these animals are tortured from the very beginning of their lives to the horrible end. 21, 2008

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New York Times New York 2008 Factory Farm 40

Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 29, 2006

332-3) Those are all compelling reasons to not feed your children meat (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, etc.) However, 12 states, namely, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming and Wisconsin [Imagine, The Dairy State doesn't protect a woman's right to nurse!],

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Animal Meat Cows District of Columbia 40

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

And then, in 1996, a farmer/fossil-hunter named Li Yinfang found a unique fossil in his home province of Liaoning–a beautifully preserved turkey-sized creature that clearly had feathers. No collarbones! No feathers!

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Mongolia Science Reptiles Indiana 181

4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Foundation of Animal Protection – Fuzesabony, Hungary. Kyrenia Animal Rescue – Girne, Turkey. Castaway Critters – Blairsville, Georgia. Forever Home Feline Ranch – Springfield, Illinois. Cat Shelter – Cumberland, Maine. To donate or learn more visit the Santa Paws Drive website.

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2012 Hungary Shelters Illinois 100

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2011

Most threatened endemics are now restricted to protected areas, but I’ve passed a couple of Weka on a country road in Neslon and I saw my first Long-tailed Cuckoo flying across the main road out of Wellington. Feral Turkey are also quite common. But these aren’t the only large ground-loving birds you might encounter.

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New Zealand Birds Thailand Falcons 174