10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2012

These particular birds were in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, but the same story is taking place all over the world right now, as few species have successfully adapted to as many locations as the House Sparrow.

Sparrows 207

Sparrows Raccoons Battery North America 207

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

And then Rancho’s in-house guide, Harry Barnard (cover photo, standing), came around with a mug of steaming coffee to confirm my unspoken, tip-of-the-tongue suspicion: yes, it’s a Red-throated Ant-Tanager.

Costa Rica 238

Costa Rica Rats Parrots Raccoons 238

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 14, 2011

Read on for some fascinating tips on how working with animals relates to our own weight! In 2007 – at age 50 – I realized that the answer was right in front of me. “The Problem with Weight is NOT Losing It&# (Raccoon Press) is available now through www.theproblemwithweightisnotlosingit.com.

Llamas 100

Llamas Camels 2007 Raccoons 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

For both the Classic and Finch feeders, all you need to do to fill them is twist off the top and pour seed (that’s the Finch feeder with the top off in the photo on the right). When placed correctly, these feeders are squirrel-free, though, as the Squirrel Buster brochure makes clear, they can still be attacked by raccoons and bears.

Squirrels 176

Squirrels Birds Factory Raccoons 176

10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2011

By building nests out over the swamp, the birds benefit from the protection offered by the alligators in deterring predators such as raccoons and snakes. Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella. Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

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2011 Alligators Florida Deer 116