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Sampling Manakins

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The post Sampling Manakins appeared first on 10,000 Birds. Of course, I could not mention the resplendent male manakins and not share some images of their sultry mates who are ultimately responsible for all the elaborate rituals! Blue-backed Manakin. White-bearded Manakin. Golden-headed Manakin.

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National Wildlife Refuge Trivia:  What is PILT?  

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A sample of the details is below. The amounts and other details can be found here, but the payments are larger for western states (which have far more federal land). In 2022 , payments totalled $549.4 Although the existence of PILT has no impact on birders, the details of how NWRs are managed can be interesting.

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Guide to the Birds of China

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I would have liked to add some example pages to this review – however, wanting to do this properly (I am German, after all), I asked Oxford University Press for permission to use some sample pages of their choosing. Making sample pages hard to obtain may not be an ideal marketing strategy.

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Taste of the Wild Pet Food Giveaway!

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The dog give-away includes three sample bags of the new dry formula; Sierra Mountain Canine with roasted lamb and sweet potatoes is a limited ingredient diet with lamb as the only protein source. It provides a superior taste sensation, highly digestible energy and natural antioxidants to support a healthy immune system and overall health.

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General Interest Podcast Episodes for Birders

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There are many many podcasts and I have only sampled a small number, so if there are episode suggestions, please leave them in the comments. Below are some fairly recent episodes that I have enjoyed and that may be of interest to others. All can be listened to for free online via the links. Fresh Air ( NPR , 2021, 46 min.):

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Share The Joy Giveaway from @Beneful

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Beneful provided us with the giveaway opportunity and product samples for this post. You can learn more about each product at the following links: - Beneful Dry Dog Food options here. Beneful Wet Dog Food options here. Beneful Snacks & Treats here. The post Share The Joy Giveaway from @Beneful appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.

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Purina Beyond Giveaway

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We recently received a sample of the new Purina Beyond dog food (and we have some bags to give away for cats or dogs, so be sure to keep reading). We were excited about this new product because it is full of natural ingredients. Real meat, poultry, or fish is the number 1 ingredient.

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A Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia

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Our [still unpublished] DNA study confirms that Altai type is only a colour morph, as their DNA samples scatter evenly within the ‘normal’ saker DNA samples, they do not form separate group.” There is no such thing, we have the DNA proof. It is just a colour variation, not even local.

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Beggin’ Pet Parade

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From bacon-themed games and photo booths to Beggin’ sampling activities for dogs and bacon sampling activities for people by Grillmasters, to the famous coronation ceremony costume contest and a new Guinness World Record™ attempt, there’s something for everyone…and every dog.

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Taste of the Wild Puppy Food Giveaway

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The prize includes samples of the puppy formulations, the book and DVD “My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training” and a $25 gift card to Wag.com, an online retailers who carries Taste of the Wild puppy formulas.

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Giveaway: Taste of the Wild

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One lucky winner will get the prize pack which includes three samples of the Taste of the Wild canned food and three samples of the dry food, Bright Bites, a Bright Bite collar, a copy of the book “101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog” and a $30 gift card to DoggieFood.com.

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Casa Ferreirinha ‘Papa Figos’ Vinho Tinto (2017)

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All four of these grapes are widely grown in the Douro for port production, and – except for the Tinta Barroca – I believe we’ve sampled all these varieties at Birds and Booze in the five Portuguese wines we’ve featured here previously. Eurasian Golden Oriole by Dutch illustrator J.G.

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The Warbler Brewery – Warbler Ale

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Besides the few warblers depicted in the mix of songbirds featured on Safe Flight IPA by the Kings County Brewers Collective we sampled in October 2019, I think this is only the second time we’ve seen a warbler here at Birds and Booze, a surprising situation given how popular this family is with North American birders.

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Million Pound Pledge For Pets

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We also have a giveaway so you can try a sample of Hill’s Science Diet Light! You can also participate in the live chat she is having today (live on Thursday, January 26 from 1-2PM EST): Live video for mobile from Ustream. There will be 2 dog winners and 2 cat winners (can be puppy, kitten, or adult, wet or dry).

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Proportions Canine Nutrition

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Proportions has been kind enough to offer our readers a chance to try a free sample. Use the trial code “TNTrial21” to order your free sample. Wait for the sample to arrive and watch your dog enjoy a meal like none other! Proportions generates a personalized meal plan. Visit Proportions to learn more.

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Enjoy Innovative Electronic Music = Help Endangered Birds

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As for the music, while listening to some sample tracks, I found myself enjoying the blend of bird sounds and easy-going music. The Keel-billed Motmot is a local, little known species that may be threatened by habitat alteration and maybe even hybridization with the related Broad-billed Motmot.

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Summer Birding at Conboy Lake NWR

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I decided to walk Willard Springs trial , a two-mile loop that provides a nice sample of the various habitats on the refuge , including wet prairie, marsh, meadow, and pine forest. According to eBird , just over 200 species have been observed at the refuge and just under 1,000 checklists have been submitted.

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Visit the Macaw Lodge in Costa Rica

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Either first thing in the morning, at noon, at twilight, or night; the visitor has the opportunity to appreciate a great sample of biodiversity at all times. We invite you to discover this paradise lost in the Central American jungles and enjoy the birds, with the best comfort and local gastronomic flavors that only Macaw Lodge offers you.

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Birding the Eshowe area, South Africa

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Then, in 2018, other researchers did DNA testing on the sample specimen and found it was just an ordinary Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird with some kind of slight color mutation ( source ). In 1964, two researchers described a new species, the White-chested Tinkerbird, and brought a specimen back to the UK.

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Where Are You Birding This First Weekend of April 2019?

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Sample some this weekend. April showers are said to bring May flowers, but this time of year offers far more than fancy flora. The avifauna, for example, can be exquisite. I’ll be hitting the hawk watch this weekend, hoping for something more interesting than the armadas of Turkey Vultures currently tipping through.

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Rocky & Bella, Inc. earns National Animal Supplement Quality Seal

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Learn more about Spark at [link] and request a free sample. Patricia Jordan, a naturopathic veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience with an education in both conventional and holistic veterinary medicine. Dr. Jordan said that most pet foods are highly processed and lack vital nutrients pets need to thrive. About Rocky & Bella.

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A Near Conjunction

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Can they ascertain how profitable a specific tree would be by some sampling method? I never understood why some woodcreepers would check only a small area of one tree before flying off to another tree. Or do they just have little patience with unfruitful bark-flipping?

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Rats help save humans.

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Long before CAT scans, X-rays, blood samples and colonoscopies, physicians used the good sense they were born with: their sense of smell. That’s because bacterias, cancers and infections create unique smells. Sweet, fruity breath could mean diabetes. A foul-smelling wound might spell an infection. Liver disease? Fishy-smelling breath.

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Giveaway: Chef Michaels Party Pack

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The party pack includes Chef Michael’s samples, party favors and decorations, indoor/outdoor activity kits, and doggie & guest gift bags. For all of you who may have missed out on the chance to host a Chef Michael’s Houseparty, you still have the chance to win a fun party pack!

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Last of 2018)

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While nothing extraordinary appeared, we eked out an excellent sampling of local winter avifauna. Corey and I closed out a brilliant year of birding separately by coming together for a quick survey of Pelham Bay Park. Fortunately, my first Yellow-bellied Sapsucker of the year turned up just in time.

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Greenleaf Gifts

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Greenleaf provided us with samples for our review. I love the satchels and how great they smelled in our bathroom! If you are looking for great gifts for those you love, or for yourself, be sure to check out everything that Greenleaf has to offer. Our opinions are our own.*.

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PL8S 4 PETS ID Tags

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We loved the sample that 1 Cute Pooch sent us for our dog Baby. On the back of the tag, you can include your name and address, home and cell phone numbers, plus up to two addtional lines of optional information to add “microchipped&# and/or “reward.&#. Besides being the cutest ID tag on the block, they are high quality.

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Climate Change And Birds: Europe vs. North America

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The difference in the jitteryness of the lines has to do with sample size. There are way more North American birds in the sample than European, owing to differences in the quality of the data. The larger North American sample sizes smooth out the line.

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A Birder Attends a (Virtual) Ornithology Conference

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NAOC is big — there are so many speeches, round tables, symposia, panel discussions, and poster presentations, that nobody could sample even a tiny fraction of the entire conference. This will be my first ornithology conference, so I am not sure exactly what to expect.

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Giveaway!

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One lucky winner will get three sample bags of the adult dry formula of Chicken Soup for a Pet Lover’s Sou l pet food; a $30 gift card to PetFoodAuthority.com and a copy of the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul book. We have a great giveaway for you today!

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Birding in Place on Poas Volcano- What can You See?

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These are a small sampling of the birds possible while birding in place on Poas. Sooner or later, both of these glittering birds will make themselves known, either with high pitched calls or by flying into view, maybe even too close for pictures (that can happen while birding in place on Poas).

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Help Wanted!

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Include a sample post in the body of your email. We pay nothing, you have to suffer through my emails, and the fame associated with bird blogging is fleeting, at best. If you are still interested please send an email to me at 10000birdsblogger AT gmail DOT com. Leave them in the comments so that each will only have to be answered once.

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Bird-Eating Fish

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The following graph shows the distribution of stable isotopes of Nitrogen (vertical axis) and Carbon (horizontal axis) for Crayfish, fish, and Pigeons based on samples taken at the site or from a nearby Pigeon hunting society. Notable is the high degree of variation among the sampled catfish; only some of the fish are eating pigeons.

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Good Karma from Cherry City

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Thank you Cherry City for providing samples for our review. If you are looking for a new scent, be sure to visit Cherry City ! There are so many options, but of course we hope you will give Good Karma a try and help some animals while you smell good! Good Karma from Cherry City originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 13, 2010.

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The Eurasian Collared-Dove Explosion: Coming to a Town Near You!

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I was pleased to discover that contrary to their expectations, the site-level abundance of four other dove species all increased with collared-dove abundance throughout the sampling period 3 rather than decreasing. Like most dove species, Eurasian Collared-Doves are prolific breeders. In warm climates they can breed year round.

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DogTV

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Afterwards, perhaps trying some samples of the channel will confirm whether or not your dog has any interest in the dog-friendly programs DogTV is offering. It seems obvious, but is still a good reminder that before leaving your pal with the television, still make sure to give him a nice, long walk , and some love and adoration!

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Heart U Back

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I got a sample of the Heart U Back friendship bracelet , and it is my new favorite thing to wear. We recently got a chance to check out a lovely line of jewelry that celebrates animals, and supports the ASPCA! It’s called Heart U Back , and they offer a lot of fashion forward choices for animal lovers.

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Orange You Glad To See Me?

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So without further delay, here is just a sample from South Padre Island, Texas. Not only do many of the resident specialties go crazy for citrus (i.e. Golden-fronted Woodpecker , Altamira Oriole ) but a ton of neotropical migrants go for it too. Prothonotory Warbler.

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UK Records Increase in Animal Testing

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The experiments range from small procedures such as taking blood and tissue samples to invasive brain surgery and inducing incurable diseases such as Parkinson's and cancer. Substantial numbers of animals are used to test the safety of new drugs before they are allowed to be used in human trials.

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What is a “Nonessential Experimental” California Condor?

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Visitors to the Pacific Northwest who appreciate craft beer might sample Condor Kolsch from Rogue Ale & Spirits of Newport, Oregon. The population in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada was designated as such in 1996 , before the first release from Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona.

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Slow Motion Blackbirds

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Here’s a sample of what I got at the feeders at Santa Ana NWR last week: I love the way the blackbirds sound in slow motion…a little terrifying. It’s so cool, especially with the iPhone 5s because it will take slow motion video. Even garden variety Red-winged Blackbirds are fun to play with in slow motion.

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Crypton Doodle Dog Bed from Designer Doggy

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The bed we got to sample was the brown version pictured above, but the beds come in a variety of colors and styles , and come in two sizes. The Doodle Dog design was createed by the popular artist Willy Wegman who is known for his photography of dogs in various costumes and poses.

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Lapwings, Loons & Lousy Jacks: The How and Why of Bird Names

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This caveat aside, Lapwings, Loons & Lousy Jacks is a fountain of lore that should definitely be sampled by anyone thirsty for bird name stories.

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