A Change of Seasons in Costa Rica
April is one of those major months of change, and as with things that are in flux, it tends to be fickle. In the temperate zone, it teases with warm winds that switch to an icy...
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Mountain Birdwatch Brings a Mountain of Data to eBird
Mountain Birdwatch brings a mountain of data to eBird By Team eBird March 24, 2018 Bicknell's Thrush Bicknell's Thrush Catharus bicknelli © Kent McFarland Macaulay Library...
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Karen A McKinley, February 2018 eBirder of the Month
Karen A McKinley, February eBirder of the month By Team eBird March 22, 2018 Please join us in congratulating Karen A McKinley of Phoenix, Arizona, winner of the February 2018...
26 days ago - All About Birds
Bird Watching for the Disabled
Being temporarily dependent on a wheelchair for going any distance and committed to leading a bird walk , I wondered how I would handle the situation. I have always said that...
30 days ago - Ornithology
Binocular Review: Opticron's Traveller BGA ED 8X32
I often like to have a pair of binoculars with me when I'm going to or from work, in case something good gets reported that I want to stop off and see. But my standard...
1 month ago - 10,000 Birds
Brian Tinker, January 2018 eBirder of the month
Brian Tinker, January eBirder of the month Please join us in congratulating Brian Tinker of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, winner of the January 2018 eBird Challenge, sponsored by Carl...
1 month ago - All About Birds
Derby Wharf birding
Over the years that we have lived in Broome we have often driven the road north to our closest town to go birding and although it is not that far away at just over 225kms/140...
2 monthes ago - 10,000 Birds
Birding the Supermoon
On January 31st 2018, skygazers were treated to a rare spectacle. The super, blue, blood moon came about when a number of circumstances coincided. Our satellite was at a very...
2 monthes ago - 10,000 Birds
How to Have a Gaggle of Fun at the Great Backyard Bird Count
Here's how to have nearly as much fun as these three seem to be having. Trumpeter Swans by Victoria Sokolowksu/GBBC. Mid-February is the time of year when the world's hourglass...
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Gray-headed Kite destroys wasp nest
We join proceedings a little way in as it took a few moments to find a good vantage point and find an acceptable camera exposure level. Thankfully, we have already passed the...
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Guide to Long Distance Binoculars
Guide to choosing the best high powered long distance binoculars to be used for land based observation. Most high lower bins are usually designed with astronomy in mind...
Best Birding Binocular 2016/2017
During the year many, many binoculars arrive on my desk for testing and review. So at times even I can find it a little overwhelming as to which is best. This every year I...
BirdWatching Binoculars 101
If you are new to birding, choosing your first pair of binoculars can seem a little daunting, but it needn't be. This guide takes you thought where to start and all the...
Viral Video Of Dog Dumping Convinces The Culprit To Turn Herself In
Thanks to a good Samaritan's quick thinking, four dogs in San Antonio, Texas are on to better lives. They were dumped in a vacant lot by a woman who no longer wanted them. The...
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Education: B.A., English, University of New Hampshire, Durham, 2005 M.A. in Teaching, Education Concentration, Simmons College, 2009 M.S. in Animals and Public Policy, Tufts...
"CAMERON" cute little Pitbull
Cameraon is a cute little guy, struggling to understand the activity in the shelter. Ask to see him in a quiet yard and allow him some time to settle. Petting and talking to...
"NUGGET" darling little Rat Terrier mix
Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! mcas weblink 147327
"DIESEL" loving energetic Staffordshire Terrier mix
Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! Mcas weblink 147026 OHMYGOSH HI! DO YOU HAVE ANY COOKIES?! My name is Diesel, I am a 3 year old loving and...
"BOWTIE" parti colored Standard Poodle
Nice boy, and will be adopted quickly because of his breed. Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! Mcas weblink 147329 My name is Bow Tie. I'm what's...
"MORTICIA" gentle lovable German Shepherd - needs continued TLC
Come visit this sweetie! Morticia has current skin issues, but they will continue to clear up in a good home with TLC, and your efforts will be rewarded with a great...
A Profile in Compassion: Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks
Tammany Brooks, chief of police in Antioch, Calif., was recently honored with an award for his compassionate care for animals. It is a well-deserved recognition, as Chief...
Rescues Are Exposed For Spending Thousands Buying Dogs From Breeders At Auction
What started as rescuers paying $5 or $10 for dogs that breeders couldn't otherwise sell has turned into a massive market, with rescuers willing to spend as much as $5,000 or...
Why Does My Dog Drool So Much?
When you live with a dog, drool is part of the package. You get used to the slobber that stains your clothes and accept the fact dog drool is an unavoidable part of your...