BREEDING CRESTED PIGEONS IN BROOME
Crested Pigeons - Ocyphaps lophotes are very widespread throughout Australia and can easily be observed in Broome on the streetlights...
JUST HAD MY LIFER CINEREOUS VULTURE THIS MORNING
I woke up this morning and checked social media before the coffee, only to notice a post: “MEGA - a Cinereous Vulture with a satellite...
FRUSTRATINGLY COMMON
Something that's irked me more often than I'd like to admit is the inclusion of the word “common” in the name of a bird. It seems almost...
BIRDING KANGDING, SICHUAN
In Kangding, there is a rather opulent bird hide - two stories, solid construction, spacious, lots of glass, a separate paved parking...
AUSTRALIAN SPOTTED CRAKES NEAR BROOME
Last Sunday afternoon we travelled out of town to once again bird from our vehicle across the flooded highway across Roebuck Plains....
THE MANDARIN DUCK
I am not actually really sure whether I like the sight of the male Mandarin Duck. On the one hand, it obviously is a splendidly dressed...
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TRIVIA: WHAT IS PILT?
National Wildlife Refuges protect critical habitat and provide some of the best birding locations in the United States. Although birders...
LITTLE EGRET WITH ABNORMAL PLUMAGE NEAR BROOME
We have continued to observe the birds along the edge and on the Great Northern Highway to the south of Broome across Roebuck Plains....
HABITATS OF THE WORLD: A FIELD GUIDE FOR BIRDERS, NATURALISTS, AND ECOLOGISTS
This field guide leaves me nothing short of impressed. It covers everything a birder wants to know about the world, and that is poorly...
THIS SHOULDN'T BE A SINGLE DAY BUT
Today marks International Women's Day 2023, a globally-observed day of drawing attention to many of the issues women still unfortunately...
BIRDING LONGCANGGOU, SICHUAN AGAIN
The last time I birded Longcanggou, a national forest park in China's Sichuan province, was in November 2021. Now, 14 months later,...
A CONNECTICUT YANKEE GOES TO WASHINGTON: SENATOR GEORGE P. MCLEAN, BIRDMAN OF THE SENATE
The Great Egret was in breeding plumage and courtship posture-bright lime green lores, head bending down and then snapping up, long,...
MAGPIE GEESE BREED NEAR BROOME ONCE AGAIN
In the past, when we have had a lot of rainfall in the Broome area during our wet season we have had the arrival of high numbers of...
A BIT OF BIRDING ON LAKE CHAPALA
I recently received a kind letter from a 10,000 Birds friend, who was worried that my recent irregularity in contributing to this website...
BIRDING SHANGHAI IN FEBRUARY 2023
February 2023 was a slow month for birding in Shanghai, at least for me - so slow that I almost put the Spotted Dove , possibly my...
WHAT'S UP WITH THE HOOK-BILLED KITES?
Cedar Waxwings have come back to central Mexico. Most years, there are no more than a few dozen reports of this species across the...
PIED HERONS NEAR BROOME
With our continued travel restrictions due to the floodwater damage done to our highways and the destruction of the Fitzroy Crossing...
THE BEST BIRDING IN BELGRADE
Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, offers several great birding spots and here are some recommendations for areas to go birding...
A NEAR CONJUNCTION
The sky cracked open as we ascended into the modest hills of Trinidad's Northern Range. Turning into one of the side-roads off the...
BIRDING NONGGANG, GUANGXI, CHINA - PART 2
This is the second part of a post showing some birds seen at Nonggang in December 2022, along with the usual comments. In China, wherever...
Ultimate Great Pyrenees Puppy Shopping List: Checklist of 23 Must-Have Items
✅ The Complete Great Pyrenees Puppy Shopping List Are you getting ready to bring a Great Pyrenees puppy into your home? Congratulations! These fluffy and gentle giants make... Read more ...
Ultimate Chow Chow Puppy Shopping List: Checklist of 23 Must-Have Items
✅ The Complete Chow Chow Puppy Shopping List If you're planning to welcome a Chow Chow puppy into your home, you'll want to make sure you have all the essential items to ensure... Read more ...
"BUNNY" adorable fawn/white pocket pittie
"BUNNY" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! MCAS h ours/ Location Adoption cost: $160.00 License fee: $27.00 Animal ID: 285023, female 1 yr 6 mths... Read more ...
Cameras can help keep animals healthy
Remote monitoring such as cameras, microphones, and sensors can produce accurate, real-time data about animal wellbeing. This surveillance can be applied to livestock pens... Read more ...
Baby Beaver Learns To Build Dams When Her Family Doesn't Answer Her Cries
Beavers build dams by instinct. Even if they've never seen another beaver building a dam, they have the urge to do it, whether or not it's practical. However, baby beavers... Read more ...
Bald Eagle Gives Hero Vet Who Saved Her A Goodbye Love Nip Before Flying Free
Dr. Cliff Redford, DVM, or Dr. Cliff as he's better known, is a patient and family favorite in Ontario, Canada. He owns Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Markham, but his work... Read more ...
Playful Deer Hosts Dance Lessons For Unimpressed Senior Dog
Most of the time, wild animals actively avoid humans and dogs. They know that keeping a distance is the best way for them to stay safe, but not all animals share that mindset... Read more ...
The 13 Best Dog Food Toppers for Mutts
IHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If you've got a picky pup, our list of the best... Read more ...
While Rescuers Work To Free Baby Elephant, A Special Audience Stood By
A baby elephant fell into a deep muddy hole and couldn't climb out. Her cries could be heard from miles away. Thankfully, a caring group of people rushed to the scene and... Read more ...
Hawaii, “Sanctuaries” are Not a Way to Manage Cat Populations
Right now, Hawaii is considering a bill that would request the state Department of Agriculture to identify land that can be used as animal sanctuaries in an attempt to manage... Read more ...