BLISTER BEETLES AND BUSTARDS
Bustards , the largest flying birds, are ground-dwelling birds found in Africa, Europe, and Asia. There are 26 species in the family...
EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH
Birds are a pretty homogeneous group. They all have feathers, lay eggs, and lack teeth, for instance. It's easy to generalize, but...
AIRPLANE-BIRD STRIKES
Orville Wright hit a bird with the Wright Flyer while flying over an Ohio cornfield in 1905. On October 4, 1960, Eastern Air Lines...
THE EURASIAN HOOPOE
Every once in a while, I like to step back from my usual patter about the interesting things in the bird world and just talk about...
BIRDS' OFFICIAL NAMES
Old Chinese Proverb: “Wisdom begins with putting the right name on a thing” There are a number of species of birds with widespread...
BIRD CONTROL
Last blog I wrote about Pesky Birds. There are legitimate situations where birds need to be chased away or eliminated and lots of methods...
THOSE PESKY BIRDS
Although we love our birds, they can and do become pests at times. The imported birds such as Rock Pigeons, House Sparrows, and European...
BINOCULARS REDUX
I'm not going to provide another review of binoculars as there are lots of those on the Frankly, I think the best thing is to try binoculars...
BEAKS AND BILLS
Beaks and bills are the same structure, although beak was once used when referring to hooked bills. The beak is the only tool a bird...
HAPPY BIRD DAY
According to National Today , Jan 5, 2023 is National Bird Day. But according to Wikipedia , “Bird Day was established in 1894.......
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ORNITHOLOGIST
In Uganda I get regular inquiries from high school and college students, and even older folks looking for a new career, wanting to...
CAN BIRDS PREDICT THE WEATHER?
A couple of months ago, someone asked me if birds could predict the weather. Well, sort of. Watching my bird feeder, I notice the activity...
NICHES
The other day my local newspaper ran a letter from a realtor who is supporting a proposed housing development of 1400 acres. He dismissed...
SLOW BIRDING
Recently Slow Birding , a book all about enjoying the birds in your backyard, was published. The author, Joan Strassmann , an accomplished...
CHACHALACA
The name of the dance called the Cha Cha is derived from the shuffling sound of the dancers' feet when they dance two consecutive quick...
LIGHTS AND MIGRATION
I have blogged about birds flying into buildings and windows before and the problem persists simply because there are more and more...
THE HATCHING MUSCLE
Birds are homogeneous when it comes to egg laying, that is, they all lay eggs, differing from mammals which birth their young alive,...
BIRD STICKY TRAPS
I often receive emails asking advice on caring for a sick, injured, or baby bird. I offer what advice I can and also suggest they contact...
STATE OF THE BIRDS
Thirty-three leading science and conservation organizations have released the State of the Birds report for 2022 and the results are...
WOODPECKER DRUMMING
There are approximately 240 species of woodpeckers in the world, distributed in a variety of habitats across the world, excepting Australasia...
Ultimate Shar Pei Puppy Shopping List: Checklist of 23 Must-Have Items
✅ The Complete Shar Pei Puppy Shopping List If you're preparing to welcome a Shar Pei puppy into your home, you want to make sure you have everything they need to thrive. But... 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 ...
The 8 Best Dog Foods For Your Havanese - 2023
IHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Searching for the best dog food to feed your... 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 ...
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 ...