There are some disturbing headlines coming out of England (Note, for those who don’t know, a twitcher is the British term for birder): Twitchers Accused of Bird’s Death (BBC News)Hounded to Death…By Bird Lovers! (The Mirror)Bird-brained Twitchers slammed! (The Sun) The story stems from a complaint that a bunch of birders chased a rare starling [ Read More ]
I got some fun stuff in the mail today! We got a personalized copy of Letters From Eden. Whoot! I had read the advanced copy and had even gotten a glimpse of it in Julie’s studio last spring but now I have it in all its colorful glory. Here is Cinnamon’s favorite water color inside [ Read More ]
I am so amazed at my body’s ability to sleep with whatever virus has taken hold. I can take a couple of DayQuils and a giant mug of coffee and still fall fast asleep on the couch! How is this happening? And maybe this is the DayQuil speaking but Chris Eccleston is hot, hot, HOT! [ Read More ]
This young bird about sums up how I feel right now. My nose has staged a formal protest and a strike has been called. Mucus has moved into all sinus cavities and nostrils and is heavily picketing. Any air that tries to pass through is blocked no matter how much negotiating is done with decongestant [ Read More ]
This is for the Florida search: We are currently taking applications for full-time searchers for the 2006/2007 field season. The minimum time commitment is January 2 to May 30, 2007. Searchers willing to work through Christmas and New Year holidays are also especially needed. Stipend is $1200/mo with no benefits. Anyone willing to join the [ Read More ]
I have no idea what bug hit me in Duluth but now that my GI tract has finally settled, I have a such a stuffy head. Oh well, at least now that I’m free lance writing I can work from home in my pjs. There were literally hundreds of warblers in the trees this morning–so [ Read More ]
I wish I could go to this! Too bad it wasn’t advertised sooner. This is a great first step to solving the problem instead of complaining and blaming about it. A conference on hazards faced by birds from tall structures such as buildings, communication, wind energy generators and power transmission towers and lines is scheduled [ Read More ]
Maybe Idaho should put snakes on their quarter instead? Have you read this story? Those who don’t care for snakes, might not want to go on: A home in St. Anthony was sold really cheap because it’s infested with hundreds, maybe thousands, of snakes. The owner Lyman Hepworth said he bought the house in March [ Read More ]
For some reason I can’t post directly to the link, but head over to WildBird on the Fly’s blog and look for the Monday, Sept 25, 2006 entry. A very odd petition has started about the peregrine falcon being removed from the state quarter design for Idaho. I went to look at the actual petition [ Read More ]
Well, to get a preview of the ivory-bills in Florida info, you can read about it in the Toronto Star and also at the search home page.
