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beardedmrbean · 9 months

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Brother, want some news that made me big mad to hear?

In my hometown a couple weeks ago someone shot a California Condor and now the Games warden is tearing ass to get the guy that did it.

Got any fun facts about that bird to brighten the day or do you wanna suffer with me?

We finally got those off the critically endangered list a year or so ago I thought, ain't just gonna be the game warden going after him. Feds are gonna get in on that and not the FBI but one of the ones that actually does its job.

Wrong about the critically endangered, but we're getting there.

Here's a kinda weird infodump that plays in no particular order, except the last 3 images because I noticed they were numbered.

Here's from 2019

Went through like 15 pages to find a good video, birdoftheweek was on the first page.

Looks like there's a bunch over at Pinnacles, used to hike and climb there all the time but there were no condors that I can recall from the mid to late 90's.

Let's see what the Park Service has to say, (they say there were I'll trust them)

California condors once ranged from British Columbia, Canada down to Baja California, Mexico. This range shrank with the increase of European settlers moving west. The causes of the decrease in condors included poisoning, shooting, habitat degradation, and the collection of eggs and feathers. By the late 1800s, naturalists were already making note of the California condors’ declining numbers and in 1967, condors were listed as an endangered species. Despite this protection, their population continued to decrease and dropped to a low of 22 individuals in the 1980s. All wild condors were then trapped and placed in captive breeding programs in an effort to save the species from extinction.

Since 1992, captive-bred condors have been released at five different sites in western North America (Pinnacles National Park, Big Sur, Hopper Mountain Wildlife Refuge Complex, Vermillion Cliffs, and Baja California). Each release site monitors the flock’s behaviors, movements, nesting attempts, and mortalities. Pinnacles joined the recovery program in 2003 with the release of 2 captive-bred condors on December 20th. In 2016, the first condor chick since 1898 (condor 828) fledged from a nest within Pinnacles. Since their reintroduction, condor numbers in the wild have slowly increased thanks to wild nesting and the release of captive-bred condors. As of the end of 2018, there were a total of 488 condors in the world, with 312 of those flying free in the wild. However, condors today are still dying due to lead poisoning, consuming litter and microtrash, and electrocution from power poles. Learn more about what you can do to help condors and other wildlife here.

ones over by Pinnacles might be in the group for your local deal, or maybe there's other groups in the area too.

Speaking of that area, can I just tell you how confusing it was for me as someone who had done the 152 run oodles and oodles of times when the Hollister clothing brand came out and made it big.

All I could think was who in the world would think that's a place that should have a "cool" clothing brand named after it.

Few years later I learned it was a gap thing and most people had no clue Hollister was a real place, lol.

You may proceed to laugh at me now.

#unbenchthekench

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starbirdpnw · 1 year

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Bald Eagle flying overhead in the morning. . . . . #eagles #birdoftheweek #freedom #bb_of_ig #elite_raptors #eagle #shots_of_animals #wildlife_inspired #birds_adored #eye_spy_birds #kings_birds #ip_birds #nuts_about_birds #elite_birds #birdsofinstagram #baldeagle #wildlifephotography #photography #american #perfection #natgeoyourshot #birdlovers 2#2instagood #feather_perfection #nikonphotography #nikon200500 #birdinflight #bif — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/hOkm7vy

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funnywildlife · 3 years

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If you love birds then you should be follow top notch #birdographer & photographic guide @mark.smith.photography @sonyalpha #Birdography #a7slll #birdlife #birdoftheweek #bird_brilliance #naturephotoportal #best_bird_shots #feather_perfection #bb_of_ig #elite_raptors #perfect_birds #your_best_birds #shots_of_animals #bd_pro #wildlife_inspired #birds_captures #birds_adored #eye_spy_birds #featured_wildlife #kings_birds #ip_birds #nuts_about_birds #wildography #marksmithphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CThDuWIDOIT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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americanbirdconservancy · 6 years

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Guess who? Our #birdoftheweek is pretty slick — if you can catch a glimpse of it. Comment to name the species. We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow! Hint: #tropicalturkey #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #bird #birdsofecuador #birdsofcostarica #birdsofmexico #birdsofcozumel #funnyfaces #weirdanimals #weirdandwonderful #feathers #featheredfriends #faces #birdfaces #birdwatching #birding #nature #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography

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palprot · 3 years

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Follow us for more beautiful birds😍🐦 Pic by : @ehsan.torabi2820 #nikonbelgium #nikonbirds #birdsofsouthamerica #woodpeckers #southamericanbirds #jungleanimals #wildlife_photography #wildlife_focus #wildlife_captures #bird_watchers #birdwatchers_daily #birdwatchingphotography #birdfreaks #beautifulbirds #creativenature #birdoftheweek #birds_of_the_world #birdingdaily #raw_birds #best_birds_of_planet #best_bird_shots #bird_gardenical #birdsonearth #amazingpictures #bbcearth #bbcbirds #natgeobirds #natureshooters #birdsplanet #naturephotographers @nuts_about_birds @your_best_birds @birdphotographyworld @best_birds_of_world @planetbirds @birdsonearth @birds_adored @bbcearth @natgeoyourshot @natgeowild @instanaturefriends @wildlife_focus @nikon_global @wildlifeplanet @planetbirds @best_birds_planet @birdfreaks https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_dNH8BbjC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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gmartinezmolina · 5 years

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RG @audubon_vzla Tilingo Acollarado Pteroglossus torquatus Collared Araçari Tucán pequeño y atractivo de selvas tropicales de tierras bajas y sus bordes. Usualmente se encuentra en pequeños grupos moviéndose por el dosel de árboles frutales, o pueden verse volando de uno en uno al cruzar claros o ir de un árbol a otro. Vuela directo y rápido, es aquí cuando se distingue su pico y cola largos y distintivos. Son casi exclusivamente frugívoros, aunque también consume insectos. Habita desde el sur de México hasta Venezuela. Es muy colorido y posee un gran pico. Los adultos comúnmente miden 41 cm de largo. Los sexos son similares en apariencia, con cabeza y cuello negro, pecho y vientre amarillo con mancha negra en el centro. Presenta un collar rojizo en la parte trasera de la nuca, lo que le ha valido el nombre de acollarado. Los juveniles son mucho menos vistosos. El llamado del Tilingo es fuerte y agudo. #ConociendolasAvesdeVenezuela #AudubondeVenezuela #AvedelaSemana #AvesdeVenezuela #Aves #Ave #Ornitologia #Conservacion #Ornithology #BirdOfTheWeek #BirdPic #Birdwatching #Bird #Birds #BirdPhoto #BirdsofInstagram #Nature #NatureShots #BirdsofVenezuela #Tilingo_Acollarado #Pteroglossus_torquatus #Collared_Araçari https://www.instagram.com/p/ByavWs4AHcG/?igshid=aqq2892drtrm

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cohencarpenter-blog · 7 years

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Bird Shorts: American Oystercatcher

This aptly named, large shorebird can be found year-round in the southeast, however is not as abundant as many of its counterparts. While the State of the Birds “watch list” considers population levels to be concerning as of 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature considers them to be of “least concern”. However contradictory these assessment may be, the fact that conversations are being had regarding the conservation of these birds is relieving. I mean, look at those beauties!

As its name implies, the American Oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus, walks along oyster beds at low tide looking for partially open oysters and, upon spotting one, stabs its bright reddish/orange bill into the bivalve, severing the adductor muscle and rendering it helpless as to freely enjoy the inner contents.

They also use a probing method in the mud, searching for submerged mussels as well as a hammering method, breaking of single mussels from larger clusters before taking them to higher ground. There they will hammer away at the closed shell until breaking through.

As for the “stabbing” method, mentioned first, those oystercatchers who are not quick-to-the-draw may not pass along their beloved genes. That’s right, oysters can actually take down their avian aggressors if they just close down on the bird’s bill with enough force as to trap the predator. If it persists long enough for the incoming tide to reach them, this counter-attack can lead to death by drowning for the American Oystercatcher.

Not surprisingly, a major threat to the American Oystercatcher is us. As their preferred nesting habitat is along beaches and dunes, human disturbance often minimizes habitat availability.

They don’t build the types of nests we might expect a songbird to build among the branches of the dogwood tree in our front yard. Instead, they just scrape away a small bit sand making a depression and then add some shells or dead marsh grass (wrack) around it. Therefore, they are easy to overlook, especially if we don’t know what to look for.

If oystercatcher parents are disturbed to the point of leaving their nest, they are not able to incubate their eggs or care for and protect their young. DNR personnel attempt to mark known nesting areas, but its always a good idea to keep an eye out. Here is a quick google images search that will provide you with the ability to spot a nest next time you are on the beach.

Until next week!

*Much of this information came from allaboutbirds.org and abcbirds.org

#americanoystercatcher #birdshorts #BirdoftheWeek #birdsofthegoldenisles #thisismyga #coastalgeorgia #shorebirds

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charliebirddd · 6 years

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This is Cricket, a two year old green cheek conure. Cricket’s favorite food is pumpkin seeds. Baths and playing fetch (where I am the fetcher) are favorite pastimes :) Cricket can say “hey crick crick” and “baby”

#conure #birdoftheweek

#hillberry #submission #bird of the week #featured bird of the week #birblr #birb #birdblr #conure #gcc #green cheek conure

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jimabernethy · 4 years

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#Repost from my good friend & excellent photographer/cinematographer @maine2009 I'm confident it will improve your day! --- Finally able to check out the woodpecker nest and discovered three new chicks! I made a small video of a couple of my visits. #birdsonearth #birdextreme #birdnerd #birdfreaks #nikond500 #pileatedwoodpecker #your_best_birds #birdinginflorida #birds_adored #raw_birds #audubon #woodpecker #birds_illife #bestbirdshot #wildbirdphotography #nature_brilliance #inspirenaturenow #live_love_wildlife #feather_perfection #eye_spy_birds #allmightybirds #discover_wildlife #wildflorida #birdoftheweek #bestofthesunshinestate_nature #floridawildlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xPSXLgROu/?igshid=1dhrkogwkg37q

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starbirdpnw · 1 year

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Bald Eagle cruising close to the lake surface at sunset. Always an awesome sight with these majestic! . . . . #eagles #birdoftheweek #freedom #bb_of_ig #elite_raptors #eagle #shots_of_animals #wildlife_inspired #birds_adored #eye_spy_birds #kings_birds #ip_birds #nuts_about_birds #elite_birds #birdsofinstagram #baldeagle #wildlifephotography #photography #american #perfection #natgeoyourshot #birdlovers 2#2instagood #feather_perfection #nikonphotography #nikon200500 #birdinflight #bif — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/XdIQqnY

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funnywildlife · 3 years

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#Birdography Presents Heron with a Catch of the Day by #birdographer & photographic guide @mark.smith.photography * -with @sonyalpha #a9 #Wildography #birdlife #marksmith #birdoftheweek #bird_brilliance #naturephotoportal #best_bird_shots #feather_perfection #bb_of_ig #elite_raptors #perfect_birds #your_best_birds #shots_of_animals #bd_pro #wildlife_inspired #birds_captures #birds_adored #eye_spy_birds #featured_wildlife #kings_birds #ip_birds #nuts_about_birds https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyO5I8gwFv/?igshid=1ekuc0s32hvcp

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americanbirdconservancy · 6 years

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Our brilliant #birdoftheweek is found in South America's tropical forests - including the #SerraDoUrubu reserve managed by #SaveBrasil. Can you identify the species? Check back for the species name and more info! . (Photo: João Quental) . #hummingbirds @serradourubu.savebrasil @savebrasil #hummingbird #hummingbirdsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #colibri #avesdobrasil #atlanticforest #birdsofbrazil #birdsofsouthamerica #hummingbirdphotography #birdphotography #avesdesudamerica #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #bird_brilliance #birding #birdconservation

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palprot · 3 years

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Follow us for more beautiful birds😍🐦 @wildgeographyy #nikonbelgium #nikonbirds #birdsofsouthamerica #woodpeckers #southamericanbirds #jungleanimals #wildlife_photography #wildlife_focus #wildlife_captures #bird_watchers #birdwatchers_daily #birdwatchingphotography #birdfreaks #beautifulbirds #creativenature #birdoftheweek #birds_of_the_world #birdingdaily #raw_birds #best_birds_of_planet #best_bird_shots #bird_gardenical #birdsonearth #amazingpictures #bbcearth #bbcbirds #natgeobirds #natureshooters #birdsplanet #naturephotographers @nuts_about_birds @your_best_birds @birdphotographyworld @best_birds_of_world @planetbirds @birdsonearth @birds_adored @bbcearth @natgeoyourshot @natgeowild @instanaturefriends @wildlife_focus @nikon_global @wildlifeplanet @planetbirds @best_birds_planet @birdfreaks https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_dFGRgmaO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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funnywildlife · 4 years

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A whacky osprey named Cheeky attacks another osprey while still carrying a fish in his talons. Insane shot by #birdographer @mark.smith.photography. Give him a follow for regular updates, prints & videos ... #Birdography #birdlife #birdoftheweek #bird_brilliance #naturephotoportal #best_bird_shots #feather_perfection #bb_of_ig #elite_raptors #perfect_birds #your_best_birds #shots_of_animals #bd_pro #wildlife_inspired #birds_captures #birds_adored #eye_spy_birds #featured_wildlife #kings_birds #ip_birds #nuts_about_birds #a9 #200600 #bealpha https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjOA1MgqRc/?igshid=16c6vc6im520j

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funnywildlife · 4 years

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This Is Why you must follow #birdographer, videographer & @sonyalpha artisan @mark.smith.photography. Subscribe to his @youtube channel for more insane virtual birding and be inspired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWhvu0v94V8 #Birdography #birdphotography #wildography #wildlifephotography #osprey #birdlife #birdoftheweek #bird_brilliance #naturephotoportal #best_bird_shots #feather_perfection #bb_of_ig #elite_raptors #perfect_birds #your_best_birds #shots_of_animals #bd_pro #wildlife_inspired #birds_captures #birds_adored #eye_spy_birds #featured_wildlife #kings_birds #ip_birds #nuts_about_birds #bealpha https://www.instagram.com/p/CDj4CkbgQ_L/?igshid=pvnfywc7hmqh

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americanbirdconservancy · 6 years

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Can you identify our #birdoftheweek? A pudgy shorebird that's often found far from the shore, this species breeds in northern North America. Comment below with the species' name. We'll confirm the species' name and more info tomorrow. Photo by Paul Reeves Photography/Shutterstock #birdstagram #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #americanbirdconservancy #shorebirds #speciesid #birding #birdconservation #bird #birds #birdlovers #bird

#birdoftheweek #birdphotography #speciesid #birdlovers #birds #birdconservation #birdstagram #birding #shorebirds #bird #birdsofinstagram #americanbirdconservancy

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