My New Mermaid Outfit – Yay or Nay?

I went outside by the spa to model my new mermaid outfit! Although I’m not so sure how it’s going to look on me. The shape already doesn’t look that flattering. I don’t know about you, but I’m less than impressed with it. I tried a couple of different poses. But I think it leaves […]

“Space for Birds” — a book review

Dr. Roberta L. Bondar’s handsome new book of photographs, Space for Birds:  Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight, comes in two halves, but it has several subjects and multiple viewpoints. Part One of the book concerns the Lesser Flamingo, which has, Dr. Bondar observes, four separate wild populations in the world, in Africa and […]

12 Healing Crystals for Cats: A Holistic Guide

Are you someone who believes in the healing power of crystals? Maybe you have a pocket full of charged gems or you place them around your house for Feng Shui. Regardless of your relationship with these metaphysical rocks, you might not have considered using them for your beloved pets—until now. If you love holistic healing, […]

Also-rans – 10,000 Birds

Two weeks ago, I wrote here about what may end up being my Bird of the Year for 2024: a Lesser Ground-Cuckoo which gave us fantastic views in my beloved town of Paso Ancho, Michoacán. This sighting was so exciting for me (seriously, you have to check out this bird’s face), that I dedicated the […]

Everything You Wish You Didn’t Have to Know About Hairballs

Fun fact about me: until the pandemic in 2020, I rarely had hairballs! That was the year or so that there were no cat shows and instead of getting a couple of bath and grooming sessions a month, I only had them a handful of times. All that extra fur I was dealing with had […]

A complete guide to hot spots in dogs

Healing hot spots naturally without antibiotics, steroids and other harmful chemicals  Article Summary: Introduction to hot spots How do hot spots start? The conventional view of hot spots Surprising connection between hotspots, spine and muscle health, and hormonal imbalance Hot spot locations and their relationship to spinal segments Why you need to beware of some […]

Bird Guides of the World: Luis García Cuartas, Colombia

What is your favorite bird species? A tough question! As you start birding, you also start to form a clear list of your favorite birds in your mind, such as the Black-backed Grosbeak. That bird to me is a symbol of where I come from as a birder. But then there is the Green-bearded Helmetcrest, […]

10 Basics of a Homemade Fresh Diet for Cats: Our Vet Explains

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Many pet parents are keen to explore fresh at-home diets for their cats. In fact, research shows that a majority of pet owners are keen to give equal, and in some instances, more priority to buying healthy food for […]

Testing the new NL 14x52s by Swarovski

When the new NL 10x and 14×52 mm binoculars were announced by Swarovski, even though I find this series a bit oversized for my tastes, I was still curious about the 10s. I mean, which birder uses 14s? Do you know anyone using such a high magnification? Exactly, neither do I. Yet, my regional sales […]

Random Photo Flubs – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

It’s time for outtakes again! And this is a pretty random bunch of foolishness. This is one of my weirder looking tongue-out photos. I look like I have some sort of nefarious plot going on in my head in this one! You can tell by the look on my face that my human was holding […]

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