A Balkan Top Ten – 10,000 Birds

Take a quick look at the breeding distribution of European birds and you will see that there are a surprising number of species that are restricted to the Balkans. (The Balkans, by the way, is a loose term for Europe’s south-eastern peninsula, covering the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece.) […]

Colorado Hemp Honey Review 2024: A Detailed Look

Our Final Verdict We give Colorado Hemp Honey an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.9/5 Effectiveness: 5/5 Ingredients: 4.9/5 Value: 4.8/5 More and more cat owners are beginning to understand the benefits CBD can offer their cats. Not only does this natural compound work incredibly well to help anxious kitties calm […]

Bird Watching and Photography in Central Park, New York.

Having been to New York City on many occasions, I had never had the opportunity to visit Central Park, all of my trips over the years were short, busy business trips. On this particular occasion, it would be different, I am now retired and my wife and I would be vacationing in NY, with no […]

The Peach Kitty Tried to Catnap Me!

The peach kitty stopped by to visit, so my human interrupted her workout so I could see him. He wanted me to play with him, which is funny because I never join in. I was more interested in getting treats from my human! My human offered him some treats too, but he wouldn’t take them […]

Can dogs eat coconuts? Are coconuts safe for dogs? – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

The benefits and potential risks of feeding coconuts to dogs. In the course of the past several years, coconuts have been falling in and out of favour in canine nutrition. Some people love them, others not so much. But science and research on coconuts suggests there are many benefits when it’s added to your dog’s […]

What is a birder? – 10,000 Birds

There are two questions I get asked a lot. Do you take pictures of the birds you see? Are you a bird-watcher then? The answer to the first question is a resounding no. Shutting down one’s peripheral vision is not my idea of birding. Now you know why I go out without a camera, take […]

Do Cats Think Humans Are Cute? Feline Thoughts Explained

Cats are absolutely adorable, and there’s even scientific proof that kittens are biologically designed to be cute and capture our attention.1 There’s no denying that humans think cats are cute, but what do cats think about humans? While more research needs to be done on the relationship between humans and cats, the research that we […]

The rise of the urban falcon

Similarities between the Golden Nugget Casino penthouse in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex, are not obvious, but there is one. Both buildings host nesting pairs of Peregrines. I’m not sure how many other casinos can boast nesting falcons, but a remarkable number of cathedrals and churches in Britain now do so, […]

The Truth About Cat Ladies: Not Childless, Not Lonely, and Above Politics

A few weeks ago, who knew that cat ladies would become a political force? All because of one misguided comment by a vice presidential candidate sneering at “childless cat ladies.” The only thing is that we know quite a few cat people (childless and not) who belong to the same party as that person, and […]

Why I Despise Seagulls: A Tale of Humiliation

There are many things in life that bring joy: sunny beach days, the smell of fresh coffee, the laughter of friends. And then, there are seagulls. These feathered friends have a special place in my heart—right next to stepping on a Lego barefoot and stubbing my toe on the bedframe. Allow me to share with […]

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