Birding Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Frankly, Ho Chi Minh City is not a place you would go to specifically for birding. But if you are there anyway (at the start of a longer birding trip) and have an afternoon to spare, then why not? Specifically, a place named Sala Township looked interesting based on a few recent eBird lists. Sala […]

Get on Your Cat’s Good Side With These 10 Tips

I came across this post written a long time ago by Sparkle, the founder of this blog. And the advice about how to get on your cat’s good side still stands! But I felt the approach needed some updating. So I’ve given it a more modern spin. Who knew that people’s relationships with their cats […]

LISTEN TO THE BIRDS: A KidLit Bird Book Review

By Susan Wroble Susan Wroble is a Denver-based children’s author with a focus on science-based stories. When she is not writing, you can find Susan trying to transform her yard into a native plant habitat or working at Colorado Children’s Hospital with the family’s therapy dog. She has a lifelong love of birds, perhaps instilled […]

How Similar Housecats Are to Their Wild Ancestors: Olga’s Wild Streak

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. The African Wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica) is the ancestor of domestic cats. Although they aren’t endangered, they’ve suffered from interbreeding with housecats. They can catch the same diseases as pet felines, and the healthiest populations live in arid, mountainous […]

No rain in Spain – 10,000 Birds

My aunt Greet gave me a book in 1975 that featured the 60 most endangered birds in Europe. Amazingly and quite contrary to what you would believe from the gloomy news most of these birds have since recovered and are doing well. Europe lost the Buttonquail (but abundant in Africa) but the Griffon, Cinereous Vulture […]

My Fun, Busy Video Compilation for April

Yes, it’s time for my compilation of short videos from April! And if you don’t follow me on TikTok or Instagram, you’re in for some surprises. While this dress didn’t go as viral as the original one, which got over 5 million views on Instagram, it still was more popular than most of my other […]

Cyprus Delights – Part III

There are 154 species of cuckoos in the world, and they’re all a fascinating bunch. I reckon I’ve seen around 60 or them, which still leaves a lot to go. I’d really like to see a Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo (South-East Asia), while to see any of the Madagascan couas would be pretty cool (there’s 11 […]

Austin Air HealthMate Review 2024: A Detailed Look

Our Final Verdict We give the Austin Air HealthMate a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Effectiveness: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5 Options: 4/5 Value: 4.9/5 There’s nothing better than snuggling with your kitty after a long day. Unless, of course, you happen to be allergic to that loveable feline.  For every cat owner out […]

5 Game-Changing Health Tips for You and Your Dog – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

  Welcome back to our monthly recap of health tips and insights! Here is what has been happening in the world of holistic dog care.  Harnessing the Power of Laser Therapy: A Conversation with Dr. Laurie McCauley This month, I sat down had so much fun talking with Dr. Laurie McCauley, a passionate fire-cracker of […]

Birding Southeastern Washington (McNary NWR)

Although many think of the Pacific Northwest as a rainy with lush green forests, the region east of the Cascade mountains is characterized by dry sagebrush rangelands (shrub steppe). Much of that original habitat has now been lost to agriculture. However, the region’s dominant river — the Columbia River — which serves as the border […]

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