Terror on the moors – 10,000 Birds

I’ve just returned from the Shetland Islands. You might be expecting me to start writing about the amazing colonies of Northern Gannets Morus bassanus or Atlantic Puffins Fratercula arctica, among others. But no, my story today is about the birds that come in to breed on the heather moorland which dominates the high ground. This […]

Catlog Smart Cat Collar Review 2024: A Detailed Look

Our Final Verdict We give the Catlog Smart Cat Collar a rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars. Design: 4.8/5 Functionality: 4.8/5 Phone App: 4.6/5 Value: 4.7/5 Ever wonder what your cat is up to when you’re not around? Or maybe you’re concerned about their eating habits or changes in behavior. Whatever has you curious […]

Birding Shanghai in June 2024

Seeing a Black-throated Laughingthrush at Nanhui was a surprise. I listed it on eBird – but my experience (and not only mine) is that the motto of eBird reviewers generally is “If I see it, it’s a vagrant – if you see it, it’s an escapee.”   And so it turned out. The Black-winged Cuckooshrike […]

Late Afternoon Backyard Portraits – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

One of my human’s favorite times to photograph me is in the late afternoon. And one of her favorite places for portraits is this spot in the backyard. But this is the first time she really took note of the shadows the fencing created around me. At first she mostly saw the shadows as an […]

White Persian Cat: Facts, History & Origin (With Pictures)

Persian Cats come in a variety of colors, and each coat type has unique charm and appeal. White Persian Cats are some of the most popular. They are known for having a luxurious appearance, and many cat lovers are attracted to their fluffy, long coats. Along with their adorable appearance, white Persian Cats have sweet […]

a Full Species Again – 10,000 Birds

“One sunny morning a few months ago, as I stood on a mountain slope among bracken, ling, and furze, and scattered masses of grey rock, watching a small party of grouse near me, it struck me that I had never looked on a more beautiful creature than this bird: – so finely shaped and richly […]

Independence Day Cat Hat Flashback

Let’s take a look back at my very first Independence Day modeling session. It was 2015 and I was still learning how to pose for the camera. And it’s pretty obvious I was also still learning how to wear cat hats! Well, the hat was kind of big for my tiny head. I was trying, […]

Islands in the Sun – 10,000 Birds

As I write these lines, I am excited and preparing for the start of a Calpe Conference here in Gibraltar. We have been organizing these events annually since 1997 and the conference, which starts on Thursday 4th July, carries the title that I have chosen for this article. “Islands in the Sun” is about Macaronesia, […]

How to Give Your Cat Medication: Dr. Karyn’s Tips (with Video)

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Whether it’s a worming tablet, flea treatment, or a course of antibiotics, trying to medicate your cat […]

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