Urban Birding in San Diego

San Diego has a lot going for it. There are beautiful beaches, a plethora of amazing food and drinks, a multitude of family fun locations, a world-renowned zoo, and one of the biggest birding festivals in the US. My family visited San Diego every year as part of a Disneyland-SoCal Road trip to escape the […]

Sunday Silliness – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

I have lots of fun outtakes for you this week! So let’s get started! Yes, I was a sassy birthday girl! Very sassy! I will tell you a secret. I’m mostly okay with wearing hats, but I really didn’t like this one. As a matter of fact, I disliked it so much, that my human […]

Binocular snobbery – 10,000 Birds

Just as the make and condition of a car tells you a lot about its owner, so a person’s binoculars tell you a lot about their user. I am sure that all serious birders are guilty of looking at a fellow birdwatcher’s binoculars and concluding, rightly or wrongly, a lot about the person behind them. […]

The Thrill of the Hunt: Do Cats Need It to Live a Good Life?

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. Cats have been sharing our lives for thousands of years, and in that time, they have evolved […]

5 Candidates for the Most Popular Bird in Costa Rica

All birds have value. I do believe that but…if I had to choose between a Rock Pigeon and a Golden-hooded Tanager, you can guess where I’d be focusing the binos! It’s hard not to look at the Golden-hooded Tanager. Let’s face it, some birds are more popular than others. There are bird species with the […]

Vertical Hoop Jumping Progress

I’ve been having fun practicing my vertical hoop jumping! I’m not perfect yet! But I love trying, and my human is very good about giving me encouragement. You can see my progress in the video below. Let me know how I am doing!   Here are some of my other training sessions: Hoop Jumping Fun […]

Want to Spice Up Your Dog’s Life? – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

Nature’s Synergy for your Dog’s Joint Health and Pain Management:  1+1 > 2 We love our dogs and want them to experience the joy of moving freely without pain. Dogs love being active which inevitably leads to injuries and also to “wear and tear” despite the best care and intentions. As our dogs age, inflammation […]

Blakiston’s Fish Owl on Hokkaido

When Jonathan Slaght did his research on Blakiston’s Fish Owl in Russia’s Far East – which he describes in his excellent book “Owls of the Eastern Ice” – he had to cope not only with extreme cold but also with rather bad music: “Katkov filled our commutes with loud music. He was particularly fond of […]

Does Your Cat Like to Ride on Your Shoulders? Olga’s Reluctance

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Carrying your cat is challenging when they dislike being held or picked up, and when I adopted a Russian Blue kitten, she depleted my blood supply for a few months before allowing me to hold her on my shoulder. […]

Experiencing Spring at EVOA – 10,000 Birds

The sentinels of a Portuguese spring were singing. While walking the dog I could hear Serin, Wren and several Black Redstarts proclaiming their territories.  Mid-February is an early start for spring – even this far south – but spring is spring, and birds were waiting. I decided to go back to the Lezírias and specifically, […]

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