Varied Tit in Shanghai – 10,000 Birds

The Varied Tit is a rare species in Shanghai – this was the first time I ever saw one, even though it is relatively common further North in China. Shanghaibirding reports that the species was seen in Shanghai in 2012, so it is not the first time but still a rare event for Shanghai birders. […]

Keeping Warm at the Ventura Cat Show

I had a nice cat show day in Ventura! It was really cold, though! Especially in the morning. My human wrapped me up in her scarf to keep me warm. My human was cold too. She even used me to keep her hands warm. Eventually she got a cup of coffee, just to use as […]

Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

Memorable encounters with Mammals: Part I Most birdwatchers enjoy seeing mammals, but the trouble with mammals is that they tend to be much more challenging to see than birds. Only in Africa is it really easy to see a big variety. I remember the guide on my first Kenyan birding safari remarking that “birding groups […]

Cat Food: Why It Pays to Get It Right

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. One of the most common questions I get asked by pet owners is: What Is The Best Food For My Cat? The honest answer is that there is no one food that […]

New Year’s Birding in Central Mexico

Last week, David Tomlinson wrote about the excitement of that first birding outing for the year, when every bird is new again. One always wants to see as many species as possible in a single day, whether on an ocean island with few species, or in Suffolk, England. It was in this latter region that […]

My Winter Cat Show Wardrobe

I’ve got a cat show at the Ventura County fairgrounds on Saturday! So it’s time for me to pick out my wardrobe. It’s going to be pretty chilly this weekend, so I’ve picked out all warm things. This sweet pink sweater is one of my favorites. Also my pink sweater coat. The bows really make […]

Why dogs eat dirt | Dr. Dobias – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

Unearthing the truth behind your dog’s dirt eating.  A comprehensive 6-step guide with natural, drug-free solutions.  Index:   As a dedicated pet parent, seeing your dog eating dirt from your yard or digging up and licking dirt in the forest can be perplexing. It’s natural to wonder why your dog is eating dirt. In some […]

Birding the Bamiyan area, Afghanistan

I promise that this is the third and last in a series of posts covering a recent trip to Afghanistan. As the previous two posts, it is light on birds and birding (basically only at the very beginning of this post). It contains a lot of non-bird photos of this area and ends with some […]

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