2006 October · World of Birds of Prey

Adean Condor : Vultur gryphus

Sunday, October 29th, 2006

I recall in the early days… I like to search for information about bird of prey and falconry, and I visit the jemima parry jones site, she mention that the largest bird of prey is andean condor… so I would like to post some information about this species here. Description: Andean Condors are one of [...]

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Mountain Hawk – Spizaetus nipalensis

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

I know about this interesting hawk species during surfing. However, found that not many information avaiable about this species.Â I think one of the good information is from wikipedia, therefore i would like to share with you about the information that I get from wikipedia. The Mountain Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus nipalensis) is a bird of prey. [...]

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Turkey Buzzard – Cathartes aura

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

At first, I think that this species is a ‘buzzard. However, after I check the net, i found that it is in the vulture species. I hope the information that I found is benefited to you too. (source: http://www.audubon.org /birdÂ /BoA/F1_G1b.htmlÂ ) This speciesÂ is far from being known throughout the United States, for it has [...]

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Common Buzzard-Buteo buteo

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

The Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a bird of prey from the Old World. It is typically between 51-57 cm in length with a 110 to 130 cm wingspan, making it a medium-sized raptor. Its range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. It is resident except in the coldest parts of its range. [...]

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Inside the Outdoors: Lives of eagles, ducks entwined

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

This is also a good information about eagles… hopefully you all like it. I guess it is a different perspective… (resource:http://www.pineandlakes.com /stories /101206/opinion_20061012035.shtml) By Mike Rahn Columnist News on environmental issues is not always cheerful. Human actions and priorities have had plenty of negative effects on land, water, wildlife, and our opportunities to enjoy the [...]

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Biologist on the lookout to help barn owls

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

I found this useful information about owl in the net ( http://www. timesleader.com /mld /timesleader/ 15658196.htm) I think it is a good article worth sharing with you all. Â —- Nesting sites are being identified as part of trying to reverse declining numbers. By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@leader.net NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY â€“ Kevin Wenner crept around the [...]

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Rehabilitation efforts take flight at center

Monday, October 9th, 2006

This is also a very good news that I found from the net. (I got it from: http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=102&cat=23&id=745421&more=) Oct 08 2006 Â Twittering and chirping quietly, Houdini does something rare for Great Horned owls. At the age of seven, he does the owl’s equivalent of a cat’s purring – something reserved for mother figures. His [...]

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BIRD-WATCHERS FLOCK TO VILLAGE IN CHUMPHON

Monday, October 9th, 2006

I found this interesting news in the net. I think it is a very good news for the bird watcher especially bird of prey lover. Â Here is the news: Thousands of migratory hawks fly over Ban U-tapao Story by AMNART THONGDEE From late September to early November each year, more than 10,000 migratory hawks of [...]

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Archive for October, 2006

Adean Condor : Vultur gryphus

Mountain Hawk – Spizaetus nipalensis

Turkey Buzzard – Cathartes aura

Common Buzzard-Buteo buteo

Inside the Outdoors: Lives of eagles, ducks entwined

Biologist on the lookout to help barn owls

Rehabilitation efforts take flight at center

BIRD-WATCHERS FLOCK TO VILLAGE IN CHUMPHON

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