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Bergamot Rose Spa Box Giveaway – Ends 2/2/17
Hug a Tree with Me
JANUARY 2, 2017
Our first giveaway of the year is our Romantic Bergamot Rose Spa Box filled with handmade beauty items to make you look and feel beautifully relaxed.
2017
New York City Park Department Contractor Tears Up Imperiled Sparrows Home
10,000 Birds
MAY 16, 2017
Joshua Malbin has been birding in Brooklyn, NY for more than 10 of his 15-plus years doing it so far. He’s been working as a writer and editor for almost 20, and has contributed fiction and nonfiction to more than a dozen online and print journals.
Daily Demand and Supply: Who will pay for the wall if a 20% import tax is imposed?
Environmental Economics
JANUARY 27, 2017
On Wednesday, President Trump either did or didn't suggest that Mexico will pay for the construction of a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico through a 20% import tax on all goods imported from Mexico.
Pizza boxes, fast food cardboard and similar
Green (Living) Review
JULY 4, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On those boxes we can see greenwash in action almost in the extreme.
Paris Climate Agreement: We Are Still In
Indigenize
JUNE 6, 2017
I feel proud to be able to tell you that my employer, Naropa University, joins other college and university leaders, mayors, governors, investors and businesses in declaring that regardless of current decisions made by the Republican president, we will continue to support climate action to meet the Paris Agreement. This action thereby continues alliances with […].
Ideas for Reclaimed Dining Room Tables
Green Furniture Home Design
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
If you’re lucky enough to have an actual dining room in your home that can accommodate a large dining table, you should consider getting one that’s made from reclaimed, recycled or sustainably harvested wood.
What Happens When You Plant a Pile of Bear Scat?
Nature Conservancy - Science
MAY 10, 2017
My son returns from the gravel bar and says it will do as a camping site. Just watch out for the pile of dog poop,” he says. We’re on the final day of a three-day river trip, and this location seems an unlikely location for dogs. I ask my young outdoorsman to show me the poop.
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What is killing birds at Karla Lake (Greece)?
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 17, 2017
There should be thousands of birds at this time of the year, Dimitris Michalakis from the Karla Lake management authority told me. In early August this year, I saw 77 species here (69 on the lake, plus 8 more in the surrounding areas) but barely more than a thousand individuals.
Altruism, Albatrosses, and Vicious Young Men
10,000 Birds
JUNE 27, 2017
On Dec. 27, 2015 Christian Gutierrez, Raymond Justice, and Carter Mesker went on a camping trip to Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve on Oahu, Hawaii.
City Guide: Finding Birds in Belgrade
10,000 Birds
APRIL 27, 2017
Is Belgrade the New Berlin is a question recently raised in Vogue by Marry Holland. Her article starts with a bold claim that “no city makes you feel more like a New Yorker than Belgrade.”
An Absolute Beginner in Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 26, 2017
I have just returned from Costa Rica, the country about which I knew very little, despite it coming under my radar all the way back in 1999 when the “Africa – Birds & Birding” magazine published some of John Graham’s experiences from his visit in 1993.
“Keep your taxonomy out of my field guide” – revisited
10,000 Birds
APRIL 30, 2017
Way back in the days when blog posts still got a lot of comments, I wrote a piece on why field guides that arrange species in a more or less strict taxonomic order regularly frustrate me.
Ten Years of Select Economic Data in Graphs
Environmental Economics
DECEMBER 11, 2017
A pet peeve of mine as an economist is giving too much credit to the current quarterback , er.President for [economic] wins and too much blame for [economic] losses.
The myth of glass recycling
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The great majority of people, I am sure, firmly believe that the glass bottles and glass jars, of which they so diligently remove the labels and then put out for the kerbside recycling pick-up are going to make new glass bottles and -jars.
Love as a Practice
Indigenize
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
The following is an essay written by my contradancing pal Lynn Ungar. She reframes love from an exclusive romantic destination to a daily practice for everyone. Spiritual Ecopsychology The Wheel of the Year love Lynn Ungar spiritual practice UU valentines day
The New Swarovski BTX, an Amazing Advancement in Spotting Scopes
10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2017
A little over a month ago I was hiking up a mountain path outside of Innsbruck, Austria, with birders from around the world. When we reached our destination we were greeted with glasses of champagne. And while the bubbly really hit the spot it seemed like it was a bit of overkill.
Waxwings Really Have Wax Wings
Nature Conservancy - Science
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Cedar Waxwings are a favorite of many birders and backyard naturalists. With their fuzzy-looking crests and sharp color accents, they’re dapper looking birds. A large flock of them picking through berries is always entertaining to watch. I count myself a member of the Waxwing Fan Club.
The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
I recently asked whether Puerto Rico should be part of the American Birding Association’s ABA Area. That post led to a spirited discussion on the ABA Facebook page. I will suggest an answer to the question: this post makes the argument that both Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Birding under Clouds of Uncertainty: Santa Ana NWR
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 12, 2017
When the news broke about a possible border wall through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, I decided to make plans to visit before it got bisected by a concrete barrier.
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition: A Field Guide Review
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 5, 2017
October 23 2017: I read the text message confirming that there is indeed a Common Greenshank at Edwin B. Forsythe NWR. I grab my binoculars, camera, and field guide and drive 2-and-a-half hours to southern New Jersey.
Wither coal (despite all attempts to the contrary)? What's next?
Environmental Economics
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Snow in Costa Rica!
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 7, 2017
It was already dark in mid-October when we arrived to the Costa Rican birding mecca of Rancho Naturalista to have dinner on the veranda but then were interrupted with a call: There’s a Mottled Owl at the other side! You can imagine the rest: everyone jumped from the table to look for the owl.
Should Puerto Rico be Part of the ABA Area?
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Hurricanes Irma and Maria recently caused devastating damage to the U.S. territories in the Caribbean: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most residents are still without electricity and there was extensive damage to homes, buildings, and public infrastructure.
A Corn Crake in New York State!
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
No one expected a Corn Crake. But, then, no one expected a Common Greenshanks in New Jersey.
The pathological consumption of the majority
Green (Living) Review
JULY 23, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The pathological consumption of the majority, for I do know that not all participate in it, has become so normalized that we scarcely notice it.
Leading a Contra Dance Role-Swapping Workshop
Indigenize
JUNE 22, 2017
Contra dancers, if you’ve ever been curious about dancing the other gender role, I have published a new article with co-author Erik Erhardt about how to optimally pull it off. We of course offer tips for smooth swapping points and the like, yet our main point is the “prime directive” of keeping neighbors, shadows, […]. Arts Dance cdss contra dance Erik Erhardt gender respect role swapping
Bird Migration and Conservation Meet at Selva Bananito, Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 28, 2017
In Costa Rica, October is our May. Birds begin to filter down through this southern part of Central America by August but the biggest avian movement happens during the third and final weeks of October.
How Do We Love Our Public Lands & Scientists? Let Us Count the Ways
Nature Conservancy - Science
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Nature unites us. The truth of this statement is clear when visiting public lands in the United States. People of all backgrounds are brought together by a love of nature and adventure as they journey to see the incredible places that have been held in trust for all Americans.
The Scarlet Pacific of Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 23, 2017
The Crocodile Bridge on the Tarcoles River is a strange place.
Trolling for Cuckoos in Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
I watch birds pretty much all the time. This may come as a surprise to folks who keep their birding casual, or who limit their watching to a backyard feeder.
eBird Economics: How Much Would You Pay to See Birds?
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Birders derive “value” from birding. But does the value of a particular trip come from the number of birds seen, viewing a particular species, seeing an endangered species, catching a glimpse of a rarity, adding a lifer, or something else? How much do birders value a birding experience?
A short comment on a discrete choice experiment in the AER*
Environmental Economics
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
A cool new paper is the first (?) to use a discrete choice experiment in the AER: Mas, Alexandre, and Amanda Pallais. 2017. "Valuing "Valuing Alternative Work Arrangements." " American Economic Review, 107(12): 3722-59.
A Dozen Quick and Easy Hummingbirds in Costa Rica
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
When the birding slows down, someone usually lets out the excuse that our hobby wouldn’t be as fun if there was no challenge.
Welcome Our New Beat Writer, Tristan Lowery
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
If there is one thing better than a nice cold beer after a long day of spring migration I don’t know what it is. A mojito while birding in the tropics is often refreshing and a nice glass of red wine after a Christmas Bird Count is a great way to unwind.
Birds of Kruger National Park and Wildlife of Ecuador: Two WILDGuides Reviewed
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 1, 2017
Ikea Releases Open Source Designs For A Garden Sphere That Feeds A Whole Neighborhood
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
It doesn’t even require nails. f you’ve already constructed Ikea desks and chairs , then it’s time to take your skills to the next level.
They’ve Got an Awful Lot of Birds in Brazil.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Way down among the Brazillians, Coffee beans grow by the billions, So they’ve got to find those extra cups to fill, They’ve got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil.… The Coffee Song lyrics ran like an earworm through my head as I prepared for my September trip to Brazil.
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