Ravens form a wake-like gathering after 2 electrocuted Nov 23, 2009
"I walked out there and there were all these birds just circling. There were ravens in all the trees," he said ... "It was like that movie, 'The Birds,' " he said ... "It was a funnel of black birds. I pulled up to the building right as they were circling.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Studs, duds and other Fantasy Revelations Nov 23, 2009
Talk about killing two fantasy birds with one stone. Dallas 7, Washington 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Flying an Engineless Plane Is Closest Humans Can Get to Soaring Like a Bird Nov 23, 2009
Engineless Planes Allow Humans to Soar Like Birds - ABC News ... Like the birds, air flow, currents and "lift" keep a glider afloat. (ABC News)
Happy Thanksgiving and other turkey day edibles (109) Nov 23, 2009
Many of us feel the strong Turkey Day compulsion about Thanksgiving, while others long to find a way around flocking to the national dinner, much like many birds of platter ... The Sonoma Community Center serves a fabulous organic dinner that includes wild salmon, leg of lamb from Whole Foods, organic Willie Birds, Oak Hill Farm and Green String produce, cheeses from Carneros Caves and mashers dripping with Vella butter. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Bird flu worries in Timor-Leste as awareness remains low Nov 23, 2009
There has yet to be a single reported case of H5N1 in the country either in birds or humans but the risk remains ... Should a large number of chickens die suddenly, farmers will often blame Newcastle disease, a highly contagious and fatal viral disease affecting domestic poultry and wild birds, which is endemic in the area, when the real cause could be H5N1. (AlertNet)
Top scientists join calls to save threatened red gum forests Nov 23, 2009
The State Government's forestry department, Forests NSW, is also wrangling with the federal environment department over whether it has breached federal laws protecting threatened species and migratory birds. The red gum forests have become the No. 1 environmental state campaign for conservationists, who are backed by the former premier Bob Carr. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
An instant avian celebrity (5) Nov 23, 2009
It belongs to a group of birds called alcids, also known as auks ... Interestingly, all of the Michigan records, save one, have been one-day sightings and all involving single birds. (The Herald-Palladium)
A who’s who says where to go Nov 22, 2009
It s one of the largest freshwater estuaries in the world, and most people have never seen anything quite like it, especially in late fall when migratory birds are still coming through ... MARGUERITE ROBICHAUX, artist When friends from her native Louisiana visit Robichaux at her western Maine mountain home, she likes to take them snowshoeing or cross-country skiing to look for animal tracks and winter birds. (Boston Globe)
What does it take to save a species? Sometimes, high-voltage power wires Nov 22, 2009
Yet now they are gaining a new reputation: As critical homes for faltering species of birds, bees, butterflies, plants, and a host of other species ... It s hard to explain to conservation groups that [species] are being saved in the most unpopular and disturbed kinds of landscapes, said Robert Askins, a biology professor at Connecticut College who has studied birds in transmission corridors ... The chestnut-sided warbler and American woodcock birds, snowshoe hares, and New England cottontail... (Boston Globe)
Off-roading group puts turkey on tables for Windber Nov 22, 2009
Group members met at Randy s BiLo in Windber to pick up the 1,000-pound load of frozen birds and delivered them to Compassion House, along Somerset Street in Windber. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Off-roading group puts turkey on tables for Windber By Chad MearnsOur Town Editor Rating: 0 Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:55 PM EST Members of the Big Rubbers 4x4 Club got a head... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Imperial Valley Food Bank drive brings in turkeys for needy families Nov 22, 2009
El Centro resident Eric Edep, 24, walked out of Lucky supermarket, made a quick left, and ducked under an overhang to deposit a frozen turkey in a cooler filled with other chilled birds. Though Edep doesn t usually shop at the market, he was compelled to go and donate to help a good cause, he said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hutterites underestimate demand for turkeys Nov 22, 2009
A Hutterite colony near Billings that specializes in raising all-natural turkeys for holiday feasts cut production by half this year due to what they thought would be decreased demand for the more expensive birds because of the tough economy. But demand for the birds that are sold fresh without first being frozen hasn't slackened, and now it's too late to raise more birds ... Hofer said he'll hold some turkeys back that are destined for Christmas dinners, but there won't be enough birds to meet... (Montana Standard, MT)
Colombia Travel - Salento, Zona Caf... Nov 22, 2009
However, it is the surrounding area of lush green hills, coffee farms, fruit trees, and colorful birds and butterflies that make this place stunning. Coffee Farms in Salento. (Suite101.com)
Why Bird Flu Has Not Caused a Pandemic Nov 22, 2009
21, 2009) Bird flu viruses would have to make at least two simultaneous genetic mutations before they could be transmitted readily from human to human, according to research published November 19 in PLoS One. The authors of the new study, from Imperial College London, the University of Reading and the University of North Carolina, USA, argue that it is very unlikely that two genetic mutations would occur at the same time. (Science Daily)
Personal best Nov 22, 2009
Sometimes, winning is getting the last word with yourself. Sometimes, winning is getting the last word with yourself. (The Palm Beach Post)
Taking direction from videographer Scot Litteer, Basil Baker goes through the motions of making a TV commercial on Wednesday. Photo by Jaime Richardson | Green Valley News Nov 22, 2009
Regional Transportation Authority and Sun Tran officials were worried by lower-than-expected ridership this summer, but say they ve seen numbers pick up in the fall and expect even more good news with the return of Green Valley s snow birds. We ve been seeing improvements week to week, especially with the winter residents returning, said Michele Joseph, Sun Tran s marketing director. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Turkey vultures: nature's perfect cleanup crew Nov 22, 2009
After a meal, the birds can often be seen perching in the heat of the sun, where anything that has managed to cling to the few bits of fuzz on the head will be baked off once and for all ... The ability to vomit freely also enables the birds to throw up in the face of an attacker, the putrid smell of the rotting flesh mixed with the acids of the stomach becoming a very repulsive experience for a predator ... Lightening up for an emergency takeoff could also be lifesaving for those birds too... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gridiron Grump: Queasy, sneezy, with a side of bacon Nov 22, 2009
G-Men 20, Dirty Birds 14. Gridiron Grump s column appears Fridays during football season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Crow chasers win again Nov 22, 2009
Sounds of a crow distress call are blasted from speakers, and the birds almost instantly swoop away from the landfill ... At dawn and dusk for 10 days, workers drive around town to crow hot spots in Auburn and aggravate the birds in an attempt to keep them from roosting ... One proposal was to hire falconers to scare the animals off with birds of prey. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'Road' to Hell Nov 22, 2009
Filming halted when birds or planes appeared ... Filming halted when birds or planes appeared. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Terracotta army's new UK formation Nov 22, 2009
Terracotta figurines of acrobats and weightlifters as well as musicians and bronze birds are thought to have been designed to entertain him. Stern figures of bureaucrats, with their arms folded under their long sleeves, symbolise his civilian ambitions. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Miss. charities struggle amid growing need Nov 22, 2009
Still, last-minute monetary donations enabled Stewpot to cover the cost of the birds. That cost is up 10 cents a pound, Satterwhite said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Marshfield resident Jeff Corwin to visit science center Nov 22, 2009
Corwin added, though, that there are success stories in the wild such as the California condor whose population had dwindled to an estimated 22 birds a few years ago, but has rebounded to an estimated 350. Additionally, he said the bald eagle is another tale of recovery, coming back from an estimated 400 pairs to almost 70,000 recently. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Let us help you with the dinner 'math' Nov 22, 2009
For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is plenty of leftovers, aim for 11 2 pounds per person whatever the turkey's size. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Drilling proposal worries conservationists, tourism officials Nov 22, 2009
Oil spills kill fish, birds and tourist reservations ... Most of the oil was removed within a few days, but wildlife casualties included an estimated 7,800 threatened and endangered sea turtle hatchlings and untold fish and birds in the oil slick's path. (Florida Today)
Flounder quest costly Nov 22, 2009
But like many outdoorsmen, I'm not skilled in creating casseroles or basting birds. So I decided to bring some fresh fish to the table. (Florida Today)
The Parenting Place Nov 22, 2009
I don't have any idea how to tackle the birds and the bees with a 3rd grader. and if he's already french kissing, well, the next step is like 3rd base, isn't it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Trooper testifies about ammo fired at Framingham cop Nov 22, 2009
"It would be for shooting birds, smaller than a turkey a pheasant or a quail," Risteen told the jury of eight men and eight women. "So you wouldn't use it to shoot a turkey, because it's not likely to kill it," Boyd's lawyer, John LaChance asked. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Council members question SPD purchases Nov 22, 2009
Questionable spending on a skeet thrower and clay birds, purchased by the Sealy Police Department, is drawing criticism from at least two Sealy council members, who don t agree with the purchases. Sealy City Council members last week learned the Sealy Police Department (SPD) used in-store credit at a sporting goods store to purchase the thrower and clay birds, which SPD Chief John Tollett said are used for target acquisition, in addition to firearms and ammunition. (Sealy News, TX)
Grouse aren't as plentiful anymore Nov 22, 2009
Two other birds flushed down the mountains as Willow found the bird and brought it back to me. I think in all we moved seven grouse in that cover during a three-hour hunt which averages a little better than two birds an hour ... Far better than the one or two birds a day were finding in our mountains. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
On The House: Regrouting ceramic tile Nov 22, 2009
It s sort of the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. Unlike most tile installation projects, re-grouting tile is not something that generally requires a professional. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
If You Cant Find The Swine Flu Vaccine, A New Texas Web Site May Help Nov 22, 2009
The virus combines genetic material from pigs, birds and humans in a way researchers have not seen before. How Is It Transmitted. (KWTX.com, TX)
Turkey vultures: nature's perfect cleanup crew Nov 21, 2009
After a meal, the birds can often be seen perching in the heat of the sun, where anything that has managed to cling to the few bits of fuzz on the head will be baked off once and for all ... The ability to vomit freely also enables the birds to throw up in the face of an attacker, the putrid smell of the rotting flesh mixed with the acids of the stomach becoming a very repulsive experience for a predator ... Lightening up for an emergency takeoff could also be lifesaving for those birds too... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
William Richard Bill Menze Nov 21, 2009
He enjoyed being outdoors watching birds and eagles and family times. Survivors include his former wife, Catherine Menze of Lake Wales; daughters Michelle Gamwell and husband Larry of Lake Wales, and Denise Buddi and husband Jim of Miami; brother, Robert Menze of Babson Park; a sister Ann Cratty of Pasco County; three grandchildren, Matthews Gamwell and wife Choah, Jennifer Segal and husband Jeff, and Jessica Buddi; four great-grandchildren, Aidan, Dillyn, Asher and Caleb. (Lake Wales News, FL)
* Government gives to London-based bird organization Nov 21, 2009
In a move to contribute to global wildlife conservation, Taiwan has again donated to Bird Life International (BLI), a London-based organization working to protect birds ... In collaboration with BLIs Important Bird Area (IBA) program, Chang said the Wild Bird Society of the Republic of China has set up 52 IBAs around the country since 1999 to protect birds and their natural habitats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Montserrat rises from the ashes Nov 21, 2009
Throughout the week I saw an agouti X a cross between a rabbit and a rat without a tail X rummaging about behind the cottage, and brightly colored birds flitting around in the trees overhead ... Although still critically endangered, their numbers are now climbing thanks to a program instigated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and overseen by Scriber, and we saw several more throughout the morning ... As I watched the sun set over the sea, the only sound was birds chirruping in... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Minnesota 2 » Nov 21, 2009
Steve Lee and I rose in unison and caught up with the birds just past the center point of the blind ... It was the last significant action we'd see at The Point, although several groups of distant birds kept us on our toes throughout the morning ... Over and over, we saw flocks of roughly two dozen birds working about half a mile in the distance between a cut corn field and a grain bin. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Climate study findings revealed Nov 21, 2009
The programme also explores the wildlife winners and losers, as birds and plants migrate northwards pushing out some native species. VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS. (BBC News -- Technology)
On The House: Regrouting ceramic tile Nov 21, 2009
It s sort of the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. Unlike most tile installation projects, re-grouting tile is not something that generally requires a professional. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Brevard Naturally: Be thankful for natural beauty in our backyards Nov 21, 2009
It is a real privilege to see these magnificent birds restored to their natural habitat right here in Viera. Please come visit them this Thanksgiving. (Florida Today)
Sports Spasms Nov 21, 2009
I began noticing large swelling and "blister-like" out-croppings on the bare heads and necks of a couple of these birds and began wondering what was happening to them ... What troubled me was that the article said turkeys that visit the same feeding area over and over again are more susceptible to the malady than those that live in the wild, though (more rarely) cases also pop up in birds that do not frequent feeders ... It s not because of anything in the feed, it s just that a place where... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Junkmans Gems Nov 21, 2009
While at the beach I thought Hitchcock s movie "The Birds was back. As the gulls gathered around us, it looked like fun to throw potato chips up in the air for them to catch. One of them flew away to tell the rest of them about the free food. Fortunately when we ran out of chips they moved on to better pickings. After I had gathered up a gallon of seashells I was resting in the truck when I thought I could hear bagpipes and was dreaming. As we drove back about a quarter mile down the beach was a... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Looking Up: And the winner is ... Nov 21, 2009
Several East Coast North American tribes pictured the Big Dipper s bowl stars as a bear, being chased by three birds - the stars of what we know as the Dipper s handle. First-quarter moon is Nov. 24. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
The voice of GPS Nov 21, 2009
Now put your foot on the brake and carefully switch into drive and then SLOW DOWN and WATCH OUT oh no CAREFUL OF THOSE TRASH CANS and OH LORD THE MAILBOX and LOOK OUT FOR THAT LADY WHO IS STANDING IN HER YARD 100 FEET FROM THE CURB OH NO THERE ARE SQUIRRELS AND BIRDS AND BUGS WE RE ALL GOING TO DIE.. It seems to me that you re saying the Dad GPS would serve as a safety device, I noted, providing urgent warning of unusually dangerous conditions, such as your driving. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Delft breakthrough in bioethanol production from agricultural waste Nov 21, 2009
The invention is enthusiastically summarized by the principal researcher Jack Pronk: 'In the laboratory, this simple genetic modification kills three birds with one stone: no glycerol formation, higher ethanol yields and consumption of toxic acetate. For the potential billion liter ethanol gain to be realized, follow-up research on the transfer of this concept to industrial yeast strains and real-life process conditions is required. (EurekAlert!)
Full Story Nov 21, 2009
Fort Lauderdale Police Department chief Frank Adderly and the Fraternal Order of Police donated a truck-load of turkeys, totalling in the range of 45-50 of the birds. "We go way back [to when I was] a patrolman working in this neighborhood," said the chief. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
• Successful animal viewing may depend on laundry soap Nov 21, 2009
Birds, however, see the orange vividly ... Birds, visually speaking, are the most difficult wildlife to dress for ... And many species also see in ultraviolet; hummingbirds, gulls, many songbirds and mallards are just a few. (Juneau Empire)
• Trail tales & trekking Nov 21, 2009
The hikers explore historical routes, or stop to look at animal tracks, flowers or birds. The group is something of a walking meditation of the local flora and fauna. (Juneau Empire)
Thanksgiving Answers: What is Dry-Brining? Nov 21, 2009
I used to be a big fan of wet brining, but it was definitely a hassle, and I was always plagued by the nagging feeling that I was doing my expensive heritage birds a disservice with such an invasive soaking. Has anyone else tried dry-brining. (Epicurious.com)
Terracotta army's new UK formation Nov 21, 2009
Terracotta figurines of acrobats and weightlifters as well as musicians and bronze birds are thought to have been designed to entertain him. Stern figures of bureaucrats, with their arms folded under their long sleeves, symbolise his civilian ambitions. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Should you feel guilty? Nov 21, 2009
He feeds the birds of the air and we are above them, but, he doesn't just throw the food into their nests, they have to go out and get it. So, these homeless are out on the street corners trying to get it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Yakima woman dies of West Nile Nov 21, 2009
Also this year, 71 horses, one dog, 22 birds and 341 mosquito samples tested positive ... More than 400 dead birds were reported this year. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Queasy, sneezy, with a side of bacon Nov 21, 2009
G-Men 20, Dirty Birds 14. Gridiron Grump s column appears Fridays during football season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Falcons are heavy underdogs without Turner Nov 21, 2009
I thought you guys were saying Ryan was the reason for last season s success, yet now all of a sudden the AJC Writers are saying the birds are a huge underdog without Turner ... Steve Smith seems to be a name that will toast the birds in both Carolina and New York ... The Birds let Boley walk because he regressed big time last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Playoff Drive in the Meadowlands? Nov 21, 2009
The Birds are coming off a loss where they were given every single chance to win in Charlotte and separate themselves from the mid-tier wild-card pack ... If the Birds drop this one, they really can only lose one more if they want to be a legitimate contender in the NFC playoff hunt ... 6) Are the Birds Done without a Win. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
I don't have any idea how to tackle the birds and the bees with a 3rd grader. and if he's already french kissing, well, the next step is like 3rd base, isn't it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Gov. Riley pardons 'Clyde the turkey' Nov 21, 2009
The blessed birds are always named Clyde and are provided by Bates House of Turkey in Greenville. First Lady Patsy Riley has used the occasion at the governor's mansion to promote "Blankets with a Blessing." The program collects blankets for the needy as winter nears. (WSJA.com, AL)
THIS OLD TOWN: A grouse hunt to remember Nov 21, 2009
My old notebook tells me I walked 9 miles, scared up 10 birds, fired four shots and missed all four. Following an early afternoon sandwich break, as I sat on a log watching the smoke from my Cubanito drift among the pines, I heard distant factory and fire whistles. (Easton Journal, MA)
Let us help you with the dinner 'math' Nov 21, 2009
For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is plenty of leftovers, aim for 11 2 pounds per person whatever the turkey's size. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Group watches for hawks in western Wyoming Nov 21, 2009
Their knowledge of these birds is impeccable ... says Eberly as the birds begin to swirl, or kettle in bird-speak ... I think there are five birds, all together. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Rules for Entering the State of Flo... Nov 21, 2009
Florida has the worst combination of teenagers and the elderly (some 'snowbirds' and some retirees) driving on the road ... Do not feed the birds, especially seagulls and especially on the beach or near restaurants ... Feeding birds is also an invitation for them to defecate on you, people around you, or people's possessions. (Suite101.com)
Haunted Pennsylvania Hawk Mountain ... Nov 21, 2009
It s the world s first refuge for raptors, birds of prey, home to hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures and other raptors. The sanctuary offers picturesque vistas, a garden of native plans and eight miles of scenic trials. (Suite101.com)
Best Maritime Bird Watching Destina... Nov 21, 2009
Visit Keji Park, NB Coast, and PEI Beaches to Watch Birds, Wildlife ... From the endangered piping plover to the majestic blue heron, maritime birds are plentiful and fun to spot ... The national park website notes more than 170 species of birds in the park including 20 species of warblers. (Suite101.com)
Bok to celebrate Joy to the World Nov 21, 2009
Another new decorating idea by Citizens Bank & Trust involves community-wide support from its staff and customers who have filled The Loggia with angels, birds and natural wonders to illustrate the theme song s refrain, And Heaven and Nature Sing. Designers and sponsors for other rooms include The Dining Room: Designer Amy Averitt for sponsors Quintessential Concepts Inc. and Epps Mortuary, Lake Wales; Mr. Buck s Office: Designer Thomas Patrick Ryan and Marion Koppes for sponsor Ryan Studios... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Blackstone chilling with Birds Eye Nov 20, 2009
Blackstone Group's Pinnacle Foods Group agreed to buy Birds Eye Foods, the largest US frozen-vegetable company, for $1 ... The Birds Eye purchase is the seventh-largest US private equity deal of 2009 and Blackstone's second-biggest of the year, after its planned acquisition of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV's theme-park business for as much as $2 ... Rochester, New York-based Birds Eye has annual sales of more than $930 million and says it holds a 27 percent share of the US market for frozen... (New York Post -- Business)
