Bahía de Concepción Jun 29, 2008
The coves of Muleg are dotted with islands that provide plenty of reefs for marine life, habitat for rare birds and lots of caves for exploring. Desert lovers who go west can find natural hot springs, and indigenous petroglyphs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Biltmore, Seaquarium on Film Jun 10, 2008
The marine-life entertainment park offers a unique location for producers, including settings with a killer whale, dolphins, flamingos, sea lions, tropical fish, rare birds, snakes, turtles, crocodile, deer and other animals. The 38-acre landscaped park includes flowers and trees, in addition to coral reef caverns, huge pools, underwater seascapes and the Flipper Lagoon where parts of the original 1960s television show Flipper were shot. (Suite101.com)
"Telectroscope" Connects London, NYC May 24, 2008
He shares insight into some rare birds around the world but also what might be in your own city park. (1:27). (CBS News)
Return of the dandy Apr 17, 2008
Although most of his work has been associated with urban nightlife, he is surprisingly a man of nature, an expert on exotic plants and rare birds and the niceties of human behaviour. To those who know him he is a constant source of amusement. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Battle lines drawnOpinions divided over benefits of so-called 'eco-towns' Feb 27, 2008
Lapwings are among the rare birds that use the place as a sanctuary. It represents a step change in community design and development in this country. (BBC News -- UK)
Souren Melikian on auctions Feb 19, 2008
In the afternoon session devoted to drawings from various owners, the chase for rare birds took a new dimension. A sheet with studies of heads on both sides by the rare Fra Bartolommeo shot up to $1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Rhys Suspect Held For Firearm Offences Jan 31, 2008
"The arrest follows the execution of three warrants at addresses in Croxteth on Monday."Five people - three men and two women - were arrested on Monday night following the recovery of a firearm and rare birds eggs. "Rhys, a fanatical Everton supporter, was killed as he walked home from football practice in Croxteth Park, Liverpool, on August 22.He was crossing the car park outside the Fir Tree pub when a hooded youth rode up on a bicycle and fired three shots, one of which hit Rhys.It is... (Sky News)
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When a proposed hydroelectric dam threatened to destroy Belize's entire population of scarlet macaws by flooding the rare birds' jungle home, one American expat fought back. Sharon Matola, aka the Zoo Lady, took on Belizean fatcats, multinational corporations (Fortis, Duke Energy), and even the Queen of England to try to preserve the wilderness and save the birds. (FastCompany)
Finding one's passion Dec 5, 2007
A few friends have traveled the world watching rare birds. We enjoy birds, feed our feathered friends and make sure they have plenty of water. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Ashlee Simpson Nov 2, 2007
Reebok founder Paul Fireman and wife Phyllis are being blasted by recruiter Tom MacNish for failing to pay him the $18,000 fee he claims he is owed for finding two rare birds: husband-and-wife live-in servants culled from the staff of demanding music exec Tommy Mottola and his wife, Mexican singing sensation Thalia. "I'd been working on this for a long time," MacNish said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Queen's nephew Linley named as blackmail victim Nov 1, 2007
Police investigating the shooting of two rare birds of prey at one of the Queen's country estates have questioned the monarch's grandson Prince Harry, royal officials said yesterday. Harry and a friend were nearby when two rare hen harriers were shot dead at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England, last week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 30, 2007
Condors can ingest lead bullet fragments imbedded in the carcasses of wild animals, creating a lead-poisoning threat to the rare birds. 700. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The Final Word Aug 1, 2007
My brother aside, men with mustaches are rare birds these days. Dr. Phil, Borat and Geraldo Rivera still hang on. (USA Today -- Life)
Tenacious climbing fern is killing trees, foliage in Everglades May 8, 2007
But since the time of the Florida settlers, conservationists have fought to preserve the shelter for rare birds, flowers and animals. The 2000 Everglades restoration project is aimed at correcting the engineering and development intrusions that have reduced wading bird populations by 95 percent, endangered 68 plant and animal species, and cut water flow through the glades by 70 percent. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Penguins keep waddling into our hearts Mar 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Penguins are anything but rare birds in Hollywood these days. In the footsteps of March of the Penguins and Happy Feet, the wave continues with the recently released Farce of the Penguins spoof, the DVD release of 1995s animated The Pebble and the Penguin, and the upcoming summer cartoon Surfs Up, about surfing penguins. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Mar 19, 2007
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My idea of a real escape Mar 17, 2007
In these calm, unthreatening conditions, rare birds and lizards can flourish freely. The island is said to have the world's largest colony of brown teal duck. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
* Feature: Tourism sector urged to target special-interest groups Mar 16, 2007
"They will be given a chance to see 16 unique species that can only be found in Taiwan. They could also see some rare birds that arrive in Taiwan for the winter," he said. Tourism Bureau officials have also recognized the rapid development of the niche tourism market and plan to make the country's other special features -- such as hot springs and farm homestays -- selling points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scottish islands' surviving hedgehogs win a reprieve Feb 21, 2007
A controversial project which has killed hundreds of hedgehogs preying on rare birds in the Hebrides has been abandoned after new evidence showed they could be safely taken off the islands alive. The conservation agency Scottish Natural Heritage voted unanimously yesterday to set up a new trial to capture and relocate the hedgehogs on the mainland, suspending a four-year-long culling programme on the Uists in the Outer Hebrides. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
* Taiwan Quick Take Jan 23, 2007
The Wild Bird Society of Tainan and the Black-faced Spoonbill Association in Tainan County conducted this year's census over the weekend and counted 705 of the rare birds on the first day and 759 birds on the second day. Neither number matched the record figures for spoonbills recorded previously. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Top green travel tips Dec 28, 2006
The centre can arrange visits to several remote birding locations where visitors can see rare birds like the giant ibis, white-shouldered ibis, bengal florican and sarus crane, and many other bird species. BirderTraveller. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Bond and penguins stay atop box-office PHOTOS Dec 4, 2006
Photo Gallery The penguins and James Bond are rare birds indeed. In an unusual show of strength, the animated penguin musical "Happy Feet" and the Bond thriller "Casino Royale" dominated the movie box office for the third consecutive weekend. (Los Angeles Times)
In Travel | Costa Rica is a bird-watching paradise Nov 5, 2006
But the quetzals weren't the only beautiful or rare birds on the tour. We saw so many stunning birds -- 355 species altogether, 31 hummingbirds among them -- that it's difficult to name just a few. (The Miami Herald)
Egg thief 'had dizzy spell before 40ft fall' Aug 30, 2006
The former power station worker had a string of convictions for illegally taking eggs from rare birds. In 1986 he took a chainsaw to a tree at Loch Garten, near Aviemore, Scotland, and tried to cut it down to get to an osprey s nest. (Times Online)
Trade likely eventually Aug 5, 2006
Good catching prospects that can hit are very rare birds. The Braves were able to plug Estrada in when Javy Lopez left for Baltimore at a budget friendly price. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
He's a 'doggone birdbrain' Jul 16, 2006
The native Newburgh birder judges national and international dog shows that take him to places where he finds rare birds. Like the Tampa, Fla. (Times Herald-Record, NY)
Scottish Business Briefing April 24 Apr 24, 2006
The lure of watching rare birds in the wild has attracted thousands of tourists Scotland providing 5 million to the tourism economy (). The first study into the value of bird tourism to the Scottish economy found viewing sites and reserves run by RSPB Scotland attracted around 125,000 tourists drawn each year to its five Osprey viewing sites north of the Border. (Scotsman)
IKEA tries to furnish Japan, again Apr 23, 2006
However, in attempt to save time, IKEA managers decided to sow grass on the entire site instead, Kullberg said, which is what attracted the rare birds. "It was a pretty cute story, really,'' he said. "Now we know why they don't sow grass in Japan, and why they spray with water instead. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
