Tom Welling is of course famous for being an American actor, (he's also a director and former male model) who portrays Clark Kent in Smallville. His other credits include Cheaper by the Dozen and 2005 remake of The Fog. 
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Snow Goose.—"Unusual for Michigan in summer" was a blue-morph individual in Berrien Co. from June 28 through the end of July (Jonathan T. Wuepper and Tim Baerwald).
White-winged Scoter.—"Unusual for mid-summer" was a male in Houghton Co. on July 18 (Joe Kaplan).
Bufflehead.—Single birds in Saginaw Co. on June 6 (Joe Soehnel) and Pte. Mouillee State Game Area (SGA), Monroe Co., on June 20 (Adam M. Byrne) were "unseasonable" for Michigan’s southern Lower Peninsula.
Pacific Loon.—A hold-over from the spring season was last seen on June 2 (Alec Lindsay).
Horned Grebe.—Two lingered through June 4 in Iron Co. (Greg Cleary).
Eared Grebe.—A bird abandoned its nest on Crow Island, Saginaw Co., but was still in the area on June 10 (Myles Willard, Jerry Ziarno), while another visited the Muskegon Wastewater System, Muskegon Co., on July 23 (Brian Johnson).
Snowy Egret.—Single birds were at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Saginaw Co., in July (David J. Peters, Joe Soehnel, Bob Grefe), and along the Bay/Arenac co. line on July 31 (Doug Jackson).
Yellow Rail.—Good numbers were present at Seney NWR, Schoolcraft Co.
King Rail.—One was photographed along the Bay/Arenac co. line on June 27 (Doug Jackson).
Semipalmated Plover.—One at Pte. Mouillee GMA, Monroe Co., on June 20 was injured (Adam M. Byrne).
Piping Plover.—Of the 63 pairs from the Great Lakes Population that fledged 112 wild chicks from 71 nests, "the vast majority" were from Michigan (Source: Great Lakes Piping Plover Call, University of Minnesota, September 17, 2008, E. Roche, ed.).
Black-necked Stilt.—A pair fledged 4 young at Pte. Mouillee GMA, Monroe Co., "the same location where this species nested in 2003."
American Avocet.—More than the usual number of reports.
Willet.—Reported.
Whimbrel.—One at the Muskegon Wastewater System, Muskegon Co., on June 20 (Chip Francke) was "relatively late and farther w. than usual in the Lower Peninsula."
Hudsonian Godwit.—One "transited" Kewenee Co. on June 1 (Joe Kaplan).
Marbled Godwit.—The 5 or 6 reported for the season was "more than normal," including a "presumed spring migrant" at Grand Marais, Alger Co., on June 14 (Jean Carpenter).
Long-billed Dowitcher.—One "identified by voice" at Pte. Mouillee GMA, Monroe Co., on July 20 (Adam M. Byrne) was early.
Franklin’s Gull.—An "out-of-range" adult in Bay Co. on June 7 was "most newsworthy" (photo: Glenn Peterson).
Heerman’s Gull.—A first-cycle bird at Chassel, Houghton Co., on July 18 was "outstanding on the beach" (photo: Joe Youngman). "If accepted, this would establish Michgan’s 4th record, with the previous three probably a returning individual for three consecutive years."
Chuck-will’s Widow.—A bird in Berrien Co. through July 5 (Marvin Budd) was "presumably returning for the 4th consecutive summer."
Green Violetear.—Michigan’s third was a bird that "sought refuge" at Shelter Bay, Alger Co., July 5-6 (Scott C. Hickman).
Black-headed Woodpecker.—A concentration of about 21 pairs was present in about 400 acres in Baraga Co. (Joe Youngman).
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.—About 50-60 were still migrating on June 2 at the western end of Manitou Island, Keweenaw Co. (Joe Youngman, Zack Gayk).
Least Flycatcher.—About 20-30 were still migrating on June 2 at the western end of Manitou Island, Keweenaw Co. (Joe Youngman, Zack Gayk).
Western Kingbird.—This species was easterly at Whitefish Point, Chippewa Co., on June 2 (fide Chris Neri), and in Monroe Co. on June 11 (Walter G. Pawloski).
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.—A bird that appeared at Whitefish Point, Chippewa Co., on June 2 (Kelli Heindel Levinson) "was refound the next day 24 km to the south!"
Yellow-throated Vireo.—Two reports from Chippewa Co., including breeding confirmation near McNearny Lake on July 21 (Louie J. Dombrowski), are noteworthy as the species is scarce in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
Philadelphia Vireo.—Reports from 4 counties, including breeding confirmation in Gogebic Co. (Ryne Rutherford).
Northern Wheatear.—A female at Grand Marais, Alger Co., on June 6 (Pat McConeghy) furnishes "Michigan’s first ‘spring’ record and 10th overall."
Northern Mockingbird.—Two on Manitou Island, Keweenaw Co., in early June (Joe Youngman, Zack Gayk) were rather "northerly."
Blue-winged Warbler.—One in the Upper Peninsula on June 12 (Sky Haas) may be evidence of "northward expansion."
"Brewster’s" Warbler.—One was noted in Cheboygan Co. on June 26 (Louie J. Dombrowski).
Golden-winged Warbler.—This species was present in "low numbers" in its northern Lower Peninsula "stronghold" this season.
Magnolia Warbler.—Noted "farther south than normal in Michigan for the 2nd consecutive summer," with individuals noted in Hillsdale (Jack Reinoehl) and Berrien (Brad Anderson) cos.
Yellow-throated Warbler.—One in Marquette Co. July 19-22 (Skye Haas) was "remarkably far north," while one in Allegan Co. on July 21 (Rick Brigham) "was closer to this species’ usual haunts in Berrien" Co.
Kirtland’s Warbler.—"A total of 1,791 singing males in Michigan was the highest number . . . since monitoring began in 1951."
Cerulean Warbler.—One in Marquette Co., June 5-July 4 (Beth Olson) "was farther north than usual."
Kentucky Warbler.—Reported.
Summer Tanager.—None reported "for the first time in several years."
Lark Sparrow.—One in Gogebic Co. on June 16 (Dick Vetch) was "unusual."
Lark Bunting.—One in Berrien Co. on June 4 (Dawn Mutz) was "unusual."
Henslow’s Sparrow.—Though less widespread than in recent years, one was still reported as far north as Menominee Co. (Skye Haas).
Dickcissel.—Widely scattered throughout the State, including one in the Upper Peninsula.
Red Crossbill.—Small numbers were reported, all from the Upper Peninsula.
White-winged Crossbill.—An irruption was evident by mid-July, with "many flocks" reported in the Upper Peninsula.
An additional 12 species were seen in the neighborhood during the preceding 7 days, but not today: Common Loon, Great Blue Heron, Pied-billed Grebe, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Eastern Phoebe, American Crow, Tree Swallow, White-breasted Nuthatch, Fox Sparrow, House Finch, and Pine Siskin.Canada Goose Wood Duck Mallard Ring-necked Duck Turkey Vulture Ring-billed Gull Mourning Dove Great Horned Owl (nesting) Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Blue Jay Black-capped Chickadee Tufted Titmouse Eastern Bluebird American Robin European Starling Eastern Towhee Field Sparrow Song Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal Red-winged Blackbird Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird American Goldfinch House Sparrow
(10) He doesn’t want to go to the grocery store—again—today.I’d love to hear the excuses, I mean reasons, that you or your birding partner(s) use to justify going birding—again, or the impressions that non-birding partners have about why their significant other is really going birding—again.
(9) He’s sick and tired of reading about rubes ranting against President Obama speaking at Notre Dame’s graduation.
(8) He wants to see if the kids who camp in our woods left behind any beer.
(7) He doesn’t want to fix the roof.
(6) Even crows sound better than my Bruce Springsteen cd’s.
(5) He can pick up a stick, pretend it’s a mike, and sing like he’s on American Idol [or, more likely, practice his owl imitations].
(4) His pockets are full of Easter candy and he’s gonna eat it all before he returns.
(3) He hopes to practice his snappy comebacks to farmers on whose land he’s trespassing [actually, as an ethical birder, I would never trespass].
(2) He likes to really test those detergent ads that say they can get out any stain.
(1) He’s gathering ideas for his blog so he doesn’t have to post about any more pole dancers.
You can do it anywhere It will stimulate your mind It will help reduce stress levels It’s fun and relatively inexpensive It will help clear your mind of cobwebs You will be more active and physically fit You will gain a greater appreciation of nature You will increase your knowledge of local birdlife You will expand your horizons and your circle of friends You will impress friends and neighbors with your knowledge
Adventure Birding – "Bird news and trip reports from the good folks at the Adventure Birding Company," by Jake Mohlmann, John Yerger, and Keith Kamper in Tucson, Arizona (May 2008) Afield in Oklahoma – by Eric Beck in Oklahoma (November 2007) Alice the Owl News – "Get an inside look into the life of Alice the Great Horned Owl, a permanently injured, human-imprinted owl," by Karla Kinstler in Houston, Minnesota (November 2004) Angela’s Birding Blog – by Angela Monette in Toronto, Ontario (January 2009) As the Mind Wanders – "Thoughts and images of family, birds, nature, and the life we lead," by Kyle in Texas (August 2008) Avimor Birding Blog – by Robert Mortenson in Idaho (July 2008) Bike-By Birding – "Reports from a self propelled birding big year around the San Francisco Bay area," by Andy in San Francisco, California (March 2008) Bird Nut’s Blog – "Adventures of a 14 year old birder," by The Roving Bird Nut in Las Vegas, New Mexico (January 2008) Bird Watch – "what birds can tell us about the world and ourselves," by Rob Butler in Vancouver, British Columbia (October 2008) Birding – by Sheridan in San Antonio, Texas (May 2008) Birding in Florida 2009 – "A review of three weeks birding based in Orlando, Florida, USA from 16 February to 9 March 2009," by Bob Wright in Spain (March 2009) Birding News and Features @ eBird – sponsored by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Audubon (January 2007) Birding Travel – "Guide to birds and habitats," by John V. O’Neill in Kansas City (October 2007) Birdorable Blog – "the cutest birds on the wing," by Amy and Arthur in Illinois (January 2007) Birdwatch–Tucson Arizona – by Joan Gellatly in Tucson, Arizona (February 2009) Birdy on My Window – by Magpie and Rook (September 2008) Bob’s Birding Blog – "It’s a nerdy hobby, but it gets me outdoors, has the thrill of the hunt, and helps me appreciate the creations of God," by Robert Mortensen in Idaho (March 2009) βoingbird—Extreme Birdwatching – "news on bird conservation and extreme birdwatching," by Michael Clark in Montana (March 2009) California Condor Conservation – by Zoological Society of San Diego, California (January 2008) Caroline County MD Bird Club – "The oldest Eastern Shore chapter of Maryland Ornithological Society," by Caroline County Bird Club (August 2007) Cass County Birding Page – "A guide to birdwatching in Cass County," by Deep Portage Learning Center in Hackensack, Minnesota (January 2008) Colorado Field Ornithologists Photo Quiz – by Colorado Field Ornithologists (November 2008) Corvid Corner – all about corvids (September 2008) DaveA’s Birding Blog – "A great reason to get outside," by DaveABirding in Broomfield, Colorado (December 2008) ETN Birder – "Birding in east Tennessee and beyond," by ETN Birder in east Tennessee (November 2008) Macbirdersblog – by Mac in Bakersfield, California (February 2008) Placer County Big Year! – "A 2008 California birding adventure," by Deren Ross in Auburn, California (October 2007) Puffinpalooza – all about puffins (September 2008) Ruthven Park Nature Blog – in Cayuga, Ontario (March 2006) So Much Work, So Little Time..So Let’s Go Birding – by Chris B. in Tucson, Arizona (March 2008) The Birding Life – "Observations on birds, birding, and descriptions of the natural history adventures of a birding biologist/naturalist," by Vince Cavalieri in Stillwater, Oklahoma (January 2009)
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[He] has said that evolution is disproved by the absence of any transitional forms between dogs and cats.Come again?
There is little left to learn about the range or abundance of North American birds. Butterflies, mammals, herpetiles, fish have been fairly well-documented. But participants in NAMBI not only contribute to a valuable project, they also have the potential to make exciting discoveries right on their own home turf. New county records, second, third or fourth state records, these are entirely within the realm of possibility for NAMBI participants. So little is known about many of our species.This is a great citizen-science opportunity. I encourage all backyard naturalists to participate.
Data collected through this project will be put to use in scientific research or other initiatives, such as the forthcoming Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America by David Beadle and Seabrooke Leckie (out spring 2012). Studies have shown that insect abundance has been on the decline across North America, and so it’s important that we learn more about moths and other insects.
