Wing your way over to Birds in the News 82 (v3n9) for plenty of avian updates from around the globe.

While you’re over there, also check out this beautiful photo of an Amur leopard.  Also note the action the Russian government is taking to better protect this most endangered of large cats.  Kudos to them for taking this seriously, but fines won’t cut it if that’s all they’re willing to do.

Weekend Dog Blogging #84 is now available, so go dig up some canine capers.

The 163rd Carnival of the Cats has plenty of great photos and a whole lotta links to feline fun.

What a great photo of an approaching storm.  It has a certain feel to it… something alien.  Very cool.