Critter News

APRIL 8, 2010

I came across this British article from 2008. The steeply declining number of whales in the world's oceans is causing the remaining creatures to suffer loneliness and 'lose the will the live', a leading expert has claimed. Tags: norway iceland whales Japan whaling endangered species. From the Daily Mail.

Whales 100

Whales Whaling Norway Psychology 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2013

The last time I was out there was in January of 2008 and Daisy and I had really enjoyed both the boat ride and the island itself. It took me awhile, but I managed to get on quite a few, especially when the boat slowed down to go check out some Humpback Whales and a huge number of Common Dolphins. Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae.

Whales 151

Whales Whaling Dolphins California 151

10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2013

The birdlife in the Cape is nothing short of spectacular, with a healthy dose of charismatic endemic species. Over 40 species of South African endemics can be found in the Cape – Cape Sugarbirds, Cape Rockjumpers, Orange-breasted Sunbirds to name but a few. In 1979 the South African population was estimated at 56,900 pairs.

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Penguins South Africa Africa Sharks 226

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It is acceptable to point out other sea creatures–dolphins or whales or dragonflies–but the main goal is the observation and identification of the birds. The King Eider photograph, which is the “marquee” photo for that species account, is by Hugh Harrop). It is a challenging activity. No rails or gallinules.

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Ducks Groups Species North America 240