10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2016

I have seen dozens of Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds along the Emerald Coast of Florida, but until last week I had never seen their chicks! If we had been predators, their actions would have (hopefully) led us away from the nest, keeping their eggs and chicks safe. While not as adorable as chicks, I still love to see bird eggs!

Eggs 100

Eggs Long Beach Abandon Abandoning 100

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Some pesticides killed pelicans directly, while DDT contamination led to thin-shelled eggs that broke under the weight of the parents. Pelicans are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Abandoned fishing line also threatens pelicans along with many marine animals.

Pelicans 157

Pelicans North America Peru Fish 157

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One paper describes them breeding in a human settlement in abandoned clay jars. Fortunately, Singapore is not Florida, where Mr. DeSantis would probably have the two birds described in a paper culled (though the paper talks about “aberrant” behavior, which is a phrase Mr. DeSantis would probably feel comfortable with).

Rhinoceros 126

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 126