10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2016

To insure that those places continue to exist, birders should lead the way on education and advocacy regarding the Refuge System. And more than 200 n on-profits support individual refuges with additional private resources. The key point is that Refuge System is perhaps the most important conservation program in the United States.

Wildlife 189

Wildlife Grizzly Bear Puerto Rico United States 189

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 24, 2022

In my view, the ABA should strongly consider: (1) becoming more welcoming to new birders, and (2) increasing and formalizing ABA advocacy on issues relevant to birders. * * *. Secondly, the ABA should increase and formalize its advocacy for birders. Members will likely also have suggestions for advocacy.

Advocacy 205

Advocacy Wildlife Portland Science 205

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

Birders who embark on a big year often dedicate a significant amount of time, effort, and resources to travel to different habitats, explore various locations, and encounter a wide range of bird species. Additionally, many birding apps and online resources also provide valuable information and digital field guides for bird identification.

United States 147

United States North America Birds America 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

My post last week where I defended game hunting as a conservation tool has, unaccountably, encountered a certain amount of push back. Who would have thought that a post defending hunting game in general would have not been universally acclaimed? I will address two of them in the new year, namely, “Is hunting moral at all?”

Tigers 170

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 170