10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2013

Maybe it’s important to note that Turkey Vultures , in particular, were well-loved by , and even inspirational to , the people that lived here before Europeans arrived. Unlike the Turkey Vulture, who smells out decaying flesh, every one of these vultures forages by sight. Griffon Vulture , photo by Alan Tilmouth.

California Condor 175

California Condor Turkey North America Jordan 175

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

An adult (left) and subadult (right) White-backed Vulture with full crops after feeding on the remains of a Lion kill, Ndutu, Tanzania by Adam Riley. This is despite the fact that the Northern Bald Ibis was one of the earliest officially protected species, thanks to a decree by Archbishop Leonhard of Salzburg in 1504.

Endangered Species 183

Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 183

10,000 Birds

MARCH 10, 2013

By 6am we had our first Australian Brush-Turkey as shown in the above photograph and the list was soon started. Laughing Kookaburras with Australian Brush-Turkey in the background at a campsite. At high tide the shorebirds have a protection wall where they can roost on green lawn and feel safe. Cattle Egret and cattle.

Birds 150

Birds Cattle Litter 2012 150

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Yet not mentioned is a simple step that will go a long way toward ensuring compliance with our already lax slaughterhouse requirements: Place video cameras throughout the kill process. The federal government needs to recommit itself to putting boots on the ground in America and elsewhere to inspect and protect our food supply.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York 2008 Factory Farm 40