10,000 Birds

AUGUST 9, 2013

The general public is out and about, birds and animals are raising their young, and human/wildlife interaction is at its peak. I wish for a federal law prohibiting domestic and feral cats from roaming free outdoors. Just for one day, not to be pooped or puked on and to not find rat guts hanging off my clothes,” wrote Susan in Michigan.

Wildlife 255

Wildlife Wildlife Rehabilitation Oklahoma New York 255

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

By far the most commonly seen bird on most of the islands in the region – and the only one every islander can identify on call – is Gallus gallus (the feral chicken). There are any number of concerns one could raise. Can we find a suitable island free from feral predators that would devastate the introduced species?

Puerto Rico 244

Puerto Rico Guam Virgin Islands Feral 244

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2011

The combined effects of hunting, habitat loss and predation by introduced animals like rats and mongoose have extirpated the species from some islands and reduced numbers significantly on others.

Antigua and Barbuda 247

Antigua and Barbuda Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Jamaica 247

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Rats arrived on ships and cats, foxes and rabbits were all introduced and they were all detrimental to the bird population. The huge population of feral cats undoubtedly is having a detrimental effect on our bird life. In order to raise our awareness, to remind us of what we have lost, and to inspire us to fight for Every.

Species 221

Species Australia Birds Parrots 221