10,000 Birds

MARCH 24, 2024

We would walk the Pacific Beach promenade, see Shamu at Sea World (this is before Blackfish, mind you), and sample delicious Mexican food in Old Town San Diego. Although the property has seen human impacts, there have been recent efforts to improve water quality and restore this important habitat.

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San Diego Sea Lions Lions Birds 208

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 20, 2013

Some lingered to gaze at samples from the Field’s collection of bird specimens, such as perfectly preserved thrushes, warblers, and even a Rose-breasted Grosbeak under glass. They seem to be a friendly lot, with inquisitive minds and cheerful natures, and are always on the go.

San Diego 178

San Diego Ostriches Chicago Colorado 178

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

This is where the fact that German birders are humans comes into play (and they sure aren’t the only ones ). Their ecology in Germany is being investigated, but the results have so far been inconclusive. Clearly, the birds had to be removed, the sooner the better. Nonetheless, this week will be chock full of invasive species.

Germany 250

Germany Birds 2000 South America 250

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. And it goes on and on, this is just a sampling. The other day, Minneapolis, Minnesota passed a feral cat ordinance. This got me wondering what other cities were doing. Conservation cats'

Feral Cats 213

Feral Cats Feral Cats Minneapolis 213

10,000 Birds

JUNE 4, 2019

Both were led by strong, intelligent women who needed to develop new ways of making their points with the public and the government; both movements were lynchpins in developing today’s values of human rights and environmental conservation.

Industry 120

Industry Virginia Portland Campaign 120