10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Lead shot injured and killed condors young and old, lead in the carrion they ate, lead in the bullets that hunters shot at them. 49-50) She is also adept at writing about conservation’s larger context in terms of its history, public policy struggles, and the science behind species re-introduction. Endangered. Extinction.

California Condor 186

California Condor Falcons California Birds 186

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

And, he places current research within a framework of paleontological history of intrigue, backstabbing, and name-calling feuds. (No, Pickrell, an Australian science writer who grew up in Great Britain and studied for his master’s degree at London’s Natural History Museum, is clearly engaged with his subject. No collarbones!

Mongolia 187

Mongolia Science Reptiles Indiana 187

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

For my new book, due out in 2012 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, I’ve been researching sandhill crane hunting. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. I’ve received letters and emails from a number of avid hunters who find the concept of shooting cranes repugnant.

2011 252

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 252

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

This bit of science is a nice final counterpoint to an account that has emphasized art, history, and literature. He effectively brings his point across by presenting facts and images and a little bit of hard science. The imaginary scenario is clearly taken from eyewitness accounts, but sources are not footnoted.

2014 161

2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 161