10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Yet, one other hunting attempt in the same area I do remember. It took place eight years later, in November 2004 by the bank of the Veliko Ratno Island. The next memorable hunt came from winter 2006/07. For the fourth sighing, I have to go back in time, to August 2004, birding the slopes of Mt. And, now, at eBird.

Serbia 243

Serbia 2004 Eagles Chickens 243

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Sadly, the HBW states that the species is “almost extinct in some areas in China owing to hunting and trapping for the cagebird trade and taxidermy” The Maroon Oriole looks much more interesting, though my photos do not really do it full justice.

Nepal 157

Nepal Birds Owls Fish 157

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Man-hunting is ruled out as a sport but not, at least with the same degree of unanimity, fox or bird hunting. So while it is generally agreed that it is wrong to experiment on human beings without their consent in the expectation of making scientific discoveries, there is no such general opposition to animal vivisection.

Animal Cruelty 40

Animal Cruelty 2004 Cruelty Vivisection 40

Animal Ethics

MAY 25, 2008

But they now turn around the question what is to count as "making animals suffer unnecessarily," whether, for example, vivisection or fox-hunting are, in these terms, morally justifiable. Controversies no doubt remain.

Morals 40

Morals 2004 Animal Suffering Vivisection 40

10,000 Birds

JUNE 3, 2014

The photographs span the years 1870 to 2004. Their names echo musically in my brain (and challenge my typing skills) as I look at photos fuzzy and sharp, and read tales of habitat encroachment, avian disease, and hunting. Some were taken of birds and mammals in zoos or aviaries, others were taken in the wild, often in remote places.

Animal 265

Animal Mammals Hawaii Dolphins 265

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2018

Frigatebirds are known for their piracy, but they actually get most of their food from hunting flying fish far out to sea, a fact determined by studies utilizing GPS trackers, heart-rate monitors, and accelerometers, all attached to the bird. A little disappointing–no parties, no shopping, no love affairs.

Albatross 114

Albatross Penguins Research Breeding 114

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 12, 2008

I've touched on relevant issues off and on, but most specifically in a 2004 piece on arguments for and against whale hunts. Hey there, Just discovered your nice blog on animals and ethics. I've linked back to that story in my latest post on Japan v Greenpeace saga on my Dot Earth blog.

Animal Ethics 40

Animal Ethics 2004 New York Times Japan 40