10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2023

Plume hunting raged supreme 150 years ago, when egret feathers were part of a worldwide trade in feathers and other bird parts, used for women’s hats and other articles of clothing (but mostly hats), delighting the upper classes and practically wiping out bird species. It has become the cornerstone of U.S.

Connecticut 147

Connecticut Washington Legislation Hunting 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2016

This species’ population is suspected to have decreased rapidly, owing to levels of hunting on the staging and wintering grounds, and habitat deterioration (largely as a result of land cultivation). In the Western Palearctic at least 20-30% of the population are shot each year, often accidentally during hunting of other species.”

Serbia 203

Serbia Greece Montenegro Bulgaria 203

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

Now that the colony is off limits for hunting, the population has grown and the village is benefitting tremendously from entry and guide fees, and a school is being built courtesy of conservation funds. million hectares in 2007. Figures I could obtain indicate that Ghana’s forests have reduced alarmingly from 8.2

Ghana 199

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 199

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Osprey tries another hunt, finally a successful one, while Telia goes deeper into the water and lies down. Earlier, a large number of villagers were being killed by tigers: 11 in 2006, 13 in 2007 and more than 26 during 2008. He is too small to be of any threat to an adult tiger – but she can pose a threat to him!

Tigers 252

Tigers India Killing 2012 252

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2012

The reasons that these ten have been selected is to illustrate some of the myriad reasons that Africa’s birds are being driven to extinction; from commercial overfishing, powerline collisions, illegal trade, poisoning, traditional medicine usage, overgrazing and conversion of specialized habitats into agricultural land.

Endangered Species 200

Endangered Species Species South Africa Morocco 200

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Cuban Black Hawk, split in 2007 from Common Black Hawk! In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors. Cuba is on my mind. It’s probably on your mind too, especially if you live in the United States. 26 endemics!

Cuba 238

Cuba Birds United States 2000 238