10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Habitat destruction combined with hunting has pushed them away from their former breeding grounds. Yours truly counting birds in the Pastures of Great Bustard from the Russian made UAZ 4×4 in February 2008. Bustards are very susceptible to any kind of disturbance and, naturally, hunters like to shoot. Lots of it.

Serbia 105

Serbia Romania Hungary Hunting 105

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Nationwide, wildlife watchers now outspend hunters 6 to 1. Texas and North Dakota together account for 88% of the total yearly kill of sandhill cranes. This represents 6% of the estimated mid-continental spring population of 322,700 birds for the same two decades.

2011 251

2011 Kentucky Tennessee Hunting 251

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The Achiever’s survey voyages took place from 2005 to 2008; the goal was to collect baseline data on sea mammals and marine birds. The species was seemingly killed off by feather hunters, but then, after years, reappeared at the site of one of the deserted breeding colonies, Torishima Island in Japan.

Fox 100

Fox Albatross Geese Bald Eagle 100