10,000 Birds

AUGUST 23, 2015

There are sixteen pairs of Pied Oystercatchers and they have varying success at raising young birds. The main problem appears to be feral cats, but there is also predation from birds of prey and the parent Pied Oystercatchers do their utmost to protect their young. The last time they successfully raised a chick was in 2012.

Feral Cats 158

Feral Cats Eggs Feral Cats 158

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2022

FLAP is the Fatal Light Awareness Program, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and this is how they raise awareness. Of the 169 books and articles listed, 120, 70%, were published between 2011 and 2022.) The photographs are actually in color in my Kindle edition but reproduced in black-and-white on the book’s Amazon page.

New York City 247

New York City Birds Illinois Science 247

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

There are sudden extraordinary movements across the continent, or sudden larger than expected populations and in 2011 we encountered our first Painted Snipe ever and it was right near home and even better was the fact I found it on Grant’s birthday! Until the problem with invasive species is addressed they will always be at risk.

Species 174

Species Australia Birds Parrots 174

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 8, 2011

Half a decade ago, in a little mountain town about 60 miles northeast of San Diego, a feral kitten dragged his front left leg uselessly. The initial implementation of Henry’s program has had such a substantial impact that it has been named the subject of the first in-service training of 2011. Even attendance has increased.

San Diego 100

San Diego Kittens Emotional Cats 100