10,000 Birds

JUNE 1, 2021

610)) to a little history (“The elegant White-tailed Kite was formerly shot in large numbers by farmers who thought it threatened their chickens, although these birds feed almost entirely on insects and a few rodents” (p. Press, 2011, cited as “RTP to Paul Brooks, March 6, 1945, Peterson Institute.”

North America 279

North America America Birds California Condor 279

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

We now know a lot more, and the following information is largely based on the excellent work of our local bird data compiler Armin Konrad , who was amongst the first to notice the die-off in the first place and was also instrumental in coordinating the surveys and research that finally led to the identification of the culprit!

Germany 160

Germany Blackbirds 2006 Denmark 160

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Scientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. More research is needed, but initial studies by the Pine Street Foundation and others on using dogs for diagnosis are promising. the Spring 2011 issue of YES! by Marc Bekoff. Empathy Among Elephants.

Emotional 100

Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2011

Here’s some data from the famous research project of Manu, Peru, giving biomass in kilograms per hectare. Those mammals consist of the previously mentioned fossorial members of Insectivora, Rodents, and bats. Accessed July 12, 2011 at [link] a. The data here are from the site of Manaus: All animals: 200 Mammals: 8.4

Mammals 174

Mammals Rodents Birds Reptiles 174