10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2014

and provides diverse nature experiences for visitors from around the world. According to the latest (2013) report by the U.S. Fishing accounted for 21 percent and hunting 7 percent. Now, as the popularity of hunting has declined, so too have the sales of Duck Stamps. It preserves habitat, protects wildlife. Case in point.

Ducks 218

Ducks Wildlife Hunting Fish 218

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

Maharashtra, February 2013. The closer one raises her head, than lies back. Telia watches him in half-amusement, then raises and gives a low, bull-like roar, provoking the lapwings to an excited screech, makes a few steps and lies down. Telia yawns, raises and sprays her urine on a dead tree stump, marking her territory.

Tigers 243

Tigers India Killing 2012 243

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JUNE 3, 2014

They would pause over them and just gaze, sometimes even raising the book towards their eyes in the vain hope that this action would allow them to see more.—more 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.

Animal 267

Animal Mammals Hawaii Dolphins 267