10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 28, 2015

As 2015 comes to a close and birders the world over start thinking about what 2016 will bring we here at 10,000 Birds would like to take a moment to celebrate our best birds of 2015. Each Beat Writer was given the opportunity to share their Best Bird of the Year for 2015 and, as usual, we had some pretty solid birds.

2015 188

2015 Costa Rica Birds Sparrows 188

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

27, 2015 Christian Gutierrez, Raymond Justice, and Carter Mesker went on a camping trip to Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve on Oahu, Hawaii. But no one who has ever cared for another creature – be it bird, animal, or human – can comprehend, much less cope with, this kind of brutal, pointless killing.

Albatross 214

Albatross Honolulu Hawaii Killing 214

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2018

However, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (“MBTA”) broadly prohibits the “take” of any bird, which effectively means that a protected bird cannot be killed, harassed, or otherwise adversely impacted. July 16, 2015). Thus, Barred Owls could only be taken if the research was intended to benefit the Barred Owl.

Owls 124

Owls Endangered Species Oregon Friends Of Animals 124

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

However, there are still instances where individuals intentionally kill birds and there are criminal prosecutions under the MBTA, though they are uncommon. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided a MBTA case in 2015 and the opinion details one prosecution. What do those prosecutions look like? # # #. Arm , 788 F.3d

Eagles 113

Eagles Bald Eagle Deer Birds 113

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

It is also a month when the Law of Diminishing Returns over-took itself. 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). 301 N Virginia Dare Trl, Kill Devil Hills US-NC (36.0166,-75.6573). The beats have now contributed more checklists than birds. This is inevitable even when the beats are so spread out.

2018 113

2018 Australia Woodpeckers Sparrows 113