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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The authors’ detailed delineation of problems with the accuracy of NYC breeding bird surveys or with the limits of historical writings may test a reader’s patience. Because, as this book demonstrates so well, it is sometimes important to look back in order to move forward. It’s a very mixed chapter.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

. …a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. New Jersey is Undecided. New Jersey has an interesting approach, at the sate level. What about second amendment rights?!!??

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

NEW JERSEY – Animal shelters are full, they have no space, they often have no money, and they have a small amount of dedicated volunteers. A certain breed, age, sex, temperament, that you think will fit into your home. Fostering is a wonderful experience. About A Pathway to Hope Rescue. About Hotel For Dogs.

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