10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Adopted as the state bird in 1948 , the Carolina Wren actually superseded another species: the Northern Mockingbird. ” Those lawmakers took bird protection seriously! ” Those lawmakers took bird protection seriously! Carolina Wrens are impressive little birds.

South Carolina 176

South Carolina United States Legislation Birds 176

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 11, 2017

Some of you have been counting on federal funding or habitat protection that now looks shaky; some of you have mates who never made it back from migration; some of you just can’t catch enough fish. Steal and eat their eggs? But I thought you guys would! Look, you guys, I know it’s been a rough start to the year for everyone.

Bald Eagle 100

Bald Eagle Belize Iowa Eggs 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

As I watched, it slowly moved into a patch of dried vegetation and I noticed that it was settling over a single egg. Two or three eggs may be laid and either bird may incubate. The nom de blog Redgannet was adopted to add an air of mystery and to make himself more attractive to women. What a bird and stunning shots.

2011 170

2011 Deer Africa Peru 170

10,000 Birds

JULY 22, 2014

It is probably true that there is a near 100% overlap in the rodents and other small terrestrial animals, as well as ground bird eggs, eaten by Coyotes and feral Cats. Be prepared to take one (or several) in and work towards removal and adoption. To some extent, the Cat problem will take care of itself, in some places.

Feral Cats 256

Feral Cats North America Feral Cats 256

10,000 Birds

MARCH 5, 2011

By building nests out over the swamp, the birds benefit from the protection offered by the alligators in deterring predators such as raccoons and snakes. Boat-tailed Grackles count eggs and chicks as part of their diet and they were well represented here today. The proposal from U.S.

2011 117

2011 Alligators Florida Deer 117

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

” (I love that term, and may adopt it for future use.) Written by Mark Avery, Conservation Director for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for nearly 13 years, this book explores the reasons for the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon from the point of view of the outsider. How many eggs did a pigeon lay?

2014 161

2014 Killing Michigan Kentucky 161

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

That's because those who read Animal Ethics with regularity know that there are many compelling reasons to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. I shall endeavor to protect and take care of all living creatures. One cannot produce eggs or dairy products on a large scale without the wholesale exploitation of animals.

Lacto-Ovo 40

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Vegan Veal 40