10,000 Birds

AUGUST 19, 2012

In my case, I had to format my excel sheet just so, a considerable task because when I dabbled in Birdstack (gone, alas, but not forgotten) I adopted its formatting as well as the more fluid International Ornithological Congress (IOC) taxonomy , both of which were inimical to that of eBird. Worst of all were all the hyphen issues.

Arizona 177

Arizona Belize Adoptable ALA 177

Animal Person

MAY 26, 2010

As for categories, I never got that one right, either. It facilitates discussion when the most recent comments are right there on the home page and all you have to do is click on them to chime in. And I still wrestle with opportunities to decrease suffering. I didn't do the right thing for Animal Person. But I didn't.

Vegan 100

Vegan Suffering Free Range Animal 100

Animal Person

APRIL 18, 2009

The suffering in this world that occurs at the hand of humankind and is entirely intentional, is disgusting and dispiriting. I choose not to watch videos or bombard myself with images of suffering. I do what I do because it's the right thing to do--not because I want a reward or fear punishment. Thanks so much.

Tnr 100

Tnr Vegan Suffering Animal Cruelty 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 13, 2011

Anyhow, so every now and again, Hannes sends me incredible photos from his adopted home in Australia (he is from Tirol originally) and we exchange ideas about how we can push digiscoping just a little further. The whole setup is very nicely balanced and at just over 2.5kg I can easily hold it for longer periods without suffering from fatigue.

Adoptable 202

Adoptable Suffering Australia Ducks 202

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 2, 2011

On May 5, 2010, I adopted a two-year-old poodle/terrier mix from our local shelter, Animal Allies. She then lies down right beside me. We stayed like that with Angel right by him until the police and ambulance got there. My name is Jan. I named her Angel. I fell in love with her immediately.

Tenant 100

Tenant Shelters Puppies Minnesota 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

The kiwi (note, Maori loanwords do not get an ‘s’ when made plural) were first used as logos in the 19th century, and were quickly adopted as a a national emblem before the turn of the century. Wicked, right? Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds The New York Times and Tweety have it absolutely correct.

New Zealand 148

New Zealand 2011 Deer New York 148

Animal Ethics

JUNE 4, 2009

In fact, animals used for food do suffer a great deal. Now there is no doubt that the actual treatment of animals used for food is immoral, that animals are made to suffer needlessly. One ought to adopt the best means. KBJ: Singer’s claim is that one should not contribute, even incrementally, to animal suffering.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Protest Protesting 40

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. What might be less obvious is that each of these reasons actually gives us a reason to adopt an entirely plant-based vegan diet, devoid of animal products. That's right, free!

Lacto-Ovo 40

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Vegan Veal 40