10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird. The wildlife center was an hour away if I was lucky. That was my first trip to California Wildlife Center. I’d rescued birds before, but this time I had to face the wildlife center with a personal connection to the carnage.

Cats 204

Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 204

10,000 Birds

MAY 23, 2023

They engage in advocacy efforts, raise awareness about conservation issues, and collaborate with other organizations and initiatives to preserve and restore bird populations and their environments. This code encourages birders to minimize disturbance to birds and their habitats, respect private property, and prioritize bird welfare.

United States 147

United States North America Birds America 147

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In the past I have attributed some of this conflict to differences between the conservation mindset and that of animal rights/animal welfare. I wonder instead if this is actually about the difference between advocacy and action, and about the way things ‘should’ be. I hear you. I really do. Conservation'

Tigers 169

Tigers Hunting Game Protection 169