10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2015

Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation by Paul J. The growth of community bird feeding programs in the 1920’s, for example, is shown to be rooted in post-World War I America prosperity–more spending money, more time, and (this is the part I like) the availability of cheap grain. And conservation.

America 228

America Industry Squirrels Birds 228

10,000 Birds

JUNE 20, 2012

Cliff Swallows migrate to North America from their wintering grounds in South America to nest in large colonies, sometimes numbering in the thousands. It is illegal for any person to take, possess, transport, sell, or purchase them or their parts, such as feathers, nests, or eggs, without a permit. Fish and Wildlife Service.

San Diego 165

San Diego illegal California South America 165

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The capital is San Juan, an important center of Caribbean culture and transportation. Note that the West Indies are generally considered part of North America and are part of the Atlantic flyway. Fish & Wildlife Service. Puerto Rico became a territory in 1898 and a commonwealth in 1952.

Puerto Rico 152

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 152