article thumbnail

Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation: A Book Review by a Curious Bird Feeder

10,000 Birds

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 221
article thumbnail

A Birder’s Guide to The Wilderness Act

10,000 Birds

Simply put, wilderness areas are the most protected public lands in America. But the true reward will be some of America’s most remote, spectacular, and pristine natural areas. The short answer is that wilderness areas are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System and they are protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Elton’s Egret

10,000 Birds

Things looked even more dire when the colony left the marsh and headed for their wintering grounds – usually somewhere between the West Indies and Central America – which meant the young egret would have to spend the entire winter in captivity. But sometimes things work out. “I think of her every day,” Elton replied.

Virginia 264
article thumbnail

Delhi’s Birds Need Help!

10,000 Birds

One decided that as long as Nadeem was coming to America he should visit some of our large East Coast centers, so she made calls, sent emails, and set up an indiegogo campaign to pay for his tour. The wildlife centers set up lodging, local transportation, and meetings with their directors and veterinarians. Will you help?

article thumbnail

Birding Acapulco

10,000 Birds

Cuba (twice), South America (twice), Europe and Morocco (once) and Bali (once). These goods, purchased with Mexican silver, would then be transported overland through Mexico City, and shipped from Veracruz to Spain. During the period from 1994 through 2006, I mostly dedicated myself to itinerant ministry.

Birds 158
article thumbnail

Cliff Swallows and Pest Management

10,000 Birds

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.

San Diego 165
article thumbnail

Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Transported by the falcons’ inimitable aerial prowess, I could almost feel the wind stream behind me, feel every subtle movement of wing or tail that determined my trajectory, my speed, my effortless engagement with the wind. Becoming one with the sky, the peregrines flew with ineffable grace, dazzling speed, and breathtaking agility.