10,000 Birds

APRIL 2, 2024

Lead shot injured and killed condors young and old, lead in the carrion they ate, lead in the bullets that hunters shot at them. The extensive footnotes (36 pages, small print) are impeccably written and include scientific journal articles, government reports, websites, natural histories, and occasionally addenda to the text.

California Condor 183

California Condor Falcons California Birds 183

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2021

In 2012, I reviewed The Jewel Hunter , an absorbing narrative in which author Chris Goodie travelled throughout Asia, Africa, and Australasia to observe and photograph every Pitta species in the world. A passion for one bird family is also very useful. Still, I would really love to see this in some form.

Costa Rica 264

Costa Rica Brazil Ecuador Bolivia 264

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

The huge population of feral cats undoubtedly is having a detrimental effect on our bird life. An interesting article has just been written here on “playing god” where we try and make sure no other creatures become extinct in Australia. Until the problem with invasive species is addressed they will always be at risk.

Species 175

Species Australia Birds Parrots 175