10,000 Birds

JUNE 29, 2023

After 3 months of South and Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Australia, Arjan’s count stood at 2,060 species. Because this is New Guinea, it does not attract t**s, finches, and sparrows, but parrots and birds-of-paradise… as soon as a fresh load of papayas and bananas is brought out and thrown on the table, the forest comes alive.”

Papua New Guinea 240

Papua New Guinea Guinea Suriname South America 240

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Fraser`s Hill in peninsular Malaysia is another one of these almost legendary birding locations in Southeast Asia. To be called Lesser Racquet-tailed Drongo – what does this do to the morale of a species? Birding Fraser`s Hil. A Little Pied Flycatcher , presumably waiting to catch a fly. A Long-tailed Sibia.

Birds 194

Birds Malaysia Morals Asia 194

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to Wikipedia, “A l owl ife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community” The local Nanhui shrikes are well aware that the word “lowlife” has an owl hidden inside, and mark the appearance of owls in their territory with harsh protests.

Birds 191

Birds China Eggs Owls 191

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2019

With so much thrashing around in SE Asia, it is interesting to compare east and west hemispheres. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. Punta Morales–Cocorocas salinas. 24 Feb 2019.

2019 113

2019 Ghana Australia Woodpeckers 113

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 24, 2006

According to this Associated Press story, if you are wearing a Sean John jacket with fur trim purchased from Macy's, that trim might have come from a dog indigenous to Asia known as a "raccoon dog." Each semester when I teach Contemporary Moral Issues, on the first day of class I begin with a survey. But is it really?

Fur 40

Fur Fur Industry HSUS Raccoons 40