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Reasons Consistently Applied

Animal Ethics

Layer hens spend their entire lives permanently confined in battery cages with 6-9 other hens and have only half a square foot of living space per bird. Since the male offspring of dairy cows don't produce milk, they are sold to veal farms, where they are permanently confined in veal crates that prevent them from moving or turning around.

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The Future of Birding Field Guides is Digital

10,000 Birds

Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird , Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network. Where do you charge your batteries in Namibia’s Kaokoveld during a longer trip away from lodges and hotels? Thanks for visiting!