10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Good for animals, of course – particularly some shy mammals. Being a mammal myself, I am understandably much less fond of this animal class than I am of birds. The chick – quite possibly the cutest bird I saw on this trip – obliged. I guess modern birds think this looks much cooler. Blue Sheep.

Sheep 252

Sheep Mountain Goats Gazelles Birds 252

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

This blog is written by writer, photographer, and animal advocate Ingrid Taylar. Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird. It was Los Angeles, after all, where mileage has no bearing on time, but where time was precious for my little rescue on this crystal morning. I was mortified.

Cats 218

Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 218

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

There is: Growing skepticism about how well the North American Model serves not just the wild animals in our public trust, but also the conservation priorities of non-consumptive users who are the majority users of public lands. Those whose actions result in additional costs should bear them. The exploiter/developer pays.

Wildlife 247

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 247

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the rest of 10,000 Birds. I’m not just saying this to be an annoying gadfly on the backside of the birding and general wildlife community, although this is certainly a fringe benefit. You protect an entire ecosystem that holds 350 bird species. You do a lot of good.

Lions 188

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 188

Animal Ethics

JANUARY 20, 2007

By focusing our human attitudes on animals, we are playing at God, standing always apart from and above our victims, smiling down on their innocent ways, removed from the possibility of judgment ourselves, and, in our exaltation, imagining that we confer the greatest benefit on those whom we patronize. They’re comparatively undemanding.

Animal 40

Animal Morals Apes Emotional 40