10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Today’s post is written by Monte Merrick, wildlife rehabilitator and co-director of the Humboldt Wildlife Care Center/bird ally x in Arcata, CA. Less than 2000 grams – more sail, it seems, than bird. The species name is long enough to be the middle line of a formal English haiku.

Los Angeles 249

Los Angeles Killing Wildlife Rehabilitation San Francisco 249

10,000 Birds

JULY 1, 2016

So: Nina is beating herself up over the fact that her dog, who is a pet and thus not a part of nature, has killed a wild creature – and people try to make her feel better by telling her their cats do it all the time. When your cat catches a hummingbird, the bird probably dies an excruciatingly painful death.

Cats 182

Cats Rabbits Chipmunks Pets 182

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Years ago, I became a wildlife volunteer and advocate because of a cat who caught a bird. The wildlife center was an hour away if I was lucky. 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. They simply helped me with my bird.

Cats 221

Cats Stray Cat Stray Wildlife Rehabilitation 221