10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

But, while we are making sacrifices for the avian quest, we also experience side benefits much less trying in nature. While seeing that wild, white, chicken-like bird on the tundra of Rainbow Pass, I witnessed the magic of snow flakes making their silent mark on the high, rocky grounds of the mountains.

Birds 157

Birds Costa Rica Chickens Goats 157

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2018

One gave excellent close looks and another did a classic, sputtering chicken-like marsh bird flight right in front of us. Some months later, I had a similar experience with one at a site known as “El Cafecito” This one also carried a feather in its beak, snatched tadpoles, and stood in the open for all to see.

Costa Rica 175

Costa Rica 2018 Birds West Virginia 175

10,000 Birds

MARCH 1, 2019

But in many cases, Frederick found that the claims of these vaunted but unthinking sources stood in contrast with his own experiences as both a falconer and keen observer of birds. One of these images is a depiction of four dark falcons with speckled breasts perched on a rail.

2015 113

2015 Italy Falcons Europe 113

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

There is a lot more to tell: descriptions of remote villages, delicous exotic food, unusual exotic food, going hungry, preparations for treks into isolated jungle areas (does one buy Quaker Oats or a live chicken?), And sun bears. If it were just the birds, I’d grab my bins and be on the next plane to Asia or Africa. And mosquitos.

Hunters 198

Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 198

Animal Ethics

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

But recent experiments with chimpanzees suggest that the day may be near when we can ask trained chimpanzees if they want to be eaten for food. This, however, is not our world, so I don’t understand the bearing of the question. Clearly, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, and fish do not consent to being eaten. If not, why not?

Morals 40

Morals Vegetarian Meat Killing 40